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Need Help deciding which headphones (SRH 840 vs HD598)

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Hey everyone,

 

This is my first time posting here, and Im just looking for a little advice. 

 

I had a pair of the 840's and sold them due to not using them as much as I thought I would. I didn't think id miss them, but I was wrong lol. Anyway, Im back in the market for a pair of headphones and the HD598 by sennhesier definitely caught my eye. I like everything about them except for the fact of them being open. I don't think ill run into issues with that. I probably won't be using them at school or in the library, I have a cheap pair of in ear's for that. But how much sound is really leaked from them? this is really my only concern. I loved the way the 840's sounded, and I liked the fact that they isolated some ambient noise. Its a complete toss up as of right now, and any input is greatly appreciated. 

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Its simple, there is no isolation with the HD598. They leaks enormously and you can hear everything around you.

 

The HD598 is an excellent headphone, but ONLY if you stay at home. The srh840 is also very good, isolate very well but less comfortable.

 

The HD598 is a brighter headphone, more warm, mid centric with a very good soundstage where the srh840 is more natural and bassy. Maybe the HD598 has an overall slightly better SQ, but not much more.

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