Mystery Unclosed: Modern Closed Headphones Compared + Sennheiser HD598 UPDATE: PSB M4U2 Added 7/5/13 - Page 2

Originally Posted by sofastreamer 

nice write up! makes me want to give the k550 another chance, although last time they had no chance in any aspect against the srh940. not even in soundstage.

Originally Posted by Happy Hamlet 

Very nice review! I don't know the UE6000, but am familiar with the other three headphones. While I agree with many of your points, personally for me the order of the sound quality is reversed. I like the Momentum the best, followed closely by the MDR-1R, with the K550 a distant third. The main reason are the highs in the K550, which you call artificial and for me are completely grating. As an test I took a string orchestra recording that I know very well (I was present at the recording), and the K550 produces highs that were not there at the recording session. The violins sound shrill and almost nasty to my ears. I don't have this problem with the highs listening to the two others headphones (but e.g. also with the AKG K701). I know that these exaggerated highs are often perceived as providing additional clarity and resolution, but to me it is a coloration that I very much dislike. Other than the highs, the K550 is a perfectly fine headphone, but I just can't listen to it for an extended period. 

 

I also have fairly small ears, to the Momentums are nearly over ear for me and the comfort is fine but not great (both the K550 and the Sony are better in this regard).

Originally Posted by battousai 

Thank you for your input guys!  I'm debating between keeping my K550, the 1R and the Momentum (Although I have fairly big ears so this might be out).

 

I've read that these cans can benefit from amping; do you guys have any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

Originally Posted by AUDIOBREEDER 

Very nice impressions. You are spot on to what I actually felt when compared with Momentum & UE. I have not tried any AKG yet, so I really cant talk about that. Although the AKG can be found in Best Buy, from auditioning there, I didnt like how they look & sound.

 

The MDR 1R is a great set when paired with the Z walkman without any amp. The pouch is cool. And since ppl relate the Momentums to Bentley, I like to relate the R1 to the Lamborghini 'Sleek & Sexy'

Originally Posted by soundeffect 

Great review on the UE6000 and the AKG 550, very straight forward and onto the point.  Haven't heard the momentum yet, but the more I read about them the more I'm getting curious.  I love how sennheiser supply a hard case and a beautiful one at that same goes with the headphone jack, not only works well, but looks good. 

Originally Posted by kskwerl 

Great review! I'm looking to get a pair of MDR-1R's soon enough. Glad you found them the most comfortable because I'm really looking for that too for long work days with nothing to do

Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT 


Not Momentum for sure, with supraaural design they are more for portable, on the go applications. MDR-1R or K550 could be better. MDR-1R in particular very comfy, just disappears when wearing.