chimmycham
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To answer the title of this thread.
YES!
I just got them yesterday and they are AMAZING!
YES!
I just got them yesterday and they are AMAZING!
The HD-595 (or any of the 5xx series) have a far superior soundstage and imaging performance than the 6xx series. And I always found the lack of treble on the HD-650 to make it less of an all-arounder than any of the 5xx series. The HD-600 on the other hand have better bass impact than the 5xx series but I found it less involving in the midrange and as I mentioned before, a worse soundstage. Not to mention it costs substantially more than a HD-595.
Just a different viewpoint - from an HD600 owner who extensively compared the two side-by-side before making my choice ....
Agree that the HD598 has far better / wider soundstage - but disagree on the imaging. Imaging on HD600 (IMO) is definitely a step above - and more realistic also. Agree on your comments on bass also - I've often wondered if the difference between the 598 and 600's impact is due to the small notch between about 80-120 Hz (where the 598 dips) - see graph:
The funny thing about our different perceptions regarding mid-range ...... I personally found the HD598 could be sometimes grainy in the treble and upper mids - whereas the HD600 is very smooth. And while I agree the HD598 does sound more forward (perhaps because of the treble peak?) - the mid-range on the HD600 is far more believable and natural to me.
IMO the HD600 is well worth the money (compared to HD598) - but that does not discount that the 598 is a very comfortable, and very good sounding headphone. Either are winners in my book. I do strongly suggest to try both side by side before making any purchase decisions though
Turns out I got an OK price on 598 so am now qualified to comment on dif between 595 and 598. I also happen to have KSC75 sitting right here beside me too so know for a fact you are FOS.
Anyway, dif between 595 and 598 is a subtle difference and nothing massive so all those claiming 598 are way better than 595 are also FOS. 598 are slighty better (clearer bass) but not worth the upgrade price if one already owns 595. I shoulda held out for HD650 IMO.