HD595 or HD580

[jawknee530]

I'm wondering which phones I should get. The 580 is obviously cheaper. I will primarily be using these for gaming. Will I notice a difference off of my on board audio from my pc in games with the 595 over the 580?

 

[Nagasaki_Kid]

the hd580 will require an amp if you buy the hd580. You would have to spend extra on a headphone amp(at least $25 bucks for homemade tin amp that runs on 9v batteries but for a good amp around $100) because the hd580 have an impedence of 300. If you buy the hd580 and an amp you would probable end up spending more but would get better sound.

 

[Chris_Himself]

get the 595, youll definitely need an amp if ur running off the pc with the 580s. they use the HD600 drivers.

 

[souperman]

595's for games.

 

[alexpea]

But which one is the best if he has an amp? Cuz I have the Little Dot 2+ and wanna know too

 

[kamal007]

if you have little dot, the synergy with the 595 is undeniable. ive had the combo and hence upgraded from that

 

[majkel]

Actually it's a matter of liking when you compare a combo of any of the two headphones and a well matching amp. I like spaciousness of the HD595's, and the veil of the HD580's is what I dislike. Maybe it's a matter of the amp and interconnect, however I cannot verify it ATM.

 

[jawknee530]

i may get an amp in the long run. i also plan on upgrading my soundcard. i was looking at the HT Omega Claro. what would be a good amp to pair with that card and the 595s?

 

[Agnostic]

HD580 is a great can but I think it's too laid back for gaming or movies. For that I definitely prefer the HD595.
HD580 needs an amp to sound good. HD595 sounds good without an amp and improves quite a bit with an amp (preferably a tube amp like the little dots or Xiang Sheng).

 

[Tone Def]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agnostic /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD595 sounds good without an amp and improves quite a bit with an amp (preferably a tube amp like the little dots or Xiang Sheng).

Can't compare to the 580 but with my amp, my 595's sound just awesome!

 

[rapzoo]

The 595s with their more forward sound are far better for gaming.

 

[souperman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agnostic /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD580 is a great can but I think it's too laid back for gaming or movies. For that I definitely prefer the HD595. HD580 needs an amp to sound good. HD595 sounds good without an amp and improves quite a bit with an amp (preferably a tube amp like the little dots or Xiang Sheng).

Be careful with the bolded statement. It does NOT need an amp to sound good. It sounds wonderful coming out of a laptop headphone jack. It just sounds much better than it already does coming out of an amp.

 

[Chri5peed]

595s would be the better choice.

You could consider some Audio Technicas A700/900...

 

[Max F]

As much as I love my HD580, I wouldn't consider using them for gaming - too laid back (as in not in your face). Get the HD595.

 

[PolkManiac]

I'd def say the 595 for gaming, the 580/600/650 for music.

I love the 650s I just acquired, but couldn't imagine using them for gaming...