[dk123]

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Originally Posted by Eagle_Driver I agree. The 595's sound great, marred only slightly by its somewhat grainy highs.

That was my comparitive impression. Slightly grainier highs, also a little less bass quantity, a little less "refined" but still very good. And easier to drive. I was just surprised, because it's never been a headphone I'd thought that seriously about from reading about it on head-fi, but after trying it, I'm thinking about getting a pair.

 

[Mezevenf]

Now which falls closer to the HD590's then?

 

[EvilDwarf]

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Originally Posted by dk123 That was my comparitive impression. Slightly grainier highs, also a little less bass quantity, a little less "refined" but still very good. And easier to drive. I was just surprised, because it's never been a headphone I'd thought that seriously about from reading about it on head-fi, but after trying it, I'm thinking about getting a pair.

I think the slight grain and their nice impact makes them so good for rock and metal. HD 650, DT 880 etc. are just too polite for this task.

 

[acs236]

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Originally Posted by Mezevenf Now which falls closer to the HD590's then?

I think the 590 sounsd closer to the 580/600/650 than the 595.

 

[Mezevenf]

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Originally Posted by acs236 I think the 590 sounsd closer to the 580/600/650 than the 595.

Interesting, the 595's must be pretty different then.

 

[Chri5peed]

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Originally Posted by Mezevenf Interesting, the 595's must be pretty different then.

I don't think the 595/580 is exactly chalk and cheese, but I do believe the 580s are a more relaxed can overall, and much better built. Did Sony make the 595s?

Sound wise I think I prefer the 595s slightly.

 

[3lusiv3]

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Originally Posted by Mezevenf Now which falls closer to the HD590's then?

I think the HD 590's are in a group of there own.

I love my HD 595's.

 

[3lusiv3]

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Originally Posted by Chri5peed Did Sony make the 595s?

No. I've never heard that before.

 

[Andrea]

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Originally Posted by dk123 I found the 595 to be closer to the 650 than is said around here a lot. I was expecting a bigger difference.

True. I've long had both, and I can safely say that people here have exaggerated this "laidback vs. forward" thing, probably echoing Headroom? They're much more alike than different.

 

[upangel180]

I love my pair of 595's. They're decent all-arounders and have pretty much staved off any upgraditus for the time being....though I am eyeing a pair of custom beyers.

 

[boodi]

I prefer the 555 to the 595

probably have to get my ears checked out

 

[3lusiv3]

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Originally Posted by boodi I prefer the 555 to the 595 probably have to get my ears checked out

I don't think they are very different. I bought the HD 595 because I liked the 555 but when I had both i thought they were pretty similar.

 

[Chri5peed]

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Originally Posted by Me Did Sony make the 595s?

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Originally Posted by 3lusiv3 No. I've never heard that before.

A joke!

Just commenting on the fact the 595s do feel a bit fragile compared to the 580s, which might survive a bomb-blast!

Sony are not exactly well-known for their high build-quality...but they'll copy ideas in a flash!

 

[boodi]

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Originally Posted by 3lusiv3 I don't think they are very different. I bought the HD 595 because I liked the 555 but when I had both i thought they were pretty similar.

..I find the hd555 less bright bit more relaxed and less upfront too
better in a word for my taste

 

[mysticaldodo]

I consider both the HD 595 and HD 650 to be reasonably fast though the bass on the 650 sounds a bit slower giving the impression of muddiness I suppose.

The HD 650 can sound forward depending on the record.