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I don't like HD598 sound leakage and isolation, any recommendations?
Jan 1, 2014 at 12:27 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 17
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I've used Sennheiser HD598 for 8 months so far. Amazing soundstage and comfort but I'm afraid to crank up the volume because of leakage. I just don't like others to know what I am listening at 
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. Sometimes I used Steelseries Siberia V2 but I always prefer HD598 .. I just don't know why.
 
I'm thinking of getting in-ear headphones because I wear glasses. Those big cans just keep grinding with my glasses and make annoying sound.
 
My priorities: (Budget around $100-$390)
 
1- Sound Isolation
2- Minimum Sound Leakage
3- Bass (Not too boomy)
4- Close to HD598 Overall sound quality
5- Comfort
 
I power my headphones with Fiio E17 (Treble: 10, Bass: 10, Gain:12db) and I use it with PC and PS3.
 
So far I found these but I don't know which one so I'd need your help.
 

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

AKG K550

Shure SE215

Grado GR8

 
Jan 1, 2014 at 2:50 AM Post #3 of 17
If you like the HD598's soundstage you may want to look into the Audio Technica Art line of headphones. The Senn has a really unique soundstage that you won't really find elsewhere but AT is probably a close second. The open ATs are some of the least leaky open headphones out there, the closed ones will give you the isolation you need(and they tend to have a fit that work well with glasses.)

The only thing I'd question is what type of music you listen to. The ATs like the Senn can be a little 'diffuse' hence why I suggested them if you like the 598s, but they are also a lot lighter in tone. I didn't like the ATs much with my metal but they'd be great for pretty much anything else.
 
Jan 1, 2014 at 5:06 AM Post #4 of 17
marmoro said:
  I've used Sennheiser HD598 for 8 months so far. Amazing soundstage and comfort but I'm afraid to crank up the volume because of leakage. I just don't like others to know what I am listening at
smily_headphones1.gif
 . Sometimes I used Steelseries Siberia V2 but I always prefer HD598 .. I just don't know why.
 
I'm thinking of getting in-ear headphones because I wear glasses. Those big cans just keep grinding with my glasses and make annoying sound.
 
My priorities: (Budget around $100-$390)
 
1- Sound Isolation
2- Minimum Sound Leakage
3- Bass (Not too boomy)
4- Close to HD598 Overall sound quality
5- Comfort
 
I power my headphones with Fiio E17 (Treble: 10, Bass: 10, Gain:12db) and I use it with PC and PS3.
 
So far I found these but I don't know which one so I'd need your help.
 

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

AKG K550

Shure SE215

Grado GR8

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Hello,
 
I will go for the AKG K550 if I were you. On your E17, tune the bass to +2/4 and treble at 0 , it will highly benefit the K550. I personally find the AKG K550 to be a better pair of headphone than HD598 unless you have small head, then the sealing may be an issue but you can go for the AKG K545 :)
 
Hope it helps
Billson
 
Jan 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM Post #8 of 17
Thanks everyone!
 
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billsonchang007 said:
  Hello,
 
I will go for the AKG K550 if I were you. On your E17, tune the bass to +2/4 and treble at 0 , it will highly benefit the K550. I personally find the AKG K550 to be a better pair of headphone than HD598 unless you have small head, then the sealing may be an issue but you can go for the AKG K545 :)
 
Hope it helps
Billson
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My head is quite big and square 
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mohawkus said:
If you like the HD598's soundstage you may want to look into the Audio Technica Art line of headphones. The Senn has a really unique soundstage that you won't really find elsewhere but AT is probably a close second. The open ATs are some of the least leaky open headphones out there, the closed ones will give you the isolation you need(and they tend to have a fit that work well with glasses.)

The only thing I'd question is what type of music you listen to. The ATs like the Senn can be a little 'diffuse' hence why I suggested them if you like the 598s, but they are also a lot lighter in tone. I didn't like the ATs much with my metal but they'd be great for pretty much anything else.
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I'll be using it not only for music but for every sound my PC plays. I like any instrumental music with some bass but not DJ style.
 
So, It's Either Sennheiser HD 380 Pro or AKG K550.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388667297&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd+380+pro
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K550-Closed-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B005CNR7B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388667317&sr=8-1&keywords=akg+k550
 
Which one should I go for? 
 
Jan 2, 2014 at 8:02 AM Post #9 of 17
marmoro said:
   
My head is quite big and square 
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I'll be using it not only for music but for every sound my PC plays. I like any instrumental music with some bass but not DJ style.
 
So, It's Either Sennheiser HD 380 Pro or AKG K550.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-380-Pro-Collapsible-Professional/dp/B001UE6I0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388667297&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+hd+380+pro
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-K550-Closed-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B005CNR7B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388667317&sr=8-1&keywords=akg+k550
 
Which one should I go for? 
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My vote goes to AKG K550 xD
 
Jan 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM Post #11 of 17
trunks159 said:
Definitely K550, though I've read in reviews that people have problems with wearing them with glasses (it messes up with the seal). I'd go for the K545 instead.
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glasses? eww. get contacts or lasik man. it's 2014! lol
 
edit: i vote akg k550 too! :) or k545 if you want portable.
 
Jan 2, 2014 at 3:21 PM Post #14 of 17
marmoro said:
  Unfortunately, I didn't find K550 but I bought this which I believe is the new version of it. I can't wait to listen to it once after burn-in!
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yea, the k551 is the same thing as the k550 except with a detachable cable (button/mic) I believe.
 
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