crazywipe
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The reason I say the 58X sounds darker than the 6XX is because, with 58X, it sounds like excessive EQ has been applied to the highs and the 6XX sounds natural and you don't feel like your listening through somw EQ. When listening to the 58X I often wish to raise the highs and get it closer to the HD600 or something (which unfortunately isn't as easy as slapping EQ). With 6XX. I don't feel like using EQ at all. It sounds natural.
I had the hd600 for many years. It has a slight upper mids emphasis and no low bass. The 58x is smoother in the upper mids and to my ears more tonally correct. On the bass response is no contest. The 58x wins hands down. I like also the soundstage better on the 58x. The hd600 is perhaps a bit more resolving, not by much.
If your ears are used to the bright upper mids of the hd600, you need some time to adjust to a darker presentation.