[Headstar]

That's what i'm tryin' to do. But so far, the only Sennheiser Official Partner (service and importer) here in the country, is refusing me this "privilege".

 

[sjondenon]

 

Just contact them again and tell them its your right to receive a replacement pair for free as this is a prodcution fault... 
 
 


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That's what i'm tryin' to do. But so far, the only Sennheiser Official Partner (service and importer) here in the country, is refusing me this "privilege".

 

 

[Headstar]

You're right, that's why i requested and official answer from Sennheiser. Now i'm waiting for their answer.

 

[Digital-Pride]

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Guess what! Not only they don't want to replace my broken unit, they proposed instead to have only the broken parts replaced, and NO, NOT for free, for a 35 EURO + VAT charge. Likely shipping too. Should i say i also have 2 year valid warranty?
 
What do you think about that?

 

Really?!  That's strange.  [b]Rosmadi [/b]the Sennheiser rep. here on Head-fi has always maintained that Sennheiser would replace any unit that developed cracks.  Hmm, try messaging him, he might be able to help you out.

 

[GigaFi]

According to the website, you have to pay the shipping to a service center but they cover the return shipping.
 
 
Does Sennheiser headphones have their serial number imprinted on them? I can't seem to find it on the 598s.

 

[Headstar]

Digital-Pride i hope so.
 
GigaFi - No there's no serial number on the HD 598, i think only the flagship models have this.

 

[nesf]

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as for the amp situation, i have no idea. i dont use an amp and they sound fine with with any quality recording as long as its 128kbps or above
 

 
Yeah mine sound grand too with a cheap amp/DAC. These headphones don't need an expensive amp to sound pleasant. Seconded on the metal point also, these have really grown on me for metal recordings (though I'm listening to nearly all classical these days). The bass isn't as intensive as with other headphones I own but it's gone from something I found a bit weak to something I find pleasing. I think it's just my ears adjusting to the sound signature and stopping expecting the HD25-II's extra bass push when I put on a song. 

 

[Destroysall]

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Yeah mine sound grand too with a cheap amp/DAC. These headphones don't need an expensive amp to sound pleasant. Seconded on the metal point also, these have really grown on me for metal recordings (though I'm listening to nearly all classical these days). The bass isn't as intensive as with other headphones I own but it's gone from something I found a bit weak to something I find pleasing. I think it's just my ears adjusting to the sound signature and stopping expecting the HD25-II's extra bass push when I put on a song. 

Just out of curiousity, what kind metal bands do you listen to?
 
 

 

[Sennheiser]

Hi guys,
 
We're currently looking into this matter.
 
@Headstar - I've sent you a PM and hope to be able to give you a response to this matter soon.
 
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Really?!  That's strange.  [b]Rosmadi [/b]the Sennheiser rep. here on Head-fi has always maintained that Sennheiser would replace any unit that developed cracks.  Hmm, try messaging him, he might be able to help you out.

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You're right, that's why i requested and official answer from Sennheiser. Now i'm waiting for their answer.

 

 

[nesf]

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Just out of curiousity, what kind metal bands do you listen to?
 
 

 
Depending on you definition some of these might not be metal to you: 
 
Dream Theatre, Rage Against the Machine, Mastodon, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Machine Head, (a little) Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Cynic, System of a Down, Evergrey, Opeth, Circus Maximus, Into Eternity etc. I used to listen more broadly but I'm fairly restricted these days. Nothing that aggressive or fast really, a bit all over the place sub-genre wise and mostly fairly mainstream bands to be honest.

 

[MorbidToaster]

The biggest one I'd argue there would have to be NIN. Clearly Industrial, but I suppose I could see why they'd be Metal. Genre definitions are stupid anyway.

 
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Depending on you definition some of these might not be metal to you: 
 
Dream Theatre, Rage Against the Machine, Mastodon, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Machine Head, (a little) Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Cynic, System of a Down, Evergrey, Opeth, Circus Maximus, Into Eternity etc. I used to listen more broadly but I'm fairly restricted these days. Nothing that aggressive or fast really, a bit all over the place sub-genre wise and mostly fairly mainstream bands to be honest.

 
 

 

[Destroysall]

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The biggest one I'd argue there would have to be NIN. Clearly Industrial, but I suppose I could see why they'd be Metal. Genre definitions are stupid anyway.

 
Indeed.

 
 

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Depending on you definition some of these might not be metal to you: 
 
Dream Theatre, Rage Against the Machine, Mastodon, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Machine Head, (a little) Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Cynic, System of a Down, Evergrey, Opeth, Circus Maximus, Into Eternity etc. I used to listen more broadly but I'm fairly restricted these days. Nothing that aggressive or fast really, a bit all over the place sub-genre wise and mostly fairly mainstream bands to be honest.

Wow, you listen to a lot of what I do. 
 
And the HD 598 does most of these bands well?
 

 

[MorbidToaster]

Yes it does. Then again...I think the 598 does most music generally well. I haven't found anything that I wouldn't at least say the 598 is 'good' for.
 
It feels a little slow sometimes for faster Metal, but I think it's fine for that stuff, too.

 
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And the HD 598 does most of these bands well?
 

 
 

 

[Digital-Pride]

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Hi guys,
 
We're currently looking into this matter.
 
@Headstar - I've sent you a PM and hope to be able to give you a response to this matter soon.

 
Thanks Rosmadi.  We appreciate it.

 

 

[nesf]

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The biggest one I'd argue there would have to be NIN. Clearly Industrial, but I suppose I could see why they'd be Metal. Genre definitions are stupid anyway.
 
 

Yeah they're definitely Industrial but they always end up on my Metal playlists and nearly every metalhead I know has an album or two of theirs.