[musicinmymind]

+1 for 598 with E17, they 598 is great with E17.
 
foobar2000->RPGWiZaRD's (laidback setup)->E17->598 = Heaven

 

[walden]

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+1 for 598 with E17, they 598 is great with E17.
 
foobar2000->RPGWiZaRD's (laidback setup)->E17->598 = Heaven

I've heard this so many times, but I've never been able to accept that buying a small box around the same price as my actual headphones will make a detectable difference worth the price tag. 
 
For now I'll stick with my  Foobar2000 --> Headphone out --> 598

 

[pepperjinks]

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I've heard this so many times, but I've never been able to accept that buying a small box around the same price as my actual headphones will make a detectable difference worth the price tag. 
 
For now I'll stick with my  Foobar2000 --> Headphone out --> 598

 
In a case like mine, where the hardware I'm working with is actually degrading the quality of the music I hear, I think it's definitely worth it to invest in some extra equipment. YMMV.

 

[ikhayal]

I've been waiting for these for a week and they are finally arriving tomorrow! ;D I'll tell my first impressions when I get my hands on them

 

[Nightelf]

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Are you get them repaired or replaced?
 
I've got mine replaced, and so far i don't have problems with them, hopefuly it will stay that way.

Repaired.
They replace the headband. And they look just like new unit 

I am glad, that I have them back.

 

[ikhayal]

My first impressions:
 
The truth is that I expected a lot from this headphones and they are not ultra-impressive compared to my Apple in-ear earphones. I find that they sound very clear but bass is lacking is some songs (and I am not a basshead). In other songs where I didn't expect bass, there is some and very good sonding. Also, I had read that these headphones were very confortable when using them with glasses, but personally I can't wear them for too long because (I don't know if it is because of my glasses) they start to annoy a little. Maybe with the time I'll get used to it, but I expected more after expending 160€ on these. 
 
UPDATE: I have to admit that they have improved with the time. In my second day with them I feel that the 598 have a more noticiable bass and sound good with almost any kind of musical genre (specially acoustic and instrumental music), anyway, I found a little lack of bass compared to my in-ear Apple earphones. Regarding to the comfort, these headphones are very soft and confortable, the problem I have is more because of my glasses (they hurt when I wear them for long periods of time, even without headphones... :/). Summarizing: these headphones sound great with any kind of genre, but you may find that it lacks A FEW MORE of bass compared to other headphones in electronic music. 

 

[TK277]

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My first impressions:
 
The truth is that I expected a lot from this headphones and they are not ultra-impressive compared to my Apple in-ear earphones. I find that they sound very clear but bass is lacking is some songs (and I am not a basshead). In other songs where I didn't expect bass, there is some and very good sonding. Also, I had read that these headphones were very confortable when using them with glasses, but personally I can't wear them for too long because (I don't know if it is because of my glasses) they start to annoy a little. Maybe with the time I'll get used to it, but I expected more after expending 160€ on these. 
 
UPDATE: I have to admit that they have improved with the time. In my second day with them I feel that the 598 have a more noticiable bass and sound good with almost any kind of musical genre (specially acoustic and instrumental music), anyway, I found a little lack of bass compared to my in-ear Apple earphones. Regarding to the comfort, these headphones are very soft and confortable, the problem I have is more because of my glasses (they hurt when I wear them for long periods of time, even without headphones... :/). Summarizing: these headphones sound great with any kind of genre, but you may find that it lacks A FEW MORE of bass compared to other headphones in electronic music. 

I was initially disappointed with bass too. This is true for me on all Sennheiser headphones I have owned (which until now have all been non-hi-fi Senn models). They lack impact. After 3 days everything sounded sweeter and I was surprised that the sound improved as it did. The sound stage opens up and that should make the difference between these and earbuds extremely clear.

 

[Nachash]

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My first impressions:
 
The truth is that I expected a lot from this headphones and they are not ultra-impressive compared to my Apple in-ear earphones. I find that they sound very clear but bass is lacking is some songs (and I am not a basshead). In other songs where I didn't expect bass, there is some and very good sonding. Also, I had read that these headphones were very confortable when using them with glasses, but personally I can't wear them for too long because (I don't know if it is because of my glasses) they start to annoy a little. Maybe with the time I'll get used to it, but I expected more after expending 160€ on these. 
 
UPDATE: I have to admit that they have improved with the time. In my second day with them I feel that the 598 have a more noticiable bass and sound good with almost any kind of musical genre (specially acoustic and instrumental music), anyway, I found a little lack of bass compared to my in-ear Apple earphones. Regarding to the comfort, these headphones are very soft and confortable, the problem I have is more because of my glasses (they hurt when I wear them for long periods of time, even without headphones... :/). Summarizing: these headphones sound great with any kind of genre, but you may find that it lacks A FEW MORE of bass compared to other headphones in electronic music. 

You are comparing these to the Apple in-ears?

 

[ikhayal]

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You are comparing these to the Apple in-ears?

Yep, I think the Apple In-Ear Headphones (http://www.apple.com/ipod/in-ear-headphones/) are pretty underappreciated, they song surprisingly good with electronic music. Regarding the 598's, they are improving each day indeed: bass sounds a lot better now and I find that they're getting a bit warmer with the time. 

 

[bmeat]

void

 

[ikhayal]

Yeah, I agree with you. They sound similar but it its true that with the use and burning my HD598 had improved and bass is now a lot better than the addiem's. The difference is that the sound of the addiems (I imagine that because they are an in-ear earphone) sounds closer to you, while the HD598 (maybe because of its soundstage) sound a little more far. Anyway, I'm satiesfied with both and specially with the 598's, since with the use are sounding day by day better. 

 

[korky]

hi guys, just had a quick question about the hd598s. Basically, how are they for gaming? I've heard that they are excellent for competitive gaming as they have nearly pin-point directional accuracy (is this true?), but i wont really be doing competitive gaming, just fun fps mainly. which is why im looking for a headset that will completely immerse me in the experience (movie theatre style). I've heard that the bass on these isnt that great, which could be problematic if explosions are going off all around me but it fails to move me. Im trying to decide between these, the AKG q701s and the DT990 Pro, which ive heard both have better bass than these and just as good and if not better soundstage and imaging. 
 
Any thoughts on the differences between them and whether or not i will get the immersion im seeking?
 
THanks guys!!

 

[Nightelf]

I use mine for music only, but bass is quite good.
I heard DT990 Premium, and they have more bass, I am not certain that it is better in quality.

 

[korky]

well i think (from what people have described) that the bass on the 990 pros will be enough for me, not really a basshead but i definitely do want it present and clear. but now ive heard that the HFi 2400 are an excellent pair, and apparently on a different level to the rest, trying to figure that one out now!

 

[dorino]

bass on these is fine if you have an amp.