Taker64
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What would be the next logical upgrade from the HD598. I still want that big soundstage, and bright signature.
What would be the next logical upgrade from the HD598. I still want that big soundstage, and bright signature.
no need to upgrade to something else that is sennheiser. I say, try out other brands. Audeze, hifiman, akg, beyerdynamic, who knows. You might or might not find a brand you enjoy more. That's why there is so many brands, so we have choices. Take advantage of that. If you decide you enjoy sennheiser the most after trying a bunch of brands, stick with it, but there is plenty of fish in the ocean. I think people that buy from any brand sometimes forget this.I myself do not know of a proper upgrade that won't set me back over 1k. So I guess I will be sticking with these for a long while.
hmm... I've heard the exact opposite, that k702 has a smaller soundstage compared to 598, but my point, have you tried both for comparison? If you haven't, then don't trust people online. I myself prefer akg over sennheiser, but no two people have exactly the same tastes, so don't take my word as the solid truth here.bright signature?they are not bright. they have a dark sound just like the other 5xx models with a little more brightness(airy highs) added . that makes it sound a lil brighter compared to other sennheiser models.
if you want that big soundstage with more refined sound , you would really have to spend a lot .
HD 650 and 600 are better sounding(not by miles). but they dont have the soundstage of the 598.
in Sennheiers , you would have to go for the HD 800.
now that's an upgrade with a better soundstage and sound quality.
but then you would have to spend 2k$ for the cans and a decent amp.
HD 598's are so good for those who prefer that airy euphoric sound under 500$. infact nothing sounds like the HD 598 and even Sennheiser knows this.
there is the akg k701/702, they have a bigger soundstage to the extent that they sound artifical and lifeless. I prefer the HD 598 over them anyday.
What would be the next logical upgrade from the HD598. I still want that big soundstage, and bright signature.
bright signature?they are not bright. they have a dark sound just like the other 5xx models with a little more brightness(airy highs) added . that makes it sound a lil brighter compared to other sennheiser models.
if you want that big soundstage with more refined sound , you would really have to spend a lot .
HD 650 and 600 are better sounding(not by miles). but they dont have the soundstage of the 598.
in Sennheiers , you would have to go for the HD 800.
now that's an upgrade with a better soundstage and sound quality.
but then you would have to spend 2k$ for the cans and a decent amp.
HD 598's are so good for those who prefer that airy euphoric sound under 500$. infact nothing sounds like the HD 598 and even Sennheiser knows this.
there is the akg k701/702, they have a bigger soundstage to the extent that they sound artifical and lifeless. I prefer the HD 598 over them anyday.
hmm... I've heard the exact opposite, that k702 has a smaller soundstage compared to 598, but my point, have you tried both for comparison? If you haven't, then don't trust people online. I myself prefer akg over sennheiser, but no two people have exactly the same tastes, so don't take my word as the solid truth here.
no need to upgrade to something else that is sennheiser. I say, try out other brands. Audeze, hifiman, akg, beyerdynamic, who knows. You might or might not find a brand you enjoy more. That's why there is so many brands, so we have choices. Take advantage of that. If you decide you enjoy sennheiser the most after trying a bunch of brands, stick with it, but there is plenty of fish in the ocean. I think people that buy from any brand sometimes forget this.
Changed my mind, gonna pony up for the HD700's.
Changed my mind, gonna pony up for the HD700's.
hmm... I've heard the exact opposite, that k702 has a smaller soundstage compared to 598, but my point, have you tried both for comparison? If you haven't, then don't trust people online. I myself prefer akg over sennheiser, but no two people have exactly the same tastes, so don't take my word as the solid truth here.