[Saoshyant]

If you want to hold onto the hd598 a little longer so you can do a side by side, I don't mind.

 

[jodgey4]

If you want to hold onto the hd598 a little longer so you can do a side by side, I don't mind.

I'd hate to overstay my welcome, but yes, that would be awesome! Thanks!

 

[Saoshyant]

Hehe, it's not a problem.

 

[sexhero]

I've had HD598 for about a month now, and it sounds great so far! Clear mids, smooth highs and engaging sound! The only complaint I have is weak bass and slow response, although the former can be somewhat overcome by EQ. Excellent all rounder, I might even buy one for my wife so that we can share the same hobby  

 

[Koolpep]

  I've had HD598 for about a month now, and it sounds great so far! Clear mids, smooth highs and engaging sound! The only complaint I have is weak bass and slow response, although the former can be somewhat overcome by EQ. Excellent all rounder, I might even buy one for my wife so that we can share the same hobby  

 
Hi!
 
how are you driving the HD598, the weak bass gets a bit better with a nice amp. Doesn't have to be an expensive one. The HD598 directly out of my Mac with a Schiit Asgard was enough to make my wife's eyes pop out. Amping does improve the HD598 to a certain extend. Don't expect wonders but there definitively is an improvement.
 
Cheers,
K

 

[zanox]

Listen to Eagles - Hotel California.
You will fall more in love with them.
When I listened to them on my HD 598 for the first time. I was amazed how beautiful the song played on them .
Every instrument was separated(superb imaging) with incredible clarity and smooth mids.

 

[sexhero]

   
Hi!
 
how are you driving the HD598, the weak bass gets a bit better with a nice amp. Doesn't have to be an expensive one. The HD598 directly out of my Mac with a Schiit Asgard was enough to make my wife's eyes pop out. Amping does improve the HD598 to a certain extend. Don't expect wonders but there definitively is an improvement.
 
Cheers,
K

I am driving it with Centrance Hifi-M8 (supposed to have 1.4W of max output), which has built in bass booster (which I use at high setting all the time with HD598). I was considering getting a desktop amp. Is there any tube amp that I can buy around ~$300 which will be considered as a significant upgrade to Hifi-M8?

 

[Koolpep]

I am driving it with Centrance Hifi-M8 (supposed to have 1.4W of max output), which has built in bass booster (which I use at high setting all the time with HD598). I was considering getting a desktop amp. Is there any tube amp that I can buy around ~$300 which will be considered as a significant upgrade to Hifi-M8?

Bloody hell. The centrance M8 is some serious stuff. I never heard it, just heard of it. It's supposed to be an amazing piece of gear. Not sure if you find anything that is a clear upgrade in the $300 bracket.

You might however find a tube amp that adds not precision but warmth and musicality to it.

Maybe someone with centrance experience can pitch in?

Cheers,
K

 

[Bansaku]

   The only complaint I have is weak bass and slow response

 
Listen to this song or this song by the talented Mr. Zombie and tell me about weak bass. Bass is even stronger with my ALAC CD rip version of the album. 
 
I am glad you are enjoying the HD598, and I hope your wife would appreciate the awesome set of cans if get her a pair.
 

 

 

[sexhero]

   
Listen to this song or this song by the talented Mr. Zombie and tell me about weak bass. Bass is even stronger with my ALAC CD rip version of the album. 
 
I am glad you are enjoying the HD598, and I hope your wife would appreciate the awesome set of cans if get her a pair.
 

 

Definitely big bass in those songs! Unfortunately, Living Dead Girl is where HD598's bass sounds bit loose compared to HE-400 I have. Regardless, the quantity is on par with HE-400, which is alot!

 

[slowpickr]

Hi all.  I just purchased a like new set of HD 598s locally for $70.  Did I do good? 

  Now to figure out the best source/amp combo.

 

[indieman]

Yup I'd say so! Your cowons should suffice!

 

[Bansaku]

  Hi all.  I just purchased a like new set of HD 598s locally for $70.  Did I do good? 

  Now to figure out the best source/amp combo.

 
Wow, nice find! Happy listening! 

 

[slowpickr]

Wow, nice find! Happy listening! 

Thanks. Listening to them now. I'm in love. Thus far, they sound best right out of my Galaxy S4. I use poweramp which has a good equalizer with some bass boost. The cowon D2+ is a little cold with this hp for my tastes. Haven't had a chance to bring the fiio E5 into the mix yet.

 

[MarcadoStalker7]

Hey @Bansaku, you tried your 598's with the iPod touch 5G?, can you share your impressions?