Anyone else crazy like me and think the HD-598 is actually more neutral (sounding) than the HD-600?
Actually I have the HD-580 with HD-600 cable and grills and should should 100% identical to the HD-600. Same driver and it's the silver version.
When comparing both, the HD-600 sounds a little more congested and everything feels so closed in. It has more bass, is a lot warmer, but has more forward upper mids.
Soundstage of the HD-600 on any amp I have seems tiny in comparison to the HD-598.
The HD-600 is supposed to have more detail, but I'm just not hearing it. I actually feel they're about comparable. The HD-598 actually feels more detailed when the HD-600 doesn't have a PC DAC for it.
Seriously there is no way there is going to be anything on the HD-600 I can't hear on the 598.
HD-598 has more forward mids, yet the HD-600 has more forward upper mids. When you listen to both, my ears are telling me the HD-598 is more balanced and smoother sounding.
The HD-600 does feel a bit more harsh with very badly recorded songs. Could be that upper mids peak the HD-598 doesn't have.
HD-598 also seems to sound more clear at times and is much more engaging. Female vocals and most pop music sounds much better on the HD-598.
You'd think that since the HD-598 is more engaging, it technically should be the least neutral one right?
I guess I still prefer my HD-598. The HD-600 would be nice for those that want a warmer sound with more bass and less treble. HD-600 sounds like it has less treble, but not 100% sure on this.
Don't really like the mids on the HD-580/600. Kind of put me asleep. When I try an HD-650, they're made even worse and you just get more treble and bass and a slightly larger soundstage.
I'd say right now the HD-598 I like as much as my Q701. Q701 is technically better, but HD-598 sure is fun to listen to. Really addicting..
I was hoping Sennheiser would release another headphone that was better than the HD-598 (but similar), but not as expensive as the HD-650. Turns out we got the HD-700. Oh well...
Anyone else prefer the HD-598 to the HD-600?
HD-600 may be technically better, but it just doesn't sound as good to my ears