[Seishinryoku]

which one should i choose? i listen to music and play games(mostly games)
 
i listen to:
slipknot
metallica
guns n' roses
one ok rock(jrock)
my first story(jrock)
dragonforce
ac/dc
led zeppelin
green day
and some acoustics that can make me fall asleep
 
i play counter-strike.

 

[cel4145]

The X1 will have more bass emphasis. So depends on what kind of headphone sound you like

 

[PurpleAngel]

  which one should i choose? i listen to music and play games(mostly games)
i listen to:
slipknot
metallica
guns n' roses
one ok rock(jrock)
my first story(jrock)
dragonforce
ac/dc
led zeppelin
green day
and some acoustics that can make me fall asleep
i play counter-strike.

 
What sources exactly will you be plugging the headphones into?
PC on-board audio?

 

[KG Jag]

Yes--these cans have very different sound signatures, with the X1 being a basshead lite can and the 598 being much more neutral and presenting sound wrapped in the velvet Senn veil.

 

[xkonfuzed]

Really depends on what sound signature you're looking for. People here will tell you different things, and its all subjective. 
 
To me, the X1 is ahead of the HD598's. Not by much though. X1 has deeper bass, better impact, better timbre, and less emphasized highs. 
 
The HD598's may sound lacking for rock. 

 

[Seishinryoku]

yes, pc onboard audio.

 

[Seishinryoku]

   
What sources exactly will you be plugging the headphones into?
PC on-board audio?

yep, pc on-board audio.

 

[jodgey4]

The X1 is more engaging down low, the 598 is more acoustic and light sounding. If you want a more intense experience, snag the former. If not, the latter. Also, I think listening volume should be considered.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  yep, pc on-board audio.

 
Depending on the quality of your motherboard's on-board audio, you might look into something like the Schiit Fulla or FiiO E10K, both are USB-DAC-amps, they might offer a little (or fairly decent) improvement, over on-board audio, for music.

 

[Seishinryoku]

   
Depending on the quality of your motherboard's on-board audio, you might look into something like the Schiit Fulla or FiiO E10K, both are USB-DAC-amps, they might offer a little (or fairly decent) improvement, over on-board audio, for music.

i'm gonna go with FiiO E10K cause it's fairly cheap.
 
I've read some reviews about the sennheiser hd 598 and they say it's "slow". What do they mean by slow?

 

[PurpleAngel]

  i'm gonna go with FiiO E10K cause it's fairly cheap.
 
I've read some reviews about the Sennheiser HD598 and they say it's "slow". What do they mean by slow?

 
I own the HD558, same 50-Ohm drivers as the HD598.
I would say the audio is slightly detached, like your sitting more in the back row of a music concert, but everything is clear.

 

[KG Jag]

 

   
Depending on the quality of your motherboard's on-board audio, you might look into something like the Schiit Fulla or FiiO E10K, both are USB-DAC-amps, they might offer a little (or fairly decent) improvement, over on-board audio, for music.

i'm gonna go with FiiO E10K cause it's fairly cheap.
 
I've read some reviews about the sennheiser hd 598 and they say it's "slow". What do they mean by slow?

Slow means a slow decay.  That is true to a large degree of this can.  You can't have the velvet smooth Senn veil in a fast can.  If you like like fast music like EDM, there are probably better choices for you.

 

[Seishinryoku]

 
Slow means a slow decay.  That is true to a large degree of this can.  You can't have the velvet smooth Senn veil in a fast can.  If you like like fast music like EDM, there are probably better choices for you.

oh. well edm is not my type. i'm more into metal/rock
 
like this for example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj75Arhq5ho
 
and also this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jgrCKhxE1s

 

[Seishinryoku]

I think I'm leaning towards the Sennheiser HD 598 'cause some reviews said that the X1's are pretty "bassy" or has a lot of bass.