[AddisonTaras]

Which one sounds better? Could you go into the detail of their signature sound and stuff like that?
and which music style is better for one of the headphones?
I listen to pretty much everything except Electronic type music.
 
Thanks.

 

[Han Bao Quan]

DT-880
Get a good amp to go with it, and you're good to go. I'd suggest the Schiit Asgard but there are some other good amps out there like the Matrix M-stage.

 

[PurpleAngel]

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Which one sounds better? Could you go into the detail of their signature sound and stuff like that?
and which music style is better for one of the headphones?
I listen to pretty much everything except Electronic type music..

What source(s) are you going to use to power/drive the headphones?
The HD598 is easier to drive then the DT880 Premium 600-Ohm
 
 

 

[KG Jag]

Both are top shelf in their class (based on having the 598 and the similar 880 Pro 250 ohm).  Both are comfortable--the 598 more so.  The 598 is very easy to drive.  The 880 you want will require you to shell out money for a good amp--if you don't already have one.  That might be the tie breaker.

 

[-ToM-]

not owning either of those, but owning both a Sennhesier 280 Pro and Beyer DT990, i can say the Beyers are absolutely phenominal to wear. The light frame, comfy pads and sturdy construction are amazing.
 
That being said, the HD598 may be largely different then the 280 in terms of weight and build quality/comfort

 

[Maxvla]

HD598 is more aggressive and forward, but in a clean clear way. The DT880 is more relaxed and smooth, not quite as relaxed as an HD650, though. I personally like the HD598 best. I've heard all 3.

 

[SONIC BOOM]

I prefer the beyers because I like that they have a little bit extra bass than the hd 598s without going overboard, but you need a powerful amp for the 600 ohm version.

 

[MalVeauX]

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Which one sounds better? Could you go into the detail of their signature sound and stuff like that?
and which music style is better for one of the headphones?
I listen to pretty much everything except Electronic type music.
 
Thanks.

 
I would get the DT880. It ultimately to me sounded like it had more extension and covers all genres as a good neutral headphone.
 
Very best,
 
 

 

[AddisonTaras]

I don't have an amp and if I need a good one for the 600 OHM one, then I might as well just get the HD598 cause I can barely afford either of them ATM.
(I'm not even sure when I'll get the money for one of these headphones)
 
I heard that the other OHM versions for the Beyer's suck.
 
Also, would either one of these headphones be a BIG upgrade from the ones now or just like a little bit?
The headphones I have now are the Superlux HD681B (2x32 OHMS) so I dunno if any of you guys have heard these headphones (they aren't the most known but they're surprisingly good, especially since they were only 60$ when I bought them)
 
and my most listened to music is Hip hop and Rock/Metal

 

[MalVeauX]

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I don't have an amp and if I need a good one for the 600 OHM one, then I might as well just get the HD598 cause I can barely afford either of them ATM.
(I'm not even sure when I'll get the money for one of these headphones)
 
I heard that the other OHM versions for the Beyer's suck.
 
Also, would either one of these headphones be a BIG upgrade from the ones now or just like a little bit?
The headphones I have now are the Superlux HD681B (2x32 OHMS) so I dunno if any of you guys have heard these headphones (they aren't the most known but they're surprisingly good, especially since they were only 60$ when I bought them)
 
and my most listened to music is Hip hop and Rock/Metal

 
The differences between the different ohms in the Beyers is completely overstated too much--the 600ohm is not night/day different, it's minutia. You can get the lower ohm DT880 and it's completely fine.
 
The DT880 would be a substantial upgrade.
 
Very best,

 

[MattTCG]

I found the the 598's all about the mids and treble. There was some bass on some recordings but I found myself always "listening" for the bass instead of just listening to the music. 
 
Go with the Beyers...

 

[dyl1dyl]

Simple, the 880s. The 598 isnt in the same league.

 

[gokica]

I can also confirm that I found 598 lacking in the bass department. Very refined and probably best in its class/price range with very detailed and textured sound but if you like headphones that provide nice (deeper) bass impact look elsewhere.
 
If you do not intend to invest too much in headphones than Beyers 32 ohm versions can be taken in consideration.
 
And finally if you do not like to spend a fortune on headphones and still have a descent sound just look for cheaper Grado SR60 or even the tiny Koss Sportapro or Portapro. They will be fine for any type of music considering their price range and no amp is required.

 

[jonnyhambone]

Second on considering Grado 60's...I really like Grados for rock and hip hop...I recently got the DT880 600ohm's. Like 'em but they don't have the lively-ness or aggressiveness of Grados (at 4x the price). Not familiar w/ the Senns so can't speak to those.

 

[PurpleAngel]

What source(s) are you plugging the headphones into.
I have the Senn HD558s and to me they have decent bass.
 
Maybe just get a decent headphone amplifier, might improve the HD681Bs enough that you could get away using them a little longer.