Sennheiser HD58X Open Back Professional Jubilee Headphones - Black

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There is not too much to add to the description of the HD6XX, because besides the sonic similarities they share the structural ones. Bass Quantity: HD650 = HD58X > DT990 >> HD598 (some people, after seeing HD 58X’s graph were thinking that these were going to be darker sounding than the HD650, but that's not the case. They have similar bass with the HD 58X having a bit more sub bass rumble in it) Loved the Jubilees but the clamp force was too much. The new plastic frames break in to be much gentler. If you plan on purchasing these headphones or any other high-end headphones for that matter, I suggest you get a good DAC/AMP to go with it. It will go a long way to make your listening experience much more enjoyable. Remember when I told you in the HD 598SE’s review that those had one of the most boring and flat sounding bass? Well, these headphones are just the reverse…. They have bass that can bring a smile to anyone’s face from a hardcore bass head to a proper audiophile.

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Then I upgraded my setup with a Brado Audio Ocean, connected to the Line Out of the G6, and the sound improved as the warm sound of tubes goes really well with dark-sounding headphones like the 58X. We’ve got the standard 2-pin termination into each of the cups, and a 3.5mm at the business end + 1/4″ adapter. The 1.8m/6ft cable supplied with the HD 58X Jubilee headphones is detachable and made with ... [+] oxygen-free copper. The cable can be swapped out for a 2.5mm balanced version. Drop Out of the box, clamping force is very strong so use them for a couple days before returning them (they feel a lot better after a week or so)It’s comparable to something like a Sundara or 400 series headphone – above average in terms of Soundstage, but not exemplary. In fact, As with the HD6XX, the high frequency of the HD58X could be a bit more intense. It avoids the sibilants very well and has a good resolution, but I see some quality advantages with the HD6XX, which are not decisive. In comparison, the lower trebles are a bit more reduced, so that the upper mids are more effective than on the HD6XX.

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The mids have a good presence and play clearly and directly. However, I find them a bit demanding in the upper range with a slight shrillness in some songs. But they have the desired energy, which I sometimes miss on HD6XX. Vocals are a bit more in the foreground and have mostly a natural timbre, but are sometimes a bit garish, which can lead to symptoms of fatigue. Qualitatively they are however in sum quite high, both in resolution and tonal. However, you should keep an eye on the volume. This midrange presentation can be a curse and a blessing at the same time, especially if you love vocals. But for me the (upper) mids are still absolutely in the tolerable range. Is the sound "great"? Oh yeah, the sound is the reason that I dared to write this review despite spending so little time (and with such embarassing equipment) on the HD58x: if you’d experienced the HD580, HD600, HD650/HD6xx or HD660s before, you will feel right at home with the Hd58x - even on non-ideal sources as mine. It still features the “no wow” sound that I had described about the HD6xx (in my review of the Burson Play): no harsh, edgy mids, no nostrils-rumbling bass, no honey-sweet mids and no artificial soundstage.The combination of issues in the midrange and treble from the HD58X ruins the most revered aspects of the HD6X0: The tonality and instrument timbre. Headphones: Beyerndynamic DT 880 600ohm, Grado 125e, Sennheiser GSP 500, Sennheiser HD555 (everlasting) This, in addition to comfort, are what makes the 58X perfect for long listening or mixing sessions. Reference All that being said, I still quite like the HD58x’s design – all because of the grill alone. While it’s nowhere near the original HD580’s level of refinement (look at those waves!), the grey-painted grill surely gives the HD58x a “new”, weirdly retro and distinct look, one that stands out from its more recent siblings. Yes, I like the way the HD600, 650/6xx and 660s show off their drivers housing, but this is way more refreshing. PC Setup: SoundblasterX G6 DAC -> JDS Labs Atom Headphone Amp -> Sennheiser HD560s & AKG K702 & Hifiman HE4XX & NAD HP50 & Sennheiser HD600 all EQ'd to Harman Curve. IEM: TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero.

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He told me his plan was to invest in some sort of speaker setup and perhaps revisit headphones at a later date.so if you’re OCD like me or @Metal571, you’ll have to collapse both into their starting positions and then count, sort of like this: Clamping force is good, there’s hardly any headband dig, and you can wear them for long hours with minimal adjustments. Note: The measurements you are about to see are made using a standardized Gras 45C. Headphone measurements by definition are approximate and variable so don't be surprised if other measurements even if performed with the same fixtures as mine, differ in end results. Protocols vary such as headband pressure and averaging (which I don't do). As you will see, I confirm the approximate accuracy of the measurements using Equalization and listening tests. Ultimately headphone measurements are less exact than speakers mostly in bass and above a few kilohertz so keep that in mind as you read these tests. If you think you have an exact idea of a headphone performance, you are likely wrong!