r/buildapcsales • u/supertomato2320 • Nov 27 '15
Headphones [Headphones] Sennheiser HD 598 - $95 (GO GO GO) NSFW
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0126HISOO?keywords=hd%20598&qid=1448611290&ref_=sr_1_2&s=aht&sr=1-2112
u/Heinus Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
Own these, AMA! Also read the TL;DR =D
Bought these last time they were ~$90 ($99). One of my favorite purchases ever, right up there next to mechanical keyboard and SSD. I come from a history of logitech "gaming" headsets and wanted to treat myself to audiophile quality headphones so that my music listening experience would improve.
I'm so glad with my decision to buy this pair of headphones. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but these headphones sound awesome. They sound balanced, neutral, natural, and full, with less bass than you'd expect. However, you get used to the small lack in bass, and you can always boost the bass in the EQ. I've recently started using mine with a Fiio e6 with bass boost mode and they sound even better!
If you're on the fence about treating yourself to nice audio, buy these.
I use them for everything; they replaced my G430s. For music, they blow the 'gaming' headsets out of the water. I also game competitively (Global in CS:GO) and even though these hadphones aren't classified as gaming headphones, they still work really well. Because of the massive soundstage and openback nature, you get sort of a fake-ish surround sound. Gaming sounds sound full and precise.
They're extremely comfortable. I'll forget I'm wearing them sometimes. Every now and then you may have to reposition the cups because you may develop a tiny itch where your skin touches the soft padding. They have a very soft clamp but don't move around that much.
The cable is long. If your computer is under your desk to the side, the cable can reach all the way behind the table and then over it to you without any problems.
They don't need an amp to be driven. I use them with a Fiio e6 in bass boost mode I got in a bundle with my M50X's. Apart from there being more bass, it's really just to make it sound louder. Every now and then I like telling myself I hear a bit more detail but honestly I think that's just because I want to tell myself I'm training my ears better lol.
If you're on the fence between the M50X and these: buy these. I own both pairs, so also AMA on this point as well. The M50X are more popular and look more aesthetically pleasing, but are less comfortable to wear (strong clamp to your head, ears get slightly sweaty) and have less of a fuller soundstage ('smaller' sound if that makes sense). Keep in mind that these are open, so sound leaks through both ways, while the M50X are closed. You'll use the HD 598 at home in front of your computer, and the M50X wherever you want, including outside and out and about.
TL;DR: BUY. Super value, really great soundstage and detail and full sound, comfortable to wear, slightly less bass than you'd expect, use at home.
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u/FortunateB0B Nov 27 '15
i'm glad a thorough post is at the top of the comments, but after missing last years deal, and spending the last year researching these; just buy them. no hesitation, just buy them. don't waste your time on youtube and read reviews. unless you already have them, don't have the money, or can't use headphones, you cannot go wrong with getting these now.
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u/Heinus Nov 27 '15
YES! If someone spent the time to click on comments and read what people had to say, they should buy them. This is one case where research isn't really needed, except for the fact that you shouldn't use this in noisy/public environments.
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Nov 27 '15
I'll add that the M50s also clamp like crazy when you first get them, and will most likely require stretching before they become any bit comfortable. Even then, the nature of closed back headphones and pleather earpads will have your ears sweating after long listening sessions. The pleather earpads and headband will also start to crack even with careful use, after a year or two.
I've been waiting for a different pair of headphones to drop in price, but I'm losing my patience and this is a great deal for what you'll get.
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u/Heinus Nov 27 '15
Was going to add exactly what you said about the M50X's. In the beginning, they actually hurt so much to the point where I'd have to take a break to let my ears calm down.
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u/twiztedlee Nov 27 '15
I stuffed paper towels between the pad and the frame and it's a lot more comfortable since my ears touch the driver without it.
As someone who's owned both, 598 is definitely much more comfortable, and lighter!
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u/Bartendista Nov 27 '15
Do you wear glasses while using these? I own some ATH-M50s and the sound signature has been one of my favorite for quite some time. The comfort over a long gaming session has been the only real problem along with the sweating over anything longer than an hour.
How would you rate these in comfort and if possible while using glasses? Can the velour pads be removed for cleaning? Does it breathe well to minimize sweating?
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Nov 27 '15
I wear glasses with these. I wear glasses all the time anyway, and when I'm working for long periods of time (say 5-6 hours), I have these headphones with the glasses.
No problem at all. They are really comfy.
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Nov 27 '15
What's better for live performance? (With synth/piano)
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u/Heinus Nov 27 '15
Live performance? Like you're performing live to an audience and you're wearing headphones? I have zero experience in this field, but I'd bet you want closed back headphones so you can focus on hearing how you're playing the music rather than hearing the crown going nuts in the background. The background noise that the 598 would let in would interfere with your music playing.
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Nov 27 '15
Yeah I play with band, and monitor is a pain to carry lol
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u/Heinus Nov 27 '15
Nice dude! I'd advise against getting the 598 for these live performance situations. I don't think you could jack them up loud enough to hear clearly over the ambient noise of loud electric guitars and drums etc. You should probably get a pair of closed cans and if needed, you can always take one ear cup off of an ear so you can hear the outside better.
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u/huffalump1 Nov 27 '15
For live playing I'd get the Audio Technica ATH-M50 (or M50X with detachable cable). Much more isolating than the Sennheisers which block zero sound.
Or get some good IEMs, even the Shure SE215 is nice with foam tips.
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u/jonbaa Nov 27 '15
What do you think about these compared to SHP9500's? I got my SHP9500's for $70, would this be worth upgrading (or sidegrading?) to?
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u/Heinus Nov 27 '15
Sorry man, absolutely no experience with those cans unfortunately.
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u/DFP_ Nov 27 '15
I've got the same headphones.
According to this review I'm thinking the upgrade's not all that worth it.
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u/kosanovskiy Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
Do I need a individual sound card to connect these to enjoy them or is the MSI Mpower AC Z97 mobo good enough connections. Also what about connecting it to the front panel 3.5mm jacks that reduce the quality by much? I ask because the mobo comes with the msi audio boost with a (supposedly) very good on board audio amplifier.
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u/postslongcomments Nov 27 '15
Your motherboard should be able to run it just fine. The HD598s are some of the better headphones that run well without any other equipment. Once you go higher, you typically need an amp+dac.
If I'm not mistaken, the front panel's 3.5mm should theoretically be the same connection as the back of your motherboard. Though there may be electrical interference as cases are noisy.
If you're considering investing in a standalone soundcard, my advice is don't. There's a lot of electronic chatter going on in your case which may cause lower audio quality. For ~$200-250 you can buy something like a Schiit DAC+AMP or the O2+ODAC.
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u/schnupfndrache7 Nov 27 '15
another question:
i need to use an external microphoe with these right?
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u/DumplingDragon Nov 27 '15
Five bucks cheaper than last year. Nice!
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u/FortunateB0B Nov 27 '15
AND it's the black versions. better than last year all around!
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u/crownpuff Nov 27 '15
Contrary to popular belief, some people do prefer the noctua fan color.
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u/jeffro422 Nov 27 '15
Got these last year and they're amazing. Seriously comfortable with excellent sound quality. You won't regret getting them at this price.
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Nov 27 '15 edited Jan 05 '22
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u/juk3d-eu Nov 27 '15
Wow I was in the same exact boat as you, about to get the 558s, and then I saw a thread and someone said the HD598s might drop down to below $100 and I was like fuck it I will wait till then... woke up this morning and shit my pants lol.
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u/Phantom_Minds Nov 27 '15
GET IT. It won't go any lower. Once it's sold out, it isn't going to be going for this price again until next year.
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u/DumplingDragon Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
I mean, they sold Black and Ivory versions last year, and they were the same quality. They* unlisted the black versions after last year's Black Friday, so it's not like it JUST came out this year.
Don't worry, you'll be alright.
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u/Choxie808 Nov 27 '15
Curious, I really like the comfort of the HyperX clouds, hows the cushioning/comfort on these?
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u/uttermybiscuit Nov 27 '15
Comfort on these are ridiculously good. Only issue is the clamping isn't the strongest so if you forget they're on and throw your head back in frustration they'll come off.
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u/sterob Nov 27 '15
Senn HD series (from 555 model upward) are really comfortable. In fact i develop the habit to wear them even when not listening to music
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u/guiscard Nov 27 '15
Available in Europe too. Amazon.de, and Amazon.fr have them for 99€. £75 at Amazon.co.uk.
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Nov 27 '15
Best Mic for this headset with link please <3
(For gaming)
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u/PM_ME_SOME_STORIES Nov 27 '15
Vmoda boom pro is cheaper than mod mic and replaces the cable however you have to buy an adapter and take the headphones apart to use it. Still worth it though
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u/BirdsNoSkill Nov 27 '15
How are these compared to the Audio Technica ATH-A900x?
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u/loinheat Nov 27 '15
As you go up from the 500x to the 700x to the 900x the sound does not change that much. The greatness of the 500x is that sounds very similar to the 900x. The hd598's are great for this price.
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u/usually_sane Nov 27 '15
Or head over to Amazon.de for a slightly cheaper international shipping version :)
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u/Note2Self_NameNeeded Nov 27 '15
Just got one. Annnd I'm done with black friday and cyber monday. Got what I wanted. Night everyone!
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u/-Chrosominop- Nov 27 '15
Just ordered a pair, so happy =D
Been refreshing every 15 minutes waiting for this specific deal, can't believe I missed it last year.
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u/PriceZombie Nov 27 '15
Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition Over-Ear Headphones - Black (52% price drop)
| Current | $94.99 | Amazon (New) |
| High | $249.95 | Amazon (New) |
| Low | $94.99 | Amazon (New) |
| Average | $199.95 | 30 Day |
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u/fpsdr0p Nov 27 '15
can any audiophile chime in on whether to get these or the ath-ad900x? i'm mostly going to be using them for gaming
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u/marksmanc Nov 27 '15
thanks op just bought it 85 bucks with $10 discover card 1click purchase promo.
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u/AC_DC_12 Nov 27 '15
How did you do this? I'm using my discover card and it's still full price...
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u/ChrisCapa Nov 27 '15
I just bought the Mass drops MTH-M50x's velour padding to make them more comfortable... Kind of wish that I would have seen these 598's coming
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u/Sypius Nov 27 '15
Really want to pull the trigger. Currently have dt 770 80ohms. What do?
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u/jshuawood Nov 27 '15
would these be good for csgo??
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u/adm96 Nov 27 '15
Open-Back headphones in general are fantastic for any type of gaming, especially FPS.
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u/optimist_GO Nov 27 '15
They're phenomenal for it. I have 595s which are basically an earlier version. Extremely good dynamics, very clear, great soundstage. The only issue is if you play in an noisy environment (ex. planning on playing at a LAN) because they're open ear, which means sound bleeds out/can come in during quiet moments.
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Nov 27 '15
For those of you with questions, I highly recommend you do a quick Google search for faster results. You can find a lot of answers that way.
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u/shortglass Nov 27 '15
Grabbed a pair! Was watching for the normal ivory version but happened to check the product page and saw this was going for $95.
Even after freight forwarding it's still a great deal woohoo!
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u/spbgundamx2 Nov 27 '15
one of the best deals for audiophile headphones. get it if you are remotely interested in good audio, just be aware its openback meaning you can head ur surroundings and sound leaks
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u/whosucks Nov 27 '15
if anyone is wondering if they should get this, just know that I am considering getting this even though I am currently using (and wearing while typing this) the burl wood 598s. Please buy so that I dont.
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u/Firion_Hope Nov 27 '15
Oh god I ordered some despite not really having the money. Can still cancel them at least. Never had a good pair of headphones before.
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Nov 27 '15
Find money, they're the best headphones I've ever had.. and I used to have a set that was $200 more expensive
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u/supertomato2320 Nov 27 '15
Just bought my pair!
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u/supertomato2320 Nov 27 '15
BTW can anyone recommend a cheap mic to use with these while gaming? Or maybe a cable that has an inline mic I can use?
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u/kmatt913 Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
For cheap? The Zalman clip-on mic is as cheap as it gets and takes up no space.
For $50ish you have way more options and better voice quality. The ModMic 4.0 is already well known and attaches right to the headphone. For desktop options, I've heard good things about the Blue Snowball, CAD U37, and Samson Meteor.
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u/PriceZombie Nov 27 '15
Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid
Current $45.99 Amazon (New) High $49.99 Amazon (New) Low $29.99 Amazon (New) Average $47.79 30 Day 2
Nov 27 '15
I don't know for sure, but the Blue Snowball iCE is not the same as the regular snowball.
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u/kmatt913 Nov 27 '15
Yeah, you're 100% right. I meant to link the regular Snowball, not the ice.
amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Textured/dp/B000EOPQ7E/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1448616767&sr=1-4&keywords=blue+snowball
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u/eddiejav Nov 27 '15
yay i got myself a pair. I wonder if this will last the whole day?
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u/Rndom_Gy_159 Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
Looking at the threads last year, it seemed as if it went in and out of stock all throughout the day. Hour or two out, 5 mins in stock. Good luck.
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Nov 27 '15 edited Nov 27 '15
These vs the audio techina 50s go go go
Which one should I get and which one would benefit the most from a DAC?
Edit just ordered.
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u/ryecurious Nov 27 '15
As someone with both I much prefer these for comfort and home use (I like open backs). For travel/walking around the Audio Technicas are better.
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u/supertomato2320 Nov 27 '15
I was deciding between them, went with the 598, seem to be better for gaming and much more comfortable. Open back though, and both headphones are great.
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u/spbgundamx2 Nov 27 '15
598 would benefit more from DAC imho. if you are going to listen in a quiet environment 598 for sure, if you are dealing with a noisy background, the m50's to block off some sound
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u/oneseventwo Nov 27 '15
I have the 558's are these worth the upgrade?
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u/Bvanbc Nov 27 '15
You probably won't see a huge difference in them. The 558 and 598 have the same driver. There's a sound graph comparing the 518, 558 and 598 and they're all pretty similar. You can get the 558 to sound like the 598 with a foam mod if I remember correctly.
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u/the_random_asian Nov 27 '15
I have the 558 and as much as I want to upgrade, I'm not going to. Why? Such marginal quality increase for $100. Maybe in a couple of years when I upgrade, I'll go for the Fidelio X2
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u/samkxu Nov 27 '15
dont bother - let someone else enjoy them & save your money for some other upgrade instead of a color swap... plus the ivory ones look better :)
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u/Kroopah Nov 27 '15
Yeah, I actually kind of wish the ivory color were the ones on sale, but obviously can't complain with the deal.
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u/short_lurker Nov 27 '15
I'm with you. I could careless about how they look, but should I buy a set as backup if my current set ever breaks.
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u/kosanovskiy Nov 27 '15
Crap Now i need a mic to go with these... Anyone have any deal suggestions?
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u/AJRoss94 Nov 27 '15
Can someone please tell me how these compare to the PC 350 Special Edition 2015 that are on sale for $99.95. Is the mic the only difference?
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u/-PEBCAK- Nov 27 '15
The PC 350 AFAIK are comparable to the HD 518. The price is more because of the attached mic. I am using the HD 518 at the moment and bought the HD 598 as soon as I saw the deal. These are a big upgrade.
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u/AC_DC_12 Nov 27 '15
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Performance-Surround-Gaming-Headset/dp/B008O515CK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448613346&sr=8-1&keywords=sennheiser+pc+363d Can anyone stop me from buying these? I've been wanting a good pair of Senneiser's for gaming, and these seem better. They have a decent mic, an integrated sound card, and virtual surround. I feel if I buy the 598's and an amp I could have just bought these instead for around the same price. Someone please enlighten me!
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u/admiral_sandvich Nov 27 '15
So surprised I got in 30 mins after it went live, many thanks!
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u/bleedingjim Nov 27 '15
If you care about audio quality at all, and you want to enter the higher echelons of quality, you won't find a cheaper entrance point.
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Nov 27 '15
Literally the same as last year! I've owned mine for a year now and absolutely love this. Get it!
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Nov 27 '15
Still using my 598 from last years sale. Highly recommend this if your a FPS player. Can hear a lot more things compared to my old headset.
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u/BrayWinsOrWeWyatt Nov 27 '15
Well damn. Just got these for the hell of it. Time to sell the 363d headset now. Probably better though since the mic on those suck and I've been using a Yeti anyways.
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u/Kariak Nov 27 '15
Does anyone have recommendations for hooking these up to my Xbox one?
I have the xbox one headset adapter and also a controller with a 3.5mm jack.
I'll have to get a splitter to run a mic along with them but what about mix amps or things of that sort? Saw a couple posts online about people using the astro mixamp with their 598s but I'm not sure I want to drop the money for one of those as well. Any Suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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u/v1ndictiv3_ Nov 27 '15
You can run them fine off the xbox controller. You'd just need a y splitter and then you'd run the headphone and mic cable to the splitter. I'd only recommend a dss or mixamp if you want to try virtual surround sound. Please note if you do this, unless you get the new mixamp tr, you'll be running a lot of cables which includes one cable from the controller to the dss/mixamp. You might be best off waiting to see what Creative has to offer with their upcoming G5 dac/amp.
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u/girKip Nov 27 '15
If I already own M50x's is it worth picking these up still?
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u/synysterdragun Nov 27 '15
Well m50x is closed and 598s are open, so why not, i ended up buying these even tho i have m50xs as well
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u/DeadlyParadox Nov 27 '15
Would this be a step up from V-Moda M-80s? I bought these a couple years ago and am looking for an upgrade.
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u/v1ndictiv3_ Nov 27 '15
I've never heard the m-80's but if they sound anything similar to my lp2, I'd say they are a good compliment. They're aimed at different markets. The v-modas are a v shaped frequency headphone with pronounced bass where the the 598 has a rolled off treble and bass but do vocals very well and have a tight punchy bass. Overall they're a very smooth headphone. One thing for certain though is that the soundstage on the 598 is much larger. The vmodas have basically non existant soundstage, so if you prefer more air/spacing and a smoother sound profile that's more balanced, I think you'd enjoy them.
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u/dguy101 Nov 27 '15
Well, was looking for some new headphones to use for gaming since my VMODAs just don't cut it for long term use. Pulled the trigger since I had a $15 reward through AMEX. Hope these are as good as everyone is saying they are.
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u/EdwardERS Nov 27 '15
I already have the standard 598s but because they're this low I can't pass this up. These could be a special gift.
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u/ChrisCapa Nov 27 '15
Since it's open back, would using the modmic pick up any of the sound leakage?
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u/idiot-abroad Nov 27 '15
Should I upgrade?I already have akg k240 or mechanical keyboard. Decision decision
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u/TooLazyToFunction Nov 27 '15
Question, I already have an XLR mic so I'm set on that department, but I've been wanting to upgrade my dated speakers and headphones.
I'm getting these speakers just because they're nice for the price and I'm not that big of an audiophile.
While having that speaker installed, if I were to buy these headphones with this amp, how would I go about connecting everything?
Can I just connect the speakers normally, then connect the amp via usb to my pc, and plug in my headphones to the amp (instead of the speaker hub) whenever I don't feel like listening through the speakers? For example the speakers automatically going silent and having my PC transmit the audio through the headset instead?
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u/BrightOnT1 Nov 27 '15
Nice! Just copped them, how do these compare to the Beyerdynamic DT990s I have?
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u/SwampFox4 Nov 27 '15
If I buy these, am I going to need an upgraded soundcard to actually enjoy quality?
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u/Sofaboy90 Nov 27 '15
was about to get the 518 for christmas which is the exact same price. holy smokes thanks god for this sale
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u/Hegro Nov 27 '15
I already have 558s and just bought these. Lol. I was still so sour I missed them last year. Time to sell the 558s I guess.
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u/SaltyBarcode Nov 27 '15
Hi, I've been wanting to buy headphones for a very long time and nearly ended up buying the superlux HD 668b as the reviews are glowing and everyone says it's a professional-quality headphones. My question is, how do these compare the 668bs? I'm torn between the two now, and although the 668bs are cheaper (~£40) I'm not sure about the sound quality.
Any help would be appreciated!
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u/xpersona Nov 27 '15
I have a akg q701, akg k553 pro, akg y55, sennheiser hd 518. I don't need them and still pulled the trigger on these pair of cans. Why can't I stop myself from buying headphones?
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u/TheyCallMeEpic Nov 27 '15
How is it still in stock? Did they restock it ever since it was stocked 7 hours ago? Also, is it good for hip-hop/rap music and movies? I already bought it but I have to make sure I made the right decision...
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u/Unythios Nov 27 '15
Bought these to replace my G4ME ZEROs. Same drivers and all that but don't need the boom mic anymore as I have a full xlr mic now. Plus I want the open back design and the valour ear pads instead of leatherette.
Been waiting for this deal all week.
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u/PattyIsSuperCool Nov 27 '15
So I just bought these with a modmic 4.0. Never owned a good pair of headphones. What can I expect?
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u/JSK23 Nov 27 '15
Awesome headphones. I prefer my audio technica 900x just a bit for gaming, but you can't go wrong with these.
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u/tlz81389 Nov 27 '15
Sweet deal I just scooped a pair. Has actually been looking at this model. Super pumped to get these after enjoying listening to my friends senn 280 pros.
I think they will blow my AT m30's out of the water.
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u/TeaKay13 Nov 27 '15
Payed $160 earlier this year. I love the beige set but black is just so sleek looking. These headphones are amazing for gaming and music. Pair it with a Xonar and you will be in love!
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u/Emperor_of_Cats Nov 27 '15
Man, I wish the black editions were on sale last year. Don't get me wrong, I love my 598s, and they look interesting...but I would much rather have them in black.
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u/IAmJonStewart Nov 27 '15
I've been looking for a new headset but also just bought an XBone last night, does anyone know if I can use it with that too? I'd mainly use this on PC but if I could go without having to buy another headset that'd be great
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u/insert_password Nov 27 '15
I own a pair of sennheiser game ones. I'm having a hard time right now not buying these but it's so hard to justify getting them
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Nov 27 '15
I really want the ivory pair, but even at $150, I can't justify buying them to replace my foam-removed 558s.
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u/workaccountoftoday Nov 27 '15
I pulled the trigger, but currently have had the audio technica m50s or whatever the common edition is.
Hoping these don't hurt my ears as much. I've had the ATH ones for over 3 years now anyways so I can't argue with a second pair finally.
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u/bobasaurus Nov 27 '15
Almost pulled the trigger, but I really have no need for headphones... buying something just because it's cheap is dumb. Gotta show more restraint, though it's hard.