Ho acquistate queste cuffie al black friday per puro sfizio fidandomi del marchio sennheiser e devo dire che ho avuto una buona intuizione. Scatola che si presenta bene con due cavi in dotazione uno lungo col jack grande e uno corto col jack piccolo. Per quanto riguarda i materiali nulla da dire, le cuffie sono in plastica di buona fattura e i pad sono rivestiti di un materiale comodo e adattivo. Le cuffie si presentano nel complesso comode e veramente leggere, non stancano nemmeno dopo lunghi ascolti. Il suono che questa cuffia produce è ben oltre il prezzo a cui viene venduta: bassi precisi e non invadenti che possono essere aumentati semplicemente coi settaggi dell'equalizzatore ( se li pompate vanno benissimo per l'EDM e musica elettronica ) , gamma media molto precisa ideale per le voci e strumenti a corde, alti puliti e estesi anche se leggermente meno in risalto rispetto alle altre frequenze ( anche qui basta giocare con l'equalizzatore) . In generale il suono che viene riprodotto è veramente molto equilibrato e basta lavorare sull'equalizzatore per enfatizzare dove si desidera più risalto e il soundstage è piu che adeguato per una cuffia chiusa, con gli strumenti e le voci molto ben localizzate.
In generale dopo 5 mesi di utilizzo le ricomprerei anche a prezzo pieno, le consiglio a tutti perchè io vengo anche da cuffie più costose e le uso sempre trovandomi molto bene.
PS: come tutte le cuffie di qualità vanno fatte suonare almeno 30 ore se non di più, per apprezzarle a pieno e se volete ottenere i maggiori risultati possibili potete usarle con un amplificatore.
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Sennheiser Hd 598 Cs Cuffia Con Parte Posteriore Chiusa, Nero
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| Marchio | Sennheiser |
| Colore | Nero |
| Posizionamento sull’orecchio | Over-ear |
| Fattore di forma | Over-ear |
| Impedenza | 23 Ohm |
| Controllo del rumore | Isolamento acustico |
| Jack cuffie | Jack da 3,5 mm. |
| Nome modello | 507181 |
| Tecnologia di connettività | Cablato |
| Tecnologia di comunicazione wireless | Bluetooth |
Informazioni su questo articolo
- Alta qualità, ottimo isolamento dal rumore, cuffia microfonica chiusa tipo circumaurale
- Archetto poggiatesta imbottito in finta pelle e cuscinetti in tessuto morbido, adatti per lunghe sessioni di ascolto
- Compatibile con la maggior parte dei dispositivi audio inclusi smartphone, tablet e computer
- Due cavi: 3m con jack 6,3mm oppure 1,2m con comandi integrati e jack 3,5mm
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Ottime ClosedB
Scrivo da possessore del modello HD 598 SE, la quale comparerò alla Cs appena acquistata e provato l'intero pomeriggio con playlist e un film.DESING: Confezione basic, imbottita e a suo modo elegante. La cuffia si presenta personalmente con un desing eccezionale, il tipico di Sennheiser, e l'imbottitura all'archetto non corrisponde esattamente a quella in foto, che sembra piuttosto scarna, ma è invece similare a quella del modello SE, bombata, morbida.QUALITA' DEL SUONO: passi avanti rispetto a cuffie "consume-friendly" sulla stessa faccia di prezzo che possiedo ((150-200 €, Bose e Beats), , che si spingono più in là soltando nei bassi. Rispetto alla sorella SE la qualità è assimilabile, con alcune differenze;1) il suono può risultare più "diretto" per l'ovvia differenza di composizione dei padiglioni, dove nella versione SE rilascia un suono più aperto, dando un impressione più "eterea" di avere gli strumenti più lontani da se.2) risultano più elevati rispetto alla SE i medi e i bassi (bassi in cui la SE risulta un po' scarna) mantenendo un ottimo spettro generale.3) avendo questa cuffia un'impedenza di 23 rispetto ai 50 della versione SE, la versione Cs riesce a portare volumi più alti senza bisogno di amplificatore, il che la rende perfetta per uso con smarthphone e similari. La minore impedenza è stata ovviamente permessa dall'isolamento del suono che conservandosi non si disperde.Inoltre il movimento del cavo non va inficiare il suono, merito in parte della composizione del suddetto e in parte dei materiali usati nella costituzione del padiglione auricolare, che ho particolarmente apprezzato anche al tatto (ricorda una pelle scamosciata).ISOLAMENTO: ottimo e salvifico per chi pensa di usarle fuori casa o vive in luoghi rumorosi, o anche per chi vuole usarle in biblioteca senza dar fastidio agli altri (o il minimo fastidio). Con il volume quasi al minimo si riesce a godere di un'ottima esperienza musicale senza il bisogno di alzare per coprire il resto dei rumori attorno. Mi sono dispiaciuto un po' a leggere commenti che si lamentavano dell'isolamento in quanto non TOTALE, poichè per esperienza so cosa significa ascoltare una cuffia isolata al 100% e non è per nulla piacevole, a volte può dare senso di nausea, altre volte semplicemente rende il suono totalmente infagottato, motivo per il quale l'isolamento va calibrato, e penso che la 598Cs faccia un buon lavoro.COMFORT: posso con tutta franchezza affermare che siano le cuffie più comode che abbia mai indossato. Non aggiungo altro.PERSONALMENTE: Se si sta cercando un upgrade per la 598 SE, queste non fanno al caso vostro. Se cercate una ottima closed-back, con cavo per ascolti giornalieri e duraturi, le raccomando caldamente.
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E' da pochi anni che mi sono affacciato al mondo dell'hi-fi a livello più "audiofilo" .
Queste cuffie rappresentano un buon compromesso per chi non vuole spendere cifre esorbitanti (superiori alle 300 euro) mantenendo una qualità audio però di tutto rispetto e che tocca punte alte per il range di prezzo a cui appartengono.
Personalmente acquistate durante il black friday a 99 euro, le cuffie si presentano in un semplice ma elegante scatolo con tutti i sigilli di garanzia del caso, insieme a due cavi:
1x 1,2 mt con jack d'uscita a 3,5mm, il formato comune utilizzabile con smartphone, tablet, lettori, tv ecc
1x 3 mt con jack d'uscita a 6,5mm, utilizzabili per impianti più ricercati o magari amplificatori.
Da precisare che entrambi i cavi hanno un jack d'entrata più piccolo del 3,5mm (probabilmente 2,5mm) rendendolo praticamente proprietario della cuffia, rendendo magari vincolante l'acquisto di eventuali ricambi in futuro.
Personalmente uso il jack da 3,5 che è anche dotato di un pulsante per gestire le chiamate se collegato allo smartphone ed anche di un microfono che raccoglie l'audio perfettamente, rendendole perfette anche per l'utilizzo a pc o playstation per il gaming.
La robustezza sembra ottima: l'archetto in similpelle è molto comodo e non sembra soggetto ad usura semplice. Mentre i padiglioni sono rivestiti di materiale simile al velluto ma non trasmettono alcun calore all'orecchio, anche durante lunghi ascolti. Il cavo è semplice, ben cablato, e regge bene le pieghe, anche se solo il tempo potrà dire quanto durano. Ma essendo cavi staccabili, se ci fosse un eventuale rottura, si può procedere con l'acquisto di un nuovo cavo (sicuramente meglio dell'acquisto di altre cuffie).
Passando all'audio: non mi lancio in tecnicismi vari e profondi, ma il suono è veramente ottimo. Il soundstage è ampio , ben definito e diviso garantendo un suono spazioso. I bassi sono presenti, sono corposi ma non fastidiosi, definiti e profondi, il giusto secondo il mio parere e il mio modo di ascoltare musica, riuscendo a non coprire per niente i medi e gli alti che risultano molto lucidi e cristallini.
I generi sono: Rock, pop leggero, jazz, piano.
Risultati fantastici li ho potuti notare con eric clapton (Tears in heaven, Autumn Leaves) e con gli album di Caparezza.
L'ascolto è stato riprodotto con il FiiO X1 1st gen.
Nel complesso, anche per 200, sono cuffie che mi sento tranquillamente di acquistare.
Queste cuffie rappresentano un buon compromesso per chi non vuole spendere cifre esorbitanti (superiori alle 300 euro) mantenendo una qualità audio però di tutto rispetto e che tocca punte alte per il range di prezzo a cui appartengono.
Personalmente acquistate durante il black friday a 99 euro, le cuffie si presentano in un semplice ma elegante scatolo con tutti i sigilli di garanzia del caso, insieme a due cavi:
1x 1,2 mt con jack d'uscita a 3,5mm, il formato comune utilizzabile con smartphone, tablet, lettori, tv ecc
1x 3 mt con jack d'uscita a 6,5mm, utilizzabili per impianti più ricercati o magari amplificatori.
Da precisare che entrambi i cavi hanno un jack d'entrata più piccolo del 3,5mm (probabilmente 2,5mm) rendendolo praticamente proprietario della cuffia, rendendo magari vincolante l'acquisto di eventuali ricambi in futuro.
Personalmente uso il jack da 3,5 che è anche dotato di un pulsante per gestire le chiamate se collegato allo smartphone ed anche di un microfono che raccoglie l'audio perfettamente, rendendole perfette anche per l'utilizzo a pc o playstation per il gaming.
La robustezza sembra ottima: l'archetto in similpelle è molto comodo e non sembra soggetto ad usura semplice. Mentre i padiglioni sono rivestiti di materiale simile al velluto ma non trasmettono alcun calore all'orecchio, anche durante lunghi ascolti. Il cavo è semplice, ben cablato, e regge bene le pieghe, anche se solo il tempo potrà dire quanto durano. Ma essendo cavi staccabili, se ci fosse un eventuale rottura, si può procedere con l'acquisto di un nuovo cavo (sicuramente meglio dell'acquisto di altre cuffie).
Passando all'audio: non mi lancio in tecnicismi vari e profondi, ma il suono è veramente ottimo. Il soundstage è ampio , ben definito e diviso garantendo un suono spazioso. I bassi sono presenti, sono corposi ma non fastidiosi, definiti e profondi, il giusto secondo il mio parere e il mio modo di ascoltare musica, riuscendo a non coprire per niente i medi e gli alti che risultano molto lucidi e cristallini.
I generi sono: Rock, pop leggero, jazz, piano.
Risultati fantastici li ho potuti notare con eric clapton (Tears in heaven, Autumn Leaves) e con gli album di Caparezza.
L'ascolto è stato riprodotto con il FiiO X1 1st gen.
Nel complesso, anche per 200, sono cuffie che mi sento tranquillamente di acquistare.
Recensito in Italia il 22 dicembre 2016
La cuffia ha un ottimo equilibrio tra leggerezza e robustezza, appare solida ed è confortevole. Il suono è ottimo anche se bisogna farla un po' lavorare per averne il meglio; i bassi sono corposi ma naturali e la separazione dei toni è molto netta e pulita. Si riescono così a percepire dettagli "sconosciuti" grazie ad una precisione da cuffia professionale. Il marchio Sennheiser è garanzia. La bassa impedenza permette un ascolto confortevole anche con sorgenti a bassa amplificazione, come i cellulari, senza dover sparare il volume con il rischio di distorsione.
Aspetti negativi: il prezzo è assolutamente adeguato quando è in offerta ma a prezzo pieno non la consiglierei. Sebbene sia molto funzionale il doppio cavo avrei comunque gradito (visto il prezzo) un adattatore da jack grande a piccolo e uno da piccolo a grande per poter utilizzare a propria discrezione i due cavi: infatti quello con il jack piccolo è corto ma ha la funzione microfono mentre l'altro ha il jack grande ed è lungo ma senza microfono. Ulteriore perplessità è il fatto di non poter gestire il volume con la clip del microfono.
Io sono comunque soddisfatto. Un'ottima esperienza d'ascolto.
Aspetti negativi: il prezzo è assolutamente adeguato quando è in offerta ma a prezzo pieno non la consiglierei. Sebbene sia molto funzionale il doppio cavo avrei comunque gradito (visto il prezzo) un adattatore da jack grande a piccolo e uno da piccolo a grande per poter utilizzare a propria discrezione i due cavi: infatti quello con il jack piccolo è corto ma ha la funzione microfono mentre l'altro ha il jack grande ed è lungo ma senza microfono. Ulteriore perplessità è il fatto di non poter gestire il volume con la clip del microfono.
Io sono comunque soddisfatto. Un'ottima esperienza d'ascolto.
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Gerardo Hernández
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Una entrada al mundo audiófilo
Recensito in Messico il 12 maggio 2020
(Como comentario, los compré en una oferta a la mitad de costo). A lo largo de los años he comprado distintos audífonos: Sony, Phillips, Pioneer, Bose y otras tantas marcas. La dificultad para elegir un buen par de audífonos radica en la subjetividad de quienes los usamos: mientras pueden resultar muy bien para una persona, para otros pueden resultar igual o peor que escuchar el altavoz de los señores que venden cloro en su camioneta. En el caso de Sennheiser, la marca tiene fama de construir buenos audífonos, duraderos y con una calidad de sonido envidiable, pero no para todos.
Estos HD 598 Cs son un modelo “de entrada” al mundo audiófilo, en el que se exigen ciertas características: claridad, definición, comodidad, potencia, balance, y sin distorsión. Por lo general, entre más grande el audífono tiende a requerir mayor energía, por lo cual su impedancia es alta (si te preguntas qué es esto, la impedancia, que aparece en Ohms en todos los audífonos, es la cantidad de resistencia que opone el equipo a la energía eléctrica. Entre mayor sea este número, significa que más resistencia ofrece y, por lo tanto, requieres de mayor energía para que suenen. Por eso si buscas modelos de Sennheiser, como la gama 600, te darás cuenta de que requieren un amplificador o pueden pasar dos cosas: sonar muy bajo, o no sonar). En el caso de estos audífonos, su impedancia es relativamente baja para el tamaño que manejan, lo cual implica que puedes usarlos con un amplificador dedicado, con un iPad, computadora o smartphone sin ningún problema, pues la potencia no decae. En cristiano: en el caso de los productos de Apple, hay veces que no puedes pasar de la mitad del volumen o te duelen los oídos por lo fuertes que suenan.
Respecto a sus otras características: están bien balanceados (escucha un disco viejo en estéreo, como los primeros de The Beatles) y sientes que el sonido te envuelve; su claridad y definición es de muy buena a excelente, pues en piezas orquestales o de jazz se perciben todos los sonidos posibles (en grabaciones en vivo puedes escuchar bien el sonido de los músicos o su respiración). El bajeo no es excesivo, pero sí potente y sin distorsión, excepto si está mal grabado o abusas del volumen (no lo recomienda, cuida tu audición). Respecto a la comodidad: vienen con almohadillas en la diadema y en los auriculares, por lo que puedes aguantar horas con ellos ya que, además, son over-ear, esto es, cubren más allá de tu oreja y eso implica que descansan sobre la cabeza. Al menos en sesiones extensas de uso, de más de seis horas, no he padecido con ellos.
Si te comienzas a animar, te preguntarás: ¿Qué incluye la caja? Además de cartón y un protector de hule espuma bastante bonito, y tus audífonos, contiene dos cables: uno de 3.5 mm a 3.5 mm de apenas un metro de largo, que contiene micrófono y un botón de play/stop. No es el mejor pero en esta gama se agradece, así que puedes usarlo hasta de manos libres. El tamaño no es el mejor y no he encontrado ningún adaptador más largo, pero si alguien sabe de uno, lo agradecería. El otro cable es un adaptador de 3.5 mm a 6.1 mm, que es el conector grande que encuentras en ciertos equipos de audio o home theaters. Es de 3 m de largo, así que si tu amplificador está lejos no le padecerás. Ninguno de los cables es precisamente blindado o de alta resistencia, pero cumplen más que bien con su trabajo (y tampoco deberías usar estos audífonos para caminar o hacer ejercicio, cuídalos).
Sobre el peso: no son precisamente ligeros pero no creo que los notes mucho. El sellado es agradable, sin sentir que te succionan la cabeza o que un mastodonte de la WWE te aplasta. Son audífonos completamente cerrados, y aunque se discute si son mejor estos o los abiertos, la realidad es que te vas a aislar del mundo y casi nada del sonido se escapa.
Si los encuentras en buen costo, como fue mi caso, y buscas varias opciones, te recomiendo estos. Si estás acostumbrado al bajeo excesivo de los Beats o los Sony, no son tu opción. Tampoco si buscas unos audífonos todo-terreno. Son para estar en casa, en oficina. No tienen estuche de viaje, pero hay algunos económicos que cubren la necesidad. No molestarás a tus vecinos de viaje en un autobús o avión, e incluso puedes dormirte con ellos sin preocuparte porque te ahorquen o lastimen. En definitiva, son unos audífonos muy recomendables para empezar a familiarizarse con este tipo de sonido, o si ya estás inmerso y buscas una opción buena y confiable, estos son la mejor opción por 2,000 pesos. Si tu presupuesto es más alto, vete por los HD 599. Si no, aquí tienes la mejor opción.
Estos HD 598 Cs son un modelo “de entrada” al mundo audiófilo, en el que se exigen ciertas características: claridad, definición, comodidad, potencia, balance, y sin distorsión. Por lo general, entre más grande el audífono tiende a requerir mayor energía, por lo cual su impedancia es alta (si te preguntas qué es esto, la impedancia, que aparece en Ohms en todos los audífonos, es la cantidad de resistencia que opone el equipo a la energía eléctrica. Entre mayor sea este número, significa que más resistencia ofrece y, por lo tanto, requieres de mayor energía para que suenen. Por eso si buscas modelos de Sennheiser, como la gama 600, te darás cuenta de que requieren un amplificador o pueden pasar dos cosas: sonar muy bajo, o no sonar). En el caso de estos audífonos, su impedancia es relativamente baja para el tamaño que manejan, lo cual implica que puedes usarlos con un amplificador dedicado, con un iPad, computadora o smartphone sin ningún problema, pues la potencia no decae. En cristiano: en el caso de los productos de Apple, hay veces que no puedes pasar de la mitad del volumen o te duelen los oídos por lo fuertes que suenan.
Respecto a sus otras características: están bien balanceados (escucha un disco viejo en estéreo, como los primeros de The Beatles) y sientes que el sonido te envuelve; su claridad y definición es de muy buena a excelente, pues en piezas orquestales o de jazz se perciben todos los sonidos posibles (en grabaciones en vivo puedes escuchar bien el sonido de los músicos o su respiración). El bajeo no es excesivo, pero sí potente y sin distorsión, excepto si está mal grabado o abusas del volumen (no lo recomienda, cuida tu audición). Respecto a la comodidad: vienen con almohadillas en la diadema y en los auriculares, por lo que puedes aguantar horas con ellos ya que, además, son over-ear, esto es, cubren más allá de tu oreja y eso implica que descansan sobre la cabeza. Al menos en sesiones extensas de uso, de más de seis horas, no he padecido con ellos.
Si te comienzas a animar, te preguntarás: ¿Qué incluye la caja? Además de cartón y un protector de hule espuma bastante bonito, y tus audífonos, contiene dos cables: uno de 3.5 mm a 3.5 mm de apenas un metro de largo, que contiene micrófono y un botón de play/stop. No es el mejor pero en esta gama se agradece, así que puedes usarlo hasta de manos libres. El tamaño no es el mejor y no he encontrado ningún adaptador más largo, pero si alguien sabe de uno, lo agradecería. El otro cable es un adaptador de 3.5 mm a 6.1 mm, que es el conector grande que encuentras en ciertos equipos de audio o home theaters. Es de 3 m de largo, así que si tu amplificador está lejos no le padecerás. Ninguno de los cables es precisamente blindado o de alta resistencia, pero cumplen más que bien con su trabajo (y tampoco deberías usar estos audífonos para caminar o hacer ejercicio, cuídalos).
Sobre el peso: no son precisamente ligeros pero no creo que los notes mucho. El sellado es agradable, sin sentir que te succionan la cabeza o que un mastodonte de la WWE te aplasta. Son audífonos completamente cerrados, y aunque se discute si son mejor estos o los abiertos, la realidad es que te vas a aislar del mundo y casi nada del sonido se escapa.
Si los encuentras en buen costo, como fue mi caso, y buscas varias opciones, te recomiendo estos. Si estás acostumbrado al bajeo excesivo de los Beats o los Sony, no son tu opción. Tampoco si buscas unos audífonos todo-terreno. Son para estar en casa, en oficina. No tienen estuche de viaje, pero hay algunos económicos que cubren la necesidad. No molestarás a tus vecinos de viaje en un autobús o avión, e incluso puedes dormirte con ellos sin preocuparte porque te ahorquen o lastimen. En definitiva, son unos audífonos muy recomendables para empezar a familiarizarse con este tipo de sonido, o si ya estás inmerso y buscas una opción buena y confiable, estos son la mejor opción por 2,000 pesos. Si tu presupuesto es más alto, vete por los HD 599. Si no, aquí tienes la mejor opción.
Amazon Customer
5,0 su 5 stelle
Fantastic for music and gaming! Just not quite for Bass heads.
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 4 dicembre 2016
This is a review from the mindset of a gamer who went from a $40 headset. I will split my review into several sections down below and a summary at the end with my thoughts.
Comfort: These things are undeniably comfortable. I am a glasses wearer and found no problem what so ever with the ear pads. The top headband padding could still use a little bit more work as they only seem slightly better than standard 40-80 gaming headset. The Ear pads and clamping pressure are perfect. I didn't feel them squeezing on my head in the least but I also did not feel that they were going to fly/slip off of my head.I could and did wear these for hours without feeling like my head was worse for wear, so they are still completely acceptable.
Quality: Overall the quality looks pretty solid. Nice thick plastic that does not seem flimsy in the least. The ear pads again feel and look great. The Cord does however feel a bit thin. I don't know enough about how that will affect it but it is noticeably thin compared to other cords.
Clarity: This is the type of headphone you will find yourself falling in love with. The clarity and response time of these headphones are on point. I used some Dubstep songs with complicated, changing range and jagged bass and treble rifts. These headphones kept up with the songs in spades and i could clearly pick out quieter tracks in the background that were hard to distinguish even on the $100 HyperX Cloud II headset I was using as direct comparison. Nothing annoys me more than not being able to hear ever bit of a song through distortion caused by speakers and these headphones were an absolute pleasure to listen to.
Bass: *edited* OK out of box this is the only thing I can complain about. At first the bass was slightly lacking the punch I would have liked. This lacking was just a hair short of what I would have called satisfying which made it all the more frustrating. But with the purchase of the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software I was able to tweak the sound quality using sound blaster's Crystalizer (sound clarity) and bass boost. I was able to crank the Crystalizer up to 100% and I felt like I only gained sound quality. Also I cranked the Bass boost up to 100% and was able to get that edge out of the bass that I was looking for with possibly only a very small sliver of clarity sacrificed, i really couldn't tell if much was lost. I had to come back and edit my review in an almost thank God mind set because I really love these headphones.
Game Usability: Well let me tell you that these beat out a very popular gaming headset the HyperX Cloud II. Again the sound quality was on point. However with the chaos of the whole battlefield the one distinguishing feature of the HD 598 CS is that they had incredible precision when locating the feint sounds of enemies approaching from any direction. It was somewhat startling how accurately I would hear someone behind me and be able to swing to almost a pinpoint location of where they were. This is also in part due to the HD 598 CS headphones have a very true and accurate representation of echos and fading sounds versus the at times tunnel like sounds from the HyperX Cloud II that left me slightly guessing when sounds were obscured by buildings.
Extra Features: The detachable cable I feel is a godsend. The reason i bought a new headset is because the cable on my old turtle beach headset became brittle and cracked causing the wires to become exposed, twisted, and lose integrity making them drop sound or cause the left speaker to not function. No longer do you have to worry about the cable being the weakest point of your expensive headset.
Conclusion: *edit* I give these a rating for 4.5 put of box and a 5 when combined with sound enhancing software. These Headphones are a fantastic pair to own especially at the price point i picked them up for (Black Friday $100). But I would be much more hard pressed to fork over $250 considering the competition and the price point of the other HD 598s with open back that are supposed to have a better sound stage but less bass. If I were to give a price to them for out of box use it would be $150 - 200 at most. With $30 sound enhancing software I got the bass and bass pressure to slightly increase and not distort the sound and I would gladly pay $200 and even possibly $250 for what is an absolutely amazing all around set of headphones. But $250 would be pushing it considering the other HD 598s.
Comfort: These things are undeniably comfortable. I am a glasses wearer and found no problem what so ever with the ear pads. The top headband padding could still use a little bit more work as they only seem slightly better than standard 40-80 gaming headset. The Ear pads and clamping pressure are perfect. I didn't feel them squeezing on my head in the least but I also did not feel that they were going to fly/slip off of my head.I could and did wear these for hours without feeling like my head was worse for wear, so they are still completely acceptable.
Quality: Overall the quality looks pretty solid. Nice thick plastic that does not seem flimsy in the least. The ear pads again feel and look great. The Cord does however feel a bit thin. I don't know enough about how that will affect it but it is noticeably thin compared to other cords.
Clarity: This is the type of headphone you will find yourself falling in love with. The clarity and response time of these headphones are on point. I used some Dubstep songs with complicated, changing range and jagged bass and treble rifts. These headphones kept up with the songs in spades and i could clearly pick out quieter tracks in the background that were hard to distinguish even on the $100 HyperX Cloud II headset I was using as direct comparison. Nothing annoys me more than not being able to hear ever bit of a song through distortion caused by speakers and these headphones were an absolute pleasure to listen to.
Bass: *edited* OK out of box this is the only thing I can complain about. At first the bass was slightly lacking the punch I would have liked. This lacking was just a hair short of what I would have called satisfying which made it all the more frustrating. But with the purchase of the Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software I was able to tweak the sound quality using sound blaster's Crystalizer (sound clarity) and bass boost. I was able to crank the Crystalizer up to 100% and I felt like I only gained sound quality. Also I cranked the Bass boost up to 100% and was able to get that edge out of the bass that I was looking for with possibly only a very small sliver of clarity sacrificed, i really couldn't tell if much was lost. I had to come back and edit my review in an almost thank God mind set because I really love these headphones.
Game Usability: Well let me tell you that these beat out a very popular gaming headset the HyperX Cloud II. Again the sound quality was on point. However with the chaos of the whole battlefield the one distinguishing feature of the HD 598 CS is that they had incredible precision when locating the feint sounds of enemies approaching from any direction. It was somewhat startling how accurately I would hear someone behind me and be able to swing to almost a pinpoint location of where they were. This is also in part due to the HD 598 CS headphones have a very true and accurate representation of echos and fading sounds versus the at times tunnel like sounds from the HyperX Cloud II that left me slightly guessing when sounds were obscured by buildings.
Extra Features: The detachable cable I feel is a godsend. The reason i bought a new headset is because the cable on my old turtle beach headset became brittle and cracked causing the wires to become exposed, twisted, and lose integrity making them drop sound or cause the left speaker to not function. No longer do you have to worry about the cable being the weakest point of your expensive headset.
Conclusion: *edit* I give these a rating for 4.5 put of box and a 5 when combined with sound enhancing software. These Headphones are a fantastic pair to own especially at the price point i picked them up for (Black Friday $100). But I would be much more hard pressed to fork over $250 considering the competition and the price point of the other HD 598s with open back that are supposed to have a better sound stage but less bass. If I were to give a price to them for out of box use it would be $150 - 200 at most. With $30 sound enhancing software I got the bass and bass pressure to slightly increase and not distort the sound and I would gladly pay $200 and even possibly $250 for what is an absolutely amazing all around set of headphones. But $250 would be pushing it considering the other HD 598s.
Steph
5,0 su 5 stelle
Under-rated.
Recensito in Canada il 10 dicembre 2016
EDIT 3, Review a year later, ends at the dotted line:
It's been about a year and a half since my audio journey, and I've learned a lot. Mainly that Amazon has fantastic customer service haha. Thank you Amazon for your patience in me and my horrible luck with audio equipment. And my hearing is slowly getting worse, considering I can't hear past 15 kHz anymore, but I'm going to chalk that up to getting older.
Anyway, to date, I've had the pleasure of experiencing a nice variety of headphones: the HD 598 Cs, Philips SHP 9500, DT 880, Custom One Pro Plus, AKG K240, Oppo PM-3, HD 598 SE/SR, ATH-M50x, and HD 650. Thanks to this, I've learned a lot about headphones, so now I can leave a fair review of the HD 598 Cs.
First and foremost, out of all the headphones in my list, these are easily the most comfortable, to the point where I wish all headphones were this comfortable. Every time I pick them up and put them on my head, it feels like my ears are being enveloped in clouds. The soft memory foam earpads conform to your head perfectly, and this combination of light weight and padded headband on the top makes you forget that you even have anything on your head.
Now I won't go too much into the audio because it's honestly just personal preference, but I will say that I like these more than their open counterpart, which I find too neutral for my tastes. I would also pick these over the m50x any day of the week for various reasons. The 598 Cs have a good amount of bass, not enough for you bassheads, but definitely enough for an enjoyable listening session. Highs are forward as well, but personally I find the mids to be a tad in the background. In summary, these cans have a subtle V sound signature, at least to my ears. All in all, the 598 Cs is definitely good enough to tell a good recording from a bad one.
And finally, here's my new list of pros and cons. Still quite similar to what I've said before:
Pros:
+ most comfortable headphones ever
+ good sound isolation, works fine on the train
+ audio is clear and detailed
+ in line mic
+ detachable wires
Neutral:
~ not made for bassheads
~ subtle V sound signature
~ best choice for instrumental music
~ soundstage is okay
Cons:
- solid, but fabric/thread might fray if used roughly
- small bit of sound leakage
- only portable in a hard case
- proprietary 2.5mm jack in
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EDIT: Right side is suddenly quieter than the left side, sending back for a replacement.
EDIT2: Got the product replaced, and happily, this pair's headband doesn't make cracking sounds. Here's to hoping this pair doesn't have any issues!
Original Post:
My audiophile roommate recommended these when they were on sale for $125 after tax, so I bought these on impulse, since my old pair broke. His brother has the open back ones and he said they were good, but he already ordered a pair of Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus, so he didn't buy these. After trying his Pro Plus for a bit, I kind of liked the way they sounded more, but they weren't as comfortable as these HD 598 Cs.
Overall, I really like this pair of headphones. I've had them for a week now, and I've been wearing them every day. They're incredibly comfortable, I've worn them all night long and for a few full days (10+ hours) already. I also have glasses, and it's still very comfortable. I'm just a little worried they're going to break, since pressing on the headband makes a cracking sound, and I have no idea why. I've been treating these with the utmost care, but the threads on the headband seems to be wearing already. I'm also a little worried about my hearing, since my eardrums hurt after long use. I don't have this problem with my other headphones, but other headphones hurt my ear so I don't usually wear those for so long, which might be the problem. When your eardrums hurt before your ears do, you know it's a comfortable pair of headphones. The in-line mic works fine, I've taken a bunch of calls and no problems whatsoever. I only wish the sound and build quality was better, because then these would be the perfect headphones.
Pros:
+ extremely comfortable, though it takes a day to get used to it
+ great sound, suits my personal tastes, I listen to a variety of genres
+ surprisingly good noise isolation despite sound leakage
+ in line mic
+ detachable wires
Cons:
- not be the best value for the price
- solid, but I feel like they're going to wear out fast
- leaks sound
- not so great for pop songs
It's been about a year and a half since my audio journey, and I've learned a lot. Mainly that Amazon has fantastic customer service haha. Thank you Amazon for your patience in me and my horrible luck with audio equipment. And my hearing is slowly getting worse, considering I can't hear past 15 kHz anymore, but I'm going to chalk that up to getting older.
Anyway, to date, I've had the pleasure of experiencing a nice variety of headphones: the HD 598 Cs, Philips SHP 9500, DT 880, Custom One Pro Plus, AKG K240, Oppo PM-3, HD 598 SE/SR, ATH-M50x, and HD 650. Thanks to this, I've learned a lot about headphones, so now I can leave a fair review of the HD 598 Cs.
First and foremost, out of all the headphones in my list, these are easily the most comfortable, to the point where I wish all headphones were this comfortable. Every time I pick them up and put them on my head, it feels like my ears are being enveloped in clouds. The soft memory foam earpads conform to your head perfectly, and this combination of light weight and padded headband on the top makes you forget that you even have anything on your head.
Now I won't go too much into the audio because it's honestly just personal preference, but I will say that I like these more than their open counterpart, which I find too neutral for my tastes. I would also pick these over the m50x any day of the week for various reasons. The 598 Cs have a good amount of bass, not enough for you bassheads, but definitely enough for an enjoyable listening session. Highs are forward as well, but personally I find the mids to be a tad in the background. In summary, these cans have a subtle V sound signature, at least to my ears. All in all, the 598 Cs is definitely good enough to tell a good recording from a bad one.
And finally, here's my new list of pros and cons. Still quite similar to what I've said before:
Pros:
+ most comfortable headphones ever
+ good sound isolation, works fine on the train
+ audio is clear and detailed
+ in line mic
+ detachable wires
Neutral:
~ not made for bassheads
~ subtle V sound signature
~ best choice for instrumental music
~ soundstage is okay
Cons:
- solid, but fabric/thread might fray if used roughly
- small bit of sound leakage
- only portable in a hard case
- proprietary 2.5mm jack in
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EDIT: Right side is suddenly quieter than the left side, sending back for a replacement.
EDIT2: Got the product replaced, and happily, this pair's headband doesn't make cracking sounds. Here's to hoping this pair doesn't have any issues!
Original Post:
My audiophile roommate recommended these when they were on sale for $125 after tax, so I bought these on impulse, since my old pair broke. His brother has the open back ones and he said they were good, but he already ordered a pair of Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro Plus, so he didn't buy these. After trying his Pro Plus for a bit, I kind of liked the way they sounded more, but they weren't as comfortable as these HD 598 Cs.
Overall, I really like this pair of headphones. I've had them for a week now, and I've been wearing them every day. They're incredibly comfortable, I've worn them all night long and for a few full days (10+ hours) already. I also have glasses, and it's still very comfortable. I'm just a little worried they're going to break, since pressing on the headband makes a cracking sound, and I have no idea why. I've been treating these with the utmost care, but the threads on the headband seems to be wearing already. I'm also a little worried about my hearing, since my eardrums hurt after long use. I don't have this problem with my other headphones, but other headphones hurt my ear so I don't usually wear those for so long, which might be the problem. When your eardrums hurt before your ears do, you know it's a comfortable pair of headphones. The in-line mic works fine, I've taken a bunch of calls and no problems whatsoever. I only wish the sound and build quality was better, because then these would be the perfect headphones.
Pros:
+ extremely comfortable, though it takes a day to get used to it
+ great sound, suits my personal tastes, I listen to a variety of genres
+ surprisingly good noise isolation despite sound leakage
+ in line mic
+ detachable wires
Cons:
- not be the best value for the price
- solid, but I feel like they're going to wear out fast
- leaks sound
- not so great for pop songs
Shayaan Rasul
1,0 su 5 stelle
Disappointing product quality (earpad material already crumbled upon first unboxing)
Recensito a Singapore il 13 novembre 2020
This is the second set of these headphones that I am receiving through Amazon, after having sent the first set back and asked for an exchange, citing similar complaints. Both times I have been left me feeling equally disappointed and disgruntled by the build quality of these headphones (or lack thereof). I bought these new through amazon. However, the product might as well have been marketed as used and beaten up. Upon unboxing them, I found the ear pad fabric already degraded on both sides (see pic for evidence). I've since requested for a refund and will be sending these back. I thought these would be a wonderful birthday present for myself, and I did my research before choosing these. But clearly the product is of a poor quality. I discourage people from investing in this product in order to avoid similar disappointment. Real shame!
Shayaan Rasul
Recensito a Singapore il 13 novembre 2020
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Stooooo
5,0 su 5 stelle
(Updated again!) Great Bargain! Hell of a lot of sound for the price.
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 26 novembre 2016
Bought with my own cash money.
Update II --- 06/01/17 ---
Still love these headphones. Fully burned in and running through my Schiit Magni 2 they still sound glorious.
I've noticed a lot of comments regarding noise cancelling. Please be advised that these are not (I repeat not!) noise cancelling headphones. They appear to have been mistakenly listed under noise cancelling headphones. What they are is in fact Noise 'Isolating' headphones which is Sennheisers (and others) fancy way of saying closed back headphones - and perhaps to distinguish from the open backed original 598 line.
Anyone needing noise cancelling headphones should look elsewhere either at Sennheisers Momentum Wireless or PXC 550 (Wireless - reviewed) or PXC 450 (wired) or to Bose QC 25 (wired) or QC35 (wireless - reviewed) as the 598cs will not offer anything but 'passive' (i.e. Closed back) isolation.
With that cleared up these are a great sounding pair of closed back headphones that have been unfairly castigated for having been both mistakenly listed (not by Sennheiser) as noise cancelling headphones and for the fact that they share a product number to an open backed classic in the original 598. They therefore shouldn't be compared against the original 598 as open vs closed is never a fair fight. They are simply a closed back option in the vein of the original 598 that are highly efficient and don't need an amp to sound fantastic.
I'm at a loss to explain the negative reviews as in my opinion these are a great option for closed back home listening either through an amp or smartphone. If you're able to go for open backed headphones then the 598/600/650 will give you extra nuances of detail but they're more expensive and you will also need a decent amp to get the best out of them (and then you enter the costly realm of amp matching!) so for 145 smackeroos these offer an efficient cost effective route to decent sound. They work for me (so much so that I sold my £700 Audeze EL8 Titaniums) as they weren't getting any use!).
Update I --- 2/12/16 ---
Seems like there's a lot of differing experiences of these headphones since my original review so I thought I'd update my review.
I've been using these solidly since I bought them and thankfully my views have still not changed. For the current price (£145 at the time of update) you still get a very very good headphone.
Sure it shares a model number with a popular open backed option from the same company which has attracted some criticism but I can't use open backs so I for one am glad Sennheiser made a closed back option.
But that's exactly what it is - an option. A highly efficient closed back option of a widely regarded headphone with a choice of cables and a slight bass bump. What's not to like? What you lose in soundstage you gain in isolation and portability from not being tethered to an amp (I personally wouldn't use these for commuting as the comfortable light clamp which works great at home tends to cause the cans to slide about when out and about).
Those seeking a true Audiophile grade open headphone should head straight for the HD600/650 line but they will need an equally decent amp to get the best out of them.
I personally don't hear these as even slightly muddy or veiled that some have mentioned in their reviews. But it's all subjective so audition them for yourself to see if they work for your intended use as we all respond to things differently.
They worked for me at £89 and they still cut it at £145. YMMV.
Original review ---
Heard nothing about these until I saw them on the current deal (£89 at the time of writing) and all I can say is wow!
Now you don't come across a lot of wow moments in this hobby that cost so little so you gotta hold on to them when you can to keep the headphone love going through bigger more expensive (mostly less wow-y!) purchases.
So let me say straight off the bat these are a killer bargain at this price and still a great headphone at full price which is hardly ever the case!
So first things first - In the box you get the cans and two cables. That's it. Simple packaging it may well be but it's done well and I'm glad it's sparse as it means the money goes where it's most needed - the sound.
Now if you're aware of the original 598 (cream) then this has some of the same characteristics as that much lauded headphone aswell as some welcome additions.
Firstly - it has a 1.2m (1-button) cable as well as the stock 3m cable which is great as usually you had to buy the shorter cable separately so it's a welcome addition.
Secondly - it's 23ohms so it doesn't need to be powered by an amp and has fantastic volume levels and clarity and punch straight from my iPhone 6s (It scales well with an amp but it's not a night and day difference).
Thirdly - its a Closed Back so it has a bit more bass than the notoriously bass shy 598. Not tremendous amounts (a la B&W P7 Wireless / Wired - check my review) but it's enough for me and I love bass. Plus it's perfectly in keeping with the rest of the sound signature.
And it's a sound signature that sounds great. Phenomenal even. A nice clean evenly balanced sound signature across the board. Not neutral exactly but superbly balanced within its own soundscape. The Mid-range as you would expect with Sennheiser is clean and even and detailed. The treble sounds slightly rolled off to these ears. Pleasantly so - very smooth not even a hint of the sibilance that plagued my £400 HD630VB.
For a closed back set these have quite a wide soundstage with great separation. Admittedly not as widescreen as the 598 but it's an open can so it's a no-brainer but the 598Cs are definitely no slouch and give some much needed breathing room to heavier passages of music.
Plus they're light and comfy as hell so you're gonna reach for these time and again. I know I have been!
The ear cups may be roomy but their profile on the head isn't so they're not too spacemaney. Personally I'm not a big fan of the suedetype material on the outer cups but Sennheiser loves to go all 70's with the 598 from time to time so it's not a deal breaker.
The soft shell ear pads are soft and more importantly flat so there's no creakage from any of my glasses (the HD600 & 650 whilst technically better sounding are awful for glasses creak).
My only issue is the 3.5 jack on the 1.2 m cable. It's somewhat slimline but not overly so and it's not stepped so it doesn't fit through the same phone case that the momentums or the 630VB have no trouble with which is a shame. Not a wow killer by any stretch of the imagination buts it's definitely worth noting.
So other than that these are the bargain of the year for me (considering I just spent £700 on some Audeze EL8 titaniums - also reviewed!) and have brought a much needed audio smile to my wallet!
Seriously for this price these are definitely worth an audition. I think you'll be impressed.
Hope some of this helps.
Stew
Update II --- 06/01/17 ---
Still love these headphones. Fully burned in and running through my Schiit Magni 2 they still sound glorious.
I've noticed a lot of comments regarding noise cancelling. Please be advised that these are not (I repeat not!) noise cancelling headphones. They appear to have been mistakenly listed under noise cancelling headphones. What they are is in fact Noise 'Isolating' headphones which is Sennheisers (and others) fancy way of saying closed back headphones - and perhaps to distinguish from the open backed original 598 line.
Anyone needing noise cancelling headphones should look elsewhere either at Sennheisers Momentum Wireless or PXC 550 (Wireless - reviewed) or PXC 450 (wired) or to Bose QC 25 (wired) or QC35 (wireless - reviewed) as the 598cs will not offer anything but 'passive' (i.e. Closed back) isolation.
With that cleared up these are a great sounding pair of closed back headphones that have been unfairly castigated for having been both mistakenly listed (not by Sennheiser) as noise cancelling headphones and for the fact that they share a product number to an open backed classic in the original 598. They therefore shouldn't be compared against the original 598 as open vs closed is never a fair fight. They are simply a closed back option in the vein of the original 598 that are highly efficient and don't need an amp to sound fantastic.
I'm at a loss to explain the negative reviews as in my opinion these are a great option for closed back home listening either through an amp or smartphone. If you're able to go for open backed headphones then the 598/600/650 will give you extra nuances of detail but they're more expensive and you will also need a decent amp to get the best out of them (and then you enter the costly realm of amp matching!) so for 145 smackeroos these offer an efficient cost effective route to decent sound. They work for me (so much so that I sold my £700 Audeze EL8 Titaniums) as they weren't getting any use!).
Update I --- 2/12/16 ---
Seems like there's a lot of differing experiences of these headphones since my original review so I thought I'd update my review.
I've been using these solidly since I bought them and thankfully my views have still not changed. For the current price (£145 at the time of update) you still get a very very good headphone.
Sure it shares a model number with a popular open backed option from the same company which has attracted some criticism but I can't use open backs so I for one am glad Sennheiser made a closed back option.
But that's exactly what it is - an option. A highly efficient closed back option of a widely regarded headphone with a choice of cables and a slight bass bump. What's not to like? What you lose in soundstage you gain in isolation and portability from not being tethered to an amp (I personally wouldn't use these for commuting as the comfortable light clamp which works great at home tends to cause the cans to slide about when out and about).
Those seeking a true Audiophile grade open headphone should head straight for the HD600/650 line but they will need an equally decent amp to get the best out of them.
I personally don't hear these as even slightly muddy or veiled that some have mentioned in their reviews. But it's all subjective so audition them for yourself to see if they work for your intended use as we all respond to things differently.
They worked for me at £89 and they still cut it at £145. YMMV.
Original review ---
Heard nothing about these until I saw them on the current deal (£89 at the time of writing) and all I can say is wow!
Now you don't come across a lot of wow moments in this hobby that cost so little so you gotta hold on to them when you can to keep the headphone love going through bigger more expensive (mostly less wow-y!) purchases.
So let me say straight off the bat these are a killer bargain at this price and still a great headphone at full price which is hardly ever the case!
So first things first - In the box you get the cans and two cables. That's it. Simple packaging it may well be but it's done well and I'm glad it's sparse as it means the money goes where it's most needed - the sound.
Now if you're aware of the original 598 (cream) then this has some of the same characteristics as that much lauded headphone aswell as some welcome additions.
Firstly - it has a 1.2m (1-button) cable as well as the stock 3m cable which is great as usually you had to buy the shorter cable separately so it's a welcome addition.
Secondly - it's 23ohms so it doesn't need to be powered by an amp and has fantastic volume levels and clarity and punch straight from my iPhone 6s (It scales well with an amp but it's not a night and day difference).
Thirdly - its a Closed Back so it has a bit more bass than the notoriously bass shy 598. Not tremendous amounts (a la B&W P7 Wireless / Wired - check my review) but it's enough for me and I love bass. Plus it's perfectly in keeping with the rest of the sound signature.
And it's a sound signature that sounds great. Phenomenal even. A nice clean evenly balanced sound signature across the board. Not neutral exactly but superbly balanced within its own soundscape. The Mid-range as you would expect with Sennheiser is clean and even and detailed. The treble sounds slightly rolled off to these ears. Pleasantly so - very smooth not even a hint of the sibilance that plagued my £400 HD630VB.
For a closed back set these have quite a wide soundstage with great separation. Admittedly not as widescreen as the 598 but it's an open can so it's a no-brainer but the 598Cs are definitely no slouch and give some much needed breathing room to heavier passages of music.
Plus they're light and comfy as hell so you're gonna reach for these time and again. I know I have been!
The ear cups may be roomy but their profile on the head isn't so they're not too spacemaney. Personally I'm not a big fan of the suedetype material on the outer cups but Sennheiser loves to go all 70's with the 598 from time to time so it's not a deal breaker.
The soft shell ear pads are soft and more importantly flat so there's no creakage from any of my glasses (the HD600 & 650 whilst technically better sounding are awful for glasses creak).
My only issue is the 3.5 jack on the 1.2 m cable. It's somewhat slimline but not overly so and it's not stepped so it doesn't fit through the same phone case that the momentums or the 630VB have no trouble with which is a shame. Not a wow killer by any stretch of the imagination buts it's definitely worth noting.
So other than that these are the bargain of the year for me (considering I just spent £700 on some Audeze EL8 titaniums - also reviewed!) and have brought a much needed audio smile to my wallet!
Seriously for this price these are definitely worth an audition. I think you'll be impressed.
Hope some of this helps.
Stew




