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HighSynergy t1_j9s5kq4 wrote

Reply to comment by Bobert_Manderson in My first ever set of decent headphones. Blown away at the difference. by St_Lunatic

It depends what you value.

The HD58X I felt was more well-rounded. It has wider soundstage and deeper bass than the HD6XX/650. Felt like I didn't need to EQ it and was happy out of the box.

The HD6XX is narrower and more "intimate" (as described by many). The detail in midrange is great and an easy listen. It was OK out of the box, though I used Oratory's EQ and they became one of my headphones for metal.

If I wanted just one headphone and nothing else between the two, I'd probably pick the HD58X because I'm a soundstage whore. However, since I've made an embarrassing number of sidegrades which specialize in certain things, my HD650 is in regular rotation. My nephew inherited the HD58X and he loves them. Both are good headphones.

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verifitting t1_j9snjef wrote

> though I used Oratory's EQ and they became one of my headphones

Really one of the headphones of all time

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HighSynergy t1_j9tpr9o wrote

Lmao I read that sentence after writing it and thought “100% someone is going to point this out” but left it in anyways.

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KingForKings t1_j9ssnuf wrote

I totally agree on the sound stage whore. It’s addicting

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HighSynergy t1_j9tpxg8 wrote

It is! I can overlook things like bass because it can be EQ’d in, but soundstage is too important for my tastes.

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Bobert_Manderson t1_j9t3pi1 wrote

Cool. Have a pair of Philips SHP9500, but a friend who’s been helping me wants me to try the 6XX, which would be a huge bump. He ruined me by letting me hear what some crazy quality gear sounded like and now I can’t go back. He’s stuff was more than I’ll spend any time soon, but he’s helping me find the best stuff for my price range.

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HighSynergy t1_j9tszwp wrote

They’d be a decent upgrade for sure. Nothing beats the SHP9500’s comfort, but the jump you’d get in midrange, vocals and detail is pretty huge.

I have trouble going back to the SHP9500 myself, but it was nice little starting point. With some EQ to tone down the treble, I still use them for longer sessions when working or gaming since they’re so light. However, they fall a bit short when critical listening nowadays. But now I’m going off topic lol.

Either way, hope you like whatever you decide!

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