Thinking of upgrading to the HD598's will it it worth it for me?

Reksoul · 19 Aug 2016 at 20:36

Hey guys,

I would just like to say i am in no way an audiophile just want to let you know that.
I currently have the HyperX cloud (Not II's) headset conected to my Soundblaster Z card.

I am mostly happy with the sound from this set up but i do find the headphones not comfortable to wear for more than 30 mins.

I am thinking about buying the HD598's but i am hesitant to buy them.
I have read the HD598's will be better but will a non audiophile like my self notice the difference?. I don't want to buy the HD598's and feel disappointed when i listern to them.

I know Headphone sound is subjective but im just looking for peoples opinions on my current setup etc.

Just to let you know if i do buy the HD598's they will be connected to the same Soundblaster Z Soundcard and used 90% of the time for gaming.

Thanks guys

Ryanr1987 · 19 Aug 2016 at 23:36

You don't need to be an Audiophile. I'm not an audiophile and I noticed the difference between gear.

The 598 will sound more spacious, a bit more detailed with less bass presence. It's up to you if you think it's worth it. But them and return if you don't like them it's the only way you will know.

Reksoul · 20 Aug 2016 at 00:13

Ryanr1987 said:
You don't need to be an Audiophile. I'm not an audiophile and I noticed the difference between gear.

The 598 will sound more spacious, a bit more detailed with less bass presence. It's up to you if you think it's worth it. But them and return if you don't like them it's the only way you will know.

Hi Ryanr1987,

Thanks for your reply and info

a66as · 20 Aug 2016 at 13:13

They are awesome for gaming, i have a pair. they will put a dent in your head though after prolonged usage

southernorth · 22 Aug 2016 at 19:30

a66as said:
They are awesome for gaming, i have a pair. they will put a dent in your head though after prolonged usage

Really? I've heard that they are incredibly comfortable after long usage. I use a pair of HD 595's (a similar model) and don't notice them whilst I'm wearing them.

Disco_P · 22 Aug 2016 at 20:39

southernorth said:
Really? I've heard that they are incredibly comfortable after long usage. I use a pair of HD 595's (a similar model) and don't notice them whilst I'm wearing them.

My HD598 are the most comfortable headphones I own. Super light, barely clamp and open design allows your ears to stay cool.

Just remember that when you go from a headset to headphones you lose the microphone

Westie · 22 Aug 2016 at 21:09

have 558s modded and are excellent with a SB Z

southernorth · 23 Aug 2016 at 00:48

Disco_P said:
My HD598 are the most comfortable headphones I own. Super light, barely clamp and open design allows your ears to stay cool.

Just remember that when you go from a headset to headphones you lose the microphone

Is where a modmic comes in handy. Most headset mics are terrible.

a66as · 23 Aug 2016 at 10:44

They are really comfortable allright, but they leave a dent on your head as do most headphones/headsets i guess

End Creditz · 23 Aug 2016 at 15:41

They leave a dent in your hair from the cushion but not in my shaven bonce. Barely notice them over extended periods of use.

dacads · 25 Aug 2016 at 17:27

Yes you will notice a difference and they are very comfortable. It will be a nice pleasant sensation

Not sure if this is against the rules or not but I plan on selling my pair soon, as I've only used them a few times since buying them and they have been in the box for a while now!

Ryanr1987 · 25 Aug 2016 at 17:42

I found he HD598 very comfortable, didn't clamp as much as my 600/650. If you want to feel pressure by the Focal Spirit Classic, they clamped so much they tore my Tragus Piercing.

413x · 26 Aug 2016 at 10:15

Very personal thing.
Sounds signature is much more important than value in pounds

For example I know I like a bit of bass and treble
Two 200 pound set of cans can sound awful or amazing.

I don't like neutral.
I tried a few when I chose my pair.
I went for D2000 cause they are super comfy, bassy and treble rich. Mids are recessed but I'm fine with that

dacads · 26 Aug 2016 at 12:11

413x said:
Very personal thing.
Sounds signature is much more important than value in pounds

For example I know I like a bit of bass and treble
Two 200 pound set of cans can sound awful or amazing.

I don't like neutral.
I tried a few when I chose my pair.
I went for D2000 cause they are super comfy, bassy and treble rich. Mids are recessed but I'm fine with that

Good points however some people have more than one pair of headphones because they like different genres of music.

One of the reasons I like the HD598 is due to their warm sound, which makes a nice change from the bass heavy signature I usually like.

However it's still not suited to the music I mainly listen to.

Ryanr1987 · 26 Aug 2016 at 14:02

413x said:
Very personal thing.
Sounds signature is much more important than value in pounds

For example I know I like a bit of bass and treble
Two 200 pound set of cans can sound awful or amazing.

I don't like neutral.
I tried a few when I chose my pair.
I went for D2000 cause they are super comfy, bassy and treble rich. Mids are recessed but I'm fine with that

The D2000's are one of the most neutral headphones I've heard. I'm definitely with you on the sound signature aspect. I'd take a luscious tone over a superior headphone with a boring tone anyday.

easyrider · 3 Sep 2016 at 14:14

Love my D2000

I sold my 598 for the Denons...never looked back

I've got HD 650 for gaming as my Denon are in work for music