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The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
My Sennheiser 598s are daily drivers for gaming(Mainly FPS) How do these cans compare in terms of Soundstage and channel separation? Probably won't need it, but I'm currently using the Objective2 AMP/DAC to drive..
icecream345345
64
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekHD 598 have a better sound stage than these, are much nicer to listen to. These are very shrilly on the high end, its very nails on chalkboard like sound, not sure why so many people like these cans.
The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
icecream345345Right on. People seem to be split with the elevated highs; Some say they're unbearable, some find them quite enjoyable. I'm looking for a just a little more high end while gaming lol I don't want to make my ears bleed. Thanks, mate.
MaximusPrime
21
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekYou can put a bit of toilet paper inside the pads to reduce the highs. Worked well in my case.
The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
MaximusPrimeInterestingly enough, That's what I had to do with my M50x. Granted, they're closed. What do you think of these for entertainment purposes (Movies, Music and such)?
MaximusPrime
21
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekThanks to their wide soundstage they're great for games where sound plays a big factor like Battlefield, CSGO, Overwatch etc.. Because of their strong highs I get uncomfortable while listening to certain metal/rock music (notably Alter Bridge), but with the mod it's much better. Progressive rock sounds great (I listen mostly to Yes and Genesis) as is Hip-Hop/Rap , and the vocals are fantastic. Ambient music such as Carbon Based Lifeforms sounds awesome as you can hear a lot of detail. Haven't gotten around watching a movie in these yet, but I imagine they would be more than fine.
The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekGood to hear. I might just have to get these just to see what they're all about. The more I read up on these, the more I think"Why not? ". Thanks for the information.
Sitomanvoy
68
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekIM one of the persons that does not have problems with the high of this cans.
The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
SitomanvoyNice. Is there another set of cans you can compare these two by chance?
Sitomanvoy
68
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekNot really, the other cans i have are a pair of Sony MDR XB500 very heavy to bass, so for me the hifiman are a new experience, first the sound stage is great and for listen classic rock i found them perfect, been able to listen every single instrument and note of "Achilles last stand" is amazing, the only 2 problems i have are the pads and the clamping force.
icecream345345
64
Oct 19, 2016
The Lab GeekI'm selling mine on head fi soon for $70, can't stand the sound, so if you want to save $30 cheers
The Lab Geek
45
Oct 19, 2016
SitomanvoyOh I see. Classic Rock and is a large part of my library as well. I'll have to keep researching. I appreciate your insight.
madcomputersurfer
0
Oct 19, 2016
icecream345345That's a good deal.
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