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HD58x or HD6XX ?
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KazeDAYO
SpeleoFool
675
Apr 6, 2019
Let’s start with what’s not different: For all intents and purposes, build quality is identical. They take the same cables. Both do a good job with every style of music. Whichever you pick, you’ll be happy.
Don’t stress about making a wrong choice, because there’s not one. If a wine analogy helps, this is a bit like asking whether a Pinot is better than a Cabernet—the right answer depends first and foremost on your preferences, and your answer may change with the meal you’re pairing. Nevertheless, a good wine is a good wine, and both of these headphones are good in that sort of way.
A few months ago I decided to buy either a 58x or 6xx for a longtime friend as a gift, and I sat down to do some A-B listening between the two. Without getting into esoteric audiophile terminology, the overall presentation of the 58x feels more like swing music—vibrant, lively, in-your-face—whereas the 6xx feel more like lounge—chill, sultry, refined.
My friend is a metal-head and guitar player, and listening to some of his favorites, guitar riffs were a bit more forward and detailed on the 58x. I got him those, because I figured they’re probably a better overall match for his favorite listening: diving into a wall of sound and rocking out.
Meanwhile, I like all types of music, and I enjoy taking in the overall “big picture” of tracks—analyzing layers of instruments and taking in how all the various parts interplay with one another. The 6xx sound is a bit more open; I prefer them over the 58x for the ease with which I can indulge my own wanderings through chill tracks. But I prefer the 58x for things like intimate vocals, heavy rock, maybe EDM.
Back to the wine analogy, it takes a certain level of snobbery before a particular wine varietal makes any difference whatsoever to your enjoyment of a meal, and that only develops after plenty of experience, gobs of over-analysis, and a healthy dose of lost perspective. Since you’re coming from a place of inexperience, just pick a flavor—jam or chill—and start enjoying. Get familiar, then come back later and sample something else if you like.
KazeDAYO
13
Apr 7, 2019
SpeleoFoolMy gosh thanks for the explanation.. it makes me clear that I do not go for the wrong one..
I got a closed back headphone already rn, but if I go for 58x, it's almost (?) The same type "in the face" feel, but I like the bassy feel also, that's why I have a hard time choosing 6xx and 58x . I ended up choosing 6xx is because I feel like I'm more into something massive difference so I chose 6xx. I hope I'll get more excited when the time I listen to music with that :)
GonzoChinaski
33
Oct 27, 2019
SpeleoFoolWell put, sir.
coreypine
118
Apr 19, 2020
SpeleoFoolBravo!
This review is perhaps the best ever description I've seen explaining different headphones/sounds to the non-audiophile nerd. I could use this explanation to my grandmother and she would "get it".
iawindowss
52
Jan 16, 2021
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