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SpeleoFool
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Apr 6, 2019
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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.
Apr 6, 2019
KazeDAYO
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Apr 7, 2019
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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 :)
Apr 7, 2019
GonzoChinaski
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Oct 27, 2019
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SpeleoFoolWell put, sir.
Oct 27, 2019
coreypine
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Apr 19, 2020
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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".
Apr 19, 2020
iawindowss
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Jan 16, 2021
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RVDIIIWhat is your problem?
Jan 16, 2021
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