Sennheiser HD58X Open Back Professional Jubilee Headphones - Black

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However, if you already own a HD558/598 or any of the latest iterations of those headphones, the HD600/HD650 is still the direct upgrade. Existing fans of the HD580/HD600/HD650 need not apply here. Very easy, this is just an amazing recommendation for anyone wanting to get their first pair of audiophile headphones for under 200 dollars. There a few minors flaws but considering the price, it's okay If you plan on purchasing these headphones or any other high-end headphones for that matter, I suggest you get a good DAC/AMP to go with it. It will go a long way to make your listening experience much more enjoyable. If we’re being realistic, the mid-bass isn’t that much different from the HD600 and 650, but the sub-bass certainly is. This is what gives it that extra weight. The neat thing about the 58X is that its 150 Ohm Impedance is actually half that of the others in the line.

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It’s definitely not wide like a K702, but it can be out of your head; more so than an HD600 or even a 650.

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People might seem to think after reading the bass part that there might be some issue with the mids of these headphones. Believe me when I say this: the sound signature is balanced (W-shaped in my opinion) with a slight priority towards the bass. The male voices sound best on these headphones as they tend to be a bit warmer than the female voices.

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The catch is that these same flaws actually work in the headphones’ favor (for the most part). In other words,The mids have a good presence and play clearly and directly. However, I find them a bit demanding in the upper range with a slight shrillness in some songs. But they have the desired energy, which I sometimes miss on HD6XX. Vocals are a bit more in the foreground and have mostly a natural timbre, but are sometimes a bit garish, which can lead to symptoms of fatigue. Qualitatively they are however in sum quite high, both in resolution and tonal. However, you should keep an eye on the volume. This midrange presentation can be a curse and a blessing at the same time, especially if you love vocals. But for me the (upper) mids are still absolutely in the tolerable range. Then after a few years he launched the HD 580 Jubilee which was basically a HD 600 and then later on released the HD 650, which even to this date, is used as a benchmarking tool for all other headphones. While it can and will work for lighter genres like Jazz and Classical, I may not use it full-time for those as I believe the K702 is a much better all-rounder for delicate compositions and lighter acoustic strumming. Video Discussion It may not tonally superior to an original HD600, and it’s certainly not tuned as well as a 560S, but none of that really matters much as it could be more enticing to a newbie audiophile (plus, it sounds great and that’s really all that matters at the end of the day). In other words, I’ve had this discussion with quite a number of people and most seem to agree that even despite the 560S’ almost perfect sound signature, there’s something missing.

Sennheiser HD58X Open Back Professional Jubilee Headphones

The EQ Score is designed to MAXIMIZE the Score WHILE fitting the Harman target curve with a fixed complexity. A company like Sennheiser needs no introduction. So, instead of telling you guys about the company, I will tell you why these headphones were created and why am I so excited to get these. In the year of 1991, a guy named Axel Grell had joined Sennheiser and he had created the headphones that had basically the first generation of the legendary 6xx series of Sennheiser, i.e., the HD 580 Precision.

Speaking of, the 58x can work well for mixing and reference, but still, keep in mind that the HD600 is the preferred option here due to its more neutral profile. It’s comparable to something like a Sundara or 400 series headphone – above average in terms of Soundstage, but not exemplary. In fact, Now the sound is so detailed I don't really feel like I'm listening on headphones. The only thing that reminds me I'm not hearing full-sized speakers is the soundstage that isn't, of course, as large and deep as real full-sized speakers would provide. But the sound is really amazing. The 1.8m/6ft cable supplied with the HD 58X Jubilee headphones is detachable and made with ... [+] oxygen-free copper. The cable can be swapped out for a 2.5mm balanced version. Drop

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Compared to HD-650, the HD58X was noticeably louder so direct comparison was not possible. I was too lazy to set up dual headphone amps & DACs (to EQ each separately) with volume matching for this review. Will do that for future ones. Still, the 58X is more than a viable candidate for gaming and does really well all things considered. HIFIMAN Sundara/400 series. With the 58X, you’ll notice everything just seems a bit louder, with a little more oomph and sparkle. Four years after the launch of the HD 580 Precision, Sennheiser later celebrated its 50th anniversary with the release of the HD 580 Jubilee headphones, which would later become the HD 600 and lead to the HD 650. In the spirit of the HD 580, using current technology and incorporating the optimizations learned throughout the development of the series, Drop announced the Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee.

Would you invest in a 58X? What is your experience with these headphones? I would love to hear your thoughts. Until next time…

the 58X is incredibly easy to get pumping, so I wouldn’t worry about it much. Good pairings include the iFi Zen, FiiO K5 Pro, FiiO BTR3K, E10K/ K3, DragonFly Red, etc.