Marca | Sennheiser |
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Fabricante | Sennheiser |
Modelo | HD 598 SE |
Año del modelo | 2015 |
Número de parte | HD 598 SE |
Características especiales | Lightweight |
Número de productos | 1 |
Factor de forma de los auriculares | Circumaurales |
Baterías incluidas | No |
Baterías necesarias | No |
Total de puertos USB | 1 |
Tipo de conector | Alámbrico |
Tipo de material | Madera |
Incluye batería recargable | No |
Incluye control remoto | No |
Sennheiser HD 598 Audífonos Abiertos Circumaurales de Diadema Edición Especial (Over Ear, Negro)
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Marca | Sennheiser |
Color | Negro |
Factor de forma | Circumaurales |
Tecnología de conectividad | Alámbrico |
Característica especial | Lightweight |
Acerca de este artículo
- Audífonos Premium abiertos diseñados para audiófilos
- Diadema de piel acolchada y lujosas almohadillas cubiertas de terciopelo, perfecto para largas sesiones de escucha
- Compatible con prácticamente todos los dispositivos de audio incluyendo móviles, tabletas, ordenadores y componentes estéreo
- Dos opciones de cable (3m y 1.2m) incluye un adaptador de 3.5mm
- Audifonos abiertos, es decir, el sonido sale hacia afuera.
- Usados por músicos y entusiastas musicales para aislarse del exterior y escuchar unn sonido más puro.
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En Sennheiser, estamos en la búsqueda del sonido perfecto. Este es el objetivo y la ambición de cada persona que trabaja aquí. La búsqueda de un sonido perfecto nos centra en los sueños y necesidades de nuestros clientes en todo el mundo. A través de nuestros productos y nuestras ideas, les damos una experiencia de sonido única o ayudamos a crear un sonido prístino para sus audiencias. Hemos hecho esto durante 70 años, y no estamos dispuestos a parar. Porque tenemos una visión: dar forma al futuro de audio, basado en nuestra historia, nuestra cultura de innovación y nuestra pasión por la excelencia
Conóce los HD 598 Edición Especial
Los audífonos HD 598 están especialmente diseñados para audiófilos, ya que al ser un audífono abierto, combina una comodidad inigualable y la impecable calidad de sonido con un Rango de Frecuencia de 12 - 38500 Hz.
Este elegante audífono Over-ear, cuenta con detalles de madera complementando una malla de metal de alta calidad. Innovadora ingeniería acústica que ofrece un sonido increíblemente natural, detallado y equilibrado.
- ¿Sabías que? Sennheiser inventó el diseño de audífonos abiertos en 1968. Este diseño, utilizado en los HD 598 Edición Especial, es renombrado por la industria por producir una calidad de sonido naturalmente excepcional
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Claridad ExcepcionalSu diseño abierto contribuye al excelente equilibrio tonal, detalle y definición |
Componentes PremiumSennheiser ha diseñado transductores que utilizan bobinas de aluminio de voz que entregan una alta eficiencia, excelente dinamismo y una distorsión extremadamente baja |
Tecnología E.A.R.Los transductores dentro de los audífonos canalizan las señales de audio directamente en tus oídos, produciendo una experiencia de sonido más realista, espacial. |
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Confort ExtremoLigero pero robusto con almohadillas de lujo cubiertas de terciopelo y una diadema acolchada de piel sintética |
AudienciaSennheiser recomienda estos audífonos para amantes de la música que son apasionados de la calidad de sonido con una comodidad extrema durante largas sesiones de escucha |
CompatibilidadCompatible con prácticamente todos los dispositivos de audio, incluyendo móviles, tablets, computadoras y componentes estéreo. Empaquetado con el "cable corto" opcional (1.2 metros) con un conector de 3.5 mm para el uso con dispositivos portátiles |
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Acoplamiento de Oído | Around-Ear | ||
Transductor Principal | Open Back | ||
Impedancia | 50 Ω | ||
Respuesta de Frecuencia | 12 – 38,500 Hz | ||
Nivel de Presión del Sonido (SPL) | 112 dB (1kHz / 1Vrms) | ||
Distorsión Harmónica Total (THD) | <0.1% (1kHz, 100dB) | ||
Peso (con cable) | 11.1 oz. (315g) | ||
En la caja | Audífonos HD 598 Edición Especial / Cable 1: cable de cobre 3m (OFC) / adaptador plug 6.3mm / Cable 2: cable de audio 1.2 m / adaptador plug 3.5mm |
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Cómodo | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Relación calidad-precio | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Vendido por | Tekno Electronicos | Amazon México | Amazon México | IDILA STORE | Amazon Estados Unidos | qiuxushenzen8511xdsw |
tecnología de conectividad | Alámbrico | Alámbrico | Alámbrico | Alámbrico | Alámbrico | Alámbrico |
factor de forma de los auriculares | Circumaurales | Circumaurales | Circumaurales | Circumaurales | Circumaurales | Circumaurales |
tipo de conector | Jack de 3,5 mm | Conector de 3,5 mm | 6.35 mm with 3.5 mm adapter, Jack de 3,5 mm | Conector de 3,5 mm | — | Conector de 3,5 mm |
conector de auriculares | Jack de 3,5 mm | — | Jack de 3,5 mm | Jack de 3,5 mm | Jack de 6,35 mm | Jack de 3,5 mm |
características del cable | — | Desmontable | Desmontable | Desmontable | Desmontable | Desmontable |
material | Madera | Aluminio | Velour | Metal | Plástico | Espuma viscoelástica de alta calidad |
nombre del modelo | — | HD 660 S2 | HD 560S | Sundara | HD 599 Special Edition | Edición XS |
peso | 0.59 pounds | 630 grams | 240 grams | 372 grams | 9.17 ounces | 14.28 ounces |
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Dimensiones del producto | 10,41 x 20,57 x 23,88 cm; 267,62 g |
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Número de modelo del producto | HD 598 SE |
ASIN | B0126HISOO |
Producto en Amazon.com.mx desde | 15 octubre 2015 |
Opinión media de los clientes |
4.7 de 5 estrellas |
Producto descontinuado por el fabricante | No |
Fecha de lanzamiento | 15 octubre 2015 |
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Los Sennheiser HD 598 son sofisticados y sobrios, una combinación retro con toques modernos en donde la mayor parte del marco de plástico está envuelto en cuero artificial con acentos negro brillante.
Los auriculares también incorporan el mismo acabado negro con acentos brillantes, Un par de almohadillas de aspecto aterciopelado, grandes y de color negro, completan su aspecto retro.
Se cuentan con dos accesorios de extensión de plástico, escondidos en el marco de los auriculares, estos ayudan a encajarlos cómodamente a la cabeza. Sennheiser también añade un pequeño eje a la base de cada auricular para que puedas ajustarlo según las distintas formas de la cabeza.
Cabe recalcar que Los HD 598 no están hechos para viajar, en estos audífonos no encontrarás articulaciones plegables y el paquete no incluye estuche para guardarlos así que recomiendo un buen sitio sonde puedan ser almacenados.
Los Sennheiser HD 598, cuentan con un solo puerto, localizado en el auricular izquierdo: se trata de una pequeña entrada plateada, forrada en cromo, diseñada para ser utilizada con el cable de audio incluido en el mismo paquete de los auriculares.
El interior de los auriculares se encuentra forrado con una malla negra y en el interior también encontrarás un pequeño transductor triangular cuya localización es clave para la tecnología E.A.R de Sennheiser (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement o refinamiento acústico ergonómico), la cual es capaz de configurar el ángulo del transductor hasta situarlo en la posición auditiva óptima.
Comodidad:
Los Sennheiser HD 598 son cómodos, tan cómodos como una cama de lujo, tienen una forma suave pero firme de acomodarse sobre la cabeza y el oído que incluso después de cuatro horas de uso, uno no siente fatiga. Otro punto a considerar es el peso, gracias a su marco de plástico, los auriculares pesan relativamente poco, alrededor de 270 gramos.
El Cable:
Los HD 598 vienen con un par de cables de audio, uno de 305 centímetros y otro de 102 cm. los cuales terminan con un enchufe de audio de 6,3 mm, perfectos para ser enchufados a un amplificador para auriculares o a un conversor de señal digital a analógica (DAC o CDA). La parte del cable que se encaja al puerto auditivo de los auriculares tiene un mecanismo de cierre, lo cual previene la posibilidad de que el cable sea arrancado de su enchufe.
Para todos aquellos que no creen necesitar un conversor de señal digital a analógica o bien un amplificador propio – o en el caso de que no tengan presupuesto suficiente – Sennheiser sabiamente ha incluido un adaptador de 3,5 mm en el paquete.
Rendimiento:
Estos audífonos son de diseño abierto, lo que significa que hay un espacio por el que el aire puede ingresar alrededor de los auriculares. Esto es una gran característica ya que este tipo de auriculares proporcionan menos resonancia y más fidelidad de audio, son capaces de aportar un sonido más natural comparados con los auriculares de diseño cerrado. Combinado con la tecnología E.A.R de la compañía y los drivers de neodimio de 40 mm, los HD 598 tienen una calidad de audio bien equilibrada.
Los Sennheiser HD 598 proporcionan un mayor volumen y bajos más consistentes y profundos que otros modelos. Si uno escucha Jazz, éste suena cálido y ofrece una buena separación entre los distintos instrumentos, uno es capaz de distinguirlos por separado. Gracias a su espacioso paisaje sonoro, no hay ningún problema al desviar la atención de un prominente sax hasta el suave sonido metálico pero consistente de los platillos.
Los solos suenan detallados y melodiosos, y las voces aparecen cálidas y dulces. Quizás en algunos instrumentos de cuerda como los violines requieren más detalle, especialmente cuando sólo aparecen como música de fondo. Y a pesar de que la presentación de la música es un poco densa, en general su calidad de sonido es excelente.
La forma de manejo de los bajos en los Sennheiser HD 598 es buena, escuchando música como Metal, Rock, Progresivo y música con un alto impacto de bajos puedo decir que éstos suenan profundos sin sonar abrumadores, dan el espacio protagonismo necesarios a los demás instrumentos, dejando un bajo no tan vigorizado que aporta balance perfecto con los tonos agudos. Es un sonido más acercado a un bajo natural, esto permite escuchar la música con una precisión más acercada al formato de origen.
Conclusión:
Los Sennheiser HD 598 son unos audífonos que proporcionan un nivel de rendimiento más que adecuado incluso para los audiófilos más meticulosos, especialmente porque hablamos de un par de auriculares de gama media con una de las mejores relaciones calidad - precio del mercado.
En este caso no hablamos sólo de calidad, su diseño también destaca. Con los Sennheiser HD 598 los amantes de la música podemos disfrutar de nuestras canciones favoritas con unos auriculares capaces de aportar un sonido profundo y rico en matices.
Sonido:
Usando el puerto auxiliar de mi laptop (lenovo thinkpad), con archivos Lossless HiFi de Tidal a través de una mezcladora Xenyx802 de Behringer con el cable largo con el jack de 1/4" (6.35 mm) que viene incluido en la caja de los audífonos, el sonido es excelente. El "soundstage" (mide qué tan cercana es la reproducción a sentirte en un concierto en vivo, por ejemplo en medio del unplugged de Nirvana) es muy bueno y súper amplio, el mejor que he escuchado con audífonos de esta gama de precio. La separación entre instrumentos es magnífica, se escucha claramente la diferencia entre cada uno de los instrumentos incluidos en la reproducción sin restarle importancia al cantante en el caso de grabaciones que así lo requieran y escuchar música clásica es un verdadero deleite pues la profundidad que le otorgan estos audífonos es admirable (recomiendo probarlos con la quinta de Beethoven) y hasta descubrí instrumentos que no había escuchado anteriormente en mis canciones favoritas. El rango de frecuencia que tienen también es muy bueno y los he usado para oír todo tipo de género: pop, rock, folk, salsa, cumbia, clásica, jazz, metal, hip hop, electrónica, etc. Como los audífonos están diseñados para reproducir la música como viene de la fuente, los archivos de muy mala calidad se escuchan muy mal y los que tienen un rango donde los bajos predominan como el hiphop se escuchan un poco "opacos", sobre todo cuando utilizaba mi HTC con la ecualización "beatsound" pero retirando este ecualizador o reduciendo la preponderancia del bajo mediante mi Xenyx802 esta situación se corrige completamente. Sin embargo, si esperas un sonido parecido a los Beats o SMS en cuanto a la preponderancia de bajos y los quieres para escuchar hiphop y electrónica, no los recomiendo pues te puedes decepcionar. Si tienes gustos variados y quieres sentirte dentro del estudio de grabación o en medio de la orquesta el sonido balanceado de los Sennheiser te va a encantar (como a mí).
Comodidad:
Yo uso los audífonos mientras trabajo por espacios de entre 8 a 10 horas al día en un ambiente súmamente cálido (30-36°C) y no tengo la necesidad de descansar por molestias en las orejas (situación que ocurre con los SMS ANC by 50 y Bose QC15) o por calor y sudor (situación que ocurre con otros modelos por la superficie de imitación de cuero). Además, el peso de estos es bastante bajo y la diadema no genera molestia alguna además de que se encuentra alcochonada. En resumen: te olvidas que los tienes puestos.
Diseño:
Tienen un diseño muy sobrio y no es su fuerte, pero se ve compensado en gran medida por la excelente calidad de sonido. Si el diseño te interesa mucho, te recomiendo los mismos HD 598 en beige con toques de madera.
Comparación directa: Bose QC15 y Audio SMS ANC by 50
Como tengo que pasar muchas horas de viaje, he tenido dos audífonos para este propósito: Audio SMS ANC by 50 y Bose QC15. En definitiva, los HD 598 son los que mejor suenan, con mejor soundstage y separación de los tres. Sin duda alguna los otros dos no presentan competencia alguna en este rubro. Acabo de cambiar los SMS ANC por Bose QC15 porque los últimos son más cómodos considerando que tengo las orejas grandes y cancelan mejor el ruido, pero en comodidad los HD 598 se los llevan de calle a ambos y fácilmente; en cuanto a cancelación de ruido los HD 598 no cuentan con alguna, pero no están diseñados para usarse en viajes sino para disfrutarlos en casa. También he visto quejas acerca de que los HD 598 tienen una gran fuga de sonido, pero esto se debe a su diseño abierto y que fueron concebidos para usarse en casa entonces si no se usan para viajar (no lo recomiendo) esto no representa problema alguno.
En resumen, si quieres unos audífonos con un sonido excelente para disfrutarlos en casa en un espacio donde no vaya a existir ruido ambiente que afecte tu experiencia, en el rango de precio de los HD 598 con la adición de un amplificador para audífonos no hay una mejor alternativa que yo conozca o haya escuchado.
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•• Intro ••
This is going to be a fairly large review encompassing many years of trial and error. If you don't want my background or to understand why I ultimately chose the 598's, skip to "ENTER THE HD 598's." Otherwise, I'll cover my headphone background, whether gaming headsets are "good enough," what sound-stage is and why it matters, and a quick comparison of some alternatives - budget and otherwise. Lastly, I'll talk about the HD 598's musical quality, but I specifically purchased these headphones with PC gaming in mind.
•• You don't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the difference ••
Sound quality is one of those often-overlooked areas that can DRAMATICALLY improve your gaming performance. Naturally, this depends on the type of game you're playing. If you like RTS's or MMO's, directional sound won't have a huge impact on performance. I mean, it'll sound BETTER, but it won't typically be the difference between your living or dying. A first person shooter, on the other hand, is where sound can make a tremendous difference. Picking up footsteps vs not picking up footsteps. Getting shot from out of nowhere and then immediately identifying the source based on sound alone. These are the things we pay for, and these are the reasons why the Sennheiser HD 598's are awesome.
•• My headphone & gaming background ••
I've been playing FPS games for over 16 years now. I was never a big CS head, but I've played damn near everything from Quake and Unreal, to almost every iteration of Battlefield and Call of Duty. More recently, I've been playing Titanfall 2 and Overwatch. That said, I specifically bought the HD 598's because I've started streaming Playerunknown's Battlegrounds. Playerunknown's is a perfect example of a game that benefits MASSIVELY from sound-superiority. Because you die so quickly and can't instantly respawn, knowing the direction of your enemies is crucial.
I come from a long line of cheap headphones. I remember playing WoW probably 10 years ago with a $3 microphone/headset from China. Oh, how times have changed. From there, I upgraded to a Logitech G35, which was probably $130 at the time. When I put those on for the first time playing Battlefield 3, I was like, "Holy crap! Such immersion, much wow! Is this what I've been missing?!" The problem is, that feeling of immersion can actually overwhelm and muddy the senses as opposed to delivering crisp, concise, directional information. Bass, in particular, might put you right in the middle of the action... but is it helping you e-murder people to your FULL potential? Not really.
There are plenty of games where you can puzzle things out, but more often than not, I'd be slightly confused. Is he left, right, or literally all around me? The problem with my G35's was that in stereo mode, it was too quiet. In 7.1 mode, it was louder, but I couldn't tell where the heck anything was coming from. I mean, it gave me enough info to guess some times, but I wanted to know if there was a better way.
•• Are Gaming Headsets Good Enough? ••
Gaming headsets are immensely popular nowadays. By gaming headsets, I mean any headphones that come with a microphone attached. They tend to be heavily marketed towards gamers and have flashy aesthetics that do nothing for gameplay. I dove into Hearthstone for awhile, and I noticed that my most-watched streamers had things like Corsair, Hyperx Cloud 2's, or Logitech anythings. Many of my friends have these as well. I consider these "good enough" for specific game genres that are lacking in split second decision making based on sound. Obviously, it's great having a mic AND headphones packaged into one item. However, those established companies have one thing in common: they sell you a mediocre mic and a mediocre headphone... and they charge you a premium. I'm not saying you NEED great headphones. If you go from a $5 mic to a gaming headset, you're going to be thrilled with the difference. But there are several levels above that, and that's what I'm here to tell you about.
Back to Playerunknown's and other shooters, I noticed most of my favourite streamers invested in heavy duty headphones. MrGrimmmz, arguably a top 10 Playerunknown's player, uses Sennheiser HD700's, which sell for something insane like $700-1200. I firmly believe that you can pay MUCH less. Once you start going over $150-200 for headphones, you're going to suffer diminishing returns in effectiveness. They might sound better, but they may not grant you more accurate directional data.
•• So what provides the most accurate directional data? Sound stage? What the heck is that? ••
Sound-stage is an interesting concept in headphones. Basically, imagine you're at a small-ish concert. Your favourite band is playing. The singer is in one location, the guitarist another, the bassist and drummer another still. You close your eyes. In your mind, there is a virtual stage that approximates their proper locations, granting a musical depth that you may not have had simply listening to an album with $10 ear buds.
This is sound-stage. It's a "virtual environment." Certain headphones have much broader "virtual stages" than others. Now, think about playing a shooter game. Think about the sound of gunfire. It's harsh, cacophonous . Bullets aren't BOOMING and BASSY -- unless you're firing a cannon, maybe. They're loud and SHARP. These require an enhanced treble and mid-range that don't get squashed out by too much bass. What we're talking about here is finding a perfect balance.
•• Enter the HD 598's ••
The 598's are celebrated as having some of the best "balance" of sound-stage and bass among audiophiles and gamers alike. I can absolutely confirm this. They're typically compared to their counterparts the HD 558's. They're quite similar, but the 558's have more bass, which is why the 598's tend to be picked for gaming.
Gaming is a treat. It's night and day from my G35's. Locations are accurate, sounds are crisp. I noticed a tremendous difference in my close-range gameplay the very first day I used them. Then, quite the opposite, I got shot from a far hill - behind and to the left - that I guarantee would have had me spinning around blind before. Instead, I knew exactly where the guy was. I flanked and killed him for his effort. Again, I'm not saying that you can't do this with any headphones, but there is a significant difference in my ability to immediately identify the threat and react.
Regarding music, this is why I actually went with the 598's over my alternative choices. The 598's still have enough bass to make most genres sound good. I'm a metalhead, so bass isn't the most important thing to me... but a little goes a long way. They're the best sounding headphones for music I've ever used, but I'll fully admit I haven't gone deeper down the rabbit hole yet. That'll be another review somewhere far in the future.
•• Open-backed or Close-backed Headphones... wait, what? ••
The HD 598's are open-backed headphones. These are undeniably better for FPS gaming. This concept allows for a more robust sound-stage; most would argue music as well. The catch is, if you're playing something very loud, sound will bleed out, meaning others in your immediate area can hear it. Similarly, you can hear things from the outside world more easily. So if you're in a noisy environment, and you NEED utter focus... open-backed might not be the perfect solution. This hasn't been a problem for me. I think it's one of those perfectionist categories where it does make a difference but doesn't realistically cause a problem in most scenarios. For example, my wife hasn't complained when she's literally right beside me watching TV, and I haven't had a problem blocking out other general sounds with the 598's.
Closed-backed are the opposite. They are true "noise-cancelling" headphones. They cup your ears, and the world around you disappears. These are best for immersion and total solitary listening of music. The reason they're not great for FPS gaming is because you're basically in a cave by yourself. What happens when loud sounds occur inside of a cave? They blend, echo, and it's extremely difficult to pinpoint the origin. Not the best concept for gaming.
•• Aesthetic, Quality & Fit ••
The HD 598's feel fairly light. Some would consider this cheap, but considering my wife's PC 350's have lasted 4+ years and are of similar feel... I'm confident the 598's are well-made. The ear pads are velour, whereas the PC 350's have this awful faux leather that cracks and gets EVERYWHERE. Seriously, 4-5 years later, and I'm still finding pieces of black crap everywhere. That was a similar problem with my G35's. The velour will never do that. It's also comfy, but it picks up animal hair like crazy. It's not a huge problem that causes daily consternation, just a minor nitpick.
The fit is something that will be a source of argumentation. Sennheiser definitely makes "huggy" headphones. For some head shapes, this may feel vice-like at first. You can combat this by over-sizing the fit so that they're more loose on the head. Wearing a hat to oversize it helps, as it lessens the pressure. They definitely break in over time. Personally, I was never close to pain wearing them, and I wear them 4-8 hours daily. I wear them with glasses, and they feel like a dream compared to my G35's. Those things literally crushed and hurt my head. I've never had a headache or even close to pain from my glasses being pushed in by the 598's. I have a reasonably small head (5'7, 145lbs), but I like to wear them tight so that no sound escapes.
•• Note on Impedance/OHM ••
The more powerful your headphones are, the more likely they require an amp. The HD 598's have a rating of 50 ohm. Gaming headphones tend to have less. However, my new Z270-A Prime motherboard's onboard sound is able to drive headphones capable of up to 600 ohm. That should indicate that most motherboards from this decade are easily able to power HD 598's. You shouldn't need an additional sound card or amplifier of any kind.
•• Alternatives & Attachable Microphones ••
First, an example of a good pair of headphones that are allegedly awful for gaming. These are a top seller from Audiotechnica, an extremely good brand: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Headphones . They're supposed to have a great mix for music but have a severely limited soundstage that makes picking out directions just plain awful. Surprise, surprise - they're close backed!
On the opposite end, Audio-Technica makes these, which are known as some of the best budget gaming headphones in the world:
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X . They hit all my thumbs up categories. Extreme sound-stage, check. Lack of bass, check. Open-back, check! The catch is that they apparently have a poor mix and sound mediocre when it comes to music.
These are supposed to be the best of both worlds next to the HD 598's: Audio Technica ATH-AD900X Open-Back Audiophile Headphones . They are supposed to have a better music mix with the best soundstage money can buy. So why I didn't I go with these over the 598's? Two reasons. 1) They have even less bass, apparently. The HD 598's still have some bass and still sound good musically. 2) The style of the wing-band is supposed to be really irritating for certain head types. There's a way to make them less annoying, including pinning the wings onto the band with an elastic band... but I didn't want to buy headphones that I may or may not hate the fit of. Also, be really careful about the name. The AD900X is open-backed, and the AD900 is closed-backed. Not the same experience.
Those are the highest rated for the price. I could go on and on, but those were the ones I considered deeply. For further consideration, I'll point you to reddit. The subreddit /r/headphones has a "gaming headphones" breakdown on the sidebar. One guy tested something like 40 well-known headphones and concluded that the 700x and HD 598 are among the best for competitive gaming.
Update 01/31/2018: More options! I'd heard great things about the Philips SHP9500 that I had to try them. I found them for $75 on a Best Buy Christmas sale. Shop around! They are incredibly comfortable because they sit nice and loose on the head. They're excellent for larger heads, but they're great for small heads like mine, too. The sound quality is almost as good as the HD 598's, which was quite surprising to me. I've tested them extensively on PUBG, Fortnite, and Overwatch. The sound stage is slightly smaller than 598's, but we're talking a marginal difference. You could play competitively with them without issue. I literally bought them to try out of interest. They're now my wife's go-to headset, replacing her aging Sennheiser PC 350's.
The other good news is, you can pair the SHP with the V-MODA BoomPro Gaming VOiP Headset Headphone Mic . It fits directly into the jack on the earphone.
There's one issue. They're so open that they tend to bleed sound loudly, meaning people will hear what you're listening to. You can also hear people around you much more clearly. This is a pro-con depending on how much traffic you have around your gaming area.
•• Mics & Attachable Microphones ••
For plug and play, I heartily recommend something along the lines of the Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid . I, myself, have a full Blue Yeti setup, but the Snowball and Snowflake are good, cheaper options for desk-mounted microphones.
On the flip side, you can actually buy microphones that will attach to your headphones. Something cheaper like the V-MODA BoomPro Gaming VOiP Headset Headphone Mic or the more well-known Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone - Noise Cancelling with Mute Switch . I own a Vmoda Boom (cost about $36), and they sound excellent for the price -- highly recommended for budget-mid level purchases if your headset supports it. The mic cable is steelflex, meaning you can adjust its positioning an innumerable amount of times, and it'll stay strong. If you're using Discord or something similar, you may have to play with the "automatic noise detection" in order to stop it from cutting out. It's not an indictment on the quality of the mic. Even expensive condenser mics sometimes have trouble with Discord's automatic settings; my Yeti was pain before I set it manually.
Please keep in mind, I don't know if those attachable mics work out of the box with the HD 598. I'm trying to provide a concept for you to learn! :)
•• Conclusion ••
I went with the HD 598's because they're the best of both worlds: they're good for music, and they're so so so great for FPS gaming. If you followed me all this way, I sincerely hope you learned something. It took me quite a bit of research. If you're not convinced or you want to do your own research, many reviews across tons of websites will corroborate that the 598's and AD900X's are the crem de la crem, particularly for under $200.
Happy murder-spreeing. I hope you find the enemies you were looking for.
Update 07/07/2017:
•• Quick Note On Hyperx Cloud 2's ••
The Cloud 2's are actually a Kingston re-branding of the TAKSTAR PRO-80 . All they really added was a microphone. The lesson is this: if you take an excellent game-tested pair of headphones and add a mic, you're gonna have a good time. The Cloud 2's are a decent all-inclusive solution compared to their competition, but they're still objectively meh compared to cans like ATH-700X's or HD 598's. If you slapped a mic on those, suddenly you'd have a new "best gaming headset."
Update 06/02/2018:
Still absolutely love these. The earpads look and feel brand new. There's no wear on the top band, which wore out CRAZY fast on my G35's. I even hit the top 0th percentile for KDR and Winrate in Fortnite. There isn't AS distinctive of a sound advantage in that game; however, I'd still prefer to have the best :) Also, really looking forward to using them in Battlefield 5.
Revisado en Canadá el 5 de junio de 2017
•• Intro ••
This is going to be a fairly large review encompassing many years of trial and error. If you don't want my background or to understand why I ultimately chose the 598's, skip to "ENTER THE HD 598's." Otherwise, I'll cover my headphone background, whether gaming headsets are "good enough," what sound-stage is and why it matters, and a quick comparison of some alternatives - budget and otherwise. Lastly, I'll talk about the HD 598's musical quality, but I specifically purchased these headphones with PC gaming in mind.
•• You don't need to be an audiophile to appreciate the difference ••
Sound quality is one of those often-overlooked areas that can DRAMATICALLY improve your gaming performance. Naturally, this depends on the type of game you're playing. If you like RTS's or MMO's, directional sound won't have a huge impact on performance. I mean, it'll sound BETTER, but it won't typically be the difference between your living or dying. A first person shooter, on the other hand, is where sound can make a tremendous difference. Picking up footsteps vs not picking up footsteps. Getting shot from out of nowhere and then immediately identifying the source based on sound alone. These are the things we pay for, and these are the reasons why the Sennheiser HD 598's are awesome.
•• My headphone & gaming background ••
I've been playing FPS games for over 16 years now. I was never a big CS head, but I've played damn near everything from Quake and Unreal, to almost every iteration of Battlefield and Call of Duty. More recently, I've been playing Titanfall 2 and Overwatch. That said, I specifically bought the HD 598's because I've started streaming Playerunknown's Battlegrounds. Playerunknown's is a perfect example of a game that benefits MASSIVELY from sound-superiority. Because you die so quickly and can't instantly respawn, knowing the direction of your enemies is crucial.
I come from a long line of cheap headphones. I remember playing WoW probably 10 years ago with a $3 microphone/headset from China. Oh, how times have changed. From there, I upgraded to a Logitech G35, which was probably $130 at the time. When I put those on for the first time playing Battlefield 3, I was like, "Holy crap! Such immersion, much wow! Is this what I've been missing?!" The problem is, that feeling of immersion can actually overwhelm and muddy the senses as opposed to delivering crisp, concise, directional information. Bass, in particular, might put you right in the middle of the action... but is it helping you e-murder people to your FULL potential? Not really.
There are plenty of games where you can puzzle things out, but more often than not, I'd be slightly confused. Is he left, right, or literally all around me? The problem with my G35's was that in stereo mode, it was too quiet. In 7.1 mode, it was louder, but I couldn't tell where the heck anything was coming from. I mean, it gave me enough info to guess some times, but I wanted to know if there was a better way.
•• Are Gaming Headsets Good Enough? ••
Gaming headsets are immensely popular nowadays. By gaming headsets, I mean any headphones that come with a microphone attached. They tend to be heavily marketed towards gamers and have flashy aesthetics that do nothing for gameplay. I dove into Hearthstone for awhile, and I noticed that my most-watched streamers had things like Corsair, Hyperx Cloud 2's, or Logitech anythings. Many of my friends have these as well. I consider these "good enough" for specific game genres that are lacking in split second decision making based on sound. Obviously, it's great having a mic AND headphones packaged into one item. However, those established companies have one thing in common: they sell you a mediocre mic and a mediocre headphone... and they charge you a premium. I'm not saying you NEED great headphones. If you go from a $5 mic to a gaming headset, you're going to be thrilled with the difference. But there are several levels above that, and that's what I'm here to tell you about.
Back to Playerunknown's and other shooters, I noticed most of my favourite streamers invested in heavy duty headphones. MrGrimmmz, arguably a top 10 Playerunknown's player, uses Sennheiser HD700's, which sell for something insane like $700-1200. I firmly believe that you can pay MUCH less. Once you start going over $150-200 for headphones, you're going to suffer diminishing returns in effectiveness. They might sound better, but they may not grant you more accurate directional data.
•• So what provides the most accurate directional data? Sound stage? What the heck is that? ••
Sound-stage is an interesting concept in headphones. Basically, imagine you're at a small-ish concert. Your favourite band is playing. The singer is in one location, the guitarist another, the bassist and drummer another still. You close your eyes. In your mind, there is a virtual stage that approximates their proper locations, granting a musical depth that you may not have had simply listening to an album with $10 ear buds.
This is sound-stage. It's a "virtual environment." Certain headphones have much broader "virtual stages" than others. Now, think about playing a shooter game. Think about the sound of gunfire. It's harsh, cacophonous . Bullets aren't BOOMING and BASSY -- unless you're firing a cannon, maybe. They're loud and SHARP. These require an enhanced treble and mid-range that don't get squashed out by too much bass. What we're talking about here is finding a perfect balance.
•• Enter the HD 598's ••
The 598's are celebrated as having some of the best "balance" of sound-stage and bass among audiophiles and gamers alike. I can absolutely confirm this. They're typically compared to their counterparts the HD 558's. They're quite similar, but the 558's have more bass, which is why the 598's tend to be picked for gaming.
Gaming is a treat. It's night and day from my G35's. Locations are accurate, sounds are crisp. I noticed a tremendous difference in my close-range gameplay the very first day I used them. Then, quite the opposite, I got shot from a far hill - behind and to the left - that I guarantee would have had me spinning around blind before. Instead, I knew exactly where the guy was. I flanked and killed him for his effort. Again, I'm not saying that you can't do this with any headphones, but there is a significant difference in my ability to immediately identify the threat and react.
Regarding music, this is why I actually went with the 598's over my alternative choices. The 598's still have enough bass to make most genres sound good. I'm a metalhead, so bass isn't the most important thing to me... but a little goes a long way. They're the best sounding headphones for music I've ever used, but I'll fully admit I haven't gone deeper down the rabbit hole yet. That'll be another review somewhere far in the future.
•• Open-backed or Close-backed Headphones... wait, what? ••
The HD 598's are open-backed headphones. These are undeniably better for FPS gaming. This concept allows for a more robust sound-stage; most would argue music as well. The catch is, if you're playing something very loud, sound will bleed out, meaning others in your immediate area can hear it. Similarly, you can hear things from the outside world more easily. So if you're in a noisy environment, and you NEED utter focus... open-backed might not be the perfect solution. This hasn't been a problem for me. I think it's one of those perfectionist categories where it does make a difference but doesn't realistically cause a problem in most scenarios. For example, my wife hasn't complained when she's literally right beside me watching TV, and I haven't had a problem blocking out other general sounds with the 598's.
Closed-backed are the opposite. They are true "noise-cancelling" headphones. They cup your ears, and the world around you disappears. These are best for immersion and total solitary listening of music. The reason they're not great for FPS gaming is because you're basically in a cave by yourself. What happens when loud sounds occur inside of a cave? They blend, echo, and it's extremely difficult to pinpoint the origin. Not the best concept for gaming.
•• Aesthetic, Quality & Fit ••
The HD 598's feel fairly light. Some would consider this cheap, but considering my wife's PC 350's have lasted 4+ years and are of similar feel... I'm confident the 598's are well-made. The ear pads are velour, whereas the PC 350's have this awful faux leather that cracks and gets EVERYWHERE. Seriously, 4-5 years later, and I'm still finding pieces of black crap everywhere. That was a similar problem with my G35's. The velour will never do that. It's also comfy, but it picks up animal hair like crazy. It's not a huge problem that causes daily consternation, just a minor nitpick.
The fit is something that will be a source of argumentation. Sennheiser definitely makes "huggy" headphones. For some head shapes, this may feel vice-like at first. You can combat this by over-sizing the fit so that they're more loose on the head. Wearing a hat to oversize it helps, as it lessens the pressure. They definitely break in over time. Personally, I was never close to pain wearing them, and I wear them 4-8 hours daily. I wear them with glasses, and they feel like a dream compared to my G35's. Those things literally crushed and hurt my head. I've never had a headache or even close to pain from my glasses being pushed in by the 598's. I have a reasonably small head (5'7, 145lbs), but I like to wear them tight so that no sound escapes.
•• Note on Impedance/OHM ••
The more powerful your headphones are, the more likely they require an amp. The HD 598's have a rating of 50 ohm. Gaming headphones tend to have less. However, my new Z270-A Prime motherboard's onboard sound is able to drive headphones capable of up to 600 ohm. That should indicate that most motherboards from this decade are easily able to power HD 598's. You shouldn't need an additional sound card or amplifier of any kind.
•• Alternatives & Attachable Microphones ••
First, an example of a good pair of headphones that are allegedly awful for gaming. These are a top seller from Audiotechnica, an extremely good brand: [[ASIN:B00HVLUR86 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Headphones]]. They're supposed to have a great mix for music but have a severely limited soundstage that makes picking out directions just plain awful. Surprise, surprise - they're close backed!
On the opposite end, Audio-Technica makes these, which are known as some of the best budget gaming headphones in the world:
[[ASIN:B009S332TQ Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X]]. They hit all my thumbs up categories. Extreme sound-stage, check. Lack of bass, check. Open-back, check! The catch is that they apparently have a poor mix and sound mediocre when it comes to music.
These are supposed to be the best of both worlds next to the HD 598's: [[ASIN:B009S331VU Audio Technica ATH-AD900X Open-Back Audiophile Headphones]]. They are supposed to have a better music mix with the best soundstage money can buy. So why I didn't I go with these over the 598's? Two reasons. 1) They have even less bass, apparently. The HD 598's still have some bass and still sound good musically. 2) The style of the wing-band is supposed to be really irritating for certain head types. There's a way to make them less annoying, including pinning the wings onto the band with an elastic band... but I didn't want to buy headphones that I may or may not hate the fit of. Also, be really careful about the name. The AD900X is open-backed, and the AD900 is closed-backed. Not the same experience.
Those are the highest rated for the price. I could go on and on, but those were the ones I considered deeply. For further consideration, I'll point you to reddit. The subreddit /r/headphones has a "gaming headphones" breakdown on the sidebar. One guy tested something like 40 well-known headphones and concluded that the 700x and HD 598 are among the best for competitive gaming.
Update 01/31/2018: More options! I'd heard great things about the [[ASIN:B00ENMK1DW Philips SHP9500]] that I had to try them. I found them for $75 on a Best Buy Christmas sale. Shop around! They are incredibly comfortable because they sit nice and loose on the head. They're excellent for larger heads, but they're great for small heads like mine, too. The sound quality is almost as good as the HD 598's, which was quite surprising to me. I've tested them extensively on PUBG, Fortnite, and Overwatch. The sound stage is slightly smaller than 598's, but we're talking a marginal difference. You could play competitively with them without issue. I literally bought them to try out of interest. They're now my wife's go-to headset, replacing her aging Sennheiser PC 350's.
The other good news is, you can pair the SHP with the [[ASIN:B00BJ17WKK V-MODA BoomPro Gaming VOiP Headset Headphone Mic]]. It fits directly into the jack on the earphone.
There's one issue. They're so open that they tend to bleed sound loudly, meaning people will hear what you're listening to. You can also hear people around you much more clearly. This is a pro-con depending on how much traffic you have around your gaming area.
•• Mics & Attachable Microphones ••
For plug and play, I heartily recommend something along the lines of the [[ASIN:B006DIA77E Blue Microphones Snowball iCE Condenser Microphone, Cardioid]]. I, myself, have a full Blue Yeti setup, but the Snowball and Snowflake are good, cheaper options for desk-mounted microphones.
On the flip side, you can actually buy microphones that will attach to your headphones. Something cheaper like the [[ASIN:B00BJ17WKK V-MODA BoomPro Gaming VOiP Headset Headphone Mic]] or the more well-known [[ASIN:B00R98JVVU Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone - Noise Cancelling with Mute Switch]]. I own a Vmoda Boom (cost about $36), and they sound excellent for the price -- highly recommended for budget-mid level purchases if your headset supports it. The mic cable is steelflex, meaning you can adjust its positioning an innumerable amount of times, and it'll stay strong. If you're using Discord or something similar, you may have to play with the "automatic noise detection" in order to stop it from cutting out. It's not an indictment on the quality of the mic. Even expensive condenser mics sometimes have trouble with Discord's automatic settings; my Yeti was pain before I set it manually.
Please keep in mind, I don't know if those attachable mics work out of the box with the HD 598. I'm trying to provide a concept for you to learn! :)
•• Conclusion ••
I went with the HD 598's because they're the best of both worlds: they're good for music, and they're so so so great for FPS gaming. If you followed me all this way, I sincerely hope you learned something. It took me quite a bit of research. If you're not convinced or you want to do your own research, many reviews across tons of websites will corroborate that the 598's and AD900X's are the crem de la crem, particularly for under $200.
Happy murder-spreeing. I hope you find the enemies you were looking for.
Update 07/07/2017:
•• Quick Note On Hyperx Cloud 2's ••
The Cloud 2's are actually a Kingston re-branding of the [[ASIN:B00MIH4QGW TAKSTAR PRO-80]]. All they really added was a microphone. The lesson is this: if you take an excellent game-tested pair of headphones and add a mic, you're gonna have a good time. The Cloud 2's are a decent all-inclusive solution compared to their competition, but they're still objectively meh compared to cans like ATH-700X's or HD 598's. If you slapped a mic on those, suddenly you'd have a new "best gaming headset."
Update 06/02/2018:
Still absolutely love these. The earpads look and feel brand new. There's no wear on the top band, which wore out CRAZY fast on my G35's. I even hit the top 0th percentile for KDR and Winrate in Fortnite. There isn't AS distinctive of a sound advantage in that game; however, I'd still prefer to have the best :) Also, really looking forward to using them in Battlefield 5.
音楽を聞けば聞くほど音質良くなってる気がする
開封後に聞いた時は音が少し籠って聞こえてた
嫌味が無くて最高な音質
Queste cuffie sono aperte quindi prima di comprarle pensate a dove e come volete utilizzarle. Essendo aperte non hanno isolamento da e per l'esterno (se non in misura minima) quindi non possono essere utilizzate in luoghi rumorosi (non vanno bene per ascoltare la musica in giro). Il fatto che siano aperte sacrifica un po' l'immersività a favore di suoni più naturali e maggiormente fedeli dal punto di vista della distanza della fonte del suono (es. per i videogiocatori: con queste cuffie riuscirete a sentire l'effettiva distanza che vi separa dal rumore dei passi del nemico, mentre con delle cuffie chiuse lo avreste sentito più vicino a voi di quanto in realtà non fosse). Inserisco qui questa caratteristica perchè non è nè un difetto nè un pregio, se non a seconda dell'uso specifico che ognuno ne deve fare.
Queste cuffie per essere sfruttate davvero devono necessariamente essere accompagnate da una scheda audio dedicata (personalmente uso la Creative soundblaster Z) perchè sarebbero sprecate per una scheda audio integrata. Parimenti non sono l'ideale per l'utilizzo col cellulare, in quanto la loro impedenza abbastanza elevata non riuscirebbe ad essere superata dal telefono, e quindi si perderebbero molte frequenze della traccia audio o del film (l'impedenza è la resistenza fisica che le cuffie oppongono al suono, più è alta e più l'amplificatore dovrà essere potente, dando però una maggiore fedeltà al suono finale).
PRO
- il suono è veramente equilibrato e mai sbilanciato verso i bassi, i quali forse sono il "Punto debole" di queste cuffie, com'è tipico per le cuffie Sennheiser.
- sono leggerissime e davvero comode anche per l'uso prolungato.
- esteticamente appaganti e costruite con materiali di qualità.
CONTRO
- il cavo con il jack da 3,5 mm è davvero corto ed obbliga a utilizzare quello, decisamente più lungo (2m direi) con il jack da 6mm e riduttore (tutto compreso nella scatola).
- I bassi che non sono particolarmente profondi, ma le cuffie recuperano sugli alti.
Entsprechend habe ich mich insgesamt knapp 10 Stunden in diversen Foren mit Headphones beschäftigt. Ich wollte es in erster Linie für FPS-Games verwenden. Dort ist mir ein neutraler Sound und eine große Soundstage wichtig. Insofern war die Wahl relativ schnell auf etwa vier verschiedene, offene Kopfhörer eingeschränkt. Entschieden habe ich mich schlussendlich für diese, da sie wohl einen äußerst neutralen Sound, eine super Soundstage und nicht zu viel Bass haben sollen.
Nach ein paar Stunden Tests mit diverser Musik und einigen Runden Battlefield, sowie einigen Spielereien mit der Konfiguration meiner Asus Xonar DG kann ich nun mit Gewissheit sagen: Der Sound ist absolut überragend, so etwas habe ich - der vorher nie Kopfhörer in dieser Preisregion hatte - nicht gehört. Die Musik ist super klar, ich höre Geräusche, die ich vorher nie gehört habe. Der Bass ist auch bei weitem nicht so lasch, wie man es durch manche Kommentare hier annehmen könnte. Ich bin nicht der älteste mit 28 Jahren, hatte aber schon vor zehn Jahren einen Hörsturz. Daher war mir maximaler Bass auch nicht wichtig, es wummst aber dennoch, wenn man die Konfiguration entsprechend neutral hält.
Für mein Primärziel - FPS-Games - ist der Kopfhörer einfach perfekt. Die Echtheit der Atmosphäre übertrifft sogar meine 5.1 Teufel-Anlage um Längen. Die Soundstage ist derart klar, dass ich es fast nicht gewohnt bin, wie gut ich den Standort von Gegner bestimmen kann.
Darüber hinaus: Verarbeitung wirkt sehr gut, Geruch ist sehr angenehm (was nicht selbstverständlich ist) und der Tragekomfort ist von Anfang an phänomenal.
Sehe nicht, was in irgendeiner Weise dagegen spricht, sich diese Kopfhörer zu holen. Große Klasse!
- Un son d'une grande fidélité
- Une scène sonore jouissive
- Un confort imbattable
Les - :
- Manque de basses sans EQ
- Fabrication pas des plus robustes
- Fuite sonore importante dans les deux sens (mais c'est le prix à payer pour un tel casque, pas vraiment un malus donc, faut juste le savoir)
J'ai acheté ce casque en remplacement d'un Backbeat Pro de Plantronics que je trouvais trop inconfortable en utilisation prolongée. Exit donc les extras hi-tech mais place à une fidélité sonore et un confort à toute épreuve.
A la première écoute nombre d'utilisateurs seront peut être un brun déçus par l'absence de basses profondes. Vous devrez probablement utiliser un égaliseur pour booster le bas du spectre (jusqu'à 100hz) de 5-7db. Une fois fait c'est parfait, les basses sont présentes et très bien contrôlées.
La signature du casque est globalement neutre, avec un léger boost dans les bas médiums. Les médiums parlons en justement, sur ce casque ils sont sublimes, d'une richesse et d'un détail toujours aussi surprenants, et donne au casque un côté chaud et sensuel formidablement mis en valeur par un son spacieux et aéré.
Les aigus, bien présent et détaillés achèvent de nous offrir un spectre large et étonnant de fidélité. On n'entendra certes pas les accents subtils de certaines notes les plus hautes comme sur d'autres casques plus onéreux mais l'avantage est que le son n'est jamais fatiguant.
La scène sonore (pour quelqu'un n'ayant encore jamais testé de casque ouvert) est incroyable. La séparation des instruments et leur localisation est probablement ce qui m'impressionne encore le plus à l'écoute de ce casque. Ecouter un album bien connu pour la énième fois et découvrir des éléments sonores ou des subtilités de mixage encore inconnus est un plaisir récurrent.
Chaque nouvelle écoute vous plongera dans un univers sonore riche, ample et sensuel (essayez The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo de Reznor et Ross, vous ne serez pas déçus du voyage).
Le casque est léger et si confortable qu'on en oublie parfois qu'on l'on porte. Son confort associé à son design ouvert et à la clarté et la chaleur du son font que l'écoute est toujours une expérience extrêmement agréable et organique.
Malgré sa légère coloration, ce casque peut clairement être considéré comme "hi-res" ou "audiophile", et sachant qu'amazon le propose régulièrement en vente flash à 99€, le rapport qualité/prix est juste ridicule. N'hésitez plus une seconde.