Sennheiser HD 598 Special Edition Over-Ear Headphones - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Brand | Sennheiser Consumer Audio |
Model Name | FBA_HD 598 SE |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Premium, audiophile-grade over-ear, open back headphones
- Padded leatherette headband and luxurious velour covered ear pads perfect for long listening sessions
- Compatible with virtually every audio device including phones, tablets, computers and stereo components
- Two cable options (3 meters and 1.2 meters) included along with 3.5mm adapter plug.Jack plug-6.3 mm
- Impedance: 50 Ω
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Sound quality | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Bass quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | 2.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
Quality of material | 4.5 | — | 3.7 | 4.2 | — | 4.1 |
Comfort | — | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | gogreendeals | AnkerDirect | HIFIMAN | Slam-Dunk | Northeast Legacy Distribution | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
headphones jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Without Cable | Detachable | Fixed | Without Cable | Without Cable, Detachable |
control type | — | Noise Control | Media Control | Noise Control | — | Noise Control |
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Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 8.1 x 9.4 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
ASIN | B0126HISOO |
Item model number | HD 598 SE |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #214,337 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,524 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 15, 2015 |
Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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The HD 598 Special Edition headphones are an open back, over ear, audiophile grade headphone that combines exceptional sound quality with extreme wearing comfort. This premium headphone features a padded leatherette headband and luxurious velour covered ear pads perfect for long listening sessions.
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Customers like the weight, performance, value, comfort and quality of the headphones. They mention that its very light, works well and is worth the price. They also say that the bass is pronounced, but not overpowering.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that the sound is fine, has a darker sound, and has far more clarity and resonance than the Bowers & Wilkins P7 I. They also say that they add a layer of depth to every note and have a wonderful low frequency rumble. They further appreciate that the HD 598 does not exhibit any creaking noises at the joints when swiveling the earcups, and have never hurt their ears.
"...you happen to sing near any strong basses... So there is honestly plenty of bass, and it seems to be finely detailed. There is plenty...." Read more
"...Because they're open, they also dont have strong, deep, and bass-y tones. These headphones are great for voice heavy media, though...." Read more
"...Great sounding cans have also helped me to discover genres of music and different artists that I probably wouldn't have given the time of day to in..." Read more
"...it is a pleasure to listen to mids and highs, the sound is neither harsh nor overly bright, no listening fatique whatsoever - at least at normal..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headband padding is soft and has a quality feel to the touch, and the headphone is very gentle around the head.
"...I have a smaller head, and in general they are "very" comfortable. There is plenty of room to expand for a larger person...." Read more
"...They feel so comfortable, I some times prefer to wear them even when not listening to anything...." Read more
"...I said earlier, combine this amazing soundstage with the phones incredible comfort, and things just start feeling surprisingly real (do you get me?)...." Read more
"...Actually, these are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, Beats can't even touch this.Some important notes:..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that the build quality is so so, the headphones are very highly rated, and they've held up quite nicely despite a fair bit of wear. The amp really brings out the quality, and the jack ends are well reinforced. The leatherette quality is higher than what they are used to, and it's the best all-purpose headphone they're ever used.
"...Well, they were $300 new, so i figured they were good quality. Who can resist a good deal? :)For your reference, these were an UPGRADE for me...." Read more
"...You're wasting money if you dont buy these things! They're durable as hell, too. Which brings me to my last point......" Read more
"...Overall, I'd say, this is a precise and faithful instrument, trying its best not to stand in the way or change things.***..." Read more
"...The headphones feel sturdy and durable, and the attention to detail in the design is evident...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say that the ivory exudes high-quality uniqueness, and the open back design creates a wide and expansive audio environment that immerses them in sound. Some customers also mention that the open-ear design makes it easier to hear others in a work and that the soundstage gives a fair sound quality. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and sound quality of the product.
"...They are not built like a tank. They are merely well-designed and built, but not extreme or super tough...." Read more
"...They're open back, so not suitable for studying in public, noisy roommates, or working in a office...." Read more
"...They really do have that Euro Luxo Car look about them. I only wish that the cord was more complimentary of the phones themselves...." Read more
"...trying its best not to stand in the way or change things.*** Looks and comfortPros:..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. For example, they say they are worth the price, a true budget audiophile's dream, and fit the budget. That said, some say the low end is really enhanced in these cans.
"...To summarize:They are a very very good value. I think these are in a totally different league than Bose headphones...." Read more
"...are saying, but it really can't be overstated, these bad boys are worth it! Provided it ticks a lot of boxes, for you...." Read more
"...In conclusion, the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones are a true budget audiophile's dream...." Read more
"...I guess my laptop was just not cutting it. These cans are worth every penny, and it does have good bass!..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the headphones. They mention that it's very light, and they can wear them for hours on end. The headphones feel lighter on their head and there is no perceived clamping force. The bass is pronounced, but not overpowering.
"...The weight is non-offensive. They are neither feather light nor weighty.To summarize:They are a very very good value...." Read more
"...The trade off is *very* light headphones...." Read more
"...It sort of cheapens the look though it is nice and light weight. But comfortable! These things are incredibly comfortable...." Read more
"...Very sturdy feeling, but lightweight at the same time. It nails that fine balance between weight and the feeling of something substantial...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the headphones. They say the bass is tight and well-controlled, the cups don't squeeze at all, and they're full size. Customers also appreciate the room to expand for a larger person. Overall, customers are satisfied with the fit and versatility of the product.
"...There is plenty of room to expand for a larger person. But my last headphones were also fairly comfortable...." Read more
"...I was also surprised by the way they conform to fit because they look very rigid in the pictures. Sennheiser certainly got this right...." Read more
"...people are getting this from, the Bass is *exquisite* It's smooth and tight, by this it means that it won't distort the rest of the song, it's very..." Read more
"...be careful with 6.3>3.5mm adapter; it works fine, but the whole setup is rather big; if you are not careful enough, you can damage it..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. For example they say it has no major flaws, works well, and is comfortable to use. They also say that they are very capable overall, work with their iPhone output far better, and do very well in classical. They say the headphones are consistent, predictable, and balanced, and that the results were stunning. They find the headphones incredibly useful and pleasant to listen to, and say that the headphones go well with their few treasured pieces of Art Deco furniture.
"...Chastise me if you must, but they do work pretty well for a lot of the current popular music, and they can really bump without playing all that loud..." Read more
"...These work just fine with your Smartphone, Tablet or Portable device...." Read more
"...first headphone I would recommend to anyone looking for a solid performer in all aspects...." Read more
"...soulless, but those looking for a consistent, predictable, and balanced performance get exactly what they want out of them...." Read more
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Ok, enough; here's my review. I am not an audiophile, but I do appreciate music. After many hours of reading reviews over maybe a year or more, I decided on these because 1) I found them used for about $100 here on Amazon. I know, I know, the time I spent researching headphones...and then I only spent $100? Well, they were $300 new, so i figured they were good quality. Who can resist a good deal? :)
For your reference, these were an UPGRADE for me. I was listening to cheap headphones and was looking at buying Grados, Sennheisers, or other headphones in the $150 to $300 range.
On the various aspects:
First, the Sound:
I'm no audiophile, but here we go. I listen to mainly moderately demanding a capella choral music...on a macbook computer. Think Bach's St. John Passion, Russian Orthodox works, things like that. Classical, Baroque, Romantic. Definitely some orchestral music in there. The overall impression I got was that these are highly capable phones easily driven by a macbook. I don't have amps, DACs, or vinyl, sorry :) They never stumbled or got overwhelmed by the music files. They always mastered them. My main tracks which I use to test a system are: "Mother and Child" from Tenebrae's Gaudete (the organ), Sheremetiev's version of "Nine sili nebesniye" sung by Chorovaya Akedemia in Ancient Echoes (the sheer vocal dynamics and octavist vibration), and various versions of the St. John Passion. This last test I consider to be a good one due to its ability to test a system's separation fidelity and soundstage. There would be many others that would test it just as well. In piano recordings I found the keys to have a decently audible soft thunk, but nothing astounding.
Starting from the top, the highs were fine. I was more than satisfied. They weren't harsh to me. They could have been more bright, but I don't know if I want them to be. They stay within range of "mellow." That being said, they could have had much more space to stretch out the string fuzz and moving air of the soundstage, but, hey, they are NOT the highest-tier headphones.
Mids and mid-highs, like much in vocals, had good clarity and pretty nice "life." They were convincing and thoroughly enjoyable. As far as fatigue, these highly-engineered and dialed-in German headphones will probably serve you much better than many alternatives out there. I would call the EQ both "natural" and "well-rounded" (meaning, not "round," but smooth with no jaggies).
As far as mids, I actually have trouble separating a judgment of the mids from a judgment of the "sound stage" itself so I will just say the mids are just fine. There is no booming quality. There was no fatigue at all for me. It was unobstrusive, which I liked. I think the Grado's might have been a little too much mid for me personally, judging from reviews about Grados.
More about the soundstage...The soundstage is not out of this world. It will not blow your socks off. BUT...it is really good. And, again, the HD 598s have enough guts to give you a great experience. It's like a BMW. It is a serious car. No, it is not a Ferrari. Nor a Mack truck. But it IS a BMW. Never fear. It can handle things. So it is a somewhat tight-handling presentation. By this I unfortunately do mean that it is not the luxury-yacht of headphones. It could have more soundstage and space. It could be more fluid and liberating, more like a Lexus and less like a BMW. So for now it is great, but someday I may upgrade.
Ok, the lows. Disclaimer: I do not listen to rock, rap, or other thumping music, but the music I listen to has plenty of rhythm and you can get a good assessment while listening to an orchestra and especially a human bass or even octavist. That is, if you know what an orchestra should sound like in real life, or if you happen to sing near any strong basses... So there is honestly plenty of bass, and it seems to be finely detailed. There is plenty. I enjoyed it, and it never distracted me, got in the way, or annoyed me. Only complimented the rest of the music, almost like a subwoofer would compliment your actual speakers, seamlessly mixed in and balanced. The headphones definitely had convincing power, although I can see some headphones easily beating the HD 598s for overall power... Now some will scoff at that last statement. (But they will also scoff at a BMW and say "I only drive real muscle cars.") Please, my friend, I don't mean these as political comments. I personally do not drive any of these cars.
Open-back design:
Be prepared that these will leak sound to your roommates, but it is nothing incredible or frightening. I would say that the ability of these to isolate you from the outside is slightly better than their ability to isolate others sitting nearby from hearing your music. This is a subtle difference, please don't let it worry you.
The Build:
They are not unbreakable. So far mine have held up, but I am being careful with them. They are not built like a tank. They are merely well-designed and built, but not extreme or super tough. I can see the audio jack being compromised at some point. It's secure but not armor-plated Now the headband material is fairly nice and I believe it will hold up.
I have a smaller head, and in general they are "very" comfortable. There is plenty of room to expand for a larger person. But my last headphones were also fairly comfortable. I was not flabbergasted by this experience or anything.
The weight is non-offensive. They are neither feather light nor weighty.
To summarize:
They are a very very good value. I think these are in a totally different league than Bose headphones. I am not a huge fan of Bose. I think it's their EQ. These HD 598s are a solid quality headphone and for the price there probably aren't too many direct comparisons to the overall quality you get. I would definitely buy them again, and I'm not dissapointed that I didn't buy the Grados or other headphones. However, listening to these does make me curious :)
They're open back, so not suitable for studying in public, noisy roommates, or working in a office. These wont cancel any sound, and will in fact project sound outward nearly as loud to others as it is to you. The trade off is *very* light headphones. If you're sensitive or prone to headaches, have weak shoulders or neck, or worried about the dreaded head bump, these are great. They feel so comfortable, I some times prefer to wear them even when not listening to anything. It's nice to be able to have a conversation without having to take them off.
Because they're open, they also dont have strong, deep, and bass-y tones. These headphones are great for voice heavy media, though. I mostly watch youtube, netflix, and talk with friends.
Hey! You're not even listening to music, but you have these expensive headphones? Well, I've used these headphones for 6 years, on the conservative side, 4 hours a day. That's 8,760 hours. For 200$~, that's fractions of fractions of pennies per hour of use. You're wasting money if you dont buy these things! They're durable as hell, too. Which brings me to my last point...
While I never brought my headphones anywhere with me, I wasn't exactly nice to them. I would fall asleep in them, keeping them twisted for hours. I ran over the cable with my chair uncountable times, and I dropped them at least every other day. Despite the single cord for both headphones, the sound quality never faltered, and I never had to repair them. In fact, I only replaced them (with the exact same model), because the foam and plastic were literally falling apart on my head.
Overall, if you do a lot of chatting online, at home, in a quiet environment, and like to hear the room around you, these are wonderful. If you treat your stuff like crap and want it to last, also wonderful.
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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.
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.