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Compared to the other headphones I own or owned:
Philips SHP-9500 - I've had these headphones the longest and still own a set since they can't be beat for sound stage and makes a great gaming headphone (just attach a V-Moda boompro mic and off you go) but The 58X are the perfect upgrade. The 58X doesn't have the sound stage but they sound so natural and effortless in music reproduction. I now understand when reviewers say that the SHP-9500's sound grainy and thin. Compared to the 58X they are. I'll continue to sing the praises of my beloved SHP-9500's but when it comes to music I keep reaching for my 58X Jubilees.
Grado SR125 - These and the SR80s were my first bigger purchase when it came to headphones and they are treble and detail machines. It seems like as you climb the Grado product line the low end becomes more recessed and the treble becomes more harsh. The 58X is just smooth and relatively neutral (although the bass may be ever so slightly bumped up)
I own(ed) quite a few other headphones but couldn't put them in the same category for proper comparison.
In the end if you want one of the best headphones that doesn't require, but would benefit from, an amp get the 58X Jubilee's. If you have to have the best of the best you may want to spring for the 6XX as it is supposed to have slightly more detail. Just keep in mind you would likely also want to invest in an amp to make the best use of the 6XX which will likely run another $100 or more.
That's my two cents. I hope it helps someone.
1.) HD 58X has more sub bass and liveliness in the upper mids, while the HD 6XX has more of a dry, neutral sound.
For new enthusiasts, this is more of the signature they expect, and it will still be a big upgrade from most off-the-shelf headphones, computer speakers, and TV speakers.
2.) The HD 58X is easier to drive well.
Both headphones usually get "loud enough," but without including a DAC/amp into the HD 6XX's budget (so it's not really a $50 difference, I'd say it's more like a $150 difference so you can also get a good amp), the HD 6XX may actually sound more congested and veiled than the HD 58X straight from a tablet or smartphone.
With that said... once you get the gear that stops holding the HD 650 back, it has the smoother, cleaner, more refined sound that you can listen to for 8 hours and still enjoy it's more subtle but beguiling sound. I have the HD 58X Jubilee, HD 650 (= HD 6XX), and a bunch of other headphones.
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I'm sure it's just an annoyance for me. The cups just twisted and turned too much for me. Lol
I recently compared a new HD58x and an old worn HD600 and they are very similar. With the exception of volume and a minor bit of EQ, there isn't really a difference between those headphones. The famous HD600 is quieter than HD58x so it's easier to use a phone to drive an HD58x. I don't know which one is the best sounding of the two because one headphone sound better than the other depending on the recording.
I recently became a fan of oluv's gadgets on youtube. He does some of the best headphone reviews while busting some myths. The following are some relevant videos.
Does the sound of a headphone improve with a dedicated amp? A lot of people seem to think that a headphone amp is required to make the HD600 sound at its best. Here is a video where oluv does a blind A B test with an HD600 (the blind AB test is later in the video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpAcf6K
HD58x vs HD600 vs original recording AB test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdNgbkP
HD58x vs HD6XX vs HD600 vs original recording test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eVUw2M
My main problem with youtube videos is the audio quality. It's not possible to truly hear the sound of a headphone this way. However, those videos do give some idea for those that can't try the headphones in person.
So, if you can drive them with your phone at a volume that is acceptable to you and battery drain issues isn't a concern, then an amp might not be a requirement for you.
I also have watched many of Oluv's videos and like his reviews and you can't get the exact way a headphone sounds, you can at least get a decent idea of differences in between the 2 in the A/B testing...
Here is another review of the HD58X from Z Review [youtube.com] , which he compares the HD58X to the HD 660s ($500) and can't tell much of a difference.
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Here is a review of them [bassheadspeakers.com], rated 2nd, between the Meze 99 Classica and the V-Moda LP2.
Fortunately, such a recovery mod is extremely easy. The back cover is very easy to open, just use a flat screw driver wrapped with heat-shrink tube or alike, so you won't scratch the plastics. Find some foam that's 5 mm or thicker, cut them into 3/4" round pads. Use Loctite Vinyl, Fabric & Plastic glue; it is cheap but flexible - ideal for this usage.
The sound is totally true, with instruments being out of the head, very comfortable for long listening. Oh, the cups are stiff, compared to HD580, so you have to bend the metal bands to be comfortable.
https://i.snipboard.io/gYAsxl.jpg
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Fortunately, such a recovery mod is extremely easy. The back cover is very easy to open, just use a flat screw driver wrapped with heat-shrink tube or alike, so you won't scratch the plastics. Find some foam that's 5 mm or thicker, cut them into 3/4" round pads. Use Loctite Vinyl, Fabric & Plastic glue; it is cheap but flexible - ideal for this usage.
The sound is totally true, with instruments being out of the head, very comfortable for long listening. Oh, the cups are stiff, compared to HD580, so you have to bend the metal bands to be comfortable.
https://i.snipboard.io/gYAsxl.jpg
https://i.snipboard.io/g0fqu9.jpg
https://i.snipboard.io/XsoAuf.jpg
Weird... I haven't seen this mod, I have seen the one where people take out the foam that sits between the drivers and ear pads, and the foam piece that is as large as the ear cups and protects from dust coming through the grills... I have removed that foam piece in my old HD580's, which was a popular mod for them and the 600's and 650's...
http://apuresound.com/hdsennmod.html
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