expiredCleverMoon5243 posted Nov 24, 2022 07:15 PM
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expiredCleverMoon5243 posted Nov 24, 2022 07:15 PM
Philips SHP9600 Over-Ear Open Back Wired Studio Headphones
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The 9600's are tuned to tone the highs down a bit, but at the cost of some detail. While I do think the 9500's sound slightly "better" and more detailed overall, the listening fatigue they cause me makes me prefer the 9600's.
Also the 9600's just fit me better. The 9500's are good for people with larger heads, on me the clamp force is so low they just slide right off my head if I shift my head down too far.
Funny thing is, I didn't really understand why the 9500's were so fatiguing for me until I actually got the 9600's and A-B'd them. Then I was like oh shit, okay, the 9500's are SHRILL.
Although, full disclosure, I don't really use either anymore. I've since switched to some aptX low latency bluetooth headphones which don't sound nearly as good, but the freedom of no wires is just too good for me to give up. I can stand up from my desk without having to interrupt whatever I'm listening to, and not have to be tethered to whatever device the audio is playing from. Can't go back to anything wired regardless of how they sound.
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At this price I would go with a hyperx cloud ii's, cloud core or any of the other rebadged takstar pro 80's. Or a AKG K361 on sale or save up for a Sennheiser 560s when it goes on sale $99-$129.
The pads aren't easily replaceable on these.
Funny thing is, I didn't really understand why the 9500's were so fatiguing for me until I actually got the 9600's and A-B'd them. Then I was like oh shit, okay, the 9500's are SHRILL.
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Headphones are a very subjective choice. People have different ear sensitivities and listen to different types of sources - really have to go through a bunch of them to find what's best for YOU. Gladly companies like Amazon with their generous return policies make the process pretty painless. By the way, SHP9500 are also on sale at $63 [amazon.com] right now.
I'm looking for a starter pair of wired headphones. Will mostly be listening to jazz, female vocalists, soft rock, 80's alternative, chill and EDM via Spotify. I won't be using a headphone amp.
I'm looking for a starter pair of wired headphones. Will mostly be listening to jazz, female vocalists, soft rock, 80's alternative, chill and EDM via Spotify. I won't be using a headphone amp.
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Regardless, I have both and I use both. For gaming the 9600 are fine for me, but they are not built nearly as well as the 9500s.
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