Sennheiser HD58X Open Back Professional Jubilee Headphones - Black

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I joined Sennheiser in 1991 as a Development Engineer, and my very first product was the HD 598,” recalls Axel Grell, Head of Portfolio Management Audiophile, Sennheiser. “This was the beginning of our audiophile collection and set the standard in the field of audiophile headphone technology. I am honored by the passion and interest the Massdrop community maintains in our product line, and I am happy to see the HD 58X come to life for the enjoyment of a new generation of audiophiles.” I am using PEQ (PK) as from my experience the definition is more consistent across different DSP/platform implementations than shelves. The HD 58X (serial number 000262) is one of the rare headphones i enjoy listening to without EQ (DAP) or minimal EQ. (inline passive eq filter solderdude) Only when efficiency numbers are given in dB/mW but when sensitivity is listed in dB/V it does not matter. These performance issues also depict an overall lower level of fidelity from the HD58X that is closer to the HD558/598 than its HD6X0 counterparts.

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The sensitivity differs only 0.7dB. 104.7dB/V for HD650 (measured by you) vs 104dB/V for HD58X (acc. to Drop) Two real reasons, if you have a high performing amp, outputting more power reaches higher SINADs (not an actual reason in practice, but is when technically speaking). 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. The sound of the HD 58X Jubilee is wonderfully warm and open, with a natural and flat response that enables the music to shine through. The sound is similar to Sennheiser’s HD 600 but with a closer soundstage that’s not too wide. The bass is clean and extended but never ventures into being overblown. The upper midrange is perfectly clean thanks to the close-matched drivers and the result is a focused and smooth treble response. I loved the level of detail that these headphones can extract from the music. They’re incredibly relaxing to listen to with a superbly fresh and open feel. By the time you get it to how you want the 58X to sit on your head, the cups may not be perfectly symetrical with all the bending of the headband you did.TV/"Home theatre" Setup: Sony Bravia KDL42w653a (calibrated with Spyder4Pro and HCFR) -> miniDSP 2x4 -> JBL 308P Mkii Speakers (2-channel) & SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer

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Please take my word on it, this last issue is so annoying that I'd buy an HD650 if the 6XX suffered from it as well. 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. The sound signature of the Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee can be described as clear, fast, dynamic and lively, sharing similar characteristics with the Sennheiser HD 600 and the HD 650 headphones. A clean, extended bass response is combined with a smooth and clear upper midrange. PC Setup: SoundblasterX G6 DAC -> JDS Labs Atom Headphone Amp -> Sennheiser HD560s & AKG K702 & Hifiman HE4XX & NAD HP50 & Sennheiser HD600 all EQ'd to Harman Curve. IEM: TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero.

The HD58X is 5.4dB more voltage efficient than HD650. Both the proto and production HD58X have the same efficiency.

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Have some rewriting to do. It is possible the original HD58X (the original) is 104dB/V and the production model was higher in efficiency. they have a 6XX model, which is exactly like HD650 except for the colour and shorter cable with 3.5 connector. 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 Whatever Sennheiser did to make the bass work as well as it does on the HD58X, has also sacrificed the best aspects of the HD6X0. I'm not sure if this is a driver issue, a tuning issue or a combination of both.

The second, and a very hard to explain reason is the headband stiffness, the 6XX are more comfortable since their clamp isn't as severe. Not all units of the same products are made equal. The EQ is based on the measurements of a single unit. The combination of issues in the midrange and treble from the HD58X ruins the most revered aspects of the HD6X0: The tonality and instrument timbre. We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers – this is what the Sennheiser brand has represented for more than 75 years. While professional audio solutions such as microphones, meeting solutions, streaming technologies and monitoring systems are part of the business of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, the business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser.

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This second reason may be confusing to people who are aware they can just bend the headband into the desired place. The problem with this, is it throws off geometry of how it fits on your head (since the cups don't have complete range to comform with all heads. The other issue with doing this is, is it doesn't really solve the problem all that well. The material used on the 58X headband clamps hard and then falls off in force in a very small window of spread, while the 6XX overall has a lesser clamp force, but maintains a more even force over the constant spread as you widen the headphone before placing it on your head. The Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Headphones from Drop come with soft velour earpads as standard but ... [+] these can be replaced to fit the owner's tastes. Drop The EQ Score is designed to MAXIMIZE the Score WHILE fitting the Harman target curve with a fixed complexity.