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MASSDROP X Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee - Wired Open-back Headphones $199 Delivered @ Addicted To Audio

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Has been as cheap as $188 in the past.



DRIVER TECHNOLOGY & SOUND
The HD 58X Jubilee uses Sennheiser’s new 150-ohm drivers, which require less amplification than previous driver platforms while retaining the same magnet strength and driver size. This makes the new headphone easier to drive from sources like your mobile phone or digital audio player. The sound is clear, fast, dynamic, and lively: reminiscent in some ways of the HD 600 and in others of the HD 650. It places an emphasis on clean, extended bass, with a solid transient response and a smooth but clear upper midrange. Plus, with Sennheiser's ongoing testing of all units in the series, you can be assured that the drivers hit the target frequency response and match in both left and right channels.

CLASSIC COLOURWAY, TIME-TESTED BUILD
In an homage to the HD 580 Precision, the HD 58X Jubilee features a glossy black headband and gray metal grilles. For hours and hours of listening comfort, the elliptical cups are shaped to follow the anatomy of the ear, the headband is generously padded, and the ear pads are covered in soft velour and easily replaceable. Finally, the detachable 6-foot cable is made of highly conductive OFC copper with sturdy para-aramid reinforcement and a very low handling noise.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Because the HD 58X Jubilee’s open-back design won’t isolate you from outside noise or prevent sound from being heard by those nearby, it may be best-suited for quieter home and office environments. Like all headphones in this lineup, this new model can be disassembled by hand to its component parts, all of which can be replaced. Many of its parts are interchangeable with others in the series, and owners of the HD 58X Jubilee can benefit from the rich aftermarket and brain trust of modifications and gear matching—along with excellent long-term support from Sennheiser itself.

Specifications

Glossy black headband, gray metal grilles
Ear coupling: Over-ear (circumaural)
Transducer principle: Open, dynamic
Impedance: 150 ohms
Frequency response: 12–38,500 Hz (-10 dB)
THD + N: < 0.1% at 1 kHz, 100 dB
Sound pressure level: 104 dB at 1V, 1 kHz
Connector: ⅛ in (3.5 mm) gold-plated stereo jack plug
Cable: 1.8 m OFC, detachable
Weight without cable: Approx. 9.2 oz (260 g)
Individually serialised
Made in Romania
¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter included
2-year warranty

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  • Potentially hi-jacking this good deal to ask a question;

    Can someone fill me in on these Digital Audio Players? I'm looking for a good one upwards of maybe $600~. Is a DAC/AMP required also, or are these generally built into the units? How does the quality of these devices compared to say that of an ordinary, everyday device like an iPhone?

    Thanks.

    • Portable or desk use?

      • Apologies - portable. A device along these lines.. I really have no idea what specs/features etc I'm looking for lol.

        • Have a watch of Darko’s vid on the dragonfly.
          Also his other video on not needing a DAP anymore

          https://youtu.be/ZcGCVyIWRIk

        • +8

          People buy and use the LG Vseries phones to use as portable music players to great effect. Using its quad DAC, huge internal + micro SD storage potential, 3.5 mm audio jack and Bluetooth capabilities and using Android music players/apps (Spotify, Amazon music, YouTube etc.). Some people don't even use it as a phone at all (but still being very capable as one if you do).

          With the v30 frequently $400 at Jb Hi-Fi it is definitely worth consideration.

    • +1

      I can wholeheartedly recommend fiio M11. You don't need anything else with it (other than a pair of headphones/earphones obviously). You get a lot of value for the money.
      Other than that, I think Sony Walkman line got some good options but I haven't personally tried any in a while. A&Ks are highly regarded but they're too overpriced imo.

      • 800 is exorbitant for a player. For that money I'd buy a turntable and an amp.

        • I think that's just bad pricing really. I got it from the US for around US$400 (tax free). Even RRP in Aus seems to be $700. Anything from $550-$600 is definitely not a steal but reasonable for such a new and really good DAP.
          But that's the thing though, DAP isn't for everyone really and it's a dying breed even since iPod so it's a pretty niche product and you don't have the economy of scale like most eletronics. A $600-$900 DAP is considered mid range honestly, lower tier ones are quite bad and premium ones can easily cost thousands.

      • +2

        The Fiio m11 is a fantastic DAP. Another good one is Shanling M6

    • A lot of it depends on preference. I have used both a portable dac/amp (like a dragonfly) and a dedicated audio player, and much prefer an audio player.

      Addicted to audio has the Astell and Kern SR15 on sale which would be probably the best bang for buck DAP around at the moment. A DAP includes its own DAC and Amp stage, so it's an all in one audio source. You just need to make sure it supports how you access music. If you use Spotify or Tidal, make sure the player supports those apps. Most mid to high end players will.

    • LG V30 :p

  • +1

    Can't decide between this or the hd 6xx.

    • You need to invest money into DAC and AMP for the hd6xx

      • Nx4 is on its way.

      • +1

        That's incorrect

        • +3

          I've had the HD6XX for 2 years now. It's true that the 300 ohms is harder to drive and that's evident when used on my phone. It needs to cranked up to 90% for a comfortable volume. But plugging directly into my desktop PC or MacBook, it gets more than loud enough. I usually use a ~$100 FiiO E10 (DAC/amp) and don't notice a significant difference in sound quality. Tbh I get a feeling spending $200+ on DACs/amps is getting into snake oil territory but that's just my opinion.

          • @Jeffu: The LG phones with Hifi Quad DAC drive these headphones fine

            • @[Deactivated]: I have the LG V30s and would strongly disagree with that for the HD6XX. You just physically can't get the voltage you need for a headphone like that with a smartphone chip. It will be a improvement from onboard SoC (e.g. Snapdragon) and will provide sufficient volume, but not sound as good as it can. If you don't plan on getting an amp I would avoid the headphone entirely and get one with a lower impedance that doesn't require an amp (e.g. Audio Technica, Denon/Fostex …)

          • @Jeffu: Would definitely recommend trying the HD6XX with a stronger amp. They're based on the HD650 which were known to be notoriously hard to drive back in the day. I used to own the HD600s and there was a large difference from moving from a cheaper amp to the Burson HA-160.

            Hard to describe but noticeably more detail / sound frequency balance. I had the same experience when going to headphone meetup and trying them with even more expensive setups. Headphones.com.au describes it as clarity, detail and dynamics which I think is about right:

            https://www.headphones.com/pages/do-my-headphones-need-a-hea…

            My setup is ancient now though as I got out of this game - Corda StageDAC, HA-160 amp, Fostex TR-X00.

            • @RedSky: What else do i need to run the HD6XX if i already have a Schiit Audio Magni 3 lying around? Sorry for sounding amateurish, but it's not plug and play right? Do i need anything else?

              • @Ruptur3: You need to plug the RCA Stereo from the amp into a DAC which then would connect to your PC/TV/device through SPDIF optical or coaxial.

    • +1

      HD 6xx is currently $329 & has been as cheap as $269.

      • Awesome price, my only concern is the 58's might not be quite as comfortable as the 6xx's.

        • +1

          As a comment below stated, the HD 58X & the HD 6XX are more similar in build than they are different.

          • @thebadmachine: They use to be made in Ireland with great reviews especially from Z reviews in particular. Quality may be different now that that they are made in Romania.

      • Yeah, I was about to buy it last week (when it was $299).
        When I received my paycheck few days ago, the price went up to $329

        Unfortunately, my wife only allows me to spend $300 max :(

    • +3

      Flip a coin and whichever one you purchase you'll cry when you first listen, and it only gets better with time.

      • -3

        Burn them in for ~100hours and you’ll be fine.

    • +5

      Had both and they're built identically and sound extremely similar. To me the 58X sounds better, it has just a slightly better tonality. The 58X supposedly uses HD5- series drivers, as opposed to HD6- series, but it's tuned well and I can't hear much of a difference in speed or detail. 6XX is not worth the premium in my opinion.

      • I'm fairly sure I read the HD58X uses the same driver as the HD660s with slightly different tuning

        • It's the opposite I'm pretty sure, from what I know they are tuned almost identical to the HD660s but are different drivers. HD660s use the HD700 drivers I think, so they're a step above the 6xx, 600, etc.

          • @MassiveBongo: Joshua Valour on YT has done a comparison of cheap headphones vs their expensive brethren and has mentioned that a HD58X with the sponge removal (easy to do, takes a couple of minutes) sounds 90% the same as the HD660S. Lots of people agree it sounds very very similar including Zeos.

            • @akqrate: Haven't tried it myself but looking at measurements it doesn't change the frequency response at all. I personally wouldn't do it since it leaves the 58X drivers exposed to dust and whatnot. The HD660, HD6XX, etc. don't have the foam inserts like 58X but the drivers have some foam or mesh on top for protection. Also 58X look pretty ugly without the foam imo.

  • I can confirm you don't need an amp to drive this properly.
    But if this is for portable including commuting, I would recommend you to get a closed back headphones like Beyerdynamic instead

    • +1

      Beyerdynamic closed backs have long cables. Not suitable for portable use

  • +2

    how much better is this (if at all) than the m40x? is it a worthy upgrade?
    also is it true this sucks for gaming?

    • +1

      Good question, one which I had also asked when I as in the market for the HD58x as well.
      I don't have the m40x, but what I can tell you is after having used the HD58x in everyday use for 2.5 years, that it is great for gaming, the sound stage is great, the amount of sound depth is wonderful, being able to discern footsteps and distances from other noises without having to turn the volume to ear damaging levels is wonderful.

      • i bought a pair, hard to find bad comments about these headphones
        hopefully they're better than my last sennheisers (4.50se)

        • Interestingly enough, the r/headphones Discord server label the HD58X as the joke headphones of the community, and say they are overpriced when considering the supposedly vastly superior HD6XX exist for not that much more.

          • +2

            @DecoAus: Take reddit with a grain of salt. Head fi have legitimate and trusted reviews.

    • They sound pretty different so it could be an upgrade or a downgrade depending on what you define as sounding good.

    • While the clarity is good, for game music and dialogue, the bass lacks a punch and this seems to hurt gaming, makes me want to return to my closed back gaming headphones that feel more impactful.

    • Different sound signature. I think of headphones as meeting a need, its a non-linear path.
      These get great reviews, but I would be disappointed as I prefer strong bass.

  • +1

    I come from a pair of WH1000XM2 and listen to a lot of hip hop. Would I find the bass underwhelming on these?

    • +4

      As far as I know these are mid-forward headphones, and are also open-back.
      So yes they will likely be lacking in bass compared to the bass-boosted signature of the closed-back XM2’s.

    • +1

      Yes. I bought a set of Meze 99 noir, good option if you can find them at a good price. Closed back, not a direct competitor.

    • +1

      The bass-quantity will be less than WH1000XM2.
      But bass-quality will be better in HD58X.

  • This or AKG K702 or Philips SHP9500? I am a sucker for sound stage

    • +1

      AKG K702, soundstage on these HD's are awful.

    • If you like it for the surround effect, I would suggest trying this:

      https://www.head-fi.org/threads/5-1-headphone-experience-foo…

    • +1

      Have both K702 & the HD58X. K702 is way better for sound stage, the sound stage is pretty small on the HD58x. The K702 has better highs, bass there but is not engaging like the HD58X. K702 is also way way way more comfortable than the HD58x.

      I think X2HR more comparable to the K702 and the HD58X whereas SHP9500 is a lower alternative.

  • +4

    I use these on a daily basis and they're great. Up there with other $300-350 headphones I've used. I was also surprised by the comfort as I read reviews that they clamp too hard. It wasn't an issue for me and I find them comfortable even for extended periods. I can't really find any fault with these. They are fairly easy to drive too.

    • Glad the clamp works for you. I can vouch is way too uncomfortable for me after extended period. Just really tight. Otherwise I would use it all the time since is just really fun to listen to.

      • I was expecting that but can honestly say I've had no discomfort even after 5-6 hours of wearing them. My head is quite large so that may be why. They do feel to have loosened just a little as I've used them.

    • Are these good for movies and games?

  • +1

    These sound great out of my smartphone but really shine when connected to my DAC/AMP through my PC. Definitely amazing value for price and I use these over other more expensive cans.

    Be aware, these are open back and are only really good to use at home in private.

  • I brought these from A2A a few weeks ago and I’m extremely happy with them. The midrange is gorgeous. I like the typical Sennheiser house sound with the “soft” or rolled off highs. I’m powering them straight off my 2012 iMac and it’s got plenty of volume. I’m planning on getting an amp and DAC but it’s certainly not required.

    • Are these good for movies and games?

  • +1

    Must… RESIST!!!

  • +1

    Does AtA do instore demos? I don't need these as my 15 y.o HD555's are still rolling smoothly so not desperately needing them, but I could be swayed if I heard them haha.

    • +2

      The one in Sydney definitely does. I tried out this one and the 6xx in store and they had tidal.

    • When I was in the Melbourne store in late Jan they had a demo of the the 6XX, but not the 58X.

      • Ah cool its at least possible, thanks.

  • +1

    I've had the Jubilee's for just over a month now. These are my first pair of open back headphones and absolutely love them. Highly recommended.

    • Are these good for movies and games?

      • +2

        Can't really say for movies as I haven't tried it, but for music it's fantastic.

        For gaming, just note these don't have a microphone, so you might want to consider getting something like ModMic if you need to chat at the same time. I've tested these headphones on PS4 playing Final Fantasy VII Remake and it sounds amazing. Compared to the Cloud Alphas I normally use, I feel like the open back on these gives it a bigger sound stage.

  • +1

    Bought these maybe 2 years ago? Maybe longer and use them as my PC headphones for gaming. No complaints with them really enjoy them.

  • Bought it 2 years ago from Massdrop. Can highly recommend it. Driving it is not hard and I pair it with LG G7 as my portable system.

  • I have these, the sound is good, especially mid and highs, bass is a bit average but the real issue is the clamping, I have stretched them out (nearly to flat) and can not get them to stop clamping my relatively skiny head.

  • How is this in comparison to hd598se? I've been enjoying 598 with audinst mx2 for few years and currently use fiio's x5 iii + fh1 on the go. I do prefer neutral sound tonality however.

  • Have had these since late Jan and am a massive fan. My S10+ with no DAC drive them fine using Poweramp playing my FLAC files. The 58X have a fair bit more bass than the 6XX and I prefer their sound signature over the 6XX.

  • how do these compare with momentum 2 or HD599?

    • They're 1 tier below HD58X.
      HD58X is relatively neutral, excellent details but due to it's being open-headphone, leaks sound pretty bad.

      • Thanks. Am trying to decide between these and the HD599. How come the 599 is a lot more expensive ($299) if they are below these.

        • +2

          It's a Massdrop version.
          Massdrop managed to get an agreement with Sennheiser to revive their old HD580 (predecessor to HD600, HD650/HD6XX & HD660) - at a cheaper cost.
          So, despite it's series, HD58X is actually closer to HD650 than HD599.

          Similarly, Sennheiser HD6XX is exactly the same as HD650 but HD6XX is priced 25-50% less.

  • I have a k701 and m50i (from back in the 2010s), I'm looking to update my repertoire of headphones for different sound signatures. Would this add to replicate or subtract from my current 2 headphones?

    I have a audinst mx-1 dac and matrix mstage amp to drive the headphones.

  • Another +1 from me as a recommendation to buy these. Picked these up when they were $188 and I have never turned backed. Replaced my $368 Corsair virtuosos as my main audio source for both gaming and music. A beautiful pair that doesn’t require a stack to run.

    • How do these fit? Seen some reviews that states these aren't the most comfortable (compared to HD599) to wear?

  • Anyone with a pair try it with the AKG Foam pad mod? Worth $19?

    • where do you get the AKG foam pad from ? ive been looking but no luck finding any

      • Contacted Storedj and they are able to order from supplier

  • Having recently bought these, I do think they are worth the $199 price tag. I chose these over the HD6xx after reading a few online reviews.

    My last pair of cans was the AKG K7xx, so I feel like I've been spoiled and when I first put on the HD58x I actually thought "what a downgrade!". But Sennheiser has a different sound to AKG headphones, that's something I got used to slowly. That said, if I could get the K7xx I absolutely would go back. The sound stage for the HD58x is much smaller, the headphones are not uncomfortable at all but do feel a bit tighter than the K7xx (tight, but not uncomfortably so).

    If you are looking for a new pair of cans, consider the Beyerdynamics DT770 as it's in a similar price range. Overall I don't regret getting these, I'll get great use out of them until I can fork out a bit more money for more premium headphones, but for the $199 price tag, these are a steal.

    • Are these good for movies and games?

      • Yes for movie. No for online games. It has no mic.

      • +1

        Your not going to ask that question again are you?

      • I think they are great for movies and games. I'm not powering these at the moment through a DAC, my onboard audio can drive them (some ASUS ROG board).

        Whilst I personally preferred my AKG K7xx for positioning audio in CSGO as it had a bigger sound stage, these are pretty decent for this price range. If I was looking for better headphones than these, I would probably fork out around $800+ to get a pair and the DAC to go with.

        Just to reiterate, I wear these about 4 hours straight with zero issues. They don't feel like a soft cloud sitting on and around my head like my old AKGs do but they're comfortable enough to wear for several hours without feeling any pressure.

  • Any headphones out there with a similar soundsig to M50XBT accentuated punchy bass but more comfortable to wear? I had to refund them because the clamp was too great.

  • When does this deal expire?

  • Link shows $269.00 at check out, deals over.

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