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The HD598 is a pair of open back headphones. They produce a smooth sound with a balanced tonality and a wide sound stage, and also provide a lot of detail. These qualities make these headphones great for a wide range of music, and also a great choice for gaming headphones. The product is also built well and is comfortable for long hours of use.
Specs
Pros
Pro Incredibly comfortable and can be worn for long hours straight
These headphones are extremely comfortable and can be worn with very little to no discomfort at all, even for hours at a time. This is primarily due to the large ear pads which feature a velour surface and a soft foam material underneath. The comfort of the headband is also notable. It features a synthetic leather material with a thick foam inside. In combination, these cushioned parts of the headphones feel like pillows on the head.
Pro Amazing soundstage
Even for an open back pair of headphones, the sound stage that the HD 598 produces is amazing. It is quite wide yet natural at the same time, which makes music listening seem like watching the artist perform the song live. This wide sound stage and great imaging also makes these headphones a nice choice for gaming. The quality of the soundstage makes it very easy for gamers to determine the position of other in-game characters through sound.
Pro Well balanced sound for both gaming and music/movies
The sound signature of these headphones is quite versatile. The detail that these headphones produce is awesome which adds immersion when gaming, and also helps users to better identify the position of other characters in the game world or map. This also makes the HD 598 versatile enough for a wide range of music, allowing users to easily pick out the various details of the instruments that are playing. The mids are also great, which add a lot of body to the sound, and can really enhance the various rumbles and explosions that are common effects in many games today.
Pro Improved portability and easy cable maintenance or replacement thanks to the detachable cable
These headphones may be a bit large, but the detachable cable makes this pair much easier to bring along should you decide to take these on the go. This feature will also make it very easy for you to replace the cable should it get damaged.
Also, the detachable cable mechanism is a twist to lock system which minimizes the chances of the cable getting disconnected while in use.
Cons
Con High levels of sound leakage due to open back design
Anyone in the room with you will be able to hear anything coming from these headphones loud and clear. If you are gaming, then gunshots and other game effects can clearly be heard by others, which they may find to be annoying or distracting.