How does the bass sound on these headphones? I have a pair of ath-m50s and i think the bass on those are perfect. I was wondering how they compared.
1745773
slightly less bass with the HD 598sm but they are more detailed and better sounding then then M50s
1745774
The bass is good on the 598s. It goes deep and its very controlled, but you really need an amp to get full bass potential. However, it's nowhere near the bass amount or impact on the M50s. No Sennheiser is. Most open headphones aren't either. You'll be disappointed if you're looking for the same amount of bass. If you're looking for an upgrade to the M50, check out the ATH-A900x. I just bought a manufacturer refurbished pair on Amazon for $95. Comparable to Denon D2000 for 1/3 the price. Similar to M50 sound signature. 90% of the bass, better clarity, better soundstage.
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I own both and some 380 Closed Senns I totally agree the ATH 50 and these have you covered they are for a different presentation of music$148 is good price for Senn 598 though it means they are coming out with something new you can drive yourself crazy get them for the great sounding Headphones the 598 are I got the FiiO 11 Micca or use the stereo,and you will have no worries
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It's a totally different headphone experience with the open-backed AKG's. I don't have the M50s, but I do have the ATH M40fs, and the K 701's are noticeably superior in sound reproduction quality. I've loved my M40fs's for years, but they sound compressed when A/B'd with the K 701's. When I mix with the AKG's and then re-listen through my monitors, the translation is very close across the entire frequency range. YMMV of course. I hope this was some help.
884362
These headphones have bass in a more classic sense which is accuracy, fast, and punchy. They're not like beats where the bass takes over the sound and no amount of burn-in will help in that regard. That said, mine have plenty bass maybe you have a defective unit?
740746
That seems to be normal for these headphones. Mine also are bass heavy, and other reviewers have said the same.
2195849
The bass sounds great, although I do have to say that I don't use the stock music app on my phone. I use another music app from the Play Store called Poweramp, which allows me to change the bass settings & the EQ!. But honestly it has a great sound, even with the stock android music player. I'm satisfied with them.
1993744
The bass is really good in my experience. I listen to mainly EDM and rap, and do some gaming as well, and these have proved to be stellar for all 3. Also works wonderfully for movies and tv.
661854
I would go with audio technica ath m50s. I had these AKGs and they were great but pricy for the quality- and if you're looking for bass these have flat response(you would need a headphone amp with eq settings to up the bass)
1684289
Bass is very good considering it's so open. It's present and punchy. However if you're used to the bass of a closed headphone like an ultrasone or beats you may be disappointed.
740745
I actually experienced something totally different. The bass on my pair of v modas is not so good but the high and mids are pretty good. But maybe that's just my comparison to other headphones I've had before.
1453225
Blow them out of the water in every regard IMO, less bass in these though (not an issue for me as I would rather controlled bass than more bass) also depending on what you are used to they are relatively bright as far as lower mid range headphones go. They are unweildy to take out in public if you aren't using them at home though (the M50's do a good job outside) I would recommend going for the A900X's over the A700X's if you can afford the difference though, the Aluminum housing makes a rather large difference imo.
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Tim,I will grant you,headphones are a personal thing.I will say these P7s are some of the best headphones Ive ever had for under $500.Being a guitarist,and I tend to listen to midrange and highs.I will say these can be cranked up very,very loud and no distortion.Do you want a lot of bass? These are very good for bass,but I have not had a chance to hear beats pro,so I really can't compare the two,I have had a lot of different phones over the yearsBose,sony,etc. Are you a drummer or a bass player?I say,if you can, try out both phones before buying.For my ears,I think these P7s are 5 stars.
2270350
These headphones are designed for especially for mixing so they are designed to create the closest representation of the mix as possible. This means they are not nearly as bass heavy as more aggressive headphones like beats. If you are looking for quality headphones with more bass I would recommend the ath-m50's though they will cost about 120$
2064021
The only ones I've heard is the m50 and its near as good in every range other than bass and a real pair of beats only has the meanest bass I've ever heard in headphones.
171145
Is it close to normal headphones lol these are at the top end in sound I had a pair of grado's before they broke the 225i and the sound a lot warmer with better bass and even though they're not as detailed as the 325i from grado you'd be hard pressed to hear the difference unless you put them in a very high quality hifi..I've tried sony/and bose/mommouth and they beat them all on sound...we're these fall down is there not as comphe as the bose top line and if you like the bass of the sonys but these are well balanced and very well refined you'd be hard pressed to find better for less money only 325i from grado beat them but they are open backed and lack the bass and have no noise cancellation Is it close to normal headphones lol these are at the top end in sound I had a pair of grado's before they broke the 225i and the sound a lot warmer with better bass and even though they're not as detailed as the 325i from grado you'd be hard pressed to hear the difference unless you put them in a very high quality hifi..I've tried sony/and bose/mommouth and they beat them all on sound...we're these fall down is there not as comphe as the bose top line and if you like the bass of the sonys but these are well balanced and very well refined you'd be hard pressed to find better for less money... » Read More Is it close to normal headphones lol these are at the top end in sound I had a pair of grado's before they broke the 225i and the sound a lot warmer with better bass and even though they're not as detailed as the 325i from grado you'd be hard pressed to hear the difference unless you put them in a very high quality hifi..I've tried sony/and bose/mommouth and they beat them all on sound...we're these fall down is there not as comphe as the bose top line and if you like the bass of the sonys but these are well balanced and very well refined you'd be hard pressed to find better for less money only 325i from grado beat them but they are open backed and lack the bass and have no noise cancellation « Show Less
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What I've noticed is that when I hear a phone or laptop sound is good, but not as loud and the bass is not as clear. Otherwise, the headphones sound great in amplifier. The heavier bass, stronger sound as long as it does not reach the limit distortion.
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The pros hurt my head. I liked the bass signature better than the M50s, but I sent them back. If your looking for a good, standard HIFI, neutral can, then the M50s are really good. Frankly, you can't go wrong with them. I was going to buy them, then I found another set that I fell in love with (Phillips Fidelio L1s).
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I gave up quickly to be honest they were too narrow. No bass when using my iPhone. I returned them and bought a pair of ath-ad900x's :P