Philips SHP9600 Wired, Over-Ear, Headphones, Comfort Fit, Open-Back 50 mm Neodymium Drivers (SHP9600/00) - Black

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In this article, we’ll take one last look at Philips’ attempt to improve on the 9500, and help you make a sound decision. This is where things get really interesting, as the 9600 does present a stark contrast to the flatter, more neutral, airier 9500. This is in large part why the 9600 sits in the corner of my room in its original box, looking completely brand new. The soundstage on the SHP9600 doesn’t sound to me like it’s necessarily wider than that of headphones like the HD 58X or HD 600, but I did find it to feel a little more spacious. I think that this is a result of both its imaging and layering, which are two categories where I think the SHP9600 performs really well. For imaging, I find that the SHP9600 is very capable when it comes to conveying a sense of positioning and directionality. I think this was Philips’ answer to the 58X, but that headphone is much better ( read: better tuned) even despite its Soundstage not being quite as good as either the 9500 or 9600 – both of which are rather excellent.

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There are probably minor differences with earpads, but the headband design is a bit different, to my eyes at least. The 560S’s band looks closer to the ones on the 559 and adjacent gaming headsets (Game One, PC37/38X), with some sort of divot in the middle. The others don’t protrude as much, and are made out of some type of pleather. This may just be a matter of them not being as broken in as my 9500, but I feel as though they don’t slide around nearly as much. The mids are fine to me, maybe not quite as prominent when compared to the Fidelio X2 or X3, but those are far more dynamic sounding headphones. I wouldn’t say that it’s got a scooped sound signature, but it’s definitely in a warmish region. I’ve almost never had to take either off of my head for any reason at all, and quite literally can wear them for hours on end – even when I’m not listening to music! For this sound section, I will be sharing my experience with the SHP9600 whilst drawing comparisons to the SHP9500, as well as some of the competitors it faces in its price range, such as the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro, the DROP X Sennheiser HD 58X. Bass

I think it works pretty well for Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Indie Pop, etc. which is what you’ll primarily be using it for should you decide to take the plunge. Mid-range Vocals actually still sound surprisingly present and accounted for, but the headphones overall are definitely not entirely “neutral.” You may notice a bit of a dip in the presence regions, but it doesn’t feel scooped out when you’re listening to it.

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Well, that’s about it for today my friend! I hope you’ve enjoyed this Philips SHP9600 Review and came away with some valuable insight.The SHP9600, like its predecessor, is extremely efficient. At an impedance of 32ohms and a sensitivity of level 101dB/mw, I found myself being able to drive these with virtually everything I powered them with. Whether I listened to the SHP9600 directly plugged into my PC’s motherboard’s on-board audio or powered them with a discrete headphone amplifier like the JDS Labs Element II, I thought they sounded great and never felt like they showcased any of the issues I would find when underpowering a headphone; which makes them a great option for those don’t currently own a headphone amplifier. Build and Comfort The DragonFly Red is a bit more expensive, but I talk about why its DAC chip is superior to many others here. DON’T OVERTHINK IT!!

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Starting from the completion of this transaction, you will automatically receive 1 brush head every 3 months, until you have notified us that you wish to pause or cancel your subscription. Investing in one could end up being a complete waste of time and money, and we want to avoid that… at all costs. Whether or not you’ll actually need a DAC largely depends on how good or bad your phone is, and how good or bad the internal soundcard on your laptop/PC is.Compared to another budget monster, the AKG K371 I think these are more detailed and soundstage is better, with the expense of bass. The K371 bass feels like it rumbles in comparison to the SHP9600 which hits more sharply and disappears. The K371 has a smoother, fuller sound, the SHP9600 sounds more technical and brighter, but they don't sound Grado or Beyer bright, just brighter than the K371. You don’t feel a strong emotional bond with her. You never find yourself having deep conversations about anything. But that isn’t her fault nor yours. It just is. As with the 9500, you can easily attach a Boom Pro here and be off to the races in no time. Just get a Creative SoundBlasterX G6.