Dt 990 pro vs Hd598

[zqki]

After weeks of researching and looking over the net. I have made two choices for my new headphones, The Dt 990's or the hd598s. I want the headphone to be amazing for competitive gaming, in games such as cs, rainbow, etc. I also want to listen to music with them and feel like i'm actually in the concert, the music that I listen to is rap, and little edm. Lastly, I want the headphone to be comfortable, something that I can wear for 6 + hours without any fatigue, sometimes even 10+ hours. Thanks in advance.

[anrkyuk]

The DT990 Pros will be better for gaming, as for music, for rap the 990s again would be better, for edm ?, I have no idea.

As for comfort, the HD598s will be better as the DT990 pros do have a slight clamping sensation that you will become aware of the longer you wear them, note however than the DT990 Premiums do not and are as comfortable as the 598's (and the Premiums have a slghtly better build quality over the Pro's as well).

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

The DT990 Pros will be better for gaming, as for music, for rap the 990s again would be better, for edm ?, I have no idea.

As for comfort, the HD598s will be better as the DT990 pros do have a slight clamping sensation that you will become aware of the longer you wear them, note however than the DT990 Premiums do not and are as comfortable as the 598's.

So would the DT 990's be ideal for competitive gaming, or for example, a player with the ad900x's will have a significant advantage in hearing foot steps in lets say cs go over me?

[anrkyuk]

If you want the best gaming audio, the go for the 990s

If all you care about is competative situational awareness, the go for the HD598s (they don't sound bad by any means but the 990s are more exciting/fun)

If you want the best gaming audio and most comfortable headset go for the 990 Premiums

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

If you want the best gaming audio, the go for the 990s

If all you care about is competative situational awareness, the go for the HD598s (they don't sound bad by any means but the 990s are more exciting/fun)

If you want the best gaming audio and most comfortable headset go for the 990 Premiums

Alright, last question. will I hear Footsteps/shots significantly clearer if I used the Hd598's?

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by Kareem:

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

If you want the best gaming audio, the go for the 990s

If all you care about is competative situational awareness, the go for the HD598s (they don't sound bad by any means but the 990s are more exciting/fun)

If you want the best gaming audio and most comfortable headset go for the 990 Premiums

Alright, last question. will I hear Footsteps/shots significantly clearer if I used the Hd598's?

Yes

Have you by any chance read this...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-11-10-2017-sennheiser-game-one-added.534479/

theres some nice info on both headsets there.

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Have you by any chance read this...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-11-10-2017-sennheiser-game-one-added.534479/

theres some nice info on both headsets there.

Yep, Was just reading that. It's a super hard decision. I want to have that advantage in Competitive games but I also want to have that amazing sound in music and I don't know which ones to get.

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by Kareem:

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Have you by any chance read this...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/mad-lust-envys-headphone-gaming-guide-11-10-2017-sennheiser-game-one-added.534479/

theres some nice info on both headsets there.

Yep, Was just reading that. It's a super hard decision. I want to have that advantage in Competitive games but I also want to have that amazing sound in music and I don't know which ones to get.

It's a tough call, I had the DT990 Premiums before getting my hands on a pair of Sonorous VI's, despite this I don't do much in the way of competitive PVP style games and I've only used the 598's for a few hours at most as I returned them before getting the 990s, I've a lightly larger than average head and they just wern't that comfortable beyond 4 hours of use (with breaks).

It simply boils down to do you want the best headset for your money or the headset thats going to give you a slight edge in competative gaming, without spending more $$ a compromise is sadly on the table.

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Originally posted by Kareem:

Yep, Was just reading that. It's a super hard decision. I want to have that advantage in Competitive games but I also want to have that amazing sound in music and I don't know which ones to get.

It's a tough call, I had the DT990 Premiums before getting my hands on a pair of Sonorous VI's, despite this I don't do much in the way of competitive PVP style games and I've only used the 598's for a few hours at most as I returned them before getting the 990s, I've a lightly larger than average head and they just wern't that comfortable beyond 4 hours of use (with breaks).

It simply boils down to do you want the best headset for your money or the headset thats going to give you a slight edge in competative gaming, without spending more $$ a compromise is sadly on the table.

Ok, So I don't know how much I would miss out if I got the dt 990's, but like % wise, how much precision am I missing out If i do get the dt 990's, in footsteps? if that makes any sense

[anrkyuk]

Originally posted by Kareem:

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

It's a tough call, I had the DT990 Premiums before getting my hands on a pair of Sonorous VI's, despite this I don't do much in the way of competitive PVP style games and I've only used the 598's for a few hours at most as I returned them before getting the 990s, I've a lightly larger than average head and they just wern't that comfortable beyond 4 hours of use (with breaks).

It simply boils down to do you want the best headset for your money or the headset thats going to give you a slight edge in competative gaming, without spending more $$ a compromise is sadly on the table.

Ok, So I don't know how much I would miss out if I got the dt 990's, but like % wise, how much precision am I missing out If i do get the dt 990's, in footsteps? if that makes any sense

I honestly sadly could not quantify, the HD598s are more neutral and balanced offering a greater degree of seperation which makes specific sounds or instruments easier to define/detect, the 990s are more vibrant and exciting which offers a greater degree of immersion but less seperation. How much easier or better, is perhaps only decided by a first hand test.

Here in the UK we have a law called the "distance seller regulations" which allow you to order something by web or mail and return it in as new condition within 21 days, you only have to pay postage. Do you by any chance have something like this where you live, or are Amazon ok taking unwanted returns as I think it would be best if you could order and try both and return those you don;t want.

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Originally posted by Kareem:

Ok, So I don't know how much I would miss out if I got the dt 990's, but like % wise, how much precision am I missing out If i do get the dt 990's, in footsteps? if that makes any sense

I honestly sadly could not quantify, the HD598s are more neutral and balanced offering a greater degree of seperation which makes specific sounds or instruments easier to define/detect, the 990s are more vibrant and exciting which offers a greater degree of immersion but less seperation. How much easier or better, is perhaps only decided by a first hand test.

Here in the UK we have a law called the "distance seller regulations" which allow you to order something by web or mail and return it in as new condition within 21 days, you only have to pay postage. Do you by any chance have something like this where you live, or are Amazon ok taking unwanted returns as I think it would be best if you could order and try both and return those you don;t want.

Great idea actually, I'll just do that. I'll purchase them both and which ever one I like less I'll just return via amazon. Thanks.

[anrkyuk]

Another idea might be to lookup on Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic main sites and look for authorised resellers and see if you can find any local and call them to see if they have any demo cans for you to try in store.

NP Kareem, nice talking with you, to be fair both are great headsets, I just hope you don't end up tossing a coin over which you keep :D

[zqki]

Originally posted by anrkyuk:

Originally posted by Kareem:

Great idea actually, I'll just do that. I'll purchase them both and which ever one I like less I'll just return via amazon. Thanks.

NP Kareem, nice talking with you, to be fair both are great headsets, I just hope you don't end up tossing a coin over which you keep :D

Yea, Great talking with you aswell. Thanks for taking some time of your day to help me out, I appreciate it.

[Revelene]

One thing to understand is that one pair of headphones just cannot do it all perfectly.

When you get headphones, it is best to go for a single specific use case more than anything.

If not, you may end up with headphones that are just okay all around, not particularly excelling in any category, and may disappoint.

Something to think about.

[Kaihekoa]

Very unlikely that you would notice more than a marginal difference in "foot steps" between the two. Considering you want a good all-arounder for gaming and heavy bass music, I'd wager you would be happier with the DT 990s.

[tacoshy]

hmmm some strange details in this thread.

There is no Premium Version of the Beyerdynamic DT 990. There only 3 version: Pro, Edition and Manufactur. However the Manufactur is an Edition version while you can customize the parts like leather or Velour Earpads and select the color. Qualitywise by Sound it is an Edition.

The DT 990 is an open back ehadphones and as such not good for bass. its bass is even the worst of all 3 version (770, 880, 990). It advantage is the better soundstage but also has the same problem as the 770 (close back for bass) that the high pitches (like S) are hissing. The best of all 3 version but also the msot expensive is the DT 880 which espacially as 600Ohm version sounds superior to the other 2 if you soundcard can support them.