Buying my 1st pair of “nice” headphones that I will use for gaming and listening to music. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the 58x, he4xx, and fidelio x2hr. Every time I think I’ve made up my mind on one, I read a new review that makes me question my decision.
I’ve been using a pair of Grado sr80’s for years for music and Steelseries gaming headset for gaming, so I think any of these would be a great choice, but I can’t decide which one I should pull the trigger on. Please help!
Gotcha, you would most likely enjoy both headphones, but without a different amp, I would say go for the 58x, it should be pretty nice. I think if you are willing to get an amp like the liquid spark and use your e10k as a dac, I would say go for the 4xx
I haven’t heard the fidelios but I hear they’re pretty bass heavy. The 58x are the best all rounders from the 3 I think. Sound good with basically anything. The 4xx in my experience are better for rock. More open sounding than the 58x but I feel they are pretty bass light and can even get a little harsh or crunchy sounding in the highs. I like my 4xx but I feel they are more genre picky than the 58x
For me also I feel the 58x are more comfortable than the 4xx. Lighter and the pads fit around the ear better. You may need to bend out the metal band on the sides a tad if they are too tight. Or just wait till they naturally mold a little bit.
if you need something lke the sr 80e the fidelios are definitely not them they are very bassy laid back headphones. the 58x leans closer to balance but lack the treble emphasis the sr 80 e have and lean closer to a more relaxed sound. the he 4xx sound sig wise is very neutral with a hint of brightness very linear and doesnt really lack anywhere. but requires more power . the dt 880 would be closer to the sr80e… but you need more power.
Ive had the 58x and 400i which should just be like the he4xx. i wasnt happy with the fidelio x2 (non hr). I was pretty happy at the time with 400i and it was probably my first major headphone purchase. I would say though that 58x would be a better all arounder. both can be modded pretty easily but 58x mods a little easier without ruining its construction