IS SENNHEISER THE BEST BRAND FOR GUITAR PLAYERS? HD620S

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[@zvirb]

I love my AKG K-701. While wearing them, I hear everything in the room and can freely speak with the people in the room. They are lightweight, so I can use them for hours without fatigue.

[@Traumglanz]

Yeah, when testing some headphones in the store I did fall in love with the open headphones and specifically the Hi-x65 from Austrian Audio. Your AKG K-701 might a great, cheaper alternative to them and pretty similar as Austrian Audio is basically the old Viennese AKG development department. But certainly open headphones are fantastic when you want to hear the environment while playing. Perfect for studios and dads both. ;-)

[@LogicalQ]

I have the AKG Q-701s, I feel no need to go any further down the audiophile rabbit hole. Cable died, it’s replaceable. Ear cup foam wore out, replacements available… probably had them 10 years now

[@AAAA-lt9hq]

As an American, here usually anything German/Austrian (Sennheiser, Neumann, AKG) is somewhat expensive but well made and known for quality. I have used a Sennheiser USB headset for nearly 10 years for my non-audio work and, although the wiring insulation below each earpiece has frayed to show the wires underneath, it still works. The ear padding came off long ago, though. Usually with mics, headphones, and other gear, I end up asking, "Does Shure make a mid-priced version?" because it seems to be in the midrange where the most value is and the SM-58 is the most popular mic in the world, probably. I would certainly take a Neumann U87 if you gave me one, but Shure is good enough. Sennheiser is only behind Shure because of cost and Sennheiser seems to be used slightly less in the industry (vs. a standard like the SM58). Sennheiser classics like the MD421 (often paired with the Shure SM57 on guitar cabs) should be in every mic locker. As far as mixing headphones, I would think the flattest response possible would be a good place to start. I am 43 and can only hear up to 16 khz now so the part about the unnecessarily wide frequency range was a point well taken. There is no need to pay more for a wider range you will not use. Since most people make music in rooms without acoustic treatment and most consumers listen to music on earbuds, I have never really understood mixing on audiophile equipment if budget is an issue. Expensive monitoring equipment is certainly nice to have because you want your music to sound good in a variety of locations, but I often listen back through some fairly average 20+ year-old consumer grade Altec Lansing 5.1 speakers to replicate the average listener's experience. I also try out mixes in the car and on headphones. It is not optimal, but treating my room properly is not possible. I do the best with what I have. Also, I loved the part going over the specs. It proves Germans *do* have a sense of humor. :)

[@hannesganahl6384]

AKG K371! Great Sound and eq like the harman curve

[@SD-uf9is]

Sehr schön! Das Video kommt für mich genau zur rechten Zeit. Mache mir gerade Gedanken, welche Kopfhörer ich zu meinem Fender Mustang Micro kaufe (die bisherigen 20 Jahre alten von Sony sind zerbröselt). Der Mitten-Hinweis zu Sennheiser war daher sehr nützlich.

[@PXR5-PXR5]

Had some Sennheiser a couple of years ago, they were blutoth or wifi (dont remember) closed back. And rechargable battery driven. Extremely clear sounding, but in my ears lacking som base. Think they was low high end gear. Now i use AKG 240 studio. Not as clear, but the base is more there. Not high end, but good enough for me. Cool hedgehogs Henning. Thanx for the video.

[@mylogify]

No problems with Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro's(black edition) so far since 4-5 years... Amazing quality, sound as well. Very Transparent for mixing........

[@dreamjeb]

Same here!

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

DT 990 pro 250 ohm for me , most comfortable ive and balanced ive ever tried , just my 2cents , love the show henning !

[@kasakka]

They have massively hyped high end. The Sennheiser HD6XX/650 are honestly a lot more balanced out of the box and sound much better with guitar as is. The DT 990 Pros are super comfortable though, which is why I use them as my everyday headphones but with AutoEQ correction.

[@KratosIsSick]

@@kasakkasonarworks yes

[@zloboslav_]

Sennheiser are my favorite too! I have the HD600 which are great, but I actually prefer my HD560S the most and I use them for everything every day for hours! HD560S are my favorites! If I ever need new close backs I'll most likely buy the ones you show here. I have the DT770, but I don't use them at all anymore. From the headphones I've tried Sennheiser probably is the best, at least for my money.

[@johnb4024]

For sure, the HD 560S are the most comfortable headphones I've ever had. The way they sit around your ear, it's like there's no pressure on your ears at all. And same with the top of your head. Really like them

[@Rokken2Dokken]

I love both my Sennheiser HD660 and my Ultrasones.

[@RabindraDahal-ie7sb]

I am 54 and just started learning guitar and Digital Piano. I want to buy a good Audiophile Headphone (open back). I think I should buy Senneihser HD 660 S 2. Please suggest.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

I go back and forth between a pair of Massdrop Sennheiser HD58X and HD600, pretty much whatever is closest. The 58X are lower impedance and have tighter grilles so they let less acoustic string sound through. Those are the ones I try to keep them next to my audio interface.

[@Andreas_Straub]

I also was using a lot of Sennheiser headphones in the past, but in the meantime I prefer AKG and Beyer headphones - especially the open types.

[@andrewbecker3700]

I just went with the 560S model. Plenty good for what I need, and under $200.

[@TheOtherJohnBrowne]

That pidgeon sweater is dope

[@Case_]

DT770 represent. Mostly because they're built like tanks, are decently priced and have a pretty good soundstage for closed headphones. Been using various closed and semi-closed Skyluxes for a long time, but they just fall apart for me for some reason. Sennheiser are lovely, would love to use them, but the models I like are a bit too pricey for me. Also the TRRS connection likely means they can be connected as balanced (or at least that's what headphone people seem to call this, I believe it's just that left and right channel have their own separate signal ground each).

[@SlimeyGuitarStrings]

I have used different gaming headsets, headphones, bluetooth headphones, etc. Sennheiser are always my favorite sounding. I haven't taken the plunge on bluetooth headphones for my phone yet though, I wish they would make something decent for exercising though. It's always tough to find good bluetooth headphones that don't fall out while doing push ups and sit ups.

[@CagdasAlt]

Do you prefer over the ear headphones or in ear monitors in general (when you need to use one)?

[@EytschPi42]

over

[@worknrolla]

love my hd560s, have them ~2 years, just awesome, on graphics it's like classic hd600, but cheaper

[@Topnotchguitars1]

Yes, I did not watch the video but I know that the product has to be good as you do not publish bad reviews.(according to your rants). love the animals!

[@EytschPi42]

Well... I wouldn't go that far.. you should always watch the videos, because I might have a certain critique or even make an exception and say it is bad... who knows... things happen. WATCH THE VIDEOS

[@ericctheartofnoise8613]

I have been using the Sennheiser HD558 for years. The only thing I don't like are the open backs so you can still hear your surroundings.

[@Margilio5150]

This is interesting… these may fall out of my budget but it’s good to have a reference…

[@Durkhead]

I think for mixing you need two different headphones one pair like these for the mids and highs and another pair like beats or skullcandy for the low end

[@SebastianNargang]

Hey wie geil. Habe bei einem gewissen Glenn gefragt, ob er dazu mal was sagen oder machen kann - hat nicht geklappt (habe aber auch nicht wirklich damit gerechnet). Hier habe ich nicht gefragt...und da ist das Video 🥰 Danke Henning! Ich würde halt nur echt nichts von Sennheiser kaufen, wenn die künstliche Kühe erst züchten und dann gleich wieder schlachten. Werden die zwischendurch wenigstens artgerecht gehalten und antiautoritär erzogen? Ist das bio? Sind die halal?

[@EytschPi42]

Denen geht es super gut, bis sie halt brutalst abgeschlachtet werden, mit Plastikmessern… weil es ja Plastik Kühe sind!

[@SebastianNargang]

@@EytschPi42 😂😂😂

[@tejakusuma7968]

1:58 hmm it's should sound amazing for vocal focused song too

[@RaxFx]

I really hate those Thomann boxes - a pain to open and when torn open they're not really reusable. Companies using automated boxing systems seem to adopt this style.

[@RaxFx]

What is that DAW controller you're using?

[@EytschPi42]

video coming soon! Asparion

[@Marshall_EL34]

I have many headphones including Massdrop X hd6xx which is a clone of sennheisers hd650. Only $200. Killer phones.

[@berndkiltz]

I spy some great modelling device there... :)

[@EytschPi42]

you spy correctly

[@archer__4044]

Could you do a video about best In Ears for guitar players?

[@EytschPi42]

wha tif I don't know anything about that?

[@Traumglanz]

@@EytschPi42 So better start to put things in your ears and a get a clue! Your ears suffering will be honored by us with calling you a chill when you recommend the wrong brand :p

[@the.Aruarian]

@@EytschPi42they probably just want a video of you inserting things

[@eoinc4091]

Just as long as it’s circumauralised! Otherwise you’d have to deal with all sorts of drawbacks 😮

youtube is sowas von kaputt. Gehts nur mir so? Es passiert immer wieder, dass ich endlos Werbung schaun muss, dann stürtzt der Player ab, dann nochmal Werbung schaun. Ich hab den Tab seit 20 min offen und hör nebenbei Werbung ... wunderbar ist das .... nicht :D Aber ich freu mich auf das Video wenns denn mal geht :D

[@joanarling]

Schau mal, ob es für deinen Browser die Erweiterung "uBlock Origin" gibt. Ist kostenlos und macht Schluss mit Werbung. Ich habe schon seit Jahren keine Werbung mehr auf YT erlebt.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

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[@EytschPi42]

that is correct!

[@duckfluff]

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[@johndo9648]

Correct

[@omenoflaherty1294]

This was a comment. I deleted it by accident and reposted it.

[@PooNinja]

6Hz??? Isn’t the resonant frequency of earth just below 8Hz? I get going to 10 but 6 !? Very cool , as adding range typically flattens out the human range of hearing or at least allows true full range … flat response is all about the voicing / design and crossovers [if multiple drivers are used] Hey Andrew nice noodles!

[@PooNinja]

All cables are removable . ( no promises it will work after removing ✂️) I have a 8 meter headphone extension cable that helps with wandering around the studio.

[@AndrewGavinWebber]

Hey!

[@EytschPi42]

hey

[@vinkoprelac8043]

I had blue Sennheisers. Therefore, in point in time I was more equipped with blue Sennheiser headphones than you, HP.

[@heavymetal6910]

I absolutely hate using headphones for playing guitar, the cable is just a massive pain in the arse. Latency isn't low enough yet for wireless.

[@dominusblandus]

Circumaural is "ohrumschließend"... it goes around the ears and doesnt lay onto the ear (not "aufliegend") :D

[@EytschPi42]

aaaaaaahhhhhhh... so not like CIRCUMCISION?

[@dominusblandus]

@@EytschPi42 Was hast du damals immer zu uns gesagt?: "Das kost' extra". (btw... mir ist schon klar, dass du das wusstest ;) )

[@planetpjr]

My AKG K24Os can not take a punch like my Sennheisers HD 600, accurate loud and very comfortable.🐄🙄

[@zvirb]

Hedgehogs at the end.

[@agharta42]

What was the name of the artificial cow they killed for my headphone Sennheiser? Hmm?

[@EytschPi42]

Rita

[@ALBOIN85]

I'm looking for a pair of headphones that are well built, and can take a beating and tank a lot of sweaty acid trying to errode it.

[@mgr_1138]

hehe, headphones go vrms vrms

[@Durkhead]

Ask dankpods how to make headphone videos

[@sillyness3456]

„Artificial leather“ or fabric coated in a thin plastic layer is not so nice. After some time it wears through and you get disgusting plastic flakes everywhere.

[@fattyu23]

I love you but leave this for the dedicated channels. Sennheiser is a big name a hefty price tag because of that. you get much better cans from other brands in the respective price range. And yes comparing to beats, they are mid focused but there are plenty of weill balanced headphones out there. Again I love you but this is not your expertise, headphones are a different niche and rabbit hole. just like with guitars, having a box with jack socket on it makes it loud but there is a world of difference what an amp does to a set of cans.

[@EytschPi42]

I like them for guitars and I can make that distinction. I said nothing other than that and if you need to know more there are loads of videos from dedicated channels to watch. I said what I had to say and that doesn't mean I shouldn't make the video.

[@Horsti2k]

Gibt es eigentlich einen vernünftigen Weg diese Kartons von Thomann aufzumachen??? 0:50 Henning kennt ihn zumindest auch nicht 😂

[@wmrg1057]

If you are recording pipe organ you need to go down that low in frequency By the way. You look like a cyber man when you are wearing them🤖

[@davidfaustino4476]

No. If its not an open ear model it wont sound great.

[@MAX96MENDES]

... what?'.... what?.... WHAT?!?! ... I can´t hear you !

[@EytschPi42]

What?

[@sandrews7760]

340 dollar for headphones with hard wired cable.

[@DMSProduktions]

Beats are garbage! Tried them once & my ears HURT! NOT recommended! Sennheisers have always been good cans!