Philips SHP9500S Headphone Review - Gamers and Video Editors Should Love These

[@joentell]

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[@DarealJosh.n26]

"The Sennheiser Orpheous? Ahh never mind.." hahaha

[@joentell]

👊😎

[@DarealJosh.n26]

also how in the hell did you get these for 37 bucks, I'm about to drop 80 bucks on these haha.

[@joentell]

Even $80 is less than what they normally sell for now

[@shoto42]

@@DarealJosh.n26 I got my pair for 50$

[@michaelraye836]

Your videos are so chill and personable, yet still really informative. You're gonna blow up man.

[@joentell]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@RefrigeratedTP]

1:17 earned you a sub. lmfao that killed me. Really glad you didn't over-act that part. whoops, forgot to sub lul

[@RossMorton]

the comparative testing on people in the middle of the video is a really strong aspect to your review

[@joentell]

Thank you! I think it could've been done better, but...next time.

[@joakimjocka8022]

For Music Producers if you get the sonarworks reference 4 software, there is a preset that will make these headphones flat EQ making them perfect for mixing and mastering

[@angrytomasz]

I updated to the X3's but these are LEGIT. Seriously. VERY good headphones. Only reason why I upgraded was because I needed thicker ear pads as my ears were rubbing up against the driver wall. Also, I needed overall better quality and definition. Still, these are my backup pair in case my X3's ever eat shit. And I know you said it's not bass heavy, but it is BASS ACCURATE. The bass is definitely there, just not a lot of rumble and shake. The mids are a little recessed, and the highs are airy and bright. Honestly, WICKED sound for the price.

[@cherriicreamz]

i love this review, just got my shp's and you're spot on. but "streams" audio test? why not day test personally? lol nice vid

[@ActuallyDKM]

If you are blown away by the SHP9500s, you should try the Sennheiser HD 58X or HD 6XX from Massdrop. I had the SHPs and I got the HD 6XX, it changed my world!!!!

[@ActuallyDKM]

Odd Fellow different. More real imo. Everything is far clearer on the 6XX. And the 6XX are way more comfortable.

[@GandalfTheSilver]

From many hours of research, I've concluded that the overall "best" headphones in the $100-200 range are: AKG k7xx, Senn 58x (Jubilee), and AT AD900x And the SHP9500 in the sub $100 range.

[@mackstertube]

I bought these and they are the most comfortable headphones I own. Better than my $400 pair. They are actually lighter than my phone which is crazy since they have a metal headband too. I never have to take them off because no joke I have actually forgot I had them on and that had never happened with any other headphone in 30 years.

[@axeledwards4162]

Just to let y’all know, boompro makes microphones for 3.5mm and 2.5mm. They also make a special one that works with Sennheiser headphones (2.5mm with that little notch).

[@freezy7630]

What’s the difference between these and the originals, and which do you recommend?

[@utubeisCensorred]

I love mine. For the price they cannot be beat. Comfortable as hell, as you said - though they slip on the head a bit. Its very good for gaming with a vida boom mic as you said. I can hear everything going on. I would definitely suggest them if you play games where you need to pick out sound easier.

[@zerpakia]

Good Content Man Keep-it up, you're original and look very professional, I actually got surprised on many subs you have right now

[@joentell]

Thank you! Just trying to put out videos on a consistent basis while improving the quality.

[@JonelKingas]

Have them, they leak sound so much tho so technically speaking they aren't good for gaming cause the mic picks it up and it analysts your teamates... the sounds are good tho kinda harsh sometimes, and its very lose on the head

[@Steel0079]

Hi great informative review, how do these compare them with hd 598 ? Those are my 2 options.

[@joentell]

I've never tried those yet.

[@Steel0079]

From what I can tell from frequency response measurements at goldenears.net, they are in between this pair and hd 600, but Idk which is more comfortable (shp9500 or hd 598). But this pair goes for more than hd 598 which is ridiculous (in India). Thanks for quick reply anyways

[@joentell]

That's crazy they're more expensive. They were attractive because they were extremely comfortable, sounded good and were cheap.

[@Steel0079]

@@joentell yeah, shp9500 should be 3 times cheaper than hd598 at least. But crazy market here

[@ashberic]

If anyone is looking for a good cheap alternative now that the SHP9500s are gone - look into the Monoprice Modern Retros. I bought a pair and they get used as much as my SHP9500s do. They are super uncomfortable with the stock pads, but with a replacement pair of Brainwavz pads (check Amazon) they're ~$50 total and sound pretty sweet. They're closed unlike the SHP9500s, but the sound stage is still pretty good and there is a some bottom end unlike with the SHP9500s. Look up reviews of them (ZReviews) - I'm not a looney suggesting $22 headphones with $25 replacement pads - they're actually very very good for the price.

[@joentell]

Are they the same as the Talent SMH 850's I reviewed?

[@TriploneDMC]

They're not gone. They're on Ali Express for $80 USD

[@soldierboy2350]

You are completely Right Eric. The monoprice Retro are an absolutely fantastic, incredible and amazing pair of headphones for the price. I was absolutely blown away by them. I own over 60+ pairs of headphones ranging from $20 all the way up to $1600 and the monoprice Retro ($25-$35) with the right pads on them easily compete with many headphones in the $100-$350 range no problem. Even higher prices ones if you do the correct mods to them. I actually own two pairs of them because they sell out so quick all the time and I never want to be without a pair of them in case my first pair ever breaks. I own many high end headphones like I said with several costing over $1000 and I still find myself reaching for my retros a lot of the time.

[@joentell]

Don't you guys make me buy headphones I don't need! 🤣😉 Actually, I just looked and those look the same as the Talent SMH580's I reviewed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWSpoXeigZZgZ7s Those are the same as the Superluxes and the Samson SR850's as well. All AKG clones. I love my Talent headphones with my Dekoni pads which cost more than the headphones. 🤣

[@soldierboy2350]

@@joentell week first off the retros are closed back unlike all of the following you mentioned. Also, just because they have similar look you can trust me when I say that is where it all ends in similarity. The monoprice Retro have a monstrous sound that absolutely dwarfs every headset you mentioned and all other like models. I know this because I've literally tried all of them. The retros are in a league of their own. Completely. Furthermore, for a "closed back" headphone it's soundstage and imaging is even far superior to ask the other models including the open backs, yes you read that correctly, "far superior soundstage over the open back models." You won't regret giving them a shot.

[@Tigerex966]

I had a chance to sample both the 9500 and 9500s these and they a one of the best buys in headphones today. They also work great with gaming headsets, and bluetooth dongles The originals have a long thick cable, more accessories, more highs and slightly less bass, the s has one super-thin cheap cable and thats it more bass and slightly less highs. The originals as far as I can tell are no longer being made.

[@ExitiumD]

is the S worth buying?

[@joentell]

They gotten expensive since I've done this review because they are discontinued. Your call. I would check out my review of the SMH580's.

[@AkilJacob]

Gonna order a pair of pad adapters so i can try new pads. I did the hm5 pad mod which adds bass but you loose sound stage.

[@soldierboy2350]

Try out the Shure srh1540 pads on them. You'll thank me later. Enjoy bro

[@KingNeu]

Would you recommend these or the Audio Technica M40x for gaming & editing?

[@alexj517]

Don't know if you got the answer you were looking for, these are much better for gaming specially if you play fps games.

[@KingNeu]

@@alexj517 Ended up getting both lol. Still testing them to decide what to sell. SHPs are nice but too lose for my sizing. M40s sound good too and fit pretty nice on my head.

[@alexj517]

@@KingNeu If you want a really good set of open back headphones check out the Philips h2xr more expensive but great set of headphones,go to rtings web site tone of headphone reviews hope it helps 👍

[@Benri05]

Used these on my 15hour gaming session and I didn't even felt pain on my ear even for a second lol

[@Cyberslug1]

I like my Monoprice classic much better than 9500.The sound stage is much better and more bass on the monoprice + there is too much emphasis on the high end on the 9500

[@joentell]

I may have to check it out. Can you post a link?

[@holycrapghosttv]

Sounds good with a sound card I got sound card men talking about worth every penny love the headset u get alot more better sound.

[@kbeau937]

throw some Shure SRH1840 pads on it and the bass/clarity/clamp improves... amazing

[@joentell]

Thanks! I need to buy a new pair, I ended up giving these to my friend.

[@kbeau937]

Joe N Tell absolutely

[@soldierboy2350]

Kbeau is right. Shure srh pads are the absolute best fit for these. I've tried everything from multiple different kinds of brainwavz, dekoni, zmf, mrspeakers, wicked cushions, geekria and many other different miscellaneous pads. Some were horrible, some were ok, some were good but none as good as the Shure srh pads. However, with that said, I did find the Shure srh1540 alcantara pads to be a little better match than the 1840 pads. The 1540 are also about $16 more expensive. You can't go wrong with either though

[@bendisney9631]

This review is on point

[@shoto42]

I was very much on wall since there’s tons of sub hunge headphones but I didn’t want a closed back headphone because I already have a pair, I wanted my first pair of semi audiophile headphones to be open back and personally these came up on top and just bought a pair on Amazon for $50, definitely a steal I don’t say so myself

[@Narfs]

For casual open world gaming....these or the Drop's planar HE-4XX?

[@Pokehon]

great review!

[@flashteenz]

I like my music bright and crispy (slightly less bass heavy than most headphones), just a subtle V shape with recessed bass, on mostly Heavy Metal / Acoustic Tracks. Would the SHPs be in my ballpark? I’m a little afraid that the bass might be an issue as I’ve been on closed backs my whole life and this’d be my first open back pair. Thanks.

[@madarauchiha4298]

Did you end up buying the SHPs? If yes how are you finding them?

[@egekaya007]

Thank you for review. But I have a question that stuck in my mind? Is there any sound from the headphones to the microphone when the microphone is connected? Because it's an open back headset. I'm sorry if you said that in the video.

[@swigittyswooty6908]

Mic wont pick up the sound unless you fully blast the volume

[@egekaya007]

@@swigittyswooty6908 Thank you so much.

[@mackstertube]

I got these with the v-moda and a little pre mp that plugs straight into my ps4. Best set up for the price ever.

[@brendanroach6504]

Hey I'm looking into getting these for my PS4/X1 - what's the "pre mp" you mention for your setup? Thanks

[@louieduarte7436]

3 years late lol, is the directional audio any good on them? And do u think the amp u got levels it up if it did which amp was it

[@bandhanjha8563]

Upgrading to K712. Good idea ?

[@photorolensoman8101]

Can you recommend a carrying case for Philips SHP9500?

[@metamario9728]

Maybe because I'm older, but the m50x sounded like I was being raped in the ears with ice pick highs where as the SHP9500's literally send shivers down the back of my neck when I listen to really well recorded music. Not only are the super comfortable (if a bit sweaty) but the sound is rich, filled with soundstage and accurate. I feel like I'm watching a live show in a studio. I love bass, and for me the bass is big enough, just not as bassy as say my Fostex t40rp's, but man I love the SHP's.

[@joentell]

I enjoyed the SHP's also. I felt like the highs were more intense on the SHP's compared to the M50X's

[@metamario9728]

Hersey Berry That would probably work, but I already have the m40x with brainwavz which I absolutly love. Especially with the pads, but stock I liked the sound signature better. Nothing wrong with th m50's, just too painful for me.

[@thiscorrosion900]

You're not the only one, I tried buying the m50xs last month and returned 'em because of the highs and unpleasant metallic edge to the sound. Otherwise they were fine comfort-wise. I just haven't had luck with AT. However, I tried these as well, and they were ok but I wasn't as knocked out as I'd hoped, and they were leaking sound like mad, but of course they did, but they were a bit looser on my head than I'd thought. Also, the bass was not impressing me at all. But for others who love the open light sound signature, they are an amazing deal, no doubt. Plus nothing comes close to my Hifiman He400Is for opens, thus far. I ended up dumping all my old headphones, or will, and I ended up with my trio endgame of: the Hifimans as my primary home cans, the Pioneer X7s for sheer portable power and bass-centric music, mainly, built like tanks, easy to drive and C. Picked up a pair of Sennheiser 569 closed-backs that are on the way, just to see if they are as good as promised. My reasoning was that I already have my end game open cans, so I needed to upgrade for closed-back portable cans for on-the-go. I run everything through an A5 Fiio amp now, so that's covered. That should do it. But if you need super light open backs, these are good! They weren't a requisite for me, but they are good headphones, no doubt. If you have a larger head they should be even more snug and comfy. They definitely aren't bass-heavy cans, the Philips. I also found them sounding better with jazz than rock or pop.

[@holycrapghosttv]

Very comfortable I love them

[@dillan6800]

I thought watching a stream on twitch there is no separation just flat audio no?

[@toothlesstoe]

Do these headphones sound good on their own, or would the sound be noticeably better with something like a Sennheiser GSX 1000?

[@joentell]

An amplifier is usually helpful especially if your current headphone amplifier isn't very strong.

[@kcho3849]

This headphone changes it's capability drastically by changing wire to a better one. Complete change. Bass goes mush deeper. Sound stage and accuracy improves notably. Change the cable to at least 18 awg.

[@kcho3849]

Seriously, if you are going to buy this headphone get this cable, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DI8A05Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Ryezn5057]

@@kcho3849 really?

[@kcho3849]

@@Ryezn5057 won't regret it. Its good as it is. But it gets better. I have AudioTechnica m50x and I prefer this with a new wire.

[@Exosfear13]

they were producing this left and right like 2 years ago.. i wanted to buy one but cant. now that i can, they have stopped production.. ffs. fortunately hd668b is a good alternative.

[@wulabaloo1217]

You can get a 9500 or 9500s off of Newegg. I bought mines in the beginning of June for 67.00.

[@peggycarter6460]

these or the 58 jubilee for gaming? and for everyhting?

[@aron1111111111]

Where did you get the bmw poster? I like it a lot

[@joentell]

I'm not sure. It was a gift from my wife. It says 14/20 on it so I'm assuming it was a limited run.

[@ThatGuyThatDid]

Why are they keep going up in price

[@donutcop8300]

So I’ve been looking into open back headphones for gaming now but I have a problem with them. I have a separate mic (snowball) and I’m scared that the leak will get picked up by my mic and irritate my teammates. Is the leak bad enough for them to hear it bc I would hate to hear game noise through someone’s mic.

[@joentell]

I doubt that the sound leakage would be loud enough for your mic to feedback unless you a really cranking it up loud.

[@nigelmathias3748]

No actually. I have the shp's and I usually play at around 30% volume. No one on my team ever complained to me about it. P.S. they're super comfortable !!!!

[@BrotherO4]

I have this and the yeti...u are good. You can only hear the headphones when you place them on the mic itself

[@ActuallyDKM]

Donut Cop I have Sennheiser HD 6XX’s and an XLR AudioTechnica AT-2020 and I listen to my games and stuff pretty loud, no sound leaking into the mic. You might have to mess with the gain a tiny (and I really do mean tiny) bit. I know the snowball can’t do that, but it does have a built in pop filter which should help a little.

[@anostr]

duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude you are amaziiiiing!!!

[@joentell]

Thank yoooooouuuuuu!

[@m4nc1n1]

They are light right out the box...not because you got them used. No clamping pressure without falling off

[@jhonpitbull588]

Would you pick these or sennheiser hd558?

[@joentell]

I haven't tried the HD558's unfortunately.

[@jhonpitbull588]

@@joentell Oh ok but these should be good for classical music aren't they?

[@joentell]

I think they could be really good for classical music. Gaming as well. Anytime you need to hear "space" and directionality, they're good.

[@jhonpitbull588]

@@joentell Thanks, and for the bass, is it enough to be balanced or can you equalize them little bit through mobile phone?

[@joentell]

I've heard you can improve the bass with some leather pads but you lose that spatial imaging they're so good at. I've tried EQ and they didn't like it much. Have you tried some inexpensive ones like the Superlux, Samson Sr850 or Talent SMH580's that I reviewed? Those have a ton of bass and good mids and highs. Super inexpensive also. These SHP's have shot up in price since they've been discontinued.

[@person_wannabe]

great video

[@AllAroundFlight]

Not sure where i can get those here in germany :( thought about getting them over aliexpress but i am always skeptecal if that is legit

[@jk3383]

ordered them on the U.S. amazon, because on german amazon the price is above 100€

[@serkankocak]

Ordered them from a Chinese vendor with good ratings on Ebay for EUR 80 as they‘re currently at 110 on Amazon. They‘re supposed to arrive by the end of March. It‘s crazy how these European headphones are no longer available and well overpriced in Europe while being dirt cheap in the US.

[@tkim5815]

I can't get em nowdays with those price...Philips raised price upto 300$ over

[@joentell]

I know. They're discontinued

[@ActuallyDKM]

TaeHoon Kim it philips. It’s the resale market. Philips doesn’t make them anymore. So it’s all scalpers and people who don’t use theirs anymore that see that price went up.

[@ActuallyDKM]

Joe N Tell I got mine for $50 2 years ago, I used them a bit and I could still get $150 for them.

[@wulabaloo1217]

TaeHoon Kim On Newegg they are 67.00 when they were on sale

[@rudomayor]

Loved the review. Keep it up.

[@joentell]

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

[@DroidLocks6971]

These Sound Amazing

[@joentell]

Comfy too!

[@DroidLocks6971]

@@joentell super lite weight

[@DroidLocks6971]

@@joentell i paired mine with a BTR3K bluetooth amp . NetFlix Is AweSomeNess PerSoNiFied

[@DroidLocks6971]

The Bass Sounds Great To Me

[@neverskipsunset468]

Haha, nice review! Thanks for the mention, i like the end a lot! :D And no, you pronounced my name perfectly! By the way, is it possible to review some bluetooth earbuds in the price category under 120 dollar? Is it worth to pay the extra bucks and invest into the google earbuds? And as always, thank you for your nice videos! Keep up the good work!

[@itxslowx96z]

Currently $54 usd on Amazon for black Friday

[@joentell]

Thanks! I just posted. Thanks for the heads up!

[@NotGoodAtYoutube]

Just picked up one for $48.10

[@brandonkey181]

I like the tonality, comfort and soundstage, but man these things have like no detail

[@Deffine]

Oh, you should try the Sony MA900. If these are 10/10 comfort, Sony MA900 is 15/10 comfort.

[@chronic3549]

Those are my all time fave headphones, I can't find them anywhere anymore. My old pair got stolen.

[@Deffine]

@@chronic3549 Yeah, i regret not buying another pair when they were reasonably priced. Now you need to pay like 500$ just to the used! Too bad Sony is clueless and doesnt understand open headphones are superior to closed ones.

[@chronic3549]

Exactly. I can find a few for around £280, but idk how UK tax will work if I import them from Japan since that's the only place I can find them now. I ended up using K702's as my daily drivers but I miss my Ma900s

[@Andre78923]

They are double the price now on Aliexpress..

[@joentell]

Yup. This is an old video now

[@dsmdallas2466]

SUB cause "These SHP'S right here" reference. LMAO

[@joentell]

👊😂

[@boxerboy860]

what every review fails to mention is on pc everyone you play with can hear your game volume and mute you i have no resolution for this i have disabled everything but my realtek speaker and microphone im getting frustrated now

[@AreejHussain1]

thats because they are open back headphones, you need to either move your mic farther away from your headphone ie lower, or reduce the sensetivity of them

[@techleak3412]

But they are not 7.1 surround for gaming

[@jasonemanuel9070]

No,but sound way better than any gaming headset!

[@Narfs]

I'm totally lost. Recently I started searching for a headphone and after watching a review about the Fidelio X2HR, I really wanted to buy these. But...almost impossible to buy where I live. So I looked further. I found out that the SHP9500 are real good for gaming and this is what i need. I need a headphone mostly for gaming and a bit less for movies. And if so...you should buy the SHP9500? Right? Or not? Because there are also youtubers who ays it's mediocre and grainy. So it's confusing for me and even more of you read the end of my reaction. Edit: I could have posted this on a lot of other forums etc, but comparisons of the SHP9500 and the opnion of people reacting to this vid, is really what got my priority. And the stuff at the end of my reaction, is all based of watching and reading an unbelievable and weird amount of reviews. comparisons, user experiances and opions from all around the web. First of all, I am not a bass head, but I do appreciate a little more 'oemph and thumb' , then a really neutral headphone delivers. To me it makes games and movies kind of empty and dull. Gun shots, the slamming of a door, a car crash, they need to have the sound impact, which goes with what you see. So what I don't like with games and movies, is this neutral sound where nothing stands out. What I also don't like is when the highs are to clear and crisp. It tires me like crazy. Really really a lot, which also gives me a headache. Little big side note here is, I have a real good hearing, but due to an accident, I always have a headache. On a good day a little. On a bad day a lot. This is also tires me a lot. So I'm really senstive to: Bad comfort (clamping force), Bad directional or surround sound, where everything seems everywhere (instead of this shot is from there, the jeep drives there and the river is over there. If it all blends to 'somewhere in the back', it's like my brain is working to hard to pin point the sound) Crisp and clear high's and 'sssss' in sounds But...bad sound annoys me. Giving me a Beats is like swearing in church. So I did my homework and the headphone I seem to need and want, is the AKG K712 Pro, but where I live, it will cost me $231.77. The SHP9500 will cost me $70. Yeah. That's a diffrence of 160 dollars. But I have also taking in to cosideration: The DT990 pro, but the highs and sharp V shape scares me (open world gaming has a lot of sounds in the mids) Sennheiser Game One, not so much in fact, because of the neutral sound, but it's the praised HD 598 with a mic, so hey...for a good price Sennheiser HD 599. More then the above. The 599's are just a bit less neutral and have a bit more 'oempf' then the 598's. These seem to be everything I want, but with everything just a little bit worse then the AKG K712. Still really good though and cheaper. Phjlips Fidelio X2HR . These are really comfy, have a real good soundstage, if they are considaret neutral, they really are up the boundary, because of the bass and they are tested as a real allrounder. So yay!! But where I live, they don't sell them and the old X2 REFRUBISHED cost $177,44. So they have to come overseas and they become real pricey. Also the Audio Technica Ath-Ad700X and the 900X, but to many different opinions and if they win from an AKG, it's alway because of the lower price. I really can't make head or tail of these. Also they have the same headband/clamp as a pair of Superlux I own and I hate this system. So the Audio Technica Ath-Ad?00X doesn't feel safe for me. And here is where it gets weird. I am researching this for more then 2 weeks now, so you can imagine how many vid's, reviews etc I have watched and read and I forgot why I have taken out the AKG K701, 702 and Q whatever out of the equation :( And then there still is massdrop's line-up. They make the Hifiman HE-400i (which I haven't looked up) also affordable for me. But some of the massdrop's have a cable going to EACH earcup and I gladly pay 50 dollars more for the same headphone, with only one cable. Then there are some which don't have the dual cables, but just as the Ath-Ad's, they make it so hard to form a well balanced outcome of comparsions, it will take me another 4 days to line up the massdrop's with the ones mentioned above. But I did just find out the Massdrop's Sennheiser PC37X wins from the Game One, but that aside. The reviews of the massdrop's are almost always positve, but it seems that if a comparison is won, it's because of 'they are almost the same, but it's lower priced'. I can't buy a massdrop on sale however, but I do can buy one of the above on sale. So the 'lower price' criteria, doesn't go that well for me. Only exception here is the SHP900, because they seem to be THAT good for 70 dollar. So anyone out here who can advice and help me? Buy the SHP9500 or a different set of cans?

[@ramensospicy2992]

buy the SHP then use a DAC with an equalizer

[@Narfs]

@@ramensospicy2992 bought the fidelio x2hr. Got an Amazon prime deal on IT. Shipped from a Neighbour country within the EU, so no taxes, import-, clearance- and shipping cost. Connected it to a pretty basic DAC from creative labs, cause of all the positive reviews i've read and it sounds amazing. The software with the dac, make the dac shine. However, the (low impedant) X2 is thát good, it doesn't need a dac. Only with a few very specific games, it adds something to the expierence.

[@soulfulfool]

come on for example AT Ad500X are not expensive they are open and has bass not shit bass that put layer of mud on mids, closed backs got their purpose and cost a lot to sound right I had m50x and compared to my DT770 they just sucks comfort and sound wise, 770 are probably the best choice in that price range

[@lolotube100]

They're literally way more expensive now great 🙄

[@joentell]

Yeah, they were discontinued that's why. I would love to believe that I drove up the demand with this video, but that isn't the case. 😁

[@ActuallyDKM]

lolotube100 try the Sennheiser HD 58X from Massdrop

[@ActuallyDKM]

lolotube100 the cost less than the SHPs do now, and they are way better. Or go with the HD 6XX and have the best audio experience under $800 for only $200. Both are on massdrop.

[@jorgenavarro9848]

Newegg sale I think is on? May be over? Got mine for $80 today in mail.

[@Taffy84]

For not much more you can get Sennheiser HD558 and they are better on the top end than the SHP9500. I had to EQ the top end down on the SHP9500 because it can get sibilant on some recordings.

[@AY-dw4om]

EQ them for more Bass if you need...

[@joentell]

I ended up giving them to a gamer friend of mine. I'm looking to buy another pair soon.

[@babagonzaga]

Don't EQ...that just distorts the spectrum and ruins the headphones.

[@AY-dw4om]

Doesn't sounds like you know anything in diaphragm driver engineering. leave your non sense out the door please.

[@babagonzaga]

A Y you can leave your EQ out the door instead. A decibel or two isn't too bad, but any more than that will ruin the clarity and fidelity of a headphone. With these, you're gonna need more than that to get that bass you want. Not worth it.

[@AY-dw4om]

no one said to put 20db in first and second octaves, so do not put wards in other people mouth. giving the shp9500 which I gave my daughter as a gift, some 3-5db boost for the first octave - changed the sound signature and made it more correct. it aint Fidelio's quality by no means, but a smart move forward non the less. EQ is used in the professional audio industry it aint a disease, so learn from us. as long as the headphones doesn't get into distortion which means the sound pressure level is still within the driver specs, and you should be good to go.

[@MrNiceHk]

HOLY shit they are 270 2nd hand now

[@joentell]

Too much now! I gave mine to someone as a gift. I should've kept them!

[@superblitz2274]

Got these on Newegg for 65$

[@yaroslavchernyshov3725]

bro the m50x base is brokenly high. The whole m50 line is just trash. I believe that the last good audio technicas were the m40's. These are better than m50x, not even a competition.

[@kurt120032002]

hint. never EVER say you use m-50X and procede to have an opinion about audio related product. Is the same as you would say you use beats, except fewer people will get it. Sure you can say you have M50X and you are happy with it, you know people are happy with their stuff even it is not good, is a healthy mentality, but procede to have opinions about audio products? No.

[@joentell]

Why? I've had the M40X'S, the Sony MDR's. I now have the Sony WH1000XM3's, Nuraphones and the Focal Stellias in house. What you own or start with has no effect on your qualifications to review a product.

[@kurt120032002]

@@joentell because the M50 are that bad that produce physical pain at 80% volume powered from a phone. I had 40x and 50 x in the store in front of me, Played the songs I usually play at the volume I usually use them at and 40x were fine, 50x made my ears actually hurt. I know the marketing all that, but if you say that is what you consider a good headphone, it really doesn't matter what you say about another product.

[@joentell]

@@kurt120032002 I think you might have heard a bad pair. I have no idea what amp or source you were using. You're entitled to your own opinion and I'm entitled to my own. 4,318 people who rated it 5 stars would agree with me.

[@ChibiTheEdgehog]

Bruhi do that same shit " yo what kinda headphones are those ... TRASH use these instead lol"

[@ChibiTheEdgehog]

For my gaming i use my Roccat xtd 5.1 dig tho

[@joentell]

🤣

[@colbimitchell]

lololololol he said airy instead of wide sound stage i like you.

[@joentell]

What? When? LOL. I made this video a while ago. I don't remember.

[@JokoJMC]

1:19 did he ask Donald Trump?

[@melvinch]

They sound great but leak sound like crazy !

[@joentell]

Kind of normal for open back headphones

[@pestokong6228]

@@joentell Can you make a video on about how much do they leak from 30cm? Or something like that?

[@thiscorrosion900]

Yah, they leak like a 65 year old Pearson sailboat, but they are super open cans. They fit too loosely for me, and the sound didn't really knock me out as much as I'd hoped. I ended up with other options but they aren't bad at all for the price if you don't mind the leakage and loose, light fit. Also, they aren't for bass-heads that's for sure. I would say, gaming, classical and jazz music, and not for heavy rock.

[@dsmdallas2466]

$350 on amazon. Thanks to this video they 10x the price. USED for $299

[@joentell]

I would like to think it was because of this video, bit it isn't. Phillips stopped making them.

[@soldierboy2350]

I own 8 pairs of them. Picked a bunch up as soon as they stopped making them cause I knew the price would sky rocket. The shp9500 are hands down the very best price to quality ratio headphones ever made. I'll sell you one of mine mint condition for $100 if your interested. I can list them on my eBay page.

[@joentell]

Smart move to buy them up!

[@m4nc1n1]

Throw this in a text file and import into APO/Peace: Filter 1: ON PK Fc 31 Hz Gain 7.1 dB Q 1.41 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 62 Hz Gain 1.9 dB Q 1.41 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 125 Hz Gain -0.8 dB Q 1.41 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 250 Hz Gain -1.2 dB Q 1.41 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 500 Hz Gain 1.5 dB Q 1.41 Filter 6: ON PK Fc 1000 Hz Gain -1.1 dB Q 1.41 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 2000 Hz Gain 4.4 dB Q 1.41 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 4000 Hz Gain -3.1 dB Q 1.41 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 8000 Hz Gain -0.4 dB Q 1.41 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 16000 Hz Gain -7.7 dB Q 1.41 Preamp -8

[@ammarkhan6883]

can you share some for hyperx alpha?

[@j.s9875]

I chekcked it on amazon today 257 dollar, f... K that!!

[@Boorock70]

@Hersey Berry how come the "discontinued" headphones can be available for years on 6 sellers (at least) on Aliexpress ? They should have a HUGE stock, don't they ?!? And what about the in box accessories of Aliexpress SHP9500 ? They don't mention anything about "the" Adaptor plug: gold-plated 3.5 - 6.3 mm + Bag ! - Now, it smells different.. ehh ?

[@dsmdallas2466]

IGNORE THIS VIDEO THE PRICE CATEGORY IS IN THE $400 RANGE. NOT $37 LIKE HE SAYS FOR OPEN BOX.

[@soldierboy2350]

Dude don't be an asshole and learn/check your facts before your comment dumb shit. These headphones were exactly the price he said. The only reason they went up is because they were discontinued. They are so popular and hard to find now so of course the price went up. When they first came out they were $65 brand new and less than $40 for open box and they stayed that way for years. Only recently since they were discontinued and are now non existent/hard to get a hold of it's only natural the price sky rocketed. They are rare.

[@laggmonstret]

U can still get em for like $81 - $83 from Aliexpress :P I just ordered a pair :D

[@Boorock70]

@@laggmonstret How are they ? Are you happy with them ? Fake or genuine ? I'm highly interested but don't want have some fake Chinese shit @ $80 Last but not least what do you get in the box (as accessories) with the Aliexpress SHP9500 ?

[@Ryan-pe5qe]

How are you gonna blame his video for individual sellers raising the prices because they are discontinued. Gtfo of here.

[@SussyBaka-em9rq]

SHP9500S beat M50X any day

[@11Modern11]

The highs is not annoying in 9500?

[@hey-lo-gees3886]

Orpheus😂 nvmd 💰💰💰💰

[@SumPatti]

WHY THE HELL DOES THE MIC MAKE IT A FUCKING GAMING HEADSET

[@Shadxw6]

u stoopid

[@duncanh6045]

BEATS PFFTTT haha

[@SL1PSTAR]

Most overrated headphones on the market. Returned within 2 days.

[@joentell]

Not enough bass for you?

[@SL1PSTAR]

@@joentell I think I was too hyped and my expectations were too high, thus I was very disappointed and felt a bit misdirected. I came from Lucidsound 40's. (Gaming headset) 🤮

[@dsmdallas2466]

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