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[@Johngasaur]

Lmao one of the funniest videos I've seen about headphones, keep up the good work man

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha thanks man! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! I think I will stick to this format from now on :)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey guys!! What do you think about the new format? Build - 0:55 Or Hundred If You're White - 1:05 You May Fold Under Questioning - 1:27 DUMMY THICC - 1:58 Comfort - 3:06 Sound, Imaging, Soundstage, Genre - 4:16 I Caught You A Delicious Bass - 5:52 Amplification - 6:29 Final Word - 7:12 It's Up To You - 8:08 Grandchildren, Troll, Don't Give Up, Rap - 8:21

[@tristan6509]

The fact that the 9500 can even be compared to an hd 600 kinda speaks volumes about how good It is for the price lol It's 4x cheaper for slightly worse performance

[@philipsills5298]

Great video again buddy. Had me in stitches. Great comparison yet again.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! So glad to have you. I really do think the format here is better and I will be using/tweaking it better for future videos as well :) Seems to work better and the pacing is a lot smoother.

[@ilidanelv]

Haven't watched the video yet, but everytime I go near the play button my HD 600s start to make a threatening humming sound.

[@TheSolidlad]

xD

[@HomeStudioBasics]

HAHAH! Elvis is quite the comedian. I know you are a big HD600 fan (I think because of me) and that's awesome! I remember that post you made thanking me and it was def one of the funniest on this channel XD

[@21cdeguia]

keep em coming man I enjoyed the graphics, the funny comments and ofcourse the knowledge and information imparted. Awesome job!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man thanks so much! Do you have either of these or looking for something?

[@21cdeguia]

@@HomeStudioBasics I have a 6xx as well as the Shp9500 and unlike the vast majority, I dig that look better than the newer 9600.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man, it's funny how an updated design can make you appreciate the old school look of the 9500. I really like it even more now than I did previously. I was always a fan. The block R and L's really help out in the dark too when you're gaming or watching movies at night.

[@akhsun]

Hey Stuart. thanks to your detailed review, bought the dragon fly red. Cheers !

[@HomeStudioBasics]

You're most welcome my friend! Were you by chance watching a video about the DragonFly?

[@loucipher7782]

i can wear the 9500 for 24/7 without knowing im wearing one and can still hear people trying to talk to me 10/10

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol. 😂

[@kellanmackenzie5230]

I'm only 4 minutes in and this is already my favorite headphone review/comparison video of all time.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha thanks man! So glad you enjoyed it. I think I will stick to this format from now on. Seems to be more concise. No rambling, less stuff I have to cut out, more to the point, etc. :)

[@ryanpascualph]

I've just subscribed. I just really love the way he deliver jokes in every content. 🔥

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man thank you! So glad to have you on board. Prepare for more laughs lol.

[@stevenholt5484]

You have nailed what everyone needs to know about these two excellent headphones. Thank you!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

No worries man my pleasure!! Hope you laughed a few times along the way. :)

[@stevenholt5484]

@@HomeStudioBasics The review was a blast to watch! You have that gift of not taking yourself serious while taking your work very serious, one of the things that sets your channel apart.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@stevenholt5484 My friend, don't tell anyone, but I think you may be in the running for comment of the year. When I read that I nearly cried because for the longest time I've been trying to convey that to people, my family, friends, people who try to knock me out of orbit, etc. but for whatever reason I just couldn't come up with a concise way to get the message across. I didn't know how to explain it. I can't thank you enough for that because in one sentence you described what I've been dealing with for what seems like an eternity. You don't understand, this is a breakthrough lol.

[@stevenholt5484]

@@HomeStudioBasics Brother, so glad I could help -- keep up the good work!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@stevenholt5484 Will do man! Make sure to tune in today around 5-6 for a new video! Also what headphones do you currently have? And do you prefer closed or open?

[@einsatzgruppen777]

great video! keep up the good work! what headphone is suited for Jazz? i listen to a lot of Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Diana Krall, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, etc. What is ur recommendation? Thank u kindly!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Great question man! If you're looking for a Jazz headphone, today's video will really help, but I think the 9500 is real good for Jazz as an entry level option. Right now I have the K702 and K612 for Jazz as well, so those are also great solutions. Def stay tuned for the differences between the 702 and 612 today. I listen to a lot of the same stuff you do!!

[@el_manosanta]

Great review Stu! Waiting for a AD900x review from you

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Nice! Yeah Metal had sent me that one a couple years ago and I did a written review but no video. I don't even remember if my channel existed back then haha. Maybe I can compare the 500x, 700x, and 900x. I think that would make a great shootout, yeah?

[@el_manosanta]

@@HomeStudioBasics it would be great!

[@TheoneDragon51]

Great video, I always enjoy them.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! Really appreciate your continued support of the blog and channel! :)

[@TheoneDragon51]

@@HomeStudioBasics Always brother. I don't always leave a comment. But always watch the video to the end, I know it helps the algorithm.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@TheoneDragon51 :)

[@CKT1138]

The sheer price difference decided it for me haha

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah and I forgot to really hit home on that. I talked about the price of the 9500 but should have discussed more the need for an amp with the 600 vs. the very low cost of the 9500 without an amp being mandatory. I use mine with a hip-dac though, which really helps to tame down the high mid/low treble area quite nicely without EQ.

[@HighwayRamos]

My HD 600's are already fuming because on your recommendation I got me some HD6XX's to go with my new Fiio K5 Pro. Listening to Tidal HiFi through Amarra Luxe into the Fiio and my new cans is my new favourite pastime, cheers for the advice!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! So glad you're enjoying them. Love the 6XX for sure. The HD600 will inevitably get mad, but I look at it like that girl Martha in the movie the Notebook. She was probably really great, but he didn't love her. He loved Allie, just as I don't love the HD600, I love the 6XX XD.

[@HighwayRamos]

@@HomeStudioBasics Yeah, that's pretty much how the relationship is shaping up, lol ;) The 6XX's are just so much easier on my ears over long sessions. On some tracks, where transient peaks on the 600's can have me diving for the volume, now those passages are still detailed and dynamic but without the pain. It's the perfect acoustic brew at a great price. It could be love..

[@HomeStudioBasics]

YES! YES! YES! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvFnnVvoJeMbpo I hope to react that way someday when I meet my wife. LMAO.

[@antoinep9733]

Thanks for the paint-mod link. Don’t own an SHP9500 (yet?) but not a fan of the giant L and R graphics. Didn’t even realise the pads were removable until watching that video.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man my pleasure! I actually removed mine the other day because in addition to the paint mod, I also want to put a different set of pads on them. It's a bit tricky to do though because the padding is glued really well on there. You'll feel like you're going to break them when you take off the pads but they snap right out and go back in rather easily.

[@terryhk99leung36]

Thanks for your review and I enjoyed watching it very much. I am also considering the Fidelio X1s or the X2HR, as both of them come down in price significantly. Currently the X1s is only 25% more cost than 9500, while the X2HR is about double. I wonder if you have listened to X1 or X2 before and how you compare them to 9500. Since even the X1s is only US$20 higher than 9500, and X2 is around $50more than 9500, hence I would go for whichever that is more balance and the most important most comfortable. I wonder if you can give me any advice on this.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man thank you! X2 is going to be mid-bassier than the 9500. 9500 rolls off quite considerably. It's a pretty open and neutral headphone with some minor issues in the high mids/low treble area. It can get somewhat bitey/essy at times. The 9500 would be more for mixing/mastering, while the X2 for fun. I like the 9500 for casual listening though. The lean bass response definitely isn't for everyone, but it's a super revealing headphone for sure and a joy to listen with. For balance, def the 9500 man! Where are you located?

[@nixxhimself]

Having had both and listened to both quite a bit and on a lot of different devices/sources I’d say the 600s sound better to me however the 9500s are an excellent headphone in their own right. If you just want a good headphone that sounds awesome for most uses and you don’t have a tone of money get the 9500s. If you have a bigger budget and plan to keep them long term get the 600s. Both are comfortable but the 600s let you replace parts as you go. The 9500s you can change the cable easily and the pads though it’s a pain in the ass. Both sound good but to me, the 600s sound better. If you can try both, buy the one that sounds better to you and ignore the “audiophiles” who claim they can hear a difference between a $20 cable and a $500 one.

[@flibber123]

I was mostly into closed back full size headphones. A while back I picked up a 9500 just to try out an open backed and since the 9500 was well regarded and relatively inexpensive it seemed worth a try. It turns out I like the open sound a lot more than I thought I would. This brings me to my question. Is there something better, in the $150-$200 range, that has the same type of open sound AND is worth the expense of buying it even though I already have the 9500? I'm looking for something that would make me feel like "Yeah this is like a 9500 taken to the next level" more than something like "This is like a 9500 except better". Or would I need to spend more to get to that next level?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Good to hear from you again.. Hmm.. Something similar to the 9500 in that range is probably like an AKG K550/553. I know it's closed, but it's very similar. Open sounding, lighter on the bass but incredibly articulate.. Great Soundstage, great for gaming, probably a bit more natural sounding and mellowed out while still being incredibly crisp and detailed, etc. Think of the K553 as a more refined and elegant version of the 9500. As if the 9500 matured or something. Another option would be something like a 4XX, though I'd caution you on that one because of the sometimes shoddy build. Did you happen to see my DEVA review? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bprKeaCmoauSprM They definitely fixed the build issues but it is a tad outside of your $150-200 range. Still worth a look see though! :) Let me know your thoughts on everything.

[@flibber123]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks for the reply. I may not comment all the time but I am watching. I'll take a look at the AKGs. I guess as long as it has an open type sound it wouldn't matter if they're closed back. That DEVA looks really good.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@flibber123 Yeah my friend! Check out my DEVA video. Some good discussion in there too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bprKeaCmoauSprM

[@circleboi4900]

Shp9500 vs m40x. which one has better bass? Im looking one for music and lil gaming

[@HomeStudioBasics]

If you like bass bloat, 40x lol. 9500's is very rolled off but the quality of the bass is better and for gaming it's also way better. homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-review-impressive/

[@allenamores292]

This is one of the funniest product comparison video I've ever watched. 😆🤣

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha thanks man! I had to re-watch some of it and did chuckle a few times. I completely forgot about all the memes and the horrible accent. LOL.

[@Tesseract9630]

Nice video. Good job.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you man!

[@gazzabazzazza]

Excellent video

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you my friend! Wondering where you were. "You're herre.. YOU'RE HEREE!! STOP HIDING!!" -random Super Mutant XD

[@shanmukhak5566]

Great review bro. Which one would you choose between Sennheiser HD599 and Philips 9500? Soundstage wise which one is best as I game a lot?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! Woo hah! That's a tough one! Soundstage on the 599 is going to be a bit better, but it's very close.. How much is a 599 and where are you located?

[@shanmukhak5566]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks for replying! Both the models are about the same cost here in india (150-180$).Yeah the Philips 9500 is overpriced in my area, I don't know why.This makes it competitive to Sennheiser hd 598 and 599. Or do you think I shoud go for HD600s by paying 80$ more(260 dollars)..

[@HomeStudioBasics]

That's interesting haha. I've always placed the 9500's true value at around $200 even though in the U.S. it generally goes for around $75. I paid $54 back in 2017. Hmm.. yeah I'd probably go with a 600. Can you get a 6XX from Drop where you are?

[@fei19317]

I saw Sennheiser HD560s cable has 4 poles connector, that mean i can buy balanced cable for it? I heard someone said that one sided headphone cable can't go balanced

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man I'm not really familiar with the 560S with balanced. Sorry I can't be of more help. Have you decided on a headphone?

[@fei19317]

@@HomeStudioBasics I went for Monolith M1070, and just ordered K5 Pro base on your video

[@petemitchell842]

I was just listening to my 9500's and I decided to hold off on buying the HD600. My attention has now turned to the 58x. But only because I've heard they have a lot more low-end. Maybe idk what I'm talking about, I'm still new to all of this.

[@philipsills5298]

The Quiet Knight if you’re after low end then Fidelio X2HR are killer for bass but still retain great mods and highs.

[@petemitchell842]

@@philipsills5298 I had the X2HR and I loved the sound signature, I really wanted to keep them but the springloaded headband was very uncomfortable to me. Also my ears would get very hot. I'm gonna hold off because I just found out today Philips is coming out with the SHP 9600, I hope they are as good as the 9500.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@petemitchell842 Yeah I really want to compare those as well!! I've been foaming at the mouth to get my hands on one :)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man! Some people love the 58X with a mod, claiming it's better than a 6XX. I think you'll love either, but my vote goes towards the 6XX because it sounds perfect out of the box basically. From what I've read, the 58X out of the box is a bit grainier/rougher, with some more bass but less refinement. I still really want to compare them though.

[@uliseshacky662]

Nice vid bro, it's weird I've seen a lot of people really talking sh*t about the 9500, like if they were the worse headphones

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thank you buddy! Yeah it's so strange especially given it's price. I've seen many of the same issues in more expensive headphones get glossed over or justified for whatever reason, and it's really annoying... I also see the word "grain" thrown out a lot and I don't think people actually understand what that word means because the 9500 is anything but grainy haha. It's clear and precise, with lots of air and clarity. Grain is a term you would use to describe a drug store headphone from like 1990. Lol.

[@uliseshacky662]

@@HomeStudioBasics yep, idk if that's because of the english not being my native language but I also see ppl using it a lot to describe headphones, IEM's, etc. that have poor detail retrieval capacities, but when I read that word, the first thing coming to my head is an 1 dollar earbud that you can buy into a "tianguis", those that are really Bad and really hurt your ears, like an old TV with not signal.

[@stuka78]

Used to own HD600 with Schiit stack modi/magni uber... sold everything in favor of KPH30i with Grado pads and Apple usbC dongle dac and LittleBear B4, happy with the performance of the ultra budget solution; considering SHP9500 for comfort

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man awesome! Which Grado pads? The S cushions? Never a bad idea to have a 9500 around :)

[@stuka78]

Home Studio Basics G-pads the biggest... which make the koss ugly but effective

[@wntrlxx230]

Hey Man, love your vids. I wanna ask what would be the best dac for shp9500? I will be using it on my pc but on board audio sucks so I'm thinking to get a dac. I'm thinking of getting a dac that will be a future proof too since I'm eyeing on sennheiser hd 58x in the futuere. Can you help?

[@stevenholt5484]

I'm not Stuart, but he's gonna tell you to buy the iFi Zen, take my word on this. If it's in your price range, you can buy what I have, the PS Audio Sprout 100.

[@wntrlxx230]

@@stevenholt5484 thanks man. Zen dac is within my budget but I was thinking if I should get the IFI hip dac so that I can use it om my commute. I think they have the same sound sig? I dont have the budget on the ps audio sprout but it looks promising.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! I think the hip-dac pairs incredibly well with the 9500, as well as something like an Oppo HA-2 which I was using a lot in the last 1-2 years before it was discontinued. The Zen would be cool too! I think the hip specifically really helps to tame the upper mids/low treble without the need for EQ. I don't find the 9500 as bright sounding with it. It's a really great combo. I think the Zen makes more sense if you're going to be on desktop. I personally have a USB Hub that I plug the hip-dac into so I never have to charge it. It's really convenient for me as I mostly listen on my desktop as well. I'm listening to this playlist right now with he 9500 and hip-dac: open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFM0eTdUPrT3yszXygkNz?si=SJBUCm1-TKOLR5pr_mh-yQ

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah! Zen is good but check out my reply as well ^

[@wntrlxx230]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks man! Will cop hip dac this weekend. I appreciate your reply man. Looking forward for more of your vids!!!

[@MrKerozinn]

love my 2019 ver. HD 600 + a new cable from drop. (buying new cable is a must. 650 cable is way better for example )

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! I've been wanting to know if the sound signature is the same?

[@Benjamin12]

Did he just say veil?! Hold my HD600, HD650, HD6XX, etc... I really like your videos, I'm learning so much. Speaking of which, did you see the future iFi products they're launching at Drop? I'm happy with my iFi zen DAC for my HD6XX, but I don't think I would buy a separate amp and dac just because.

[@antoinep9733]

Benjamin It’s weird Drop didn’t go for an amp/dac combo, that iFi case shape doesn’t lend itself to stacking.

[@philipsills5298]

I love my zen DAC as well. It’s my daily driver combined with Sundara’s and it’s a match made in heaven. I’ve compared it a lot to my mojo and iFi xCan combo and you know what there just isn’t that much in it justifying many times the price. The Zen DAC is absolutely a keeper!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yes yes! I've reached out about that iFi Drop collab :) Thank you for the kind words! Yeah my plan is to compare them both and make a video for people that explains whether you should or shouldn't. Should be a lot of fun!

[@Benjamin12]

@@HomeStudioBasics Speaking of the devil, Zeos just uploaded a video about these. They reach for him so fast, wow! That guy is fun to listen, but sometimes have to read between lines to understand if he's serious or just exaggerating. I'm looking forward to read/watch your review soon!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@Benjamin12 Hah wow he got them already?! Sheesh. I've got them coming within the week so. Be on the lookout for the big shootout!!

[@admiralkhalifaalqubaisi3770]

You're just so honest

[@HomeStudioBasics]

I try lol

[@Spyrozzz]

Are you planning a comparison between the 9500 and the fidelio x2 ?

[@Benjamin12]

There's a brief comparison in his web "The 5 Best Audiophile Headphones For Under $500" But yeah, I would like to see a video with a further explanation if possible.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Absolutely man! I am going to buy an X2 here pretty soon :)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@Benjamin12 Yes yes! What did you think of the article as a whole? If you were a person brand new to headphones and dacs, and didn't know anything about it, would the article 1) Make sense in simple terms, and 2) convince you to purchase something like a 6XX in order to skyrocket your listening experience?

[@Benjamin12]

@@HomeStudioBasics I liked the article. 1) There's no strange audio lingo, everything is well written as you could experience it from your perspective. The beginning intro about the AMP/DAC is important, though a new person would skip it, maybe (?). Nothing wrong, is just that until you get it, people would go for the cans as their first interest. Good thing that right after #1 you get that info. The initial summary points for every headphones are helpful. It's good to know about music genres and artist recommendations. 2) As it said, you save the best for last. If I were in a budget I would buy the 9500 as my 'entry level' headphones, if not I would definitely go for the 6XX. When I reached the part about what you experience, "thing such as..." I kept telling to myself YES! YES! YES! That's exactly it! - In terms of budget again, if somebody told 'Hey did you know you could get this extraordinary headphones that are practically the same as one of their top flagship but for less money?" I would save and get those, like a no brainer. Though, is important to emphasize the use of the dac/amp especially for these to max. the experience. Btw, your article "HD600 vs. SHP9500", once again, really good.

[@Benjamin12]

@@HomeStudioBasics Uh! I almost forgot to ask this. In your article, in the part about the X2RH it says: _Both the 9500 and X2HR have a bump around 1-2kHz, but the X2HR dips after 2k whereas the 9500 does not._ I checked at Rtings their frenquency response graphics, as they are available to compare with their tool, and it seems like is the other way around or am I reading it wrong? Thanks! *Source:* www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/philips-shp9500-vs-philips-fidelio-x2hr/371/2056?usage=9287&threshold=0.1

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa372]

First watched your SHP9600 video to learn about them. Now I'm just watching your other videos for comedy lmfao.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha nice! Don't miss today's upload for some more laughs and sub if you haven't. :)

[@loucipher7782]

you can tighten the SHP9500 'clamp' by binding 2 velcro cable to the headstrap and headband merging them together at both end of the PHILIPS logo it will not be as loose as it used to be and fall off your head lol

[@swifty1969]

9500 rules. I just love it. You can't beat it for how much it costs.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Absolutely man! Look out for the 9500 vs. 9600 video this Saturday!!!! Should be a highly informative barrel of laughs! :)

[@L0nkero]

0:37 Is that an actual comment made to your video or what? XD Lol. I can't say anything about the HD 600 vs SHP9500-comparison but SHP9500 was a very decent can on its own. I owned it for a while and liked it quite a bit but ended up selling it, had too much headphones (and I still have lol) and I just didn't have enough time to appreciate its sound. I had a chance to compare it to some a bit higher end open backs like ATH-R70X and HE-400i and I honestly didn't hear TOO MUCH of a difference between them as far as the overall sound quality goes, I think the sound on Philips somewhat lacked naturalness and kind of "effortlessness" compared to them but hold its own in many other ways. I'm interested to see/hear if Philips could improve them with SHP9600!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man I just got that comment on the AKG K240 vs. Samson SR850 comparison lol. I just ignored it for obvious reasons.. Anyways, yeah really looking forward to the 9600!! Marko, I think we need to talk. How many headphones do you have? xD Also I really do think the 9500 is one of the most natural sounding headphones I've ever heard. Not a huge fan of "synergy" lol (and we've talked about this), but man.. the hip-dac with it just sounds perfect. It's like all that upper mid/low treble "hotness" just goes away without the need for any EQ. Even out of a more sterile amp I still think the 9500 is fairly effortless in the way it portrays music, and I've always said this. Perhaps the HA-2 had something to do with that. Man, out of all the amp/dacs I've owned or demoed, I really miss that one the most. An amazing piece of gear.

[@adarshwhynot]

Hi great video . I would love to hear about brainwavz hm5 review from you.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Hmm. Not sure if I'll be able to get to that one, but I'll keep it in mind? Why specifically the HM5?

[@adarshwhynot]

@@HomeStudioBasics because I have heard that its good alternative to m40xs and its very comfy.

[@tranminhnghia5498]

after spending a bunch on on ear headphones with very unacceptable fake leather padding, I find the cloth padding of the 9500 a table turner. Plus I really wanted a good soundstage, so it is double the win. Three meter wire > 1.8 meter wire, triple the win. It honestly should cost like 1.5x, but I am glad it is cheap so I could grab it.

[@05russs1]

What can you say about the Sony mdr-xb500??? 🤔 🤓

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man haven't heard that one!

[@05russs1]

@@HomeStudioBasics They are not expensive now and can be found in good condition. I think it would be a good experience for you to listen and compare them with the Philips shp9500 and Sennheiser HD 58x and other headphones.

[@bennyride]

You did say the 600 are better for metal music ,but does it still sound pretty good on the 9500

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Could you time stamp where I said that? Because I don't really like the 600 for metal and have said it a few times in videos. The 9500 is a bit better for metal but kind of lacks the slam needed. The Sennheiser HD25 is my all time favorite for metal. Perfect headphone for that. In fact I would buy it immediately if you want your face melted. 😂

[@bennyride]

@@HomeStudioBasics it's in the little graph at 5:30 ,thanks for the help man ,just bought the 9500 this morning for $64

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@bennyride Ah, yes. HD600 can work for Metal, and it sounds good and everything, but it wouldn't be my go to choice if that makes sense. I probably should have adjusted the graphic to reflect that. Thanks for pointing it out! Now, I believe my line of thinking at the time was that I got some people who swore to me they loved it for metal, and I tried it again and liked it more that I did previously. It could go either way really. Die hard HD600 fans will probably tell you it's perfect for metal, but for me, not so much. It kind of lacks the slam and zest that's needed. Something like an HD25 is my absolute go to headphone for metal. HD600? Good, but not amazing. Please keep me posted on your 9500 impressions! I think you'll love it. :) What a great price!

[@bennyride]

@@HomeStudioBasics I definitely will man !

[@why8410]

I just brought these. Would you recommend I get a dac?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Which ones did you buy man?

[@why8410]

@@HomeStudioBasics philips shp9500

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@why8410 Hmm. You can. I'd go with an E10K or K3. Check out this article and let me know if you have any questions. The 9500 technically doesn't need one, but it's always nice to start out with one of the ones I mentioned. homestudiobasics.com/fiio-k3-vs-e10k/

[@why8410]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thank you. I will see what I think once they arrive and decide if I should buy one. I was actually looking at the Fiio k3 to so ill see. Thanks for your help

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@why8410 No problem, man! Keep me posted. And yeah, I wouldn't go anything more than either of those 2 so you're in the right spot!

[@Rock2005Star]

Nice review! Interesting that SHP9500 better represents the frequency spectrum despite the HD600 having the wider measured range. Another plus for the SHP9500 is having FAR LESS impedance and slightly more sensitivity vs. the HD600, as well as the HUGE difference in price with the Philips being significantly cheaper.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! Yeah I really do think the 9500 sounds more open and thus is able to portray the spectrum really really well. That's not to say the 600 doesn't. It's just a different type of sound. Are you thinking about getting either of these?

[@Rock2005Star]

@@HomeStudioBasics YW! Prob not, but I have a friend who bought the 9500 last year and said he's REALLY happy with it. But he had bought it in part b/c of me suggesting it to him. So this only reaffirms that my impression of them was on-target (and by impression I mean research since I've yet to try them out lol).

[@Orca774]

What do u think of the 9600 against the 9500?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Check out this article and let me know if you have questions: homestudiobasics.com/philips-shp9500-vs-9600/

[@Orca774]

@@HomeStudioBasics i just read it. I love classical music but from where i live, the 9600s are exactly double the price of 9500s. Is it worth double the price for the 'meatier' sound? I'm looking for both soundstage and timbre...

[@Orca774]

I also want a portable setup. K3 and K10 are desktop setups:( will the 9500 be better without any amps? Any portable dac suggestions?

[@x-ray3431]

Is that Gus Fring chicken company shirt from Breaking Bad?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man it absolutely is!! Haha I was wondering if anyone would comment. You can't really see much of it though but that's pretty cool that you said something :) Got your email. Been out of town a lot but I will be getting to it here pretty soon!

[@chiropracticstudent9546]

I would say hd600 is bae... so good

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Lol. I don't know if I could choose between the 2 if they were actual females. I'll have both! XD

[@TheSolidlad]

Loving the progression in your vids! :) It seems like you're slowly but surely finding your actual style, with both speech tone and editing. More dead-pan, dry humour in this one. (My favourite kind) Also... thanks for calling me DUMMY THICC. P.s.: Check Telegram :P P.p.s.: Esoteric Eric is a name which has been stuck inside my mind ever since I first heard it in your track... it's sounds so odd, lol

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man thank you so much! I agree - I was hoping you'd watch this one to comment on format. I think I like this better. Seems more concise and to the point, and the pacing is a lot better I think. I feel like when I just go off the cuff and improvise a review, I start to ramble and have to cut out more in post and it ends up being exhausting because I'm so dam long winded. XD Add to that there's just way more footage and it can get really overwhelming. Yeah man will do! Been out of town a lot too. Haha I think that's going to be my rap name :P It's not official or anything but I'm leaning towards it lol. Also yeah I had to throw that in there but did you notice I used a different dummy thicc clip? In some ways it's even funnier than the other one because his butt is actually moving XD

[@TheSolidlad]

@@HomeStudioBasics This vid is definitely more concise and to the poin. 👍 And yep, I noticed the different clip. You wrote a script for this one?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@TheSolidlad Yeah man been writing them lately and I think it's really helping. Been busy but I will hit you up soon on Telegram!

[@QbertTehKiller]

I can't tell if you're a British guy doing an American accent or an American doing a British accent I'm confused and upset

[@franklineliezermartinezzal7491]

you are great, but if you improved your lighting you would be incredible!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man thank you! That's coming next :) I'm going to be overhauling the set up and getting a new camera and lighting pretty soon! Stay tuned!

[@loonation2185]

I think the shp9600 would be the better choice, although a bit pricey.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Really want to get my hands on one and do the best a/b comparison ever. 🎧

[@rocker9136]

@@HomeStudioBasics It's out now. Can you do a comparison now?

[@leandrorberto]

Nice vid baby

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Thanks man! You going to go with one of these?

[@leandrorberto]

@@HomeStudioBasics prolly the SHP9500

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@leandrorberto Keep me posted on it!! I have a 9500 vs. 9600 vid coming soon so stay tuned for that as well :)

[@leandrorberto]

@@HomeStudioBasics Just ordered the SHP9500 (hopefully they will send me the 9500S with a shorter cable and wider frequency range; the store sends both ramdomly). Will take several days for me to get it, as I bought it overseas.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@leandrorberto From Ali I assume? I've got the 9600 coming on 9/2. It's going to be a blast comparing them! Keep me posted and stay on the lookout for the video! :)

[@Tripokaridos22]

I have hd 600 650 660s true there.is some vail smoothness on 600 and 650 some like it some not . 660s doesnt have that vail for sure. Philips are also great for the price but 600 650 660 have soooo much clarity and are so much better in every aspect.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Respectfully disagree. I hear things in the 9500 that I've never heard in an HD600 (or most other headphones for that matter), and I've always made that assertion. I've never flip flopped on it like others have. A recent example would be the song "So Many Tears" by Tupac. I have been listening to it since 2007 and never once heard him faintly talking on the right side in the beginning. I can't really make out what he says, but his voice was completely absent all of these years up until just a few days ago. No headphone or speaker has ever revealed that, save the 9500. It's just unreal how good they image and portray micro details at times, regardless of price. So I think in terms of clarity and detail, the 9500 definitely provides a bit more. That's not to say the 600's aren't detailed, and I don't think they are "veiled" on their own, but putting one up next to a 9500 you can definitely kind of hear that warmness and smoothness more so than if you didn't have a 9500 right there to compare. Even so, I value the 600 series a lot and still place a 6XX at the top of a list for anyone new to the hobby because it is a complete package and represents 95% of the "audiophile sound" at a fraction of what you'd pay for like a Focal, Audeze, etc. homestudiobasics.com/the-5-best-audiophile-headphones-for-under-500/ I guess I have just never understood the hate for the 9500. To me it's a great example of the elitist attitudes and behaviors that permeate the hobby. Thank you for stopping by and not attacking me over your stance!

[@Tripokaridos22]

@@HomeStudioBasics I dont hate 9500 , and honestly i love Philips my first TV was Philips CRT that i worked 3 months to get it. Also i like the fidelio line and even if people love 9500 and X2 my favorites was L1 . But again i really cant hear this clarity that u are saying , more highs ? yeah more soundstage ? yeah for sure more excitiment also yeah , but i try to hear that clarity that some people say and Sorry i could not even my Vailed HD650 are better on clarity and resolution , I am not even speaking about HD 660s that are way way better on resolution and clarity . I really trust your reviews and your opinion u know that i am watching all of your videos , But .... i dont know maybe is the DAC maybe is my Hearing i am 42 years old . I use Ifi micro , ZEn , LG v30 and Harman Kardon HK510 and on all of them HD 6 series was more clear ( not bright ) .

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@Tripokaridos22 No worries man! If you don't hear it you don't hear it. :) Thank you for not attacking me like some others would do! Maybe it's me lol. I just found that whenever I go back to a 9500, it's like everything opens up and I can hear so much more going on.As if I was missing details and some intimacy or something. This is in large part why I always recommend the headphone to people. It's just astounding to me how something this cheap could achieve such a high level of sound quality. Yeah the "essiness" is there at times, but the headphone is dirt cheap. The DEVA is a $300 headphone and has some treble issues so I could never understand people's hate for the 9500. It does so much right. Other headphones have similar issues and cost more to way more. 4XX, 400i, DT880, 990, SRH440, Ananda (not a huge spike, but there's still some peakiness there) I could go on. But yeah, I love the 600 series and the 6XX as well. I actually prefer darker treble nowadays so I definitely understand where you're coming from. I could wear a 6XX for days and never be musically fatigued. That's why it's my #1 recommendation in the hobby for newer folks as well. I also mostly prefer Audeze type treble and house sound, as well as something like an Oppo PM-3 (really wish they were still making headphones). Anyways, yeah this is getting long winded LOL. I'm listening to the DEVA through the Zen right now!

[@Tripokaridos22]

@@HomeStudioBasics I get u man ... A lot of people having only 1 or 2 headphones are getting angry about then. And some others think that everyone have the same taste... To.me its all about personal taste and honestly i have a favorite one the HD660s ....But i love using 650 for there veil smoothness also love Bose for their comfort and weight and some times i use DT770 pro even.if i dont like their treble for music some times i want to hear that for 10-20 minutes on some content like movies. Other than that i have to know your opinion about Meze 99 classics i am in search of another Closed back headphone for use in music only and i want dark highs and fun sound.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@Tripokaridos22 I actually may review the 99's soon as I think Audio Advice started carrying their products!

[@BigBoss-kk8hq]

Very nice, how much "

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey Big Boss! How much for...?

[@BigBoss-kk8hq]

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[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@BigBoss-kk8hq xD

[@skateboyy311]

tina eat your goddamm hammmm

[@HomeStudioBasics]

HAHAHAH! Man that's one of my all time favorite movies ever. Cost like 400k to make and made 40 mil or so at the box office 😂

[@cxmxc]

Accent switch lmao

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Haha yeah. I think I'm gonna bring back the accent. xD

[@piotrpiotr-ww3bl]

Not bad explanations but nothing about details resolution ..Also added short episodes from another movies or videos are quite annoing and disturbing.

[@Alex-underground]

IMO Philips somehow do not manage to put a headphone on the market satisfying many people's wishes. I think Sennheiser do a better job. Sennheiser also got the name like Audio Technica and Beyerdynamic do.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! The 9500 certainly satisfies like a Snickers, but I can see what you mean. Philips is more of a conglomerate, but man they can really make a great headphone imo. It's stunning really, that a company that literally makes everything could come out with such great products in the audiophile realm.

[@maximianocoelho4496]

Noooo! I wont buy a SHP9500 just because is cheaper, I got a 300 ohm AMP/DAC and I am going to use it to the fullest. Who breaks a HD600 headband? It was a hell a head. Build quality HD600 is far superior and modular. Keeping the British accent on the serious video...I shouldn't ask, but a Jamaican would make the video unwatchable because of the amount of laugh.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Haha I was thinking about doing a Jamaican one just the other day LOL! I want do do an Asian one, Jamaican, New Yorker/Italian, an Indian, among others XD

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasics Dont do it please dont! we still want to learn something from the video, it will be impossible because we wont stop laughing.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 LOL. I'm gonna test out an Asian one here soon. Just a lil teaser sample XD

[@maximianocoelho4496]

@@HomeStudioBasics Bring it on!!!! since the languages in asia are very different; I cant even imagine he outcome of this.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@maximianocoelho4496 :D

[@barbasour]

not trying to be a keyboard warrior but the paint mod is disappointing. it's white!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

STOP HAVING A DIFFERENT OPINION THAN ME!!! 😂

[@m4nc1n1]

LMFAO! (hundred if you're white)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! XD That's been a running gag on the channel since it started.

[@erezaviv]

Nothing to see here.

[@aubreywhite9988]

Says the troll with three subscribers after 12yrs, thanks for stopping bye 👋