SHP-9600 Unboxing & First Listen! - BETTER than 9500??

[@vinnn4919]

Listening on the 9500 and its doing me wonders

[@shalokshalom]

DMS is the only one who doesn't like it, maybe he got a faulty copy back then :p

[@christesterman]

I bought one for my son and he came back to me saying that these were just as good as his air pod pros. I bought one for myself I've got to say the mids and highs are excellent along with some really really good sound staging while the bass was a bit lacking. But for $75 what else in the open ear market would be better?

[@AitoLaikoSamoMoaCawfy]

he did say from the shp9500 video 7 years ago that he got it from someone else before he tried the headphone, might be the issue idk.

[@OfficialGamesky]

Excellent work as always

[@chelseajupiter2103]

Called it, haha. The price is a miss on their end, but I blame certain reviewers for that. The 9500 came out 7 years ago, and got really hyped 5 years ago. These are good $90 headphones. They're okay $130 headphones. They'll be excellent $70 headphones.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Meanwhile, Sennheiser has always made a better headphone than the SHP 9500 around $100 or less. But the Philips get all the hype for some reason.

[@TheKillerZmile]

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q what sennheiser is better than these on $100?

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@TheKillerZmile 558 or 559

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@Chris Kozak So F*** the SHP 9500 even more

[@xiuxiu1108]

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q Philips has better distribution globally. Senheisser 559s run for 200$ where I'm from and a pair of Philips SHP9500 are only 65$. I also wasn't satisfied with the build quality of my HD 598 Cs. The faux velour coating on the ear pads and on the housing are extremely sensitive to fluctuations in humidity and started to rub off and go everywhere after only 2-3 months of usage.

[@ELJefeReviews]

Anyone else watching this video while wearing the SHP9600?

[@johnnyr-518]

120-130 is a very tough sell. I got this for 80usd in china, shipping already included. For that price, I recommend it.

[@CimInc]

Bought my pair for about $60, not disappointed at all with that deal.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Spot on impressions man, though I didn't agree with people who claimed grain on the 9500 and still don't. I too thought the warmth of the 9600 was a bit much at times. Seemed like it was it a tad clammy/claustrophobic with certain tracks (and can come off like it's trying too hard), but man when it's good, it's heavenly. I haven't been able to take it off since I got it. The added bass is mostly welcome, and I can listen for a long time because of the more subdued treble. It also retains most of what made the 9500 a great headphone in my opinion: Soundstage, imaging, and detail retrieval are all excellent. I still get those "out of my head" moments with the 9600, which is also great for film, gaming and stuff like that. Looking forward to the review!

[@JuanAuribus]

9500 driver couldn't push detail (just piercing treble past 6k), and the imaging was pretty inaccurate compared to other Headphones at the price.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@JuanAuribus Like which headphones? Imaging and detail retrieval are some of the 9500's best qualities. I'd like to hear you expound upon "inaccurate." It's a $75 headphone. I paid roughly $54. I'm not sure what people were expecting, but it rivals headphones way out of it's price range for sure. There is nothing inaccurate about the way it portrays sound. It's one of the most neutral headphones you can buy.

[@JuanAuribus]

@@HomeStudioBasics try the ksc75. That's all I can say.

[@FrogYou2]

Easy mod - removing the foam disk from the earcups will do mirachles. And yes they are way better then 6xx at a fraction of the price.

[@DMS3TV]

Mod helps, still doesn’t perform half as good as a 6XX.

[@FrogYou2]

@@DMS3TV 6xx is a dark sounding pair of headphone with great vocals and a narrow soundstage. I much prefer the sound of the philips after removing the foam disks. Twice as good. That must be a personale preference.

[@nepomukullmann3013]

They improve quite a bit with EQ, recommend them.

[@dandb2002]

I'd love to see a video on your dream money is no object audiophile set-up. Really hear the explanations on every product you'd buy for the audio setup giving every reason why you chose each one other than cost. The good thing is there's really no limit on what you could cover in that video amps, dacs, stacks, headphones, speakers, cables, instruments, midi devices, take it as far as you want. I'd just love to see what you came up with! Great video as always

[@albe23]

Isn't that basically the video he did with Linus Tech Tips?

[@dandb2002]

@@albe23 I suppose it could've been but nothing was explicit about why each product was chosen and it was only very high end headphones and what is required to drive them rather than other products too :)

[@christianstefano1816]

damn that background song really bringing out all the distortion in my shp9500s lmao

[@aegistechreviews7410]

FOR REAL THO

[@bb1televator]

I’m VERY late as usual but I just bought this set on sale for 60 bucks lol

[@on_spikes6867]

can you do a review on the beyerdynamic T1 3rd Generation?

[@DMS3TV]

It's on the way!

[@on_spikes6867]

@@DMS3TV thanks, thats amazing!

[@PK-qs5xw]

I was thinking of the same thing this gen the t1 is going to cost a 1000 dollars so im interested to see what has changed

[@on_spikes6867]

@@PK-qs5xw the one before cost the same when it came out. But gradually the price sank and i hope its the same for the 3rd gen.

[@antoinep9733]

Interested in the midrange vocal performance of this puppy when you do the full review.

[@FusionMusic]

lol same here, I find the mid range and vocal was what I didn't like about the SHP9500. Hopefully it gets fixed.

[@finishihimTV]

OMG I love the background

[@Boomer112]

How are these compared to the Fidelio X2HR, then? Are the X2HR better or worse? Maybe they're even equal? I've got the X2HR myself and i absolutely love them, these SHP-9600 are actually on sale for around $60... so, are they still worth that price or should i save money and stick with my current X2HR?

[@warriora7245]

been diving into youtube and google for same answer, basically the X2HR are probably wayyy better for u. One reviewer said the X2hr is the 9500 on ROIDS (9600 is very similar to 9500) The only thing id recommend is the leather after market pads from Dekoni for the X2HR, makes it completely different sounding but i think much more thick and clear (you may prefer light and airy). The only other headphone you may want in the future is the DT 1990 pro.....which is like 500$ but similar to X2 and more clear etc etc.

[@perdana5786]

Try to drive the headphones on an amp with a low output impedance (1 ohm or lower) since they don't do well with high output impedance amps just like the shp9500.

[@user-vi3tb3bw5t]

Why would they make a headphone like this that doesn't do well with high impedance amps? Seems like a bad idea.

[@westsenkovec]

Because most people don't buy high end amps to run cheap headphones.

[@user-vi3tb3bw5t]

@@westsenkovec They are 130 bucks. That's not a cheap headphone. 20 bucks is a cheap headphone. They are also open back, which shows they obviously cater this product to an audiophile market. Tons of other headphone manufacturers can make headphones that sound great on low and high impedence setups, except Phillips apparently.

[@westsenkovec]

Sph9500, that were mentioned in the original post, could be had for $50, which is considered cheap in this hobby. Hence the popularity. The 9600 probably won't sell as expected so they'll drop the price.

[@dj4int]

iDSD micro BL output is under 1 Ohm

[@ravenslikewritingdesks]

Just curious, do you have a playlist posted somewhere of songs you use to test headphones? Or are they pretty much the same as usual like ones on reddit and spotify? I tried finding one on google but all that shows are DMs of DnD haha

[@RodneyGurdal]

DMS - I love the background pattern. Is that wallpaper? tile? Where'd you get that?

[@frunction]

Sounds like they'd be great for gaming.

[@peterchase2224]

Got it for $59 which isn't terrible, but I honestly find the sound quality inferior to my wireless razer barracuda X... I feel like a $50 wireless headset from Razer is a short bar to jump

[@kentxx12]

DMS Where is the long Review?

[@mannymakesmusic891]

I got the SHP 2000 and I'm gonna work my way up, i got the 2000 mostly because it was available at that time lol.

[@stevesavage9331]

How are they? Is it any good compared to average in-ear plugs, gaming headsets or other stuff you may have experience with?

[@mannymakesmusic891]

@@stevesavage9331 i have the audio technica m50x and the audio technica ws770i to compare and i can say, they feel very open, lightweight on the head, the pads get warm when listening for long periods of time and it's very soft compared to my other two headphones. I can't really push anything through it without it distorting but at low volumes it sounds fine. All plastic body and none removable cable, the jack is nice amd it's metal but the cable itself is mediocre. Compared to a stock m50x, the openness is great, ot covers your ears and the clap force of the SHP 2000 is responsible. My audio technica ws770is has some big leather pads on them so the bass is substantially more than it was before and it's warmer than the m50x. The SHP 2000 has a cool sound to it and lacks any punch but is very dynamic. Right now I'm using UMC404HD as my main output since i don't have another primary headphone DAC AMP to drive. Overall. The SHP 2000 is okay, would recommend for young kids who you don't want stuff blasting away in their head and it's comfortable for kids to use. That's my honest take on it. A nice opened feel, really lightweight and comfortable....

[@DibIrken]

The 9500 has a problem with treble so I am looking forward to purchasing these.

[@NaveedKhan-bs1sc]

DMS please do a headphone amp and dac tier list would love it bro

[@zqa20]

great review! Do you have any plans on reviewing the x3s any time soon?

[@joshe2420]

his review on the x3 is out on patreon I think

[@mylifeisbroken34]

What would you recommend for podcasts and seriess?

[@MichaelLargent]

Are these still harsh on the treble side like the 9500?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Nah, they strike a perfect middle ground. Slightly essy with certain tracks, but that mostly has to do with the recording.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

If you find the treble harsh on the 9500, go with Sennheiser headphones. I directly compared the Sennheiser HD 558 with the SHP 9500. And the Sennheiser wins hands down. It's just a more cohesive sounding headphone with smoother treble and more forward vocals.

[@NullGamurai]

Headphone Recommendations for gaming?

[@michaelwoods9152]

SHP9500 loved them for gaming didn’t care for them music wise

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@michaelwoods9152 100% Agreed!! Get the Sennheiser 558 or 559 over the SHP 9500. They're just as good for gaming AND sound good with music 🙂

[@michaelwoods9152]

000 001 if gaming is your only use for them 9500 is a good buy, if you want more well rounded 58x jubilee is a good option but then you start looking into dacs and amps and bam you’re into the audiophile rabbit hole

[@hughrichardson7402]

Can we get a comparison between the Little Dot Mark II and IFI Zen Can? Specifically would want to know what is better for the Sennheiser HD600 line

[@hey-lo-gees3886]

Right on! 💯

[@sabaldicaharvey]

What’s a good upgrade from the 9500?

[@dannybos7024]

What's your budget?

[@mak-jeoh8122]

How does this compare to ksc75? Great vid, love your background!

[@dajero]

i mean its 15 dollars compared to over 100

[@mak-jeoh8122]

@@dajero I mean cheaper doesn't mean that it's out of the game.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@mak-jeoh8122 I had the KSC75 and the SHP9500. They're so similar! But I enjoyed the KSC75 more for the bass. But the sharp grainy treble ruins it for me on both headphones. If you like the KSC75 and want to upgrade then look at the Grado SR60E. It's like a KSC75 on steroids.

[@malshebl54]

Name dac?

[@Startekselva]

Dms I follow you always and do a review of burson conductor 3x which I plan to buy

[@WavyVaporizers]

For console gaming series x ps5 which one of these bad boys should I get?? Want one for competitive gaming I wanna hear every footstep reloading breathing everything so which one of these do I get? Shp 9500 shp 9600 or the fidelio xhr2?

[@DMS3TV]

PC38X is the single best option for gaming if you can do it. Those 3 work for gaming but are far from ideal.

[@WavyVaporizers]

@@DMS3TV so pc38x blows shp9500 and the fidelio xhr2 out the water?

[@DMS3TV]

@@WavyVaporizers best for gaming under $1700. Seriously.

[@justinnam8085]

VERY unbiased 👍

[@Nick_4i]

What's with all the negativity in the comments? I thought this was a great first impressions video.

[@Shahzad-Khan]

That bomber looks sick! Alpha industries?

[@cross-hairz800]

Which are better for rainbow six siege ps4 n ps5???

[@dannybos7024]

PC37X

[@monokendo]

review the phillips x2hr?

[@johnellison3173]

He did that years ago.

[@monokendo]

@@johnellison3173 is not the same hp

[@johnellison3173]

@@monokendo It is. He reviewed the X2. Only difference between the X2 and X2HR is the pads are slightly thicker. They both sound exactly the same. I would know. I have owned both and sold both.

[@zthreetwo9874]

These or the 599 for gaming

[@dannybos7024]

PC38X

[@davidmason8212]

Great review Can you please compare the ananda to the lcd2 fazor ?

[@timekeep3r]

Really hoping they drop the price : /

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

They will! The MSRP of headphones is always blown up.

[@KGDHMF]

Plz do a review of the German Maestro GMP 8.35 Mobile...

[@Cadence24]

how is the imagining on this headphones ?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Imaging is still excellent; Soundstage as well. A lot of people claimed the 9500 didn't have good SS but that was a lie lol. I still get the same out of my head moments with the 9600.

[@05russs1]

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

[@dannybos7024]

It's not worth any words at all.

[@HERONSMusic]

Is that Spotify?

[@DMS3TV]

Tidal

[@miyotazaki-san6540]

recently saw some pretty interesting advertising for the skullcandy crusher evo headphones, do you ever plan to review them? just wondering if they're a load of bull or actually good headphones

[@OmnipotentO]

So for $90 these are good?

[@dannybos7024]

Yeah

[@Deffine]

Got them for 70$

[@abhishekpm1038]

I have the shp9500 and absolutely love it. But I guess this time around phillips just got lazy, greedy and pulled of an apple ( if u know what I mean)

[@zognarreg]

iKnow what you’re saying ;)

[@HomeStudioBasics]

I own both. How so?

[@moosicolday5160]

People pray so much on the grainy sound of the SHP9500, they are boring AF even with the elevated treble/sibilance. The boosted treble should impress you but when you add grain, you get a busy muddy boring sound. How this headphone gone on top of the charts if beyond my understanding of sound.

[@dannybos7024]

The SHP was the most overhyped headphone ever. A certain anime lover just praised them like they were a gift from heaven, but they're really not worth anything above 50 bucks.

[@RohitPatel-xm5hk]

Where did you get that sound dampening wall?

[@atifb8066]

Does it also have Bluetooth please ? That's my buying point right now

[@Jaeywa]

Long story short.... No just get the 9500

[@WarningHPB]

love the the content but the video but bit needs a bit more contrast/colour maybe, its just black headphones on black shirt/jacket on black background if you know what i mean it kinda all blends in

[@The2808erik]

Oh damn, with 130$ the value argument is almost gone.

[@DMS3TV]

Yeah it’ll be a better value when the price drops

[@brydon10]

That little skeleton at 0:17

[@Tripokaridos22]

Buy Koss kph 30i they sound better and cost 30 ...

[@ladyelect9274]

this!!

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

I honestly believe you! I was so unimpressed with the SHP 9500. The hype was stupid. I can't get excited for the SHP 9600. There are better offerings around $100 from Sennheiser and AKG.

[@Tripokaridos22]

@@user-xg6zz8qs3q very true

[@BiggyJimm]

I wish I could get free headphones for doing a 5 min impression video...

[@DMS3TV]

Took 3 years of buying headphones and making videos.

[@opgg1]

sheeps

[@zelareka]

WASTE OF MY TIME

[@untitleditem2334]

Again with the layering. This sort of dressing up for videos thing is stupid and gives distasteful vibes. Like wearing a hat or sunglasses inside. Stahp, lose the jacket.

[@untitleditem2334]

​ @Ebisu because you're wearing it inside? in the summer? a better comparison but way more distasteful is wearing shoes inside.

[@johnellison3173]

STFU

[@untitleditem2334]

​@Ebisu This is exactly why people in india shit on streets. Everyone is doing it, so it must be normal. It's not unless you're only walking on soap-washed sidewalks it giga-unhygienicc.

[@untitleditem2334]

@@johnellison3173 no, u

[@shawnwilliams7021]

@@untitleditem2334 Yes, it is summer, and some places blast the AC to the point it feels like you're sitting in a meat locker. You have zero clue what the temperature was in the room where the review was done. Besides, seriously, you're critiquing his wardrobe vs. the information provided for the headphones, do you honestly think his opinion would be different if he removed his jacket for the review. Man, some people bitch just to bitch.