Hi, how's it compared to sennheiser 429 S ? also I'm looking for headphones which are good for traveling and jogging.
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I haven't tried those specific Sennheisers, so I can't comment on the comparisons. I would say don't bother looking at full sized headphones for jogging or travelling. You should consider a nice pair of in ear monitors, which are the step up from earbuds. These akg headphones don't have a tight fit and are pretty cheap and plastic-y feeling. I wouldn't trust them for travel or jogging.
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Would not consider using these for jogging. The cord is monstrously long for that.
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I would not advise the AKG for jogging the chord is about 10feet long and could trip you. I am not familiar with those Sennheisers so can't make a judgment on that.
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Wish I could help but I don't own the sennheiser 598's. I considered buying them but settled on the beyer 990's instead. When I have the $ I was thinking of getting either the 598's or the audio technica ath-m50x's. I love my beyer 990's but wanted to get another pair a quality headphones to mess with. Hope u find the pair that fits your needs.
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No. You'd probably want IEMs for jogging. Headphone looks weird not to mention these are quite uncomfortable/hot to wear.
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It's almost like asking "are these the best shoes you can buy"? The answer depends on you and your intended purpose. Most headphones at this price point (and higher) are going to sound pretty good.
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the bass is amazing. it's fast, tight, and has tremendous range. here are the other open headphones I've listened to, in comparison: beyerdynamic dt880 32ohm - much lighter bass impact. the 880 is nowhere near the range and impact of the he400. it doesn't go as low, isn't as detailed, and isn't as impactful. sennheiser hd598 - the sennheiser has even less bass than the dt880 so the same comparison applies, but the gap between it and the he400 is even bigger. sennheiser hd600/650 - i'll lump these two together, though i'll focus more on the 650 which in my opinion has superior bass to the 600. the 650 can somewhat compete with the he400 in terms of impact. it's less controlled and detailed, but still has some decent weight. the he400 still has more detail and clarity in the bass, and probably more impact as well but it's closer than the other headphones. the bass of the 650 is very slow, so it can get muddy/boomy at times. that really doesn't happen with the he400. the planar driver is so fast even double bass drums on speed metal tracks are tight and well defined. you can hear each individual hit on the drum. the 650 is too slow so you lose that fine detail. all in all the he400 is a real star in the bass department. if you're coming off closed headphones they still might seem light at first, but once you acclimate to them you'll start to realize just how good that bass is. and if you're coming off other open headphones, you're likely going to be blown away, assuming you haven't heard audeze or other high end headphones. don't expect ear melting bass impact, it's not there. it's linear, tight, powerful, and natural sounding. by far the best bass of any headphone I've owned. hope that helps.
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I rarely use these headphones with an eq as I usually take them when traveling. The highs are clean and not rash. The bass is usually pretty balanced. I have never felt like I needed an eq to improve the sound. They have really nice isolation, especially for an on-ear design. They are extremely comfortable; there seems to be some sort of memory foam in the pads. I have worn these on many international flights, sometimes not removing them for over 5 hours at a time without any issues. They are quite light and fold into a nice size. The case is solid too. If you don't mind dropping the coin, they are some really good headphones that travel well. I rarely use these headphones with an eq as I usually take them when traveling. The highs are clean and not rash. The bass is usually pretty balanced. I have never felt like I needed an eq to improve the sound. They have really nice isolation, especially for an on-ear design. They are extremely comfortable; there seems to be some sort of memory foam in the pads. I have worn these on many international flights, sometimes not removing them for over 5 hours at a time without any issues. They are quite light and fold into a nice size. The case is solid too. If you don't mind dropping the coin,... » Read More I rarely use these headphones with an eq as I usually take them when traveling. The highs are clean and not rash. The bass is usually pretty balanced. I have never felt like I needed an eq to improve the sound. They have really nice isolation, especially for an on-ear design. They are extremely comfortable; there seems to be some sort of memory foam in the pads. I have worn these on many international flights, sometimes not removing them for over 5 hours at a time without any issues. They are quite light and fold into a nice size. The case is solid too. If you don't mind dropping the coin, they are some really good headphones that travel well. « Show Less
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I am a runner too. These headphones don't really work for me. I run with my ipod in my hand so it might be different for someone who uses an arm band. But I don't like the volume control. It is heavy and bounces around. I try to use the clips to prevent this...but the clips are in awkward places that dont really work. And sometimes my arm catches on the cord and the buds and clips go flying everywhere and I start swearing. Also if it a hot day and I get sweaty, there is no hope, the buds slip right out. I do however Really like the Sennheiser CX 685 Adidas Sports In-Ear Headphones. These do not have the volume control and clips... much more simple. The buds always stay in. I am a runner too. These headphones don't really work for me. I run with my ipod in my hand so it might be different for someone who uses an arm band. But I don't like the volume control. It is heavy and bounces around. I try to use the clips to prevent this...but the clips are in awkward places that dont really work. And sometimes my arm catches on the cord and the buds and clips go flying everywhere and I start swearing. Also if it a hot day and I get sweaty, there is no hope, the buds slip right out. I do however Really like the Sennheiser CX 685 Adidas Sports In-Ear Headphones. These do... » Read More I am a runner too. These headphones don't really work for me. I run with my ipod in my hand so it might be different for someone who uses an arm band. But I don't like the volume control. It is heavy and bounces around. I try to use the clips to prevent this...but the clips are in awkward places that dont really work. And sometimes my arm catches on the cord and the buds and clips go flying everywhere and I start swearing. Also if it a hot day and I get sweaty, there is no hope, the buds slip right out. I do however Really like the Sennheiser CX 685 Adidas Sports In-Ear Headphones. These do not have the volume control and clips... much more simple. The buds always stay in. « Show Less
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I just read your comments and was wondering which product you were talking about. I also have a hard time finding a bluetooth or head phones that stay on my ears. I have almost completely given up on a bluetooth, but was considering trying one of the bluetooth headsets that go behind your neck or over your head? Any suggestions?
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Glad to help...People often see to be able to tell when I am using the headphones....when in low to med noise environments the output is great. Seemingly the headphones do not defeat exterior noise so the result is often a mixture of everything that is going on my side of the call. Functionality is awesome...as long as you're in an enviro that is not noisy you will love 'em.
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They are adequate for running. However they are not half as durable as Sennheiser promises. Mine fell apart within a year, while I did not train that much. Instead I'd recommend Sony MDR-W08L. They wear definitely as good, don't move around. I wear them for over a year, 6-days a week training in very warm sweaty weather conditions. When I purchased them they were around $9, so I bought 6. One broke. To my surprise the price has suddenly gone up to $39,- However, I do not recommend the Sennheiser because of durability. It was no bad luck it fell apart. The design is definitely not durable. If it rusts everywhere and the rubber pieces fall apart then the design is flawed.
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i have a sennheiser and i still use it cause there is quality in it too.but there is no comparison cause if i can go back in time i would have bought Bose QuietComfort.and it really helps when you are in an airplane if there is a kid crying you would hear nothing. ^_^
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In my honest opinion, I (being an avid runner / hiker) do not feel that any of the HBS series are good for actual jogging / running. I've owned the 700 and 730 myself. With this being pretty much the same design, the unit tends to bounce around and rotate a little around the neck. If you are willing to pay more, you might want to consider the Jay Bird X. I own those as well and prefer those for jogging / running. The HBS line is more of a everyday (walk / sit) kind of device.
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Try Sennheiser (RS 120, 170, 180). I have the 180's and they sound & work great.
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I've worn both of these actually. And I've found the M50X's to be amazingly good for the price. They're extremely comfortable, and they're a good choice overall. Nonetheless, the P5's get the edge. The sound is neutral on both of them, but the P5's sound is a bit more nuanced, and true to the source material. (And if you're looking for something with thumping bass, neither of these are your friend - I'd look at beats for that). The P5's are also much more "luxurious". The padding, the presentation, and the details - everything is a step up, albeit at a heftier price tag. I would definitely recommend trying both out at a store if you can - it's a close one.
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I think there are better choices for workout earbuds but like the other user indicated, good fit with the membranes will make a big difference. I have used these mostly for quiet convenient use on airplanes or while riding in a car. My preference on the workouts and jogging would be the Klipsch upscale models as they also come with more options for the ear membranes and the likelihood of a good fit and quality sound reproduction I have found to be much better.
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Overall very good headphones. Super light weight , hardly know they are there. Slightly uncomfortable at first, but once you get used to them not so bad. They don't have the best wireless connection, as with my S4 mini songs would cut out from time to time. As I use manly for music I have gone back to wired earbuds. Volume level is decent. Never used to talk so I can't say about that. Hope that helps.
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Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both. Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.