sennheiser G4ME ONE or HD 598

[toberkulosis]

So the price difference in the two is $20 on amazon, which would basically cover the mic

My question is sound quality wise is there a difference in the two? Does the 598 sound better? Enough so that the convinience of having on cord, a volume wheel, and the built in mic can be overlooked?

thanks

[EmoRarity]

Well since they both sound like the HD518, they are both overpriced...

[P e r s e p h o n e]

So the price difference in the two is $20 on amazon, which would basically cover the mic

My question is sound quality wise is there a difference in the two? Does the 598 sound better? Enough so that the convinience of having on cord, a volume wheel, and the built in mic can be overlooked?

thanks

I heard the 598s sounded better, but honestly if you're gaming you might as well go with the Ones.

[Mateyyy]

From what I know, the 598 does sound better, but that doesn't mean that the G4ME One has bad sound. It's Sennheiser, it's going to be good anyways.

You could also take a look at the HD 555. They're quite a bit less expensive than the 598 and they still have outstanding sound quality.

If you don't get the G4ME ONE, which has a microphone, and you get either the 598 or the 555, get the Antlion ModMic 4.0.

*insert ModMic review here*

I think I'd get the HD 555...

[RainColt]

Well since they both sound like the HD518, they are both overpriced...

The HD518 do sound good and are a great value but they do not sound the same although I do agree with you, he shouldn't get the 598s unless he really likes the colour, otherwise HD558 would be the better choice and HD518 are solid.

[EmoRarity]

The HD518 do sound good and are a great value but they do not sound the same although I do agree with you, he shouldn't get the 598s unless he really likes the colour, otherwise HD558 would be the better choice and HD518 are solid.

Now consider the price difference....

The day they add the HD380 Pro *What the GAYME1 is* will be a great day to show how lazy Sennheiser is when it comes to rebadgeing. 

*Notice, going to watch Liam Neeson punch fools till I pass out, quoting me will be useless for the next 18 hours.*

[RainColt]

Now consider the price difference....

The day they add the HD380 Pro *What the GAYME1 is* will be a great day to show how lazy Sennheiser is when it comes to rebadgeing. 

Damn they make beautiful headphones and seeing this I...still hold to my original statement, If I were to choose one of these headsets primarily for gaming I would probably go for the HD518 or a refurbished HD558.

[Silent_Xaxal]

Similarities aside, I'd ultimately ask on how much you value convenience. Considering that used G4ME Ones can go below 180 (Amazon has used ones at 155) it's really now a matter on whether or not you're willing tp pay for the convenience/looks of either. I can't tell, as you know your preferences better tha anyone on this thread and it's not my money to spend.

[Silent_R493]

Similarities aside, I'd ultimately ask on how much you value convenience. Considering that used G4ME Ones can go below 180 (Amazon has used ones at 155) it's really now a matter on whether or not you're willing tp pay for the convenience/looks of either. I can't tell, as you know your preferences better tha anyone on this thread and it's not my money to spend.

+1 this.

 

In the end pick whats best for the use case and the price you can justify.  both are good IMO.

[ShearMe]

The PC 350 is only $150 on Amazon. Decently priced if you don't need an open pair of cans.

[PancakeGiraffe]

I own a pair of G4ME ONE's. Only get it if you want the convenience of a headset. Otherwise, you'll get a better bang for your buck by buying a separate microphone. Both the ONE's and HD 598's should be equal in sound quality.

[djgromo]

I own Sennheiser G4me One and Sennheiser HD555. They sound soo different. Firstly i need to say that i prefer HD555s. Wider stage and crispier sound. They are also more comfortable. New G4me One have massive clamping force. I am using old trick with resting them on unused box to streach them a little. G4me One sound for me like a much more closed headphones (even they are open in general). There is something messed up in their sound. It sounds like you are hearing someone  rocking in your basement. Bass is more noticeable than in 555s but it also sound more like from a carton box. After longer period of time i feel tired after wearing G4me Ones. I can wear 555 all day with no problem. Mic in G4me Ones are really good and have active noise canceling. I am using them mostly for chatting with friends on my xbox one. I also did some commentary on youtube with them. Probably best mic from headset on the market. My 555s are pretty wear down after 5 years of using. I need to replace pads or buy a new pair of headphones. I am thinking about HD598s. Only problem for me is these beige and brow color scheme. They looks like a Noctua fan.