Peace of mind.

I bought the 599 like 1.5 years ago. The 599 is on sale several times a year. Atleast here in Sweden. Something to consider. I wanted them also because I read they were a bit warmer. They have a little bump in the bass for an open back. I mostly use them for gaming honestly though with the Series X and using the Dolby atmos app.

In my experience so far they sound natural, pretty crisp and full. I switch between them and hyper xcloud alpha. I like both of them in different ways. More oumph and closed off with the Alpha and more crisp and detailed, less hot on the ears and I can hear if someone knocks on the door or whatnot. I like this combo.

Same for me with my left ear. I have big ears and have to have the earlobes pinched at the bottom but that’s ok. The burning feeling always comes to the top of my left ear. Not always though. Some days it feels just fine for a long gaming session. Using hyper xcloud alpha by the way.

I can get a relief by pushing the headphones backwards a little bit and/or adjusting the headband and angle it forward or back on top of the head you know. Angle the earcups a bit.

Ever tried buying like wicked cushions big earcups? They’re really deep and wide.