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Sennheiser HD 58X — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 58X

Open-back

86
/ 100
From $169
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 10
HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 58X lands at 86 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 58X if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sennheiser HD 58X 86
vs
96 HiFiMan Susvara

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 58X
86
anc 0
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 58X versus HiFiMan Susvara — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 58X HiFiMan Susvara
Type
Open-back
Planar magnetic

Sennheiser HD 58X

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 58X vs HiFiMan Susvara

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X or HiFiMan Susvara? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 58X worth the price? +

At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 58X or HiFiMan Susvara last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.