tldr; The Philips SHP9600 is an underrated, excellent value headphone, particularly for gaming due to its relaxed treble and overwhelming bass.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Philips SHP9600
“Both suck, but the HyperX sucks less. If you want something decent on a budget, though, have a look at the Phillips SHP 9600 and an antlion modmic.”
“I personally like the 9500 so much better. The 9600 sounds quite “thick” overall. The bass kind of bleeds into the mids. The 9500 have more punchy bass that hits nicely and doesn’t interfere with the rest of the frequencies. The highs are a bit more “crisp” sounding than the 9600.”
452 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/4/2026