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AKG K550 Headphones
AKG K550
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
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Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
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8 editorial reviews
Even if you’re not an audiophile, you’ve seen the huge headphones many audiophiles wear. Most are open-back models, which allow the sound from the back of the speaker driver inside to escape, and which thus avoid the “boxy” sound that driver enclosures can create. Audiophiles are happy to suffer the high cost and total non-portability of open-back ’phones because of the huge, spacious sound they offer.Read more
Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin CollomsRead more
AKG K550: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
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4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
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45 %
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5 editorial reviews
The ‘Premium’ version brings improvements to the original model, delivering across the board with good sound, comfort and buildRead more
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?Read more
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are sturdy critical listening headphones. They deliver an excellent audio reproduction but their open-back design is not ideal for ev...Read more
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4 editorial reviews
A while back, I posted a Sennheiser HD 559 review. I left a little bit… cold. They felt muffled. I was disappointed with them, to say the least. But now we're back. We've raised the stakes by a couple model numbers and a few dollars for a sort of rematch. We're looking at the open-back, over-ear Sennheiser 599s. The sticker on these is $199 – about double that of the 559s. The 559s (...Read more
In 1960 Sennheiser presented the MD421 to the world and it put the Sennheiser name on the world wide map. Now there is the Sennheiser HD599, a new classic?Read more
Let the music flow. Sennheiser’s always been in the forefront of audio peripherals for several years, and their current flagship, the HD 599 is no exception. The Sennheiser HD 599 is mostly plastic, though its sturdy build is something that should make survive everyday usage. The padded headband also helps you wear the headphones for …Read more
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
20 %
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3.7 out of 5
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3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Magnet material
N/A
Neodymium
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Brown,Ivory
Acoustic designClosedClosedOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Fabric
  • Metal
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Plastic
N/A
CategoryStudioStudio
N/A
N/A
Foldableyesyesno
N/A
Noise isolatingyesyesno
N/A
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
Gold
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Weight10.76 oz10.05 oz10.23 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω38.0 Ω250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 2800015 - 280005 - 3500012 - 38500
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in1.77 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
Dynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.77 in1.77 in1.5 in
Maximum input power32.0 mW1600.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
Channels
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
< 96
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
Cable length31.231.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USByesnonono
Detachable cablenoyes
N/A
yes

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity200.0 mW1600.0 mW
N/A
N/A

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