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Audio-Technica ATH-IM50 Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
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Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
39
4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
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3 stars
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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
40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3.7 out of 5
72 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
N/A
no
Magnet material
N/A
Neodymium
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black
  • Grey
Brown,Ivory
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosedOpen
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchHeadband
N/A
Headband
Foldablenoyes
N/A
N/A
Water resistantno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Noise isolatingyesyesyes
N/A
Body material
N/A
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
N/A
N/A
Category
N/A
StudioAudiophile
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
N/A
Gold
N/A

Dimensions

Weight0.11 oz10.05 oz9.52 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Channels2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Impedance10.0 Ω38.0 Ω250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 108
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frequency range5 - 2500015 - 280005 - 3500012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
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Dynamic
Driver size0.35 in1.77 in
N/A
1.5 in
Maximum input power200.0 mW1600.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.77 in
N/A
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Cable length1.21.231.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
N/A
yes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
Detachable cableyesyes
N/A
yes
Inputs supported
N/A
3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
USB
N/A
no
N/A
no
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
3
N/A

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