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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
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Sennheiser HD 280 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280
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Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Sennheiser HD280 ProRead more
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro studio headphones offer a ton of value on paper for not much money. Does it deliver? Let's check it out.Read more
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro 2016 are decent critical listening headphones, with durable build quality but a somewhat uncomfortable fit. They have a good audio repr...Read more
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The Sennheiser HD 599 are over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their sound profile is slightly warm and smooth but well-balanced overall. By design, the...Read more
When I sit down to test out a pair of headphones, I'll usually do some A-B testing between a couple different pairs of headphones to make sure I'm hearing what I think I'm hearing. With the HD559 open-back, over-ear headphoness from Sennheiser, though, I knew immediately that something was off, even before I sat down to compare. They're not bad per se, but I'm confused about who...Read more
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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
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Technical details

Sound outputStereo
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StereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
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Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
BlackBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designClosed
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OpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
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HeadbandHeadband
Body materialPlastic
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CategoryStudio
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Foldableyes
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Noise isolatingyes
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Connector contacts platingCopper
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Sound

Impedance35.0 Ω600.0 Ω50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 24000
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14 - 2600012 - 38500
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
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Driver technologyDynamic
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DynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
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1.5 in1.5 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)
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0.1 %
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0.1 %

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
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Cable length1.2331.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
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noyes
Type of connector3.5mm
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6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBno
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nono
Detachable cableyes
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yesyes

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