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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Sennheiser HD 559

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
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Editiorial reviews
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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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User rating
77
3.9 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Impedance35.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2400014 - 26000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.5 in

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Battery operatednono

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