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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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Bose QuietComfort 35 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 35
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Sennheiser HD 579 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 579
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Editiorial reviews
39
4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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5
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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65
4.4 out of 5
29 user ratings
5 stars
62 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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1 editorial reviews
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
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User rating
72
3.7 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
38 %
2 stars
9 %
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67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
6 %
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0 %
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4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired & WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nonoyesno
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver
Grey
Acoustic designClosedOpenClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Plastic
  • Leather
  • Nylon
  • Silicone
  • Stainless steel
N/A
CategoryStudio
N/A
Audiophile
N/A
Foldableyesnoyes
N/A
Noise isolatingyesno
N/A
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
N/A

Sound

Impedance38.0 Ω250.0 Ω
N/A
50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 280005 - 35000
N/A
15 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.77 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
DynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.77 in1.57 in1.5 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
N/A
Channels
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 96
N/A
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.2 %
N/A
0.2 %

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Bluetooth
N/A
Cable length1.231.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesnoyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
USBnonoyesno
Detachable cableyes
N/A
yesyes
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
4.1
N/A
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
N/A
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • SBC
N/A
Wireless connection
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
Multi Point connection
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Power

Battery operatednonoyesno
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW
N/A
N/A
N/A
Battery life
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
N/A
Talk time
N/A
N/A
20.0 h
N/A
Charging via USB
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

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