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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Sennheiser HD 598

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
Available colors
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
0 %
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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
70
3.7 out of 5
70 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
38 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
0 %
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

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Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
  • Leatherette
  • Plastic
CategoryStudioAudiophile
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Weight10.05 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Impedance38.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2800012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Inputs supported3.5mm
6.35mm
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

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