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AKG K701 Headphones
AKG K701
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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
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Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
10
4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO is a stellar headset for the price, and while it's over a decade old, it remains a star.Read more
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?Read more
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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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4
4 editorial reviews
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
55
4.2 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
74
3.9 out of 5
74 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
72
3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
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4 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Duofol
N/A

Design

Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Silver,White
  • White
  • White,Brown
Black,Grey
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Brown,Ivory
Acoustic designOpenClosedOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Connector contacts platingGoldGold
N/A
N/A
Foldable
N/A
noyes
N/A
Body material
N/A
N/A
  • Leatherette
  • Plastic
N/A
Category
N/A
N/A
Audiophile
N/A

Dimensions

Width7.83 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Depth4.45 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height8.35 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight8.29 oz9.52 oz9.52 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Impedance62.0 Ω250.0 Ω50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 390005 - 3500012 - 3850012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.65 in1.97 in1.57 in1.5 in
Maximum input power200.0 mW
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.2 %0.1 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Cable length3331.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesyesyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnononono
Detachable cablenononoyes
Inputs supported
N/A
N/A
6.35mm
N/A

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity200.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
N/A

Often compared with AKG K701

Often compared with Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Often compared with Sennheiser HD 598

Often compared with Sennheiser HD 599