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Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
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Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
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Sennheiser Momentum Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum
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Editiorial reviews
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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2
2 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
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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4.3 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
56 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
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User rating
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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4.0 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nonoyes
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
Neodymium

Design

Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Black
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Acoustic designOpenOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body materialPlastic
N/A
  • Leather
  • Stainless steel
Foldableno
N/A
N/A
Water resistantno
N/A
N/A
Noise isolatingno
N/A
yes
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
N/A
Category
N/A
N/A
Travel and Commuting

Sound

Channels2
N/A
N/A
Impedance250.0 Ω50.0 Ω18.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 96
N/A
N/A
Frequency range5 - 3500014 - 2600016 - 22000
Driver size1.77 in1.5 in
N/A
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %
N/A
0.5 %
Maximum input power100.0 mW
N/A
200.0 mW
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicDynamic
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
1.6 in

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
3.5mm
Cable length331.4
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesnoyes
Type of connector3.5mm6.3mm3.5mm
USBnono
N/A
Detachable cable
N/A
yesyes

Power

Battery operatednonono
Power handling capacity
N/A
N/A
200.0 mW

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