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Beyerdynamic DT990 vs Sennheiser HD 559

Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
Available colors
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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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
4 %
55
4.0 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Black
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Impedance250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 3500014 - 26000
Driver size1.77 in1.5 in

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm6.3mm
USBnono

Power

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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