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Beyerdynamic DT 880 Edition 600 Ohm Headphones
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Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
Sony MDR-7506
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Editiorial reviews
6
4.2 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
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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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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4.1 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
80 %
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User rating
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4.3 out of 5
17 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
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3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
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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 %
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3.7 out of 5
68 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nononono
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Neodymium

Design

Colour of productBlack,Silver
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Brown,IvoryBlack
Acoustic designHalf openedOpenOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Connector contacts platingGoldGold
N/A
Gold
Body material
N/A
Plastic
N/A
N/A
Foldable
N/A
no
N/A
yes
Water resistant
N/A
no
N/A
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
no
N/A
yes
Category
N/A
N/A
N/A
Studio

Dimensions

Weight10.23 oz10.23 oz8.82 oz8.08 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω250.0 Ω50.0 Ω63.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 350005 - 3500012 - 3850010 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
N/A
DynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.2 %0.1 %
N/A
Maximum input power100.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
1000.0 mW
Channels
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 96
N/A
N/A
Driver size
N/A
1.77 in1.5 in1.57 in
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.57 in

Connectivity

Cable length331.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesyesno
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
6.3mm
USBnononono
Detachable cableno
N/A
yesno
Inputs supported
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
3.5mm

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity100.0 mW
N/A
N/A
1000.0 mW

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