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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 WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM4
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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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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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4.6 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
85 %
4 stars
14 %
3 stars
0 %
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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 %
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3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %
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3.5 out of 5
140 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
16 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereo
N/A
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
N/A
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Brown,Ivory
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpenOpen
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Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
N/A
Body materialPlastic
N/A
N/A
Foldableno
N/A
yes
Water resistantno
N/A
N/A
Noise isolatingno
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
Gold
Control type
N/A
N/A
Touch

Dimensions

Weight10.23 oz8.82 oz8.96 oz

Sound

Channels2
N/A
N/A
Impedance250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
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Sensitivity< 96
N/A
< 105
Frequency range5 - 3500012 - 38500
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Driver size1.77 in1.5 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.1 %
N/A
Maximum input power100.0 mW
N/A
N/A
Driver technology
N/A
Dynamic
N/A

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
N/A
Cable length31.2
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
N/A
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
N/A
USBnonoyes
Detachable cable
N/A
yes
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
5.0
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wireless range
N/A
N/A
10
Type of USB connector
N/A
N/A
USB Type-C

Power

Battery operatednonoyes
Battery recharge time
N/A
N/A
3.0 h
Standby time
N/A
N/A
200.0 h
Talk time
N/A
N/A
24.0 h

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