Name: HD 598
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 12425
Rating: 4.1 (50 reviews)

Sennheiser HD 598 - Pros & Cons

The HD 598 are exceptionally comfortable
High frequencies were well extended and had a good amount of ring to
Balanced
natural
open
Both headphones are quite well-balanced and accurate
balanced bass
mid and treble response and their open design create
better build quality and a more stable
breathable fit
an open-back design and a much better passive soundstage performance
Lightweight and comfortable design
are noticeably better-built headphones and feel sturdier
the HD 598 are one of the most comfortable pair of headphones I've tried
sound quality is great and the HD 598 will appeal to people who appreciate good sound
Sennheiser is very balanced and neutral in sound
Sennheiser HD 598 are a very good pair of headphones
It is light and comfortable to wear for many many hours
The highs and lows are well balanced
quality is excellent and very comfort to wear
the sound is smooth and neutral
The headband is also easily adjustable and fits most head sizes very comfortably
excellent detail separation and depth of sound
lightweight
breathable velour covering helps minimize sweat build up
the lightweight material balances comfort and ventilation very well
great open-back headphones and come at affordable prices
with a strong collection of functions and excellent audio quality
comfort and construction quality
The fit and comfort are excellent
sound quality and unparalleled comfort
the 599 is unquestionably superior in terms of sonic quality
high-quality and composed of sturdy plastic
bass is precise
crisp
and enjoyable
Well-padded for maximum comfort and a snug fit
It s easy enough to connect to a source device and it stays put as well
The headphones are exceedingly comfortable over long listening periods
Excellent balance of the entire frequency range with a strong sense of space
comfortably for approximately four hours
deep
rich sound
They render a lot of detail very nicely
Lightweight and comfortable to use Balances treble
informative and very detailed
HD 598 has to be one of the most comfortable headphones out there
it s wide soundstage and clarity
velour ear cushions are super comfortable
quality and the price range you listed
Great sounding review and the comfort of the inner ears looks so nice and appealing
a good set for work
better sonic accuracy and clarity
The pleather padding feels very good
Music sounds natural and stunningly clear
style and design
a very balanced sound with clear highs and no distortion of the lows
velour padding and headband padding are perfect
361 is good for Soundstage accuracy
Soundstage Great clarity and detail Durable and reliable overall Balanced
works very well for gaming in my experience plus it s really comfortable as always
it strikes a pretty nice balance
598s are definitely laid back and mellow sounding
Comfort is absolutely phenomenal with these

headphones are so uncomfortable
it s a little high below 200 Hz
design and color palette are polarizing attributes
tendency to bleed sound and lack of noise isolation
no set of headphones come without at least a couple of drawbacks
The headphones do not need external power to run
Sennheiser will go down the same road
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open-back design of the headphone
Philips are slightly heavier and bulkier
the swivel hinges feel a little weak and susceptible to damage
lack sub-bass like the Sennheiser do
big
bulky and too unstable
too cumbersome and will occupy a lot of space in your bag
it attracts a lot of lint and dust
not home
the lack of color selection is disappointing
the build quality of the HD 598 justify their price tag
There is no microphone attached with this headphone
overly long cable which generally becomes a tripping hazard
are expensive* Can be a bit lacking in bass punch* Cable
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not specifically marketed as studio reference headphones
Headband Clamp - Too Much
the headband Ã¢ÂÂclamp' is often overlooked
the ear cups do not swivel
sound leakage is one of an issue of open-back headphones
Sennheiser HD 598 Sr is not suitable for travel
the soundstage does not appear to be very large or tall
The colors are not quite as vibrant as the HD598
Sound leakage and ambient outside noise are both significantly reduced
Not as portable as a lot of the competition
They re a little pricey at around $250
The bass is definitely lacking for the average person
The cable is thick and doesn t feel cheap at all
the box you ll get the headphones along with two cables
it isn t a bad thing
lack of a carrying case or protective pouch is a bit more forgivable
lacks a remote control or microphone
Retro color scheme not for everyone
Whil th -inch connection is missing
The lows on the HD 598 are NOT elevated
the pleather padding somewhat feels annoying on the top of your head
inevitably have sound leakage into an out of the headphone
Sometimes the placement of the instruments sounded a bit awkward
HD 598 is not a dark sounding headphone
It was very difficult to find measurements of the SE version
bass swamps the mid-frequency detail and was distorted to boot (
open backs mean you're not sealed in with your music
Sennheiser marketing team has missed out on using models
Sennheiser has failed to give them a proper name
they are definitely not commuting headphones
it s just not enough and much too rolled off
the bass has a tough time keeping up with certain tracks
The soundstage is even more flawed than the bass
The bass can be a bit problematic at times
propensity for it to simply not keep up at times

Sennheiser HD 598 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	50 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	270 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Sennheiser HD 598 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium
Diaphragm material	Duofol

Weight	9.52 oz

Inputs supported	6.35mm
Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm 6.3mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Colour of product	Beige Beige,Brown Brown
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Leatherette Plastic
Category	Audiophile
Foldable	yes

Impedance	50.0 Ω
Frequency range	12 - 38500
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.1 %

Battery operated	no

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Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.9

Based on 18 reviews

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Sound & Vision

Published: 27.01.2012

Sennheiser HD598

WHEN I FIRST SAW the Sennheiser HD598’s beige-and-brown color scheme, woodgrain accents, and air-cushioned headband, images of all sorts of 1970s products fl ooded through my head: Kustom guitar amps with “tuck and roll” covering, lacquered driftwood furniture, waterbeds, Roger Dean posters. Surely the unique look of the HD598 will attract some and repel others, but kudos to Sennheiser for daring to be different.

Digital Trends

Published: 15.09.2011

Sennheiser HD 598 Review | Digital Trends

Review: Sennheiser’s HD 598 may be the best-sounding headphones we’ve heard under $500, making them an outstanding value for audiophiles who you can stomach the creamy color palette.

Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 598 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 29.04.2016

Sennheiser HD 598 Review

4.0

The Sennheiser HD 598 are comfortable open-back headphones with good studio quality sound. They're well built and feel durable but offer no control options for y...

Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 598SE Review

SoundGuys

Published: 06.07.2017

Sennheiser HD 598SE Review

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