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HiFiMAN HE-400i vs Sennheiser HD 599

HiFiMAN HE-400i Headphones
HiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.5 out of 5
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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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User rating
40
4.4 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Technical details

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Colour of productBlack,PurpleBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Weight13.05 oz8.82 oz

Sound

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Impedance35.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 3500012 - 38500
Driver technology
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
Dynamic

Connectivity

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Cable length31.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

HiFiMAN HE-400iHiFiMAN HE-400i
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Battery operatednono

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