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HiFiMAN Sundara Headphones
HiFiMAN Sundara
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Meze 99 Classics Headphones
Meze 99 Classics
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Philips Fidelio X2 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X2
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
The HiFiMan Sundara 2020 are open-back, planar magnetic headphones designed for neutral sound. They're the next generation of the HiFiMan Sundara 2018 and are ad...Read more
Hifiman are driving the development of headphone technology at an impressive pace!Read more
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5 editorial reviews
See our in-depth review of the MEZE 99 Classic headphones, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.Read more
These wired over-ears are as delectable as their nameRead more
Outstanding looks but do the MEZE Audio 99 classics perform on the sound quality front in this in depth and detailed review with comparissons.Read more
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4.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
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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
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3.8 out of 5
87 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
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3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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4.1 out of 5
56 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
N/A
N/A
Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyesnono
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Gold
  • Silver
BlackBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designOpenClosedOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Foldableno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Noise isolatingnoyes
N/A
N/A
Body material
N/A
  • Memory foam
  • Metal
  • Steel
  • Wood
  • Zinc
  • Leather
  • Memory foam
N/A
Category
N/A
AudiophileAudiophile
N/A

Dimensions

Weight13.12 oz9.17 oz13.4 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Impedance37.0 Ω32.0 Ω30.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 94< 103100.0 dB
N/A
Frequency range6 - 7500015 - 250005 - 4000012 - 38500
Driver technology
  • Planar magnetic
  • Orthodynamic
DynamicDynamicDynamic
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.6 in2.0 in
N/A
Driver size
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1.57 in1.97 in1.5 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
0.1 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Cable length1.533.01.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyesyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
Inputs supported
N/A
6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
USB
N/A
nonono
Detachable cable
N/A
yesyesyes

Power

Battery operatednononono
Power handling capacity
N/A
30.0 mW500.0 mW
N/A

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