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Philips Fidelio X3 vs Sennheiser HD 599

7.48 in
7.48 in
Philips Fidelio X3 Headphones
Philips Fidelio X3
Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
4.3 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
0 %
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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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User rating
43
4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
72
3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips Fidelio X3Philips Fidelio X3
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Design

Philips Fidelio X3Philips Fidelio X3
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Colour of productBlackBrown,Ivory

Dimensions

Philips Fidelio X3Philips Fidelio X3
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Weight13.4 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Philips Fidelio X3Philips Fidelio X3
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Impedance30.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Driver size1.97 in1.5 in

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