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Philips SHP9500 Headphones
Philips SHP9500
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Samson SR850 Headphones
Samson SR850
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
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3.6 out of 5
3 user ratings
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2 editorial reviews
Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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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
97
3.9 out of 5
97 user ratings
5 stars
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3.9 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
nono

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designOpenOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Connector contacts platingGoldGold
N/A

Dimensions

Width6.69 in
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N/A
Depth3.94 in
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N/A
Height7.87 in
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N/A
Weight11.29 oz9.74 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range< 3500010 - 3000012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.97 in1.5 in
Maximum input power200.0 mW
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Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
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0.1 %

Connectivity

Cable length32.51.2
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesyes
USB
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nono
Detachable cable
N/A
noyes

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