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Philips SHP9600 vs Sennheiser HD 559

Philips SHP9600 Headphones
Philips SHP9600
Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
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Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
The Philips SHP9600 are wired-only open-back headphones designed for neutral sound. They perform very similarly to their predecessor, the Philips SHP9500, but th...Read more
Philips’ new budget over-ears have solid sound but a bad buildRead more
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2 editorial reviews
The Sennheiser HD 599 are over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their sound profile is slightly warm and smooth but well-balanced overall. By design, the...Read more
When I sit down to test out a pair of headphones, I'll usually do some A-B testing between a couple different pairs of headphones to make sure I'm hearing what I think I'm hearing. With the HD559 open-back, over-ear headphoness from Sennheiser, though, I knew immediately that something was off, even before I sat down to compare. They're not bad per se, but I'm confused about who...Read more
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User rating
7
4.3 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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55
4.0 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Philips SHP9600Philips SHP9600
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Design

Philips SHP9600Philips SHP9600
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Colour of productBlackBlack

Sound

Philips SHP9600Philips SHP9600
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Impedance32.0 Ω50.0 Ω

Connectivity

Philips SHP9600Philips SHP9600
Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Cable length33

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