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Sennheiser HD 518 vs Sennheiser HD 598

Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
4.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of productBlack
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryDJAudiophile

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Weight8.99 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Impedance50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range14 - 2600012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Inputs supported
6.35mm
6.35mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sennheiser HD 598