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Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 579

Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 579
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Editiorial reviews
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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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1 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
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User rating
55
4.0 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
9 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Colour of productBlackGrey
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Sound

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Impedance50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range14 - 2600015 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.5 in1.5 in

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
Type of connector6.3mm3.5mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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