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Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 598

Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
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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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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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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 %
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 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of productBlack
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Sound

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Impedance50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range14 - 2600012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.5 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
Type of connector6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Sennheiser HD 559Sennheiser HD 559
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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