Name: HD 559
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 70909
Rating: 4.0 (55 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

headphones are actually pretty good
Vocals are clean and clear in songs like Atmosphere's
of comfort

there is no sound isolation or control for noise bleed
the 3. 5 mm jack format is rather unnecessarily frugal
acoustic guitars

Impedance: 50 Ω
Frequency range: 14, 26000 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sennheiser HD 559 - Pros & Cons

headphones are actually pretty good
Vocals are clean and clear in songs like Atmosphere's
of comfort
quality
and performance
The open design delivered a balanced sound
midrange was well resolved and offered secure stability to vocals and central instruments
dynamic reproduction is fully appropriate for the price class
great
quality
good
bass and better
sound quality is really balanced and vivid
They are also lightweight
which is great for long periods of use
velour cups are very comfortable and can be used for hours
Bass and treble are clear and strong
performance is very good for the price
both very comfortable headphones that are great for neutral listening
Lightweight and comfortable design
Sennheiser HD 599 are impressive for neutral sound
the Sennheiser are more comfortable and feel slightly more stable on the head
great headphones for neutral sound
warm
well-balanced sound and spacious passive soundstage

there is no sound isolation or control for noise bleed
the 3. 5 mm jack format is rather unnecessarily frugal
acoustic guitars
for example
lack brilliance and airiness
slight overemphasis in the form of a surge
one proprietary cable that terminates to a 1/4 stereo plug
they are just a bit too tight against your ears
Headset has excessive bass voicing
they are just a bit too tight
they lack an IP rating for dust and water resistance
well-built as the HD 600
slightly mismatched in frequency response
They also lack onboard controls
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
The top headband is softer than the ear cups
HD559s only come with one cord
don't look expensive or premium to me
even highs can get muddled behind the overly-heavy bass
some instruments can seem a bit harsh in the upper register
end only starts to distort and breakup a small amount at higher volume levels

Sennheiser HD 559 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	38 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	50 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω

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Sennheiser HD 559 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no

Impedance	50.0 Ω
Frequency range	14 - 26000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.5 in

Battery operated	no

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband

Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Type of connector	6.3mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

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Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (2)

3.3

Based on 2 reviews

Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 599 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 30.08.2021

Sennheiser HD 599 Review

4.1

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...

Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD559 review: Bland Sound in an Audiophile Disguise

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 15.04.2018

Sennheiser HD559 review: Bland Sound in an Audiophile Disguise

2.5

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...