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Sennheiser HD 579 vs Sennheiser HD 599

Sennheiser HD 579 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
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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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4 editorial reviews
A while back, I posted a Sennheiser HD 559 review. I left a little bit… cold. They felt muffled. I was disappointed with them, to say the least. But now we're back. We've raised the stakes by a couple model numbers and a few dollars for a sort of rematch. We're looking at the open-back, over-ear Sennheiser 599s. The sticker on these is $199 – about double that of the 559s. The 559s (...Read more
In 1960 Sennheiser presented the MD421 to the world and it put the Sennheiser name on the world wide map. Now there is the Sennheiser HD599, a new classic?Read more
Let the music flow. Sennheiser’s always been in the forefront of audio peripherals for several years, and their current flagship, the HD 599 is no exception. The Sennheiser HD 599 is mostly plastic, though its sturdy build is something that should make survive everyday usage. The padded headband also helps you wear the headphones for …Read more
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User rating
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
72
3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Colour of productGreyBrown,Ivory
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Sound

Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Impedance50.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2800012 - 38500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.5 in1.5 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Cable length31.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 579Sennheiser HD 579
Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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          Sennheiser HD 579 vs Sennheiser HD 599 - User Opinions

          • rivka
            over 1 year ago
            The HD 579 really shines where lows are concerned, offering a clean and articulate sound with plenty of detail and well-controlled bass. By comparison, the HD 599 offers a bit more detail and more intense bass. Unfortunately, that same intense bass has a tendency to overwhelm other parts of the frequency range.May 12, 2017
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