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Sennheiser HD 580 vs Sennheiser HD 598

    Sennheiser HD 580 Headphones
    Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
      Sennheiser HD 598
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      Editiorial reviews
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      6 editorial reviews
      The slightly cheaper version of the Sennheiser HD600, considered by many to be THE standard in great all around performers, the HD580 provides all the quality and comfort for $50-$100 less.Read more
      Drum me out of the High End if you must, but I have a shameful confession to make: I love headphones. I know, I know, I'm supposed to preface my comment with a lofty disclaimer, such as, "Of course, given my refined sensibilities, I could never derive satisfaction from such a compromised listening apparatus, but many of you seem to enjoy them." Well, pardon me for saying so, but pfffftttt!Read more
      After receiving the brand new HD580 headphone, I began to compare it with the HD600 that I had on loan. The HD600 had a...Read more
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      3.9 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		28 %
      2 stars
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      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      4.1 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		42 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Beige
      • Beige,Brown
      • Brown
      Acoustic designOpenOpen
      Body materialPlastic
      • Leatherette
      • Plastic
      CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

      Dimensions

      Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Weight9.17 oz9.52 oz

      Sound

      Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Impedance300.0 Ω50.0 Ω
      Frequency range12 - 3800012 - 38500
      Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %

      Connectivity

      Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
      Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
      Inputs supported3.5mm
      6.35mm
      Cable length33
      Detachable cableyesno

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons

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