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Sennheiser HD 580

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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7 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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Pros

  • Great sound and detail for most music
  • high quality build and attention to detail
  • Construction quality is quite good

Cons

  • still sounding l a bit restrained
  • the plastic feels a bit raw and cheap in comparison
  • a bit too nasally

Key specs

  • 300 Ω
  • 12, 38000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser HD 580 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 580

Pros

  • Great sound and detail for most music
  • high quality build and attention to detail
  • Construction quality is quite good
  • Lightweight
  • good tonal balance
  • and easy to use and
  • nice relaxing
  • mid-range focused sound
  • fine sounding and comfortable cans at a bargain price
  • bass full and taut but natural sounding
  • The fit and finish are of good quality

Cons

  • still sounding l a bit restrained
  • the plastic feels a bit raw and cheap in comparison
  • a bit too nasally
  • bright
  • and distracting
  • the 600 sounds more dull and dampened
  • it is tuned quite a bit different
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  • slightly rolled off and flat sounding
  • sport triple-wound aluminum voice coils
  • Requires an amp to fully enjoy not suitable for portable players

Sennheiser HD 580 - Technical Overview

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300 Ω
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260 g
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Sennheiser HD 580 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight9.17 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
Acoustic designOpen
Body materialPlastic
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance300.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 38000
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %

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Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser HD 580 Review | Digital Trends
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Published: 16.07.2003
Sennheiser HD 580 Review | Digital Trends

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.

Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser HD-580 headphones
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Stereophile.com
Published: 09.01.2006
Sennheiser HD-580 headphones

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!

Sennheiser HD 580 Pads Burn-In
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 01.11.2010
Pads Burn-In

After receiving the brand new HD580 headphone, I began to compare it with the HD600 that I had on loan. The HD600 had a...

Sennheiser HD 580 The Sennheiser Trio: HD580, HD600, HD650
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 15.11.2010
The Sennheiser Trio: HD580, HD600, HD650

Sennheiser HD580, HD600 and HD650: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's Website

Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser HD580 580 Headphones user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 141 reviews - audioreview.com
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Sennheiser HD580 580 Headphones user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 141 reviews - audioreview.com

Sennheiser HD580 580 Headphones user reviews : 4.9 out of 5 - 141 reviews - audioreview.com

Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser HD580: Affordable Reference
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 23.10.2009
Sennheiser HD580: Affordable Reference

Sennheiser HD580: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's Website

Sennheiser HD 580 Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 31.07.2019
Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review
4.1

The Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee are great sounding open-back headphones. They are a collaboration between Sennheiser and Massdrop and can only be purchased on the ...

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