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Sennheiser HD 598 vs Shure SRH840

Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840 Headphones
Shure SRH840
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6
4.1 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
51
4.1 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
52
4.0 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Black
Acoustic designOpenClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryAudiophileStudio
Foldableyesyes

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Weight9.52 oz11.2 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Impedance50.0 Ω44.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 385005 - 25000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5mm
Detachable cablenoyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Shure SRH840Shure SRH840
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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