Name: HD 599
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 69125
Rating: 3.9 (72 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

Detailed in the treble with nice sparkle
high efficiency
excellent dynamics and extremely low distortion

The adapter is a bit bulky Sennheiser HD
sound being too bass-light or trebly
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Impedance: 50 Ω
Frequency range: 12, 38500 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sennheiser HD 599 - Pros & Cons

Detailed in the treble with nice sparkle
high efficiency
excellent dynamics and extremely low distortion
are pretty light and fit well on my head
The build quality is good it s made in China and it feels pretty solid
plenty of range and a great sound output
excellent timing and ability to provide a relaxing listening experience
HD560s is very easy to drive
The Upper and lower mids are excellent
Awesome comfort
Nice build and premium look
Perfect and smooth mids
mids are smooth
vocals are crisp
sturdy and durable and can go longer
bass is precise
crisp
and enjoyable
the 599 is unquestionably superior in terms of sonic quality
high-quality and composed of sturdy plastic
with a strong collection of functions and excellent audio quality
The fit and comfort are excellent
comfort and construction quality
sound quality and unparalleled comfort
The voices and instruments are very bright and crisp
microfiber cushions have a very pleasant touch
the Sennheiser are more comfortable and feel slightly more stable on the head
the headband is very comfortable
the cable is nice
soft
and flexible
the best way to describe these headphones as a whole - incredibly smooth
both very comfortable headphones that are great for neutral listening
Sennheiser HD 599 are impressive for neutral sound
great headphones for neutral sound
Lightweight and comfortable design
warm
well-balanced sound and spacious passive soundstage

The adapter is a bit bulky Sennheiser HD
sound being too bass-light or trebly
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locking mechanism it might be harder to find a proper aftermarket cable
mechanical keyboard clicking away as I type
distortion rate is twice as low
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Philips offers no accessoires or pads to replace anything
bass was not skewed
threaten the position of the HD 800
are soft but not so thick
headphones are a little bit bulky
HD 599 is entirely built with plastic
Weak Sub-Bass is a little concern
The colors are not quite as vibrant as the HD598
the soundstage does not appear to be very large or tall
It may not display this or other websites correctly
clamping force was also uncomfortable for me next to the pads themselves
those are harder to come by in the Netherlands
rating is not included in our total score
They lack that slam and thump of headphones with full extension
Not tested Controls on headphone or cable View more details
all-plastic construction would make them too fragile
headphones are for domestic or basic studio use only
they are most definitely too light on the bass
slightly lacking sub-bass performance of the HD 599
Models without this feature get a red cross
well-built as the HD 600
slightly mismatched in frequency response
They also lack onboard controls
they lack an IP rating for dust and water resistance
No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Sennheiser HD 599 - 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
Weight	250 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Sennheiser HD 599 - Full Specifications

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

Weight	8.82 oz

Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm 6.3mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Brown,Ivory
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband

Impedance	50.0 Ω
Frequency range	12 - 38500
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.5 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.1 %

Battery operated	no

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Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.3

Based on 4 reviews

Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 599 - Sweet Sound

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 03.09.2018

Sennheiser HD 599 - Sweet Sound

4.5

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 (...

Headfonia Reviews

Published: 10.11.2016

Review: Sennheiser HD599 - One Up! - Headfonia Reviews

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?

Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 599 Review

T3 Middle East

Published: 09.01.2017

Sennheiser HD 599 Review

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 …

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...