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Sennheiser HD 599 vs Sennheiser HD 650

Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 650
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Editiorial reviews
4
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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4.5 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
71 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
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User rating
72
3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
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76
3.6 out of 5
76 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
13 %
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Colour of productBrown,Ivory
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Weight8.82 oz9.17 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Impedance50.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 3850010 - 39500
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.5 in1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.05 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
Sennheiser HD 650Sennheiser HD 650
Battery operatednono

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