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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Sony MDR-ZX770BN Headphones
Sony MDR-ZX770BN
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Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3
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Editiorial reviews
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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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3.9 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4.6 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
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4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
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3.4 out of 5
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereo
N/A
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired & WirelessWireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyesyes
Magnet material
N/A
NeodymiumNeodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Liquid Crystal Polymer

Design

Colour of productBrown,Ivory
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpenClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
N/A
Category
N/A
Audiophile
N/A
Foldable
N/A
yesno
Connector contacts plating
N/A
GoldGold
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight8.82 oz8.64 oz8.96 oz
Depth
N/A
N/A
1.15 in
Height
N/A
N/A
10.43 in

Sound

Impedance50.0 Ω23.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 385008 - 220004 - 40000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
Driver size1.5 in1.57 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 98
N/A
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
N/A
1.57 in

Connectivity

Cable length1.21.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
N/A
no
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
3.5mm
N/A
USBnoyesno
Detachable cableyesyesyes
Inputs supported
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
3.5mm
Audio streaming via bluetooth
N/A
A2DP aptX
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
3.04.2
Bluetooth profile
N/A
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • HFP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • aptX
  • aptX HD
  • LDAC
  • SBC
Wireless connection
N/A
BluetoothBluetooth
Wireless range
N/A
1010
Type of USB connector
N/A
Micro-USB
N/A
Multi Point connection
N/A
yes
N/A

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