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Sennheiser HD 599 vs Sony WH-1000XM3

    Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
    Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones
      Sony WH-1000XM3
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      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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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWireless
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes

      Design

      Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Colour of productBrown,Ivory
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designOpenClosed

      Dimensions

      Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Weight8.82 oz8.96 oz

      Sound

      Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Impedance50.0 Ω16.0 Ω
      Frequency range12 - 385004 - 40000
      Driver size1.5 in1.57 in

      Connectivity

      Sennheiser HD 599Sennheiser HD 599
      Sony WH-1000XM3Sony WH-1000XM3
      Cable length1.21.2
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
      USBnono
      Detachable cableyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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