Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory

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But since this headset is nearly dead, I want to replace it and the HD599 just didn't do it for me. So i'm kinda wondering if trying the hd600 is worth it as I didn't like the sound signature of the hd599. Not saying the 598 won't pull ahead or be more enjoyable in some respects. i just find that even though the hd600 is a bit darker, I find it more linear, natural and refined over the 598. If an even-to-flat sound is your cup of tea, though, you’re better off opting for the slightly more-expensive HD 600 – for a clinical sound, the 600 reigns supreme. Fit and Comfort: Very comfortable. Most importantly, it is lightweight and has good padding on the headband. I can wear these for hours without top of the head pain - not something I can say with the HD 600. The earpads make an annoying scratchy noise with my plastic glasses frame - so I take my glasses off when wearing them. Would have been an immediate return in the past for this - fortunately I had eye surgery and wear glasses just to look smart. Very good for long gaming sessions. On "Don't Drift...", they're essential to the openness of the song. It sounds very spacious in there and you're relaxed. However, it can be a bit overpowering there as sometimes it can distract you from the detail, but more often than not, you will feel relaxed and happy with this mid-bass open on this song. On classical same story.

Sennheiser HD 599 review - SoundGuys

When you look at the HD599’s press material you immediately notice this headphone is branded as a top of the line “do-it-all” headphone for watching movies and for listening to music and basically anything that can be done with a headphone. The HD6XX and all the higher end models are marketed as pure audiophile headphones for music listening.

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After having launched the HD800S and the new HE-1 headphone, Sennheiser decided it was time to update the existing 5XX product line, of which the iconic HD598 is part of. The new HD598 is called the HD599 and that means it’s closer to the HD600, in more ways than you can think. Sennheiser’s Marketing Dpt says the following: “The new HD 500 range has been refreshed with Sennheiser’s elegant contemporary design language, which discretely communicates refinement, purpose and exceptional build quality. The HD 599 features subtle premium design cues that reveal their superior performance at a glance. The HD 599 combines a timeless ivory color scheme with a headband finished with brown stitching which, with the matte metallic detailing on the ear cups and headband, create an immediate impression of substance and quality”. Not really sure about other options in Europe, maybe the cheaper DAC-X6 also ( 910mW ). Or if you're willing to wait longer and pay customs: A point of disadvantage with the design is that it does not come with any sound control. You won’t be able to control the volume just with the headphones. You will have to use the device it is connected to. But this disadvantage can be easily overlooked. The amazing amp experience that comes with this headphone will help you enhance the quality of music. Feel and comfort It has a timeless ivory color that is pretty basic and common with the Sennheiser product range. If you are not a fan of this color, you might want to reconsider as it is the only color this headphone comes in. It has a pretty solid and quality built that promises durability and longevity.

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Well, i didn't heard the 599, but i heard from other "audiophiles" thats a bit better than 598 ( its like between 598 and HD600 ).

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The Sennheiser HD599 is a result of the company’s up-gradation of the 5XX series. Their iconic HD598 won a lot of hearts with its amazing sound quality. The HD599 is an improvement on the HD598. This model is closer to the HD600, and you can expect it has a close relation to its performance and quality in more ways than possible.

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The impedance has been set at 50 ohms. This is relatively low in comparison to other headphones in a similar range. This allows you to pair it up with any device, be it a mobile phone, television, or laptop. You will feel the amplification of the sound done to perfection without causing any discomfort to the ears. Should you fork out the bills for this one? If you’ve been searching for an impressive dynamic sound with plenty of highs and plenty of lows – and the HD 598 just didn’t cut it for you – I’m willing to bet you’ll love these cans. To my own ears, they sound just a tad cleaner than the 598, but don’t tell the fanboys I said that. Every Sennheiser product not just outperforms every other product in the respective category, it also outlives them. All their models have sold in extremely high numbers, making them one of the most popular music brands across the globe. Also HE4XX that i currently use doesn't have much bass by default, but with some EQ they have it more than enough and its really nice and realistic bass, the sub bass is pretty good ( sounds like my subwoofer, while the 598 for example is artificial af and has pretty much zero sub bass ), but to get the good bass on planars u need good AMP, since its like +12dB ( -12dB preamp ) on low end to compensate the volume. I'm going to add a few more details even though nobody seems to care about these cans for some reason.In fact we have a pair of HD 599 demo unit in our office which, in my opinion, sounds slightly better than the HD 598. I can say that the sound signature of the HD 599 is the same, if not better, than the HD 598. Do keep in mind that due to burn-in and HD 598 will initially sound different than brand new HD 599. But if both are brand new, then they will sound very similar." It has a very appealing and aesthetic look that will blend well with your fashion sense. Be it a chic look or a funky tomboy, and this headphone is a great pair for all your moods. I assumed that the 599s were supposed to be more of an "entertaining" headphone, so I thought the comparison to the SR-80 might be closer, but the SR-80 blew them away.

Sennheiser HD599 Headphones - Audio Sanctuary

In 1960 Sennheiser presented the MD421 to the world and it put the Sennheiser name on the map. Four years later Sennheiser created their first headphone, the HD414. I’m sure you’ve seen it before as it is very easy to remember with the yellow colored pads. Sennheiser produced it for 15 years and sold over 10 million units which is extremely impressive. They patented the open ear design for 25 years. Sennheiser employs 1300 people in Germany (of which 400 are in production) and 2800 people worldwide. Lower-Bass is excellent. Very good for RapCaviar and other modern rap songs, may get in the way for songs using acoustics but you can EQ that down and problem solved. Doesn't remove detail, just is a distraction to it. Listened on: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 with Peace APO tuned to Harman Target, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with Wavelet with AutoEQ and limiter on, wired with apple dongle

What are some alternatives to the Sennheiser HD 599?

The company has presented its most contemporary and modern designs in the form of this headphone. It speaks volumes when it comes to communicating enhancement, purpose, and an exceptionally good built. There are subtility and intricacies in its design that will reflect the superiority in performance just by the look of it. However, the 560s also exist. I recently tried them out at Best Buy and I love the detail in those because its straight in your face. The 560s are the overachiever kids, the streaming service with a premium subscription. The 599s gives you what you need, but are more chill and know how to relax. But i had only 200Eur budget for next upgrade so i got the HE4XX instead of 6XX and i totally don't regret it, they're clearly level above the 598 ( maybe they're even better than 6XX especially for gaming ). The flexibility of the headphone is yet another outstanding feature of this product. It is much more flexible than any of the higher-end models, and you can use it as roughly as possible. The promise of German engineering is very well delivered by Sennheiser in this headphone. Other features and Price The HD555/595 design that the 558/598/599/etc are based on were never designed for gaming, they were designed for music, movies and media devices.