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Sennheiser HD 598 SR Open Back Headphone Discontinued by manufacturer
Last Updated: November 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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/10
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Body
118comfort, build quality, sennheiser, jack, fatigue
+96%
-4%
" ... Great sound and comfortable also. ... "
" ... They isolate well and are comfortable. ... "
" ... These are the best sounding, and most comfortable headphones I've ever purchased. ... I can confidently say that these are the most comfortable headphones I have. ... However, with the Sennheiser HD 598, the earcups are deep enough where my ears don't touch them, allowing me to wear them indefinitely. ... I've never had discomfort from the top of the headband from any headphone, so I can't say much about comfort being better on the 598. ... However, by my ears, these are also the best sounding headphones I've had. ... "
" ... No hearing fatigue. ... "
" ... Quite comfortable, but I can notice the squeeze after 1.5 hour of use. ... Definitely doesn't feel like your not wearing headphones, but tolerable. ... I like having both 1.5mm and 1/4" jack cables and that the cable is removable. ... "
" ... Little tight on my head, kinda feel like the guy in the movie Casino when Joe Pesci put his head in a vice. ... Cord is a little short, but love the fact it is replaceable. ... "
" ... Super Comfortable, Sometimes I forget they are even on my head and I have a bigger then normal head. ... "
" ... They also feel light and comfortable on my head, and my ears don't sweat with them on. ... "
Body / Comfort
96comfort, fatigue, periods, head, discomfort
+97%
-3%
" ... Sound is excellent for this price range .just so comfortable to wear ... "
" ... The audio quality is great, I use them for gaming and I can wear them for hours and they don't bother me at all (an issue I've had with other headphones.) ... "
" ... I've worn these for hours with no discomfort at all. ... "
" ... 1) How comfortable they are to wear and how the sound doesn’t cause fatigue with long listening sessions. ... -Comfort is insane. ... I hope as my first pair of serious headphones that these don’t ruin me in terms of comfort because I’ve been wearing these for hours now and neither the fit nor the sound is being close to causing any fatigue. ... As for attention to details: From the silver accents to the stitching, to the little rubber pieces just behind the headphone earphones, to keep them from scratching against the band. ... "
" ... Great for people with huge ears (like me). ... "
" ... Little tight on my head, kinda feel like the guy in the movie Casino when Joe Pesci put his head in a vice. ... "
" ... These headphones are awesome and extremely comfortable on your hear. ... "
" ... They make me feel like I’m seeing color for the first time. ... The suede/leather/velvet covers are hard to describe, but very comfortable and easy to wear for 8 hours at a time. ... "
Price
47price range, sound quality, 150, sale, range
+94%
-6%
" ... These are the best sounding headphones for less than $200. ... "
" ... These headphones are great, if they are in your price range buy them!! ... that's part of the reason the price jumped so much. ... "
" ... If you absolutely need a closed-back headphone, these are a good choice for the money. ... "
" ... I'd argue these are the best open-back headphones in the price range. ... "
" ... I got mine on sale for 120 dollars so it was really worth it. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Heard to beat fir the price, you could spend more but why bother. ... "
" ... Not disappointed in FPS for the price. ... "
Body / Build Quality
40suede, velvet, comfortable, leather, headband
+90%
-10%
" ... These are very dependable, lightweight as well as sturdy headphones. ... "
" ... Something to keep in mind is that sometimes when a product becomes super popular they lower the quality of the construction and parts to capitalize on the reputation of the product knowing that the casual user wont know the different . ... "
" ... These are very dependable, lightweight as well as sturdy headphones. ... "
" ... I absolutely would suggest these as a high quality, durable headphone set for an amazing value. ... "
" ... Well made headphones, strong made material, and sound quality is great. ... Maybe a little clamp can be felt by some people but all and all, they are great headphones. ... "
" ... I will give an update after maybe a week for the long-term comfort and build quality. ... "
" ... Then, it's just a matter of removing that black cover, and that removes the locking mechanism while also allowing you to use any 2.5mm jack! ... "
" ... Build quality: 5 of 5 ... "
Usage
33hear, music, volume, song, headphones
+94%
-6%
" ... I've had mine for about 6 months, I primarily use them for gaming (pubg). ... "
" ... I don't know if i could ever go back to closed back headphones for gaming after having these. ... The clarity is what really helps these headphones out for gaming as well. ... My friend and i will be playing fortnite and i often hear the little details before he does. ... "
" ... My gaming laptop drives these. ... "
" ... I use these primarily for FPS gaming, which they are truly excellent for. ... Highly recommended for gaming - but not sure how they are going to feel on my head after a couple hours of consecutive use. ... "
" ... Great for music and solid for gaming. ... "
" ... They sound amazing and work great for gaming. ... "
" ... On actually using them it is the best sound I've ever heard from a headset! ... It isn't too bass-heavy which hurts some games, but it is so clear!! ... "
" ... These headphones are awesome and extremely comfortable on your hear. ... "
Usage / Gaming
23music, headphones, well, pubg, back
+100%
" ... I don't know if i could ever go back to closed back headphones for gaming after having these. ... The clarity is what really helps these headphones out for gaming as well. ... "
" ... They sound amazing and work great for gaming. ... "
" ... I purchased these headphones to listen to music and play computer games with. ... "
" ... I'm not an audiophile by any means, just an average PC user that plays games and listens to music. ... This is the first non-gaming headset I've used and it's great. ... "
" ... But since I'm only using these for gaming, I still give them 5 stars. ... "
" ... Bought gaming-specific headphones as I’m transitioning from PS4 to PC gameplay lately. ... Bit of a backwards move to PUBG (some may consider) and loving the game. ... But for gaming, look no further. ... For the price, they’re great and I know I’ll keep them for years as my gaming set up changes, moves, and evolves. ... "
" ... Amazing headphones I use these to game on ps4 the open back system emerges you into the game AMAZING ... "
" ... I use these for gaming and for music. ... "
Sound
23noise, loud, volume, hear, sound leakage
+91%
-9%
" ... The M50x has better sound isolation by a bit. ... "
" ... The clarity is great, they get loud without distortion. ... "
" ... They block out sound without too much bleeding. ... "
" ... They work fine and I only need to turn my volume half way up to block out most the outside noise ... "
" ... I used them on an airplane, and the people sitting directly next to me could not hear my music even though I was playing it fairly loudly. ... "
" ... Great noise cancelling ability. ... "
" ... I've used it mostly in my room. ... Just be aware of how loud your surrounding will be, since its an open back headphone, it will sound low with too much background sound (your fan will be your enemy lol). ... "
" ... These do a pretty good job of keeping out outside noise, not 100%, but close. ... "
Body / Cable
17sennheiser, 3 5mm, detachable, cord, two cables
+82%
-18%
" ... It came inside a sleek hard box and included the headphones and two cables! ... "
" ... interchangeable cables are very handy. ... "
" ... Two cables, both decent enough for cellphone use but need an upgrade if you really want these drivers to shine. ... I ordered a cable along with them from new Fantasia, what a difference that makes! ... I paid another $15 for a cable and the sound is so much better without the factory cable. ... "
" ... I am mainly using the mobile cable. ... "
" ... My cord worked on his as well. ... "
" ... The problem is, I didn't want to compromise on sound clarity or quality, and it also had to have a detachable cable so I could use my microphone with it. ... "
" ... I appreciate the two cables that come with it, even if it is proprietary, that didnt bother me. ... "
" ... However, I do love the locking system since the cable never gets accidentally pulled out of the ear cup. ... "
Product Reliability
16year, months, backs, sennheiser, one
+75%
-25%
" ... I have had these for seven months now, and they are great headphones. ... I never tried open backs until one week ago, and I loved the sound of the closed backs. ... "
" ... There are 2 reason I gave 4 stars and not 5. ... "
" ... I've owned these headphones for almost a year now, and have no complaints. ... "
" ... i needed a couple of weeks to reset. ... "
" ... After hours of research I settled on these. ... "
" ... I had a set of Sennheisers a few years back and they were great, but these are awesome. ... I will order a longer one later. ... "
" ... Number One and I have them for last two years and still working and my son using them every day ... "
" ... Been a customer of Sennheiser for years . ... "
Body / Design
16open back, flake, design, velvet, suede
+81%
-19%
" ... The sound itself is not very bassy due to the open-back design. ... "
" ... it is very strong and adds the the lightness and comfort of the headphones. ... "
" ... I wanted something that could be used at work as well as at home and I found the perfect match. ... "
" ... These are perfect style-wise for me. ... I love the sleek, black, matte finish with silver and white detailing. ... Style (personal preference): 9/10 ... "
" ... The material is so soft and is great to touch. ... "
" ... The packaging/box that it comes in is beautiful. ... "
" ... 2) Build quality and attention to detail is superb. ... As for attention to details: From the silver accents to the stitching, to the little rubber pieces just behind the headphone earphones, to keep them from scratching against the band. ... The detail in albums I’ve listened to a million times is just so cool. ... "
" ... And to finish, the style is so nice that they can be worn outside. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
15noise, sound leakage, passive, hear, ambient noise
+93%
-7%
" ... This comes at the cost of portability, style, passive noise isolation, and sound leakage. ... "
" ... That said the sound canceling is less than stellar and it may actually be better to get the SRs for their wider soundstage. ... "
" ... There is no sound leakage, and it has pretty good isolation. ... Basically, if you can live with the sound leakage and lack of sound isolation, get the open backs. ... "
" ... They block out sound without too much bleeding. ... "
" ... The sound is crisp clear and it does block out the background noise. ... "
" ... Sound isolation overall wasn't too bad! ... "
" ... The M50x has better sound isolation by a bit. ... "
" ... I have a number of Headphones ranging from Bose QC25 wired to Senheiser PXC550 to Sony noise canceling Wireless, and these are my go too when at home without ambient noise. ... "
Usage / Calling
11able to hear, volume, talking, still hear, phone calls
+91%
-9%
" ... The Open-Back does mean that people can hear what you hear easily so keep that in mind if you don't want people to hear your audio. ... "
" ... These headphones are awesome and extremely comfortable on your hear. ... "
" ... They have a cable with a mic which is super useful when answering phone calls while you're wearing them. ... "
" ... On actually using them it is the best sound I've ever heard from a headset! ... "
" ... Listening to your favorite music, you will hear things you never did before. ... "
" ... My friend and i will be playing fortnite and i often hear the little details before he does. ... "
" ... You can hear yourself speak, and the audio quality is as great as anyone would expect from such a well renowned company. ... "
" ... I bought these headphones for a replacement for my ATH-M50X , since I sweated and barely heard my own voice while being in call with my friends , in games. ... "
Sound / Volume
11volume, hear, louder, room, able to hear
+82%
-18%
" ... I've used it mostly in my room. ... Just be aware of how loud your surrounding will be, since its an open back headphone, it will sound low with too much background sound (your fan will be your enemy lol). ... "
" ... Now I have to use the device's volume controls for sound level. ... "
" ... The 598cs solved that problem perfectly, my phone can play these louder than I would realistically listen at. ... "
" ... They work fine and I only need to turn my volume half way up to block out most the outside noise ... "
" ... It sounds like the source of the sound is right in the room with you, instead of coming from headphones. ... "
" ... I used them on an airplane, and the people sitting directly next to me could not hear my music even though I was playing it fairly loudly. ... "
" ... Dont use it if you dont have a silent room etc. ... "
" ... The clarity is great, they get loud without distortion. ... "
Connectivity
10paired, macbook, gaming, e10k, driven
+90%
-10%
" ... My test was playing Netsky via iPhone from Apple Music. ... "
" ... So the point of these for me is to have a dedicated pair of headphones to use in the office. ... "
" ... The headphones work fine on my Apple MacBook Air, iPhone and iPad Air. ... "
" ... -When I got them I plugged them directly into my IPhone 8 for a listen and with Spotify premium streaming at 328 kbit/s, I was pretty damn impressed. ... "
" ... My gaming laptop drives these. ... "
" ... Don't get me wrong, they're great with your phone. ... But when I plugged these into my receiver at home and listened to some music, I'm more blown away than I've ever been. ... "
" ... Maybe get a nice USB dongle and a splitter for the audio and mic and you should be good to go! ... "
" ... Paired with the Schiit Fulla 2. ... "
Service
9defective, shipment, returned, replacement, product
+67%
-33%
" ... Everything is said in the title. ... "
" ... What i expected. ... "
" ... The packaging/box that it comes in is beautiful. ... "
" ... Incredible headphone problematic shipment ... I get it with a simple damage at top and i cant return becouse i am in another country now ... "
" ... They shipped and arrived in one day!! ... "
" ... They shipped and arrived in one day!! ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
7paired, macbook, e10k, driven, amp
+86%
-14%
" ... Paired with the Schiit Fulla 2. ... "
" ... -When I got them I plugged them directly into my IPhone 8 for a listen and with Spotify premium streaming at 328 kbit/s, I was pretty damn impressed. ... "
" ... The headphones work fine on my Apple MacBook Air, iPhone and iPad Air. ... "
" ... So the point of these for me is to have a dedicated pair of headphones to use in the office. ... "
" ... Don't get me wrong, they're great with your phone. ... But when I plugged these into my receiver at home and listened to some music, I'm more blown away than I've ever been. ... "
" ... My test was playing Netsky via iPhone from Apple Music. ... "
Service / Delivery
4defective, box
+75%
-25%
" ... Incredible headphone problematic shipment ... "
" ... They shipped and arrived in one day!! ... "
" ... They shipped and arrived in one day!! ... "
Service / Returns
3returned, replacement, product, one, got
+33%
-67%
" ... I returned this product today. ... Occasional crackles (which would have caused me to exchange the unit anyway but not return it for refund) may suggest a problem with this particular set . ... "
" ... Hopefully I can get a replacement. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
3+100%
" ... Maybe get a nice USB dongle and a splitter for the audio and mic and you should be good to go! ... "
" ... Comes with both jacks. ... "
" ... My gaming laptop drives these. ... "
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