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Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone
Last Updated: October 1, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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/10
Total Reviews
163
Old Reviews
29
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Body
45cable, wear, ears, comfortable to wear, top
+98%
-2%
" ... I put these babies on and my ears went into a colorful bliss. ... "
" ... These comfortable headphones have incredible sound, even at fairly low volumes. ... For the cost of these headphones, one might expect a higher attention to detail and more sturdiness in construction. ... "
" ... This pair headphones is very comfortable to put on, and you will never sweat because these are open backed. ... The sound is detailed and comfortable even if you turn up the volume to 90%, and you can actually pick out all the details without effort. ... "
" ... And as an added bonus they are the most comfortable headphones that I've ever worn. ... "
" ... And as an added bonus they are the most comfortable headphones that I've ever worn. ... "
" ... the build is nice as you would expect and the comfort is top notch. ... is very light with just the proper amount of clamping force. ... also, the color looks much better in person imo. ... "
" ... I love the soundstage and detail. ... It has a very squared shaped form. ... Some say it’s super comfortable. ... They were much more comfortable than the HD598, which I returned. ... These improved comfort by a small margin. ... "
" ... Looks great and feels very comfortable and I have a big head ... "
Body / Comfort
36wear, ears, comfortable to wear, headphones, clamping
+97%
-3%
" ... can keep them for more than two hours without feeling any sweat or itchy with a very clear and nice listening experience, i is also use it for gaming except that it needs a mic if you want one and it doesnt come with any, ... "
" ... Sound is impressive, and almost just as important it is comfortable to wear for long periods. ... I have Grado's, and these are close but more comfortable. ... "
" ... Product is well-formed, very comfortable to wear over a long period since it cups outside your ears not pressed against them. ... "
" ... These are by far the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. ... You can truly keep these on for hours at a time without any discomfort. ... "
" ... And as an added bonus they are the most comfortable headphones that I've ever worn. ... "
" ... And as an added bonus they are the most comfortable headphones that I've ever worn. ... "
" ... These are my first open back headphones and I love them. ... "
" ... I can listen to music for hours without listening fatigue, and it's also very comfortable. ... "
Price
19200, sound quality, headphones, penny, money
+95%
-5%
" ... They cost $200, which was a bonus as I wavered between these and the Sennheiser 600s and others that cost more. ... "
" ... I had been looking at these headphones on a different site for a while, contemplating whether or not I should spend the money. ... I absolutely love them, and they are worth every penny. ... I would definitely recommend purchasing them off of amazon for the best price! ... "
" ... Would recommend to anybody looking to get into the audiophile market for a non audiophile price. ... "
" ... my best investment ... "
" ... These headphones have the best sound quality vs. any others in its price range. ... "
" ... I was lucky to get them on sale for $149 which is a steal. ... The sound quality far exceeds anything that I've tried even at more than twice the price. ... Especially at under $200. ... "
" ... Great headphones for such an appropriate price. ... "
" ... I was lucky to get them on sale for $149 which is a steal. ... The sound quality far exceeds anything that I've tried even at more than twice the price. ... Especially at under $200. ... "
Usage
12hear, music, recommend, open back, never
+100%
" ... They have a really nice style, and I don't play my music very loud so the open back idea isn't bad for me in public. ... "
" ... I have also found them great for gaming and haven't noticed any loss in soundstage compared to the 558 and event the 518. ... "
" ... I’d recommend buying a hard case for these and the ant lion mod mic because these are great for gaming, especially battlefield. ... "
" ... I can finally “hear”. ... "
" ... I also use these for gaming and attached a separate microphone to the headset. ... I *highly* recommend creating a gaming headphone with these. ... "
" ... I came from Razer and other gaming dedicated headsets. ... "
" ... A much better option than any gaming headsets out there. ... "
" ... More importantly they feel amazing after gaming for hours every session. ... "
Body / Design
9look, bit, style, plastic, open
+100%
" ... I can distinctly hear each instrument being played during a song—very cool. ... "
" ... The style is modern yet with a hint of nostalgic. ... "
" ... Something a bit more textured (even car plastic covers look more decent) would have gone a long way to not look so CHEAP. ... "
" ... And I like the retro look. ... "
" ... I love the soundstage and detail. ... It has a very squared shaped form. ... "
" ... also no case but why the case if it looks AWESOME! ... "
" ... Love the open back style. ... "
Body / Build Quality
9plastic, durable, pressure, material, headband
+100%
" ... These are great plug and play options that are durable and functional. ... "
" ... Needless to say, these handle metal perfectly. ... "
" ... the build is nice as you would expect and the comfort is top notch. ... "
" ... Something a bit more textured (even car plastic covers look more decent) would have gone a long way to not look so CHEAP. ... "
" ... For durability, it feels durable enough to me, but the cord feels kinda cheap but whatever, it's replaceable anyway. ... "
" ... The headband is larger than average to distribute the pressure. ... "
" ... Amazing design, good build quality, seem to be durable, but sometimes they are a bit unconfortable from the top ... "
" ... For the cost of these headphones, one might expect a higher attention to detail and more sturdiness in construction. ... "
Usage / Gaming
8recommend, mic, headsets, also, sound
+100%
" ... I also use these for gaming and attached a separate microphone to the headset. ... I *highly* recommend creating a gaming headphone with these. ... "
" ... A much better option than any gaming headsets out there. ... "
" ... More importantly they feel amazing after gaming for hours every session. ... "
" ... I came from Razer and other gaming dedicated headsets. ... "
" ... For gaming: Perfect for offline games or even online if you dont use mic. ... "
" ... Music and gaming sound incredible. ... The HD599 version is the best I’ve tried when it comes to gaming. ... "
" ... I’d recommend buying a hard case for these and the ant lion mod mic because these are great for gaming, especially battlefield. ... "
" ... I have also found them great for gaming and haven't noticed any loss in soundstage compared to the 558 and event the 518. ... "
Body / Cable
7cables, replaceable, long, time, stiffer
+100%
" ... Edit: I found out how to detach the cable--simple quarter turn counter-clockwise and it comes out. ... "
" ... Extremely happy that this one has a replaceable cable. ... "
" ... The headphones comes in a nice box, and has two different lengths of cable to accommodate most folks needs. ... "
" ... With adapter for 3.5mm jack. ... For durability, it feels durable enough to me, but the cord feels kinda cheap but whatever, it's replaceable anyway. ... "
" ... These come with a permanently attached 10ft cable. ... These come with a permanently attached 10ft cable. ... The interchange-able cables with different lengths worked perfect for home listening as well as on the go. ... The cable is also thinner and more flexible than the Beyerdynamic cable. ... I really love the long coiled cable that came with these. ... To me this is the best option since I dont have to lug around a long cable or risk losing extra cables. ... "
" ... Now they have a replaceable cord which is great and the style is much better. ... "
" ... I like that the cable can be removed in the event it gets damaged. ... "
Connectivity
6plugged, mobile, jack, issue, iphone
+83%
-17%
" ... If you're going to use these with a mobile device id recommend picking up a portable DAC/AMP combo. ... "
" ... With adapter for 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... although I HIGHLY recommend pairing it with an amp to really get the most out of these. ... "
" ... I do not use them with a phone or tablet but they are really fine when I use them with either of my PCs - I have to lower the master volume by at least 20% on both machines when using the 599s - and they are excellent with my Sony home system. ... "
" ... I'm using them with my laptop, workstation, android and iPhone . ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
5plugged, mobile, issue, iphone, home
+80%
-20%
" ... If you're going to use these with a mobile device id recommend picking up a portable DAC/AMP combo. ... "
" ... although I HIGHLY recommend pairing it with an amp to really get the most out of these. ... "
" ... I do not use them with a phone or tablet but they are really fine when I use them with either of my PCs - I have to lower the master volume by at least 20% on both machines when using the 599s - and they are excellent with my Sony home system. ... "
" ... I'm using them with my laptop, workstation, android and iPhone . ... "
Sound
4loud, hear, headphones, without, pick
+75%
-25%
" ... For office use, they are excellent if you keep the volume at a reasonable (i.e. ... "
" ... The sound is detailed and comfortable even if you turn up the volume to 90%, and you can actually pick out all the details without effort. ... "
" ... These headphones had amazing sound quality and comfort but the passive sound isolation was mediocre at best. ... "
Usage / Calling
3open back, never, call, nice, music
+100%
" ... Also being open-back, it's nice to hear my boss call my name from behind me, instead of being "that guy", who the boss has to pop in the back of the head to get their attention. ... "
" ... I figured that the sound quality and comfort would be similar but the open back quality would allow me to talk with others while I played music. ... "
" ... I can finally “hear”. ... "
Sound / Volume
3loud, hear, without, pick, listening
+67%
-33%
" ... For office use, they are excellent if you keep the volume at a reasonable (i.e. ... "
" ... The sound is detailed and comfortable even if you turn up the volume to 90%, and you can actually pick out all the details without effort. ... "
Body / Color
3color
+100%
" ... also, the color looks much better in person imo. ... "
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