SENNHEISER HD 599 SE Around Ear Open Back Headphone
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The HD 599 replaces the HD 598 in terms of appearance. The Sennheiser SYS38 50-watt wireless microphone is used in both cases. ohm transducer is a type of transducer that measures the resistance of an electrical signal
If the cord lacks a microphone, use the microphone on your phone. In any case, it works better. br>br>I prefer the uncontrolled cable.
While these aren't "bass head" headphones, they do have a lot more bass than the HD 598s. The HD 598s have always struck me as a little "bass light," whereas the HD 599s have a much fuller sound. The HD 599s have a more musical tone than the HD 598s, which have a more analytical tone. Intermodulation distortion, where the bass frequencies distort the mids and highs, may be noticeable depending on the track and your listening level. When you turn them up (not all that loud) on Deadmau5's new track "Let Go," the effect is quite noticeable. This distortion is not present when the same track is played on my HD 600s, HD 650s, or HD 700s. The bass isn't distorting; it's simply interfering with the mids and highs. I use these HD 599s on a daily basis (at work) and I adore them. They're far more versatile than the HD 598s, sound fantastic, and I have no regrets about buying them. At work, I use them with a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/Magni 2 Uber stack, and they work well with the HD 599s. The HD 599s also have better highs than the HD 598s (which had trouble with "Sh" and "F" sounds).
I used my LG-HD599s to power the HD599s. A G4 smartphone, as well as an R-series Chromebook from Acer. 13 (excellent laptop headphone section), a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/ Vali 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tube) stack that I use at work (I also used a Schiit Magni 2 Uber with the Magni 2 Uber), and a Schiit Bifrost Multibit/Valhalla 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tube) stack that I have at home (I also used a Schiit Asgard 2 with the Bifrost). When I listen to music, I don't use any equalizer or effects. The HD599s improved noticeably as the driving components improved, as did all of Sennheiser's higher-end headphones. After a lot of listening to the 598s and 599s, I came to the conclusion that they both sounded best through my Bifrost/Asgard 2 stack (the Modi 2U/ Magni 2U pairing was also excellent), so that's how I listened during my analysis. They both seem to prefer solid state amps over OTL tube amps, like most lower impedance headphones, but they did work well with the Vali 2 (a hybrid tube amp). I'm aware that the O2 is a brighter (and solid-state) amp, and that it would probably go well with these.
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This is at least my third or fourth set of Sennheiser headphones, and certainly my tenth set of "high-end" headphones. headphones of "excellent" quality After all these years, my gold standard is a pair of Sennheiser 555 headphones, which I bought for around $90 and are still among the most comfortable headphones I've ever owned. Three factors contribute to the comfort of headphones: br>br>Head clamp pressurebr>Ear breathabilitybr>Head pressurebr>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> I thought I'd gotten a great deal when I saw a pair of 599's on sale for $100, which are normally $200. However, right out of the box, I had the distinct impression that "these do not feel like $200 headphones. " There's a lot of cheap-feeling plastic here. The worst part is the headband cushion, which has a stiff padding strip that appears to be unremovable. Despite the fact that these are not heavy headphones, pressure on your head will begin to build after about an hour. Despite the fact that the ear cups themselves are larger than average and lack a strong head clamp, this is the case. br>br>In order for Amazon and Sennheiser to collaborate on a product, they must heavily promote it on Prime Day and co-develop it. It's actually a bit embarrassing to brand it with that level of comfort. It makes me distrust both Amazon and Sennheiser products, as it feels more like a $50 headphone was reduced to $100 than a $200 headphone was reduced to $100. br>br>You can consider it if you can find it for a very low price and have a very strong head. Anyone else who is concerned about comfort should avoid it.
They'll be able to be because of the way they've been brought up. So far, these have worked really well with the set-up in my experience. The bass is present but not overpowering, and the highs are crisp and pleasant. The mids aren't quite as detailed as I'd like, but they're fine. The ear cups are extremely comfortable, and the style and colorway appeal to me. The colors are more vibrant in person than they appear on the website; I previously purchased (and returned) the m50x and 598cs, but I will keep the 599. br>br>Anyway, that's my quick take on this product; for those who want to learn more, I'll share some details about my setup. up, which I believe will be far more useful to those looking to improve their overall listening experience (spoiler alert: it's not just about the headphones you pick). I was mostly listening to music through the Spotify app on my phone, connected to a set of decent quality Bluetooth earbuds, when I started looking for a new pair of headphones. I liked up for work, but I wanted a better audio experience at home. I (mistakenly) believed that I could simply buy some over-the-counter Everything would be instantly amazing if I wore in-ear headphones and plugged them into my phone or laptop. That wasn't the case at all. br>br>After doing some research, I discovered that my devices' sound output capability was limiting the headphones' potential quality. I also discovered that even Spotify's "high quality" setting compresses audio significantly, resulting in significantly reduced detail and sound quality. I looked online to see if there were any streaming services that could provide higher-quality audio, and I discovered a few options. Deezer eventually won out over Spotify as my go-to music service. to the music app You can stream true Hi-Fi music if you have a premium Deezer subscription and a good internet connection. Fi audio. Even with my ear buds, and even more so with the 599s, it made a significant difference for me. br>br>While this was a significant improvement over my previous experience, I still felt that my headphones were capable of more than what my devices allowed. After doing some research, I discovered that most laptop sound cards are fairly average, so I purchased a Fiio E10k DAC/amp to bypass the sound card, which made a significant difference for me. I was able to get a lot more detail and listen at a higher volume without losing quality. br>br>I'm sure they'd sound even better with a real sound system playing a record or CD, but the set-up isn't ideal. It's pretty much perfect for my needs that I put together. Give these headphones, Deezer, and the E10k a shot if you want high-quality audio without spending a lot of money on stereo equipment. I'm a reasonable picky person, and I'm about 2097% satisfied with this solution.
These are, without a doubt, the best headphones I've ever used. These have one of the widest, most precise soundstages of anything in this price range, with anything else falling short in either sound or comfort. br>These are also among the most comfortable headphones available; The backs are open, with large cups, velour earpads, and no strong clamp. br>br>I'll compare these to some similar headphonesbr>The Sennheiser 6xx/650 has a bit more detail, but no soundstage, an annoyingly tight clamp, and gets hot on my head. The 599 sounds a little clearer now that the highs have been rolled off. br>br>The Philips SHP9500 have an odd midrange and make you feel like you're wearing two speakers on your shoulders rather than being fully immersed in the sound. The massive pads are constantly in contact with half of your face, and they never let me forget that I was still wearing them. Many people prefer these, but I believe the 599s are far superior; I have no reason to use the 9500s now that I have them. br>br>The AKG K702 are also fairly similar in sound to the 599, but I'm not a fan of the build quality or how they feel on my head (pads are a little shallow, and your ears touch the fabric covering the driver). They're a little wider, but they're not the most comfortable, and I find them to be a distraction from what I'm listening to. I'd still go with the 599 instead of these. br>br>Of all the devices I've tried, the Fidelio X2HR comes the closest to the 599. They're a little warmer and wider, but they're less precise; they're in the same comfort tier as the 599, and I use them when I don't need the 599's precision. The 599s were $100 and the X2HRs were $120 when I bought them, but now that the 599s are a little more expensive, you could save a few bucks and be almost as happy with the X2HR. br>br>The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) has the most distinct sound (and is the only closed pair on this list), but it's in the same price range and of comparable quality. These are my go-to headphones when I need to concentrate and there is some background noise. They have more and tighter bass than the 599, as well as being far more isolating while sacrificing only a small amount of soundstage. It is well-made and comfortable. The best closed-loop system I've tried a few different types of backs so far. I'd recommend these if you want the 599 with a closed back. For over a year, I tried to like the 598cs but couldn't get used to their sound. br>br>I was fortunate enough to score these for $100, and there is no competition at that price. However, at around $160-$180, they are a good deal. You can start looking around a little more for $200 (or get them used for $120). These are easily one of the best pairs of headphones under $200 (and under $300 if you care about soundstage) based on everything I've tried and read. Every new pair I try is measured against these, and they have yet to be surpassed.
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