Sennheiser HD 599 vs Sennheiser HD 559

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Let me introduce you the comparison Sennheiser HD 599 vs HD 559. These are wired headphones with an over-ear wearing style. They are open back and look amazing!

Features

The first thing I have realized is the identical impedance — 50 Ohm. Their sensitivity is pretty similar as HD 599 has 108 dB and the other model has 106 dB. The only big difference is in the frequency response. Sennheiser HD 599 has a range from 14 Hz to 26 kHz. The situation about Sennheiser HD 559 is much better as it works with frequency response 12 Hz - 38 kHz.

Sound

There is no noise-canceling function whatever device you choose. High tones of Sennheiser HD 599 claim to be high-end. They are very clean, open and light. You get good detail and depth resulting in a musical and natural sound.

Now, let's talk about Sennheiser HD 559. It has a deep and resounding bass. The sound is sharp and articulate, but without being piercing or unpleasant.

Comfort and design

I will start with a sad news — these appliances are not foldable and such a purchase do not include a carry case. As a lot of other headphones, they have an adjustable headband. An audio cable in both cases is quite long — 3 m. Sennheiser HD 599 weighs 250 g.

The foam ear cups of Sennheiser HD 599 are comfortable. The top headband is softer than the ear cups. The open-backed HD 559 has velour ear pads that feel pretty solid. It is a lot more flexible model of headphones than many other ones.

Sennheiser HD 559 pros and cons

Sennheiser HD 599 pros and cons