Product Comparison: Sennheiser HD 579 vs Sennheiser HD 599


General Specifications
Brand
Sennheiser
Sennheiser
Model
HD 579
HD 599
Origin
Germany
China
About the Product
The HD 579 provides high end performance, delivering near audiophile levels of sound - a real step up for a smart, great value investment that lets listeners obtain new heights of sound quality at home.
The open back HD 599 delivers impressively natural spatial performance. Topping Sennheiser’s 500 series, the full-sized headphone offers near-audiophile levels of sound quality and high wearing comfort.
Size & Weight
Height
9.7 in.
9.9 in.
Width
8.2 in.
8.1 in.
Depth
3.9 in.
3.9 in.
Weight
25.3 oz.
8.82 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sennheiser HD 579 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Grey
  • Because of the light weight and firm but yet so soft cushion of these headphones it does make it hard to wear any other over the ear headphones.
  • Well, I went ahead and got these and the first thing I noticed was how light they are on my head.
  • It's comfortable even during long sessions since the velour ear pads are soft, the headband is padded, & it's fairly light at about 719 grams/~25 ounces.
  • I love these headphones. Sound great, insanely light and comfortable(the earpads are so soft), I use them for my PC so I'm doing everything media based, music, movies, games.
  • Picked these phones up around the holiday season. The price was appealing at the time. They are very comfortable phones. Light in weight.
Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory
  • These are without a doubt the best headphones I have ever bought. So comfortable worth every penny to the point.
  • Also, most comfy headphone I've tried & very compact aswell
  • I have really big ears lol and it fits perfectly.
  • Can wear all day without giving a headache or hurting your ears
  • I have them for a 2 months now and I'm finding them soo comfortable that you can literally forget that they're sitting on your head.
Features
Type
Wired
Over-ear
Sensitivity
106 dB
106 dB
Min. Frequency Range
15 Hz
12 Hz
Max. Frequency Range
28 kHz
38.5 kHz
Impedance
50 Ω
50 Ω
Driver Diameter
1.49 in.
1.5 in.
In-Line Remote
No
No
Microphone
No
No
Extras
Premium Components, Open Acoustic Design, E.A.R Technology, Extreme Comfort
Highly optimised magnet systems, Big and soft detachable ear pads, Ergonomic acoustic refinement design, Detachable cable
What customers say about "Features"
Sennheiser HD 579 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Grey
  • Really nice, comfy headphones, been using for a few months with no problems. Can wear all day without giving a headache or hurting your ears, very good sound quality.
  • Sound quality is by far the best I have experienced, everything is crystal clear. I am picking out details I've never heard in music before!
  • They look very sleek in their matte grey finish and are well constructed, as you'd expect from Sennheiser.
  • I was made aware these are not made for bass but I did expect a little bit. I got nothing. The best way to explain it, the music felt flat, underwhelming.
  • The only downside is everyone hears what you hear and there is no noise cancellation.
Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory
  • Very comfortable, with a sound quality that is second to none.
  • There is a depth and space to the sound that the AKG's never had, whilst also having a remarkable amount of detail.
  • Very little difference between the HD 598 and HD 599 except that the HD 599 has slightly more bass
  • The sound stage is larger and the clarity is better . I've noticed subtle things in tracks that I'd never noticed before thanks to the great frequency response.
  • The cups themselves are also replaceable making these a good long term purchase.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
2 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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Manufacturer
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