KEF M500 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of KEF M500 and Sennheiser HD 598SR. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Weight 208 g -
Colour Classic -
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Sensitivity 103 dB 112 dB Sennheiser HD 598SR have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type On-cable On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS KEF M500 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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