Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sennheiser HD 598SR. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Colour Black | White -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.1% Sennheiser HD 598SR have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 112 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 598SR.
Impedance 18 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls 3-button remote Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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