Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Colour Black -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.1% Sennheiser HD 598SR have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 559.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 112 dB Sennheiser HD 598SR have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls - Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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