Sennheiser HD 598 CS vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 598 CS and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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 598 CS vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight - 323 g
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 10 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 598 CS offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 23 Ohm 33 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type On-cable Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 598 CS RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories - Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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