Sennheiser HD 598 CS vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 598 CS and Shure SRH940. 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. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26 cm
Width - 25.7 cm
Depth - 10.5 cm
Weight - 322 g
Colour - Silver
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 598 CS are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 28000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 598 CS.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance 23 Ohm 42 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Type On-cable -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headphones cable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 598 CS Shure SRH940
Included Accessories - Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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