Sennheiser HD 598SR vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 598SR and beyerdynamic DT 880. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 598SR vs. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 290 g
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Home audio, portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Semi-open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 12 - 38500 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz Sennheiser HD 598SR offer a larger frequency range than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 598SR have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 598SR.
Sensitivity 112 dB 96 dB Sennheiser HD 598SR have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 880.
Impedance 50 Ohm 250 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Controls Push to Talk (PTT) -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 598SR beyerdynamic DT 880
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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