Sennheiser HD 599 vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 599 and KEF M500. 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 599 vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 208 g
Colour Brown, ivory, matte metallic Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use Home audio Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 12 - 38500 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 599 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% -
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 599 KEF M500
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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