Sennheiser HD 599 vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 599 and Sennheiser HD 598SR. 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. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Colour Brown, ivory, matte metallic -
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Home audio Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 599 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 12 - 38500 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1% 0.1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls - Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 599 Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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