Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sennheiser HD 598SR. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 598SR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Weight 330 g -
Colour Black -
Headband Material Metal, plastic Leatherette
Recommended Use - Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 4 - 51000 Hz 12 - 38500 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 598SR.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% 0.1% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 50 Ohm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Controls - Push to Talk (PTT)
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 598SR
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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