Sennheiser HD 599 Review - The Audiophile Gateway Drug
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2017
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EQ Preset:
Preamp: -5 dB
30 Hz Gain 5 dB Q 0.8
200 Hz Gain -3 dB Q 1.41
3500 Hz Gain -3 dB Q 1.41
10000 Hz Gain -5 dB Q 2
12000 Hz Gain 2 dB Q 2
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FAQ: The monitoring headphone I am wearing is the now-discontinued AKG K553 Pro.
Intro 0:00 Build 0:28 Comfort 2:50 Sound 4:07 Bass 4:10 Midrange 6:38 Treble 7:26 Soundstage 8:47 Isolation 9:20 Genre Pairing 9:53 Amp Needs 11:29 Conclusions 12:18 Accessories 13:40
metal571 what kind of aftermarket ear pads are good for hd600?
metal571 does aftermarket headphones cables really make a sound difference?
+Its Shanna none of them. Never use aftermarket pads on a Sennheiser, they completely change the sound
metal571 i listen to alot of rock and PsyTrance music, how do the bass function in this headset compared to the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
Very good review, sir metal571! I have a question though and I'm not a "connaisseur". I want to buy these headphones for gaming and other activities, but I have no idea how amps work. Would you recommend any amp for this specific model? Thanks!
I think you are the best headphone reviewer on CZcams (thumbs up)
He definitely is, I have been following him for a long time. I love Zeos too but now it's all for fun. But this guy is the most accurate of all. There are times when I just watch his videos for nothing. Think I have watched 90% of his reviews lol. The most disappointing thing is people who review headphones but have no idea about sound, are much more popular than him. He deserves to be more popular!
Beyond Curiosity Zeos tends to exaggerate so much you end up getting a wrong idea.
Yeah and he tends to talk more about wires than the actual sound quality lol. His analysis of sound is average at it's best.
This is why I keep making reviews. Thanks.
And keep doing it. I'm a headphone lover just like you. And I don't think my next headphone will be without your recommendation. You're awesome and the only headphone reviewer that I trust blindly. I would love to see you have more success here ♥
LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one who needs headphones to be at the same amount of clicks on each side.
Dunno why I’m replying now but me too! I returned my momentum 2’s cause they had smooth sliders and not countable clicks and it triggered my ocd
J Thorsson ok den 👌🏽
Me too
On some headphones I go one less click on the right because I`m not symmetrical anymore after crashing my bike hehe xD
@J Thorsson A good whooping and a strugglesnuggle, go ahead, GIVE HIM THE FULL COSBY!
xD
I've been searching everywhere for a 599 review! and couldn't find it! thank you for the review!
Picked these up recently and your analysis is pretty spot-on. The eq preset is also much appreciated, cuts nicely the harsher treble and balances the bass. Thanks
I love the clarity of your mic and voice.
I know some people out there have some seriously expensive setups so I'm glad it is enjoyable. Rode makes a heluva mic with the NT1
You are the best headphone reviewer there is! So on point and precise. It's an honour to watch your review, I really mean that.
I Like how with your review i can correlate exactly what you say about them after getting them. Thank you for helping me make the decision to get the 599's, couldn't be happier!
First review I've seen for these and it is HELLA detailed. Thanks, man!!
That's how I do all my reviews, thanks for stopping by
Great review, I really value your opinions. Some of the other reviewers have introduced me to new music, had me rolling on the floor laughing, and infected me with cable-OCD, but you actually describe the sound well, which is surprisingly rare!
+Antoine P the whole channel is based on sound description because it's what I found the most lacking in other channels
Tried these out today at a local hi-fi store, impressive sound and OMG they were comfortable. I'm fairly new to this hobby and although I've owned and tried-out many lower-end pairs over the years, these were the first that were truly circumaural. What a difference it makes when the pad seals on your skull and your ears are just kind of "floating" in there. Can't wait for my 6XXs to arrive for Christmas!
Hey man!
I've been using your EQ profile for a week now and I'm pretty happy with it. Thanks for doing all the work, I'm slowly learning more about sound engineering :)
What software do you use for EQ?
“This is a subjective hobby, man, I’m just telling you what’s there.” 😌
+Tim Garcia I find not enough reviewers explain the sound relative to a certain reference and then separate that from whether they like it or not. Two separate things indeed
Truer words never have been spoken
Just ordered them from Amazon for Black Friday for €90! So excited, these are my first semi-pro open ears, and I'll play my new digital piano with them! Thanks for your in-depth review :)
Thank you so much. Keep up the great work. I just got a pair of Hd 599's and was skeptical about the sound output but your eq made it worth every single penny!
Thank you. There isn't many reviews of these cans and the one that i found is the best review i've ever seen. I'm ordering these right now.
Hopefully you enjoy
Great in-depth depth review. Thanks.
Great review. Bought these for around $110 USD( 8200 INR), my first set of headphones. I like good vocals which aren't drowned by other stuff have a KZ ZST X now, I am looking forward to these.
Holy Smokes, your EQ preset is god-tier. Removed a lot of the grain I was hearing and seems to improve resolution (if that's possible). Nicely done my friend. Miss you Metal.
That's mainly because removing some of the upper mid shout tends to trick you into thinking the headphone is less grainy as harshness there can sometimes fool people, even me, into thinking a headphone is grainier than it is. Have fun and don't forget to play with the filters yourself
Scored a pair of open box from Blinq for $118 shipped, cant wait to get them, great review
This is exactly what I was looking for when it came to a review for the 599s. I might have to get these for Christmas. Thank you for the review.
I have these such clarity and amazing quality.
Great video thanks rocking hd599s for gaming and movies and music for a few months now.
Good review and thanks for linking your EQ preset, headphones sound so much better now
Just got these new for just under $95 shipped. This review has me stoked for their arrival!
Just bought these for music and gaming, fantastic pair of headphones! Especially for 150$ on sale. Blows my old "gaming headphones" out of the water. Looking forward to more videos :)
Just got em during black friday for 70€ :)
@@baccarah7010 do you use them for gaming too? I’ve been thinking of snagging these for gaming
@@ceezare3039 I have used these for gaming (as well as everything else) for about 5 years now, and they are a dream. For the price, especially on sale, I wouldn't regret buying these again at all.
@@mitvulf I was stuck trying to decide between getting the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless or the Astro A50, but I've always wanted to try open-back headphones for gaming. So, I got these. I'm really excited to see what they can do based on all the reviews I've seen.
Its 80 bucks now, looks like its bang for buck now
I bought the 599 HD SE 2 months ago and I absolutely love them.
I use them for my Samsung Galaxy S9.
Dolby Atmos sounds absolutely amazing.
I am currently looking for a USB DAC to plug in to my S9 to give me the Hi-Fi sound.
Fiio BTR5
This are always amusing and funny reviews.Thank you very much.
I recently borrowed a pair of HD598s from my neighbour. Your EQ Preset seems to work well with those too. I tried these and your HD558 Presets on them, and the 558 settings boost the bass way over. That was surprising to me because rtings measured the bass to be much "better" on the 599.
Side note: Super comfy.
I should probably update my EQ on these someday again lol
I’m a notal newbie to headphones and this review is so easy to understand! I was wondering about the effect of the open back and what genres pair well, and you covered exactly that! Thanks
Most "normal" people don't know that soundstage is a thing with headphones but that's what this shows off. Very useful for pinpointing enemies in games
@@metal571 how are they for single player rpg games and sports games? Do they feel immersive, and how’s the bass? I have the hyperx cloud 2 wireless headset for my ps5 and have really been thinking of grabbing the 599s.
@@ceezare3039did you ever find out
I do so much agree on the rock/metall coloration. Just lovely. Sometimes i prefer them to the HD660S even. And almost always prefer them to the M1060 for that music.
you are the most chilled out reviewer I have ever listened to, well done,, Once I hear someone with a loud, excited opening with,,, HEY,, WHATS UP YOU TUBE and a beg for a like and subs, Im out with a pause and a thumbs down and hit the back button. You were to the point, covered everything honestly and fairly and good to listen to. Good job.
Im no audiophile, but i like the look and sound of these 599's. I just love good loud music of various genre and era's with clarity at home by myself, hence the open back that wont frizzle my little ears. Again, excellent work, thanks.
Just bought them and it's love at first sight. Love them.
6 years later and thank you for the review. I picked these up for 50% off and it will be my first pair of higher end headphones. I have a couple pairs of cheaper AKG headphones so im excited to try them out! Thanks again, cheers!
what do you think of them
How are they?
I'm always interested to hear new impressions too
Same here and I was mind blown via a g6 dacamp they are mazing and 7.1 or atmos in movies wow just wow
I've never used an amp with these and they always sound great out of my computer for watching movies.
Does 599 has sharp highs if you plugging it into the computer? I want to find headphones without sharp highs.
Really helpful review, thanks. My trusty 558 is getting old, it's all bruised up but still works great and I love the comfort. 598/599 has been on my radar for a long time. Thinking of finally getting it.
It'll be about the same so if you're looking to stick with that sound it's hard to go wrong
@@metal571 Thanks for the reply. I like the sound as well. I've tried bunch of other headphones but still come back to these.
Thank you so much for this review.Just purchased HD599 SE on Amazon India for roughly 108 dollars.Really happy with it.
Hopefully you continue to enjoy
Nice review, analytical as always.
I bought a pair of these recently, after watching and reading reviews and initially was really disappointed at how muddy they sounded compared to my previous headphones. I was missing so much clarity of the higher and mid ranges and the low frequencies were overpowering.
It turned out that I had a major case of hardened ear wax, (which is great at blocking higher frequencies), lol. Got that sorted and now I absolutely love how these sound and my previous headphones are now way too bright and tinny sounding. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else has bought any headphones that sound really muddy, when the concensus of reviews suggest differently.
I'm almost 30 and have never been to an ENT. Kinda wonder if I could improve my hearing even further if I had that done now
@@metal571 I've had to have my ears unblocked multiple times unfortunately. Not sure why, but I seem to be susceptible to wax build up. It was quite shocking the first time, to see a garden pea sized lump of wax come out of each ear! The sudden difference in hearing though, is always quite significant. I used to work in loud environments, so when my hearing first seemed to have deteriorated, (I was struggling to hear high frequencies and voices over background sounds), I thought hearing loss from excessive noise was the cause, so went to get my hearing checked. That's when I was first told that my ears were blocked. Nowadays I just sort it myself. Most people are lucky and don't have this trouble though, as the wax comes out naturally on its own.
Another problem is if you have flu or allergic flu long time. Ears are unblocked and cans sounds horrible. I have also sometimes that earwax problem, but that can resolve earwax remover liquid or going to nurse getting earwash.
@@jari121 Yeah, flu really doesn't help with that does it. Thankfully I haven't had it for a few years now, but I get the flu jab every year, so that's probably why.
Saw your review after buying one and you made my day. Looks like I’ve picked the right one.
This review gets tons of comments so I guess these still go on sale fairly frequently. Sennheiser did a pretty good job with these but they've got at least some competition against the 58X and 6XX still, although prices keep rising on those
Thanks for your help! Love the channel
The color of these ‘phones match your walls almost perfectly.
+Tim Garcia LOL I can't stand the pale yellow. The cans ivory color looks much better. Eventually will repaint
metal571 hmmm, wow, I hadn’t seen the 598 and 599 together, but even just pulling up an Amazon listing for the 598 which happens to show the 599 right above it, the color difference is obvious.
metal571 the wall paint is almost iconic by now, expect a subscriber drop after repaint /s
The colour-scheme in Metals' videos always cracks me up, it's effectively the sepia channel, even his skin, hair and glasses.
Yeah that's what happens when you combine a bunch of strong 2700K LED lights with pale yellow walls from the previous owner of my place...looks comical
Just got for 140$ from Amazon I cannot wait to start using them
Dude I absolutely love this review and your style. Great detail and info and good knowledge too. Fun to watch. Subbed :)
Lol I am retired from doing YT now but thanks
Solidified my decision in this budget range. Thank you! Very informative video.
Hopefully you enjoy it
@@metal571 Just picked up a second hand 599SE for a great price. You talked about amp needs towards the end of your video, my question for you is if you think you'd see much benefit running these headphones through a USB DAC for a PC gaming/productivity setup? I don't have a whole lot of DAC options available to me in Canada right now, so an example would be like a Soundblaster G6.
Great review, thanks for doing this.
The amazon 599 SE version is 99$ atm, was an insta buy for me. for music, movies and gaming. ty for the review!
same for me :)
Same. Fucking outrageous value but just wish they had that natural ivory/leather colorway.
Decided to replace my old Astro A40s held together with duct tape with Philips HD 9500. Dumpster quality audio, really shallow soundstage and no bass, way too bright.
Tried 599 SE and it's so much better.
@@libertyprime9307 Do you think they're an upgrade from the Astros? I'm debating on whether to save for A50's or order the 599s!
@@SuperPancake20 I got my A40s back in 2012 and at the time I loved them. The fake surround sound is really enjoyable for movies. Saving Private Ryan made great use of it. however because it's only simulated surround, it actually makes it more difficult to determine sound in video games, so movies were the one and only time I used it.
And I usually watch movies on speakers so... it did not get used much.
I really liked the build style and comfort of Astros. They have the least pressure of any pair I've used.
The audio on Astros is fine but 599s are better in my opinion. I don't really believe you can beat the value of 599s. Audiophile quality at $99 budget.
The MixAmp on the Astros had problems, when I would dial it, the volume increase would affect one speaker more than the other, swapping back and forth. I think this was like a dust issue or something, as spinning the dial enough made the issue go away. It was still annoying and other mixamps and preamps I've used don't do this.
Currently pairing the 599s with a $50 Fosi Audio DAC and still deciding on dedicated microphone but have it narrowed down to a few dynamics.
@@libertyprime9307 so for gaming, and casual music listening, would you recommend the 599’s over the Philips 9500 you had? I, debating on which one I want to get.
Ive purchased these tonight, i already have a pair of DT990 Pro's and much prefer the open back. Great review !!
And are the hd599 good ?
Just won a bid on ebay for these headphones for new-ish $60. Thank you for the solid review of them; gave me a good impression of what to expect when they arrive. Hoping they work nicely off of my laptop docking station until I save enough for an external usb amp/dac combo.
That is such a steal lol
Replacing my dt990s for these and cant wait for them to get here. Ive had my dt990s for almost 2 years now and thought it was time to try something new. The dt990s were my first non-"gaming" headset and i was blown away by the sound for a couple months. if i remember, I'll edit this comment to update on my experience with the 599s whether it was worth it or not
EDIT:
gaming: tie
music: 599
movie: 599
this is going to be way more pleasant to listen to for long periods, but it might sound really dark coming from the enormous treble of the dt990 at first
How you like it?
@mightbebren I'm trying to decide whether to buy the dt990 premiums or these, I'd love to know which one you preferred.
@@campbell1897 get the 990s for comfort... 599's for sound imho. keep in mind it takes the 990's a couple months of use so it doesnt feel like you have a clamp on you head, but after the break in period, they are wonderful. i only play fps games, listen to music and watch movies on my headphone so ill tier list them on those categories
gaming: tie
Music: 599
Movie: 599
side note... i had the dt990 pro 250
How are they compared to the DT990'S😀
Left side has Braille on it, even better than having to look at L and R. Just feel with your fingers. Love these headphones
+Justin Huang true. I missed that thx
metal571 learned it from someone else just passing it along. Thanks for your review!
Done deal! I needed something for age related high end hearing loss as a late night movie headphone, that was comfortable. I auditioned them today prior to watching your video & you stamped the passport my friend. Thanks so much.
I just upgraded from my HD518's to the HD599 SE. All black and silver version of these and they sound amazing! bit more closed in, smaller sound stage at the moment as I haven't burnt them in yet but they already sound great. Not exactly flat like my 518's but they sound great! Worth the upgrade and I can see myself getting an Amp now to change the sound myself. Plan to go all out on these and eventually upgrade again to a HD600-650 model.
Hey bro 559 is the upgraded version of 518 right. Should i get the hd559 or 599
559 sounds like a 518, not the same at all as the 599 in tuning. If you already had a 518 and liked it though, then you will be ok with the 559
@@metal571 i am going to buy , i dont own any previously.
@@metal571 so which shld i go for
Then 599 is a better introduction to the Sennheiser open back house sound signature
Got these two weeks ago in the SE/black color scheme for €95. In 2023 I still consider that an absolute steal. Unpopular opinion alert: I prefer these much more over the newer, more detailed Sennheiser HD 560S. I had the latter for a couple of weeks as well but returned them because I wasn't able to enjoy my music with them. They were too detailed, if that makes sense. The HD 599 is in my opinion the better pair when it comes to music enjoyment. I will try out your EQ, thanks for sharing!
It's a fairly extreme EQ if I remember right so obviously feel free to adjust to taste, which I always encourage. Use what sounds best to your ears as usual
@@metal571 I had Bose qc35 but I returned them because I get very hot and sweat. I understood that these, being open, do not heat up so much. I need something comfortable for PC, music, games, youtube. Do you recommend these or something else up to 150 euros? Please help me with an advice.
Being open back and having velour pads will definitely help with that but the sound signature will probably be quite a bit different than you're used to as in much less sub bass
Purshased these after already owning my Meze 99Classics because of this video. Holy shit, for a fraction of the price, these are heaps better + using your EQ makes them just smooth and pleasurable to listen to. Massive thumps up!
They are a pretty damn good value still with some EQ to clean up the harshness in the mids and highs and restore some sub bass. There's also the 560S now in this same chassis which needs less EQ but also costs more
@@metal571 have been loving my first day of production using these cans. Massive thanks again for the EQ aswell, honestly can't believe how much I've tricked myself into thinking the Meze's were any good. Even the low-end on the 599's is way tighter and slams harder, guess they are luxery headphones afterall.
Thanks man! I wasn't sure what to buy for my birthday. You convinced me, just ordered them.
Hopefully you enjoy
@@metal571 I have received the headphones today. They are amazing, I've been listening to music for the last 3 hours and I can't stop.
@@alexmatache welcome to the beginning of the end of your wallet
These were the first real pair of headphones I bought. I fucking love them.
Me too
Update from when I bought these years ago, the pleather band has eroded away a bit and I cannot replace them which sucks. Now there are speckles of black/burgundy around my home, I don't know If repairing the headband is repairable 1:46
They have served me well, super durable actually despite it creaking and seemingly feeble looking.
I sat on my HD558's multiple times without them breaking. I was shocked.
@@PeterKropotkin42069 that's kinda kinky
Thx for your good detailed review. I just bought this one (for €135). Will use it most of the times for a simracing headphones in my 'private' racing room.
Thanks man I was looking at these and you confirmed Its worth a purchase
"I wouldn't sit on it"
Yeap I sat on my HD650s... Didn't go well ... 😭
I sat on my HD598s once... I had a mini heart attack but they survived
Same, I sat on mine, then out of shear terror from realizing what I had done, I fear farted so forcefully that it completely obliterated the headphones and my chair !
I sat on the cable of my ad900x’s which pulled it out of the headphone just enough to cut the connection to the left driver. I wish it had a detachable cable:(
@@krypto_9872 this is why i have a headphone stand and i always use it
@@jsharp9735 I know this is 2 years too late, but may I ask what you ate that day?
OK you got me I bought them.
just ordered these, the come in 4-10 days… I can’t wait!
Hi man, you really should have more subscribers, you are the real stuff!
HD 599 are one of those headphones that anyone can love. They aren't mind blowing, but they are exceptionally good for the price (especially if you can get them on sale).
I like them with some well placed EQ. Nowadays they are on the harsh side in the upper mids for me and lack some deep bass extension but this can be adjusted easily and the price is indeed great for what you get
I didn't like it, PX / PMX 95 sound much more natural and open
i own both 599 as well as the 600s. i use a dragonfly red to drive them.
without eq i find the 599 noticably more boomy in the upper bass but the bass overall is actualy quite good and the subbass is nice. with eq i can get them to sound very much like the 600 though a little less detailed and clear. i also find them very unfatiguing to listen to, just like the 600. with gaming the 599 are very very nice. in overwatch i can hear exactly where the sounds are coming from and because their soo comfortable and light i forget im wearing them. the clamp is indeed a lot less than hd600 which are still a bit tight after a couple months.
i can really recommend these.
If you think the bass is good, you must be new to this hobby.
Zimtron So what would you say is "bad" about the bass? I mean compared to hd600 it sounds pretty good to me specialy in this pricerange.
If your looking for headshaking bass then yeah i can see why you dont like it, but thats just subjective cause some people prefer more neutral.
+grandmaster noob it's not that. Bass gets way way better than the HD 600 or 599. They have a lot of rolloff, both of them. Open back planars extend much further. For an open dynamic type headphone the Sennheisers are fine, but nowhere near the be all end all.
metal571 I have never heard a planar magnetic so i cant compare it to that. Without eq i agree the 599 and 600 sound a bit weak compared to my sony mdr-ex650ap which are amazing for the price btw.
But with your eq they come pretty close imo.
I would love to try some planar magnetics but i need them to be good in the other aspects aswell like the 600s.
Has Metal mentioned what his opinion is on the dragonfly series? I would be curious to know!
Picked up a pair today as my first open back headphones, $80 on Amazon deal, look forward to testing them out 👍
i was pondering upon that deal as well, pls post a review on the reply section when u get to use them.
thank you and thanks for this review. i listen and listen again hd599 600 650 at my town audio shop. yes of course hd600 hd650 are nice and got more natural sound. more details. but this hd599 has more dynamic sound. the sounds come up more directly. like a young and new version of senn.
hd 600 is comfort but hd 599 its really really got comfort. head band is nice and soft. more comfort than hd 650. No clamping like hd600. what a light weight HP. hd 599 is only 250g. while hd600 650 weghts 260g.
Just bought on amazon at 99€ (110$). I really like it, though I find that grain you're talking about is sometimes a litte too audible. but right, speaking of the WHOLE headphones it's really ok.
For most people buying these it'll probably be one of their first open backs so many will dispute the grain. But it's there - you just have to try a 6XX to realize it. Awesome value at 100 bucks though
@@metal571 Awesome value with a slight inconvenience? Count me in!
I'm looking for new headphones. I mostly listen to music on my phone and sometimes might plug headphones to my xbox one controller. Am I going to get everything out of these?
And did you?
@@bymicromize In the end I went with the HD 569 because I prefer closed back headphones. I've been satisfied with them.
I just picked these up for $130 CAD after debating between these and a similar Beyerdynamic set. They were regular $330 but dropped as a lightning deal on amazon, so I picked them up. The deal didn't last very long at all as they sold out fast. After watching your review I feel very excited with the purchase. I've been using the same AT-M50's since 2011 (my first headphones) and have never experienced open back. I listen to a lot of rock/metal so what you said in your review really excites me. Cheers
Hopefully they end up being acceptable
How did it go?
Great Review! I have been interested in trying an open back pair of cans and I think I'll give these a try. Thank you!
Do you own the headphones now ? I just ordered them wondering how they are?
@@2Big2Sexy I own them currently and i must say switching from gaming headset to hd 599 .... Just wow. Super clear mids, accurate bass, I can hear sounds that i couldn't hear on my previous logitech g430. I paired them with Fiio e10k dac/amp. As for gaming they are pretty good. No problems locating an enemy in games like Apex, cs go, battlefield.
These are £90 on amazon rn for prime day, I feel like that's an amazing deal.
I agree I'm confused about senheiser HD 4.5 or senheiser HD599. You should also check back beat pro 2
Thinking of buying them currently, anything better to go for?
Yeah I don't know if I should go for these or 58X Jubilee on Massdrop for $160
I have the hd 569s and although theyre closed back im happy with those. im gonna buy these and I know you wont be disappointed with it
I'm still thinking to buy them. 13 hours left...
how about for metal music brother?:)
Thanks for your video!
It helped me decide.
About the extra cable: I have the hd 598se that came with it and the thing is that at work I have an amp that accepts 6.3mm plugs but at home I have a fiio e07k. I just bought a e09k, but until now all I had at home was 3,5mm compatibility. So, I guess as time goes by, more and more people are keen to spend 200 dollars on headphones, but not on amps. And regular laptops and pcs will only have 3,5mm inputs. So I guess this is a welcome addition since the adapter would bend after some months (plus the massive size).
i really like your voice!
he voice cracks every 3 seconds
I'm coming from a HD598 so upgrading (thanks to Amazon) to a 599 is going to be interesting. The only thing I didn't like about the 598 was the lack of bass, you pointed out that the bass improved and that it is a "refined" 598.
Yeah it's barely an upgrade, kind of an incremental revision instead. The 6XX is the upgrade path
@@metal571 I paid 118€ for the 598, I got a complete refund and I bought the 599 for 92€
The 600 series frequency response seems much more balanced but I'm on a budget and I can't find any competitor in the same price range except the 770/990 which I don't like due to harshness of the treble.
I really liked the 598's soundstage which is honestly insane for spatial awareness (I guess that's why the same drivers are used on the Sennheiser G4ME ONE).
The only way I managed to squeeze more bass from the 598 was by using an AMP, but it was barely enough, the frequency response on the 599 seems to have fixed most of this issue. -25€ for the refined 598 seemed like a good deal so I bought it.
I'm just sad because Drop availability/delivery cost to the EU is way too high, the 5XX and 6XX seemed like a good deal, luckily the 500 series is much cheaper than in NA, idk why a german brand has to keep SennheiserXdrop stocks in NA and forget about the EU market.
@@axaro1738 So you prefer the HD599 then?
They also look a lot better and has a more pleasing color combo than HD598 which had a brown that resembled a used sofa or worse a turd.
Great review.
Great review and thank you Sir
So this is good for my first attempt at audiophile-esque headphones? I primarily game.
dt 990 pro is better at gaming.
@@dmytrotarasov9477
Yeah but you need an amp to drive that and that’s cringe.
@@afungai1649 to be completely honest, I didn't notice any striking difference with or without an amp. My hp gaming 15 drives it loud enough. It sounds much better when I use them with dx160, but as for a hybrid amp that I bought for it, it does not make a huge difference. It is much louder, lows are a tad bit more pronounced (i mean the texture is much more refined, they aren't louder), but other than that it is basically the same. I would rather get a DAC/amp to boost the sound quality as the standalone amp is not worth it IMO.
This or the hd 598?
I just ordered these for 180. I currently own a set of 598Cs for work. Those sound incredible to me, although that's the first quality headphones I've ever owned so I'm not sure I can speak from much experience. Considering the mixed opinions I've heard on the 598Cs, I'm really excited to hear the 599s and be blown away.
zohar127 So after having both for some time which one do you prefer?
wich one is better for music 598cs or the hd 599 in your opinion?
Ive been lusting after these headphones for a while now, not only due to quality. but also the look and ease of replacement parts. I just really hope the bass isnt dissapointing in comparison to skullcandy skullcrushers. not a great headphone, but it was satisfyingly bassy.
i just ordered them, so i suppose ill find out lol
@@jasonmain6398 did you like them and do you still have them?
Whats your opinion on the HD 579? It is hard to find good information on them.
+Nathan Hood only had a short demo but as far as I can tell the 599 is to the 598 as the 579 is to the 558. So very similar
The only difference between the 599 and 579 is a piece of foam on the earcups in front of the driver which isn't there in 599.
Please make a new video: compare it to the 560s. Their price are similar.
Other serious reviewers have not yet made this comparison.
You have not make a new video for years. Despite you was the best reviewer. Get back to us.
That is because the channel is retired with zero plans to return. I do not own either of those models nor do I have a source to get loaners for either one
open backs for gaming are a win thanks for the video you've sold me
Excellent review!
Anyone compared these to the 560S? For gaming as wel as music?
Got the 599 for $79 at Amazon this week, so it was a no brainer.
Hello! You have a great great voice! You should work in radio station! I love to hear your voice! Natalia.
Heyya, I got the HD599 from a number of recommendations, one of them being your review. And I applied your suggested EQ with small tweaks to my taste to add a tiny bit of treble (3500Hz from -3dB to -2dB, 10000Hz from -5dB to -3dB), and I'm loving it. Currently running it off a FiiO E10K.
In general, are you still comfortable with your EQ for the HD599? Or would you move some of the frequencies slightly to the left or right? Would you adjust the gains slightly? Are you still confident that the cans can handle a +5 sub-bass boost with minimal distortion? I'm mainly asking because I found my current preferred EQ settings by slightly modifying yours, so I'm wondering if there are any improvements to be made by modifying an updated version of your EQ settings.
Again, thanks for the review, loving it! I also see you post on /r/headphones sometimes too.
Great review!
I have read a lot of people actually thinking the 579 are better overall than the 599.
Juan David Pabon how so?
I tried them both and the 599 are way more clear. 579 sound muddy in comparison. IMO 599s are way better.
MrBer0 Compared them on the same source/amp? If you're talking about "way better" i guess something was wrong. The 579 ain't muddy.
Harold Andeweg Not the same source exactly but in my opinion they sound better. It is your decision if you want to put in extra money.
They have the same driver, people saying one or the other is way better is hilarious. The only difference is a piece of foam on the inside of the earcups on the 579 too add a little emphasis on the low end.
Should I cop these for $100? It's Cyber Monday
Hey man, another awesome review. Finally catching up on some of your recent videos. I've thought about picking up one of these, or maybe a 579 for its silver color. I don't have any Sennheiser 500's right now and I miss their comfort and character.
Haha that silver almost drew me in too, but I went for the black 599's cuz they have more treble.
579 is discontinued now and sounds almost identical to the 599, same difference as between the 558 and 598
My first pair of audiophile headphones. Bought refurb from backmarket. Like brand new in box. Comfy and pleasantly clear.
My HD598s were lacking bass/low-end in the extreme. Like zero impact at all. Way too flat. My HD599s are what I wish my HD598s were to begin with. I don't require tons of bass, but the 598s were just anemic. The 599s are so close in every other respect that I consider them a solid update.
Hah, just chiming in here to say that you probably shouldn't say a headphone that is missing a lot of bass is "too flat" cause clearly it is not reproducing region of the frequency response properly - exactly why the 599 is improved.
They were reproducing the frequencies fine, just with no impact or speed. You could clearly hear the bass, but couldn't feel it. Extension and control were fine, just no emphasis at all. So in my mind the best way to describe it is too flat. When you look at a frequency response graph, my ears saw the low end as being a completely flat line. I need just a little more than that. My AKG K712s and my Beyer Dt880s are IMO good examples of "just enough" bass. The HD598s were just short of that. The HD599s are much more in line with those other open/semi headphones. I appreciate the feedback tho, I'm still learning how to describe and critique sound.
Recently I've got philips fidelio X2's and discovered how flawed 599 sound really is. Basically sennheisers are extreme mid-centric pushed forward type of deal. Had to increase volume to enjoy other frequencies but then mids and vocals became shouty. With fidelio's I can listen at 2-3 times more volume without any fatigue. That's funny considering 599's being 50ohms while X2's only 30ohms. Not saying 599 is a bad headphone, it's just really not that universal all-rounders like I thought they would be. Great at vocals, and that's about it, really mediocore experience at everything else. Sennheiser soundstage feels tiny compared to huge wide spacial Philips sound. Sennheiser bass feels muddy and bloated compared to organic sounding X2's bass. Everything is just better separated and it feels like music, not listening to some congested ball of sound. Wonder if there are other Sennheisers with more natural wider soundstage more refference tuning? After all elevated mids and shouty vocals are not my cup of tea.
I hope you don't mean the X2HR, because those are (imo) awful shouty treble cannons. I also believe the X2 was plagued with quality control concerns, so it is hard to get a good judge on the overall line if people can have wildly different experiences with the same headphone due to variances in the drivers.
Sounds like you just discovered you don't like the Sennheiser house sound.
Uggh! I've been using the X2's for 2 years now and just ordered the HD599's yesterday to try something new. I like the X2's but you know how it is with headphones ;-)
@@davidulmer3453 so did you like HD599 more than X2? for music purposes
Great review. Just picked up a pair and they are fantastic, especially paired with a good AMP/DAC.
Fiio e10k would do?
@@childhoodforever223 That's the exact one I have, sorry for super late reply
I think the more modern K3 is the equivalent of the E10K now which will also work
@@chomidore3 Thanks for replying
@@metal571 Okay sir...thank you for the reply
I have got HD 595s for 15 years perhaps. Still not really tempted to change them. They get the job done and even though the cable is non-detacheable, it suffered so much abuse by running over with a chair wheels I wonder they still work. But they do! And Excellently.
These have the same shell basically with some minor tweaks in the design and slightly better drivers.
I would also recommend to give the headphones time to burn in. They get better over time.
I wonder if the 599's are really objectively 'better' or if they're just... different.
these are $99 today on amazon for prime day
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