Sennheiser HD 599 Open-backed Headphone Review and Comparison
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The folks at Sennheiser sent me their new HD 599 open-backed headphones to review. I decided to do a comparison with some other open backed headphones I have: The Grado SR-80, the Sennheiser HD 600 and the Sony MDR-v6. How would the new kid fare against this competition? Let's find out.
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You're right, you CAN get a more professional sounding headset for that price, but... Those headsets come with higher impedance than 50, which means you require amplifiers, and amplifiers end up shooting the cost of those headphone setups, far past what the 599 costs... FAR past it, lmao.
The 599 does not need an amplifier... THAT my friend, is the primary selling point of that headset, compared to more professional-grade headsets, like the Sennheiser 560S, which is a direct upgrade from the 599 in every way, but the impedance is 120, or the 600 you're using which has an impedance of 300, for example. :P
What a lot of sound-reviewers and audiophiles often forget to include in their review, is impedance... Kind of infuriating, tbvh... I mean i know why they forget to include impedance into their consideration, it's because they ALREADY own amplifiers so they normally don't have to worry about the extra cost to use professional headphones... But come on, if anyone should know to include impedance into their consideration, it's guys like you. xD
ALWAYS remember impedance, bro... never forget.
So what would you recommend in that price range? I'm mostly interested for non portable headphones which are non fatiguing and which I can listen to at home with a dac and amp. Thanks
One tiny little critique:
You said they're not $249 good and there are others that do the job better..... but you didn't give me any other recommendations as to what to consider.
Dylan Lester true and I ended up get the hd599 anyway lol as the 598 and 579 are 300 buck in my country...so 599 is the cheapest one... 250
@@gowthamsiddarth20 how are they for gaming??
@@gowthamsiddarth20 from where?
@@ratneshpandey7100 stellar for gaming. Music wise it's good but i would prefer less bass
He compares them to the Grado SR-80, the Sennheiser HD 600 and the Sony MDR-v6 in his details.
WOW just received my headphones and OMG they are beautiful. Sound is luscious, rich and full so pleasing. Rush never sounded better. My movies are going to sound so good. These now are my go to headphones for all my audio needs. I can say that my Akg q701, Beyerdamics dt770 250ohm, Hifi man 400i, Momentum 2 over ear, Sennheiser HD 600 will be put to rest. The Hd599 surpass my expectations in sound and comfort, so comfy that there is no need for any other headphone. For me they are the end game in headphones. When you find a headphone that has the sound and comfort you want why would you want to continue to buy other headphones and think that there are better sounding headphones, i doubt it.
This is what I needed to read, I want to listen and make prog rock with these and im wasn't sure if are going to be usefull for that
Can you advice me to enjoy its full benefits ? I mean to
Connect in hdmi arc or optical out ?
@@rajendrabiswas headphones? Hdmi? Optical??? Really dude!!!
@@samarthrao2044 I think what I am
Trying to say is i want spatial
Audio
@@rajendrabiswas spatial audio in headphones?
Hi! Which would you recommend for mainly music and some gaming, these or the SHP9500? Both of them sell for 100 usd in my country.
Thank you for your review. I always enjoy reviews that dare criticize more than those that sings its praise. If I am going to be stuck with a product, I darned sure want to know all the caveats before going in.
With all that said, I will likely still purchase these. I have enjoyed Sennheiser in the past and I love their soundstage on open headphones. And for 1490 SEK (1to10 conversion is usually more correct due to taxes than actual currency conversion, 149 usd) i think they will do me nicely. That is about 100 SEK more than the Grado Sr80e is at in my country, which is what is giving me pause after your review. I am going to balance Sennheiser comfort vs the alleged listening fatigue and make my decision.
Thank you!
Those headphones are 140 euros on amazon in spain. I have the 598 and it seems they are dying (pops , static) in your opinion whats the best bet to buy to feel an upgrade over the 598!? i wanna something more fun but with a decent sound stage and the bass a bit more noticeable. cheers
Hello! i just got these on an amazing price of 75$ are they worth it. its still shipping. Brand new. I had to choose from the hd 599 and a grado sr125i they were at the same price. but the grado was used. i decided to buy the brand new sealed sennheiser. but i kinda feel sry after ur review when u said the grados are way better than these. what you say. ty
Great review, what would you recommend for home theatre viewing? I have a budget of $200
Hello Jason, They’re $146 now. Can I go for them? Or any other recommendation?
Wow your channel grown like a beast. Congratulations
Kinda late, but I just got these, and is the cable choice matter at all in terms of performance? I use the 3.5mm terminated ones but wondering: the 3/4 inch with the adapter would be better or doesnt matter at all?
which one should i buy hd 598 se, grado sr 80e or any other headphone in this pirice range
I feel your painful honesty and love it. Will get this 599
I wasn't sure I liked the 598s when i bought them. I was new to headphones at the time. I wonder if I would like them today... If the 599s come down in price id give um a try. great review!
These headphones review really well on Amazon, but I have to agree with your assessment of them. With an EQ you can make them sound decent. They are nice looking, large ear cups that actually fit over the ears. The long cable is very nice.
Thank you for your honesty
It looks like you're using the Blue Yeti in the video which I'm also using. I'm worried hat if I use a pair of open back headphones the sound will bleed and get picked up by the mic. What are your experience with this?
Great review!
Noztro bleeding will happen regardless just reduce your volume on the headphone. But open back will be more than closed back.
Thanks for the review, I was wondering for the 599 vs 600. I am closer and closer to the 600 each day, but I would need an amp for those and I wonder how well would they be for movies (and not just music). The downside of the hd 600 seems to be the sub bass, I do listen to some organ music from time to time and I do like to hear an explosion as such though.
Thanks, with that in mind did the explosions sound better with the hd 600? If they sounded ok, I might as well take a leap of faith as I am unable to audition the hd 600.
When do you say the grado are more fun than both sennheisers do you mean you prefer them for your normal listening or would they be more "fun" only the first hours till you get tired of them eventually due to their overhyped response that would eventually ruin certain music for people that enjoy a natural sound(and thus a well rounded headphone like the hd 600)?
My friend has a pair of the sony 7506's. I tried them on and honestly thought the whole body was missing. Everything from the upper midrange to the top was so bright, I couldn't listen long. I own the HD598, and although it wasn't as extended as the 7506, it sounded right. On the 7506's I felt the whole character and timbre were wrong. Clear as all hell, but thin. Thanks for the good review. You called it as you heard it. I too have spent some time on the other side of the glass.
I've had the Grado SR80's now for quiet some time and haven't found any (in that price range or even double their price range) that sound that good ! (started out with the early 60 series)
Will the little thing in the earcups touch the ear if so is it noticable
Which one is better for gaming the PHILIPS 9500S VS SEENHEISER Hd599?
I need a headphone for listening some classical music, and something like andrea bocelli, celine dion, westlife. What headphone you recommend me to buy ?
Sounds a bit like my playlist. What did you end up buying?
Is it good for meditation music? I use those kind of music to help me fall asleep
bought these for 130 eur, amazing detail in sound, but i find them to be a little too harsh for the ear in 4khz region, i used an equalizer to lower it by 3 db, also boosted the lower bass by a few db to get more kick out of them, now they sound warm, and with open back construction the acoustic instruments have room to "breathe", so orchestral music, acoustic parts and vocals sound very rich. these headphones are also very good for metal - power, symphonic, progressive, those genres sound very nice through these. design is slick and they sit on the head just right, very light, not tight but very secure, drivers are quite far from the ears, so they are not touching each other. about the only downside i can think of is that the jack input on these requiers the wire's input jack to have a special carving on it, so if anything was to happen to the wire you're using, it won't be easy to find a replacement, because it's clearly a sennheiser's special wire you could only get from them, it's not your ordinary stock cable.
Hey! i want this precisely for listen/make prog rock, you think they'll do the job?
And you find absolutely necessary to use an ecualizer? Which one you use? Greetings from mexico!
@@chowmediavaca Hey! They're absolutely great for prog, you won't make a mistake by buying them. As for the equalizer, i dunno, i set it up to my preference back then, to how i perceived the sound to be more natural, you might find this not necessary at all. Hell, i set that equalizer up more than a year ago, when i just bought them, i reinstalled windows twice since then, the equalizer probably isn't even active anymore, and everything sounds amazing for me.
Do you support these for competitive gaming?
Just wanted to log something here by way of appreciation:
I'm a BIG fan of the Sony MDR7506 phones. I've just found myself in need of replacement parts for my pair (it's actually cheaper to just buy a new set!) and I figured it was time to retire them as a 'general use' headset and get something else for listening to music with.
I've leaned heavily toward these, and the price is currently cheap enough on Amazon that I reckon they're worth a go. I always trawl through loads of reviews before spending money, and this one was excellent. That point of having an 'educated ear' is so important. I've grown so weary of returning headsets that were recommended to me by other folks who simply don't understand what I'm looking for. The balance in this review is reallyhelpful, so I'll be going in with tempered expectations.
Great work. Keep it up!
what is your favorite headphone for movies, music etc?
hello. are the HD 599 the best in their price point for classical music or can I get better headphones?
@@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH dt990 is v-shaped, isn't it ?
Do you guys recommend this for music production?
I just purchased HD599 and I can't wait to hear them I also have a set of MDR V6's from 5 yrs ago that I absolutely love so I'm curious to hear your review.
What's your opinion on them? Considering buying a pair myself
@@Dasni12 still waiting for them to come in the mail. Anxiously waiting to try them out. These will be my first pair of open-back headphones. I have an old pair of Sony MDR V6 that are classically known to be very good and I love them too.
@@baboom007 a few days after I posted this I got a notification they were no longer available from the seller. I was really looking forward to hearing these.
The HD 599 sound very good, just so people know. You wont find clearer sounding headphones, unless you go to the HD 600 and up.
Yeah, but I think you might need dac or amp to fully get the best possible audio, momentum 2.0 in my opinion is better overall
i know this is a old ass comment so you prob wont see this but do you know if these headphones are good for gaming? i really want some sennheisers but dont like the way there gaming shit looks
@@dreams4518 if you want better audio overall, then go for this headphone, you would get the most accurate sound. Don't fall for gaming headphone's surround sound gimmick, it's not that accurate and you won't be satisfied when listen to the music with gaming headphones. If you want a mic get a separate one from online £20 it will sound far better than the cheap mic on the gaming headphones.
Nirmal Thap yea I got a solo mic I was just looking into upgrading my headphones but didn't know if it would be good for it thanks I'm definitely going to buy these
@@nirmalthap8053 yes, surround sound is pointless unless you have a true 5.1 headphones with 3 dynamics per ear, but with that kind of system you won't get a good sound of the music if you're a meloman, the soundstage will be fun with 5.1 on rare occasions when the track specifically aimed at creating a sort of surround effect like sounds flying over your head, but overall presentation won't be the best.
I would be interested to hear you review something like the Bludio Victory. 12 drivers! It seems like most reviewers that live them are bass heads and I would like another point of view.
can u just plug in to the pc audio jack without any dac or amplifier?
Mine are being shipped right now. I can’t wait to listen to the remixed White Album on these things.
How is the bass?
great review!
Can anyone suggest a good dac/amp combo go with these cans and stereo speakers (Edifier Luna HD225)? Is it better to connect the speakers via optical cable or RCA?
I bought a pair of these HD 599's this evening on ebay brand new in an unopened box. They were the last ones they had and reduced to £90 UK . That's about 118 USD. I think that's pretty good . .
I'm considering to buy one. I'm using my 770s for over 5 year now. I've never heard any open backs till now. Now I really want to try these cans.
I'm just worried because open backs often get major backlash for their noise isolation
So, should I get one anyway?
Hari Priya If open back cans are used for recording vocals. The sound will ‘bleed’ into the microphone. They are however great for editing, and allow you to hear anyone else who is after your attention. Closed back cans are the way to go for singing vocals.
How is the bass?
@@pranabmandal777 The bass is clear and full my friend . .
@@Tailracehero dang i was looking at adding a mic to these and using them for gaming and streaming.
I have a lot of headphones and these HD 599 are amazing just amazing , low midrange heavy and big soundstage is what they make them so fun to listen .
can others hear the music leak with them? im looking at getting them on sale, its just i want to add a mic, and dont want feedback
@@spacexmike yes others can hear the music but they dont leak sound like planars. Its a bit lower leak.
Personaly i only play with open back headphones because i want to hear my voice. If your microphone is good on the table or its good in front of your mouth then u will have no problems. If u use a cheap mic that doesnt have directional voice then yeah u gone have problems.
To help u understand the feeling with close back headphones its like speaking with your hands closing your ears, thats how it feels.
@@Tripokaridos22 bro shld i get the hd559 or 599
I was a teen into my late 20's using those sonys everyday. Probably the best value ever. I still miss that long coil cord.
I bought a HD630vb less than $249 in December 2016. And I tried a HD598 Cs (Closed) too. Compared these 2 with Momentum 2 as well. I kept HD630VB and Momentum 2. HD5XX is not as refined as HD6XX, 5's soundstage and separation beat Momentum 2, but the sound is not fun at all.
should i get them for 100e?
is this good for valorant and call of duty . please someone reply, i ordered one confused should i accept or not
i use them for daily gaming and listen to music
they are the best! back in the day i always used a gaming headset
i switched to those sennheiser hd599 headphones
and i wish i did it way earlier
did you try adding a mic to them? if so could your team mates hear the sound coming from the open backs
I'm getting mine today !!!
Try the 599's with a headphone amp. My 598's sounded completely different when i did an A/B test with a sony walkman vs amps. I'm using a Sony UDA-1 headphone amp as well as an Asus Essence STX II sound card upgraded with 3x Burson V5 Dual Op Amps
What sounds more like HD600 for $249?
you rank the 599 3rd so that means the sony comes 4th? and sony are less than 7/10?
Can you please give me reply.. Sound is the most important thing for me so which one is better sennheiser hd 599 or sennheiser hd 450 bt..
HD 599 :) But think about how and when you use them. Very different headphones
Got 'em today from Amazon. My first pair of open back headphones. For 90€, very good imo
I just bought these for 99€. I'm more of a casual user and I felt like they would be good enough for me.
Me too. The black ones at Amazon on black friday. I wanted the ivory ones but they were more than €30 more expensive.
How do you feel about these now that they're $150?
Loren Husky 100*******
Hd599 or Philips SHP9500? which has more bass, which has more centered vocals? thanks
That's hard to say, I just bought a new pair of HD650s and I expected them to be everything I ever wanted, yet they weren't. Could be personal preference but I didn't like how the vocals sounded, they were a little unfocused instead of being right in the center. I would like a headphone that puts vocals right in the middle and uses the sound stage to build the music around the singer. In the 650s the vocals were a bit lost between all the instruments. And the bass sounded not well defined or just lower in volume compared to the rest. If they were 150 bucks I wouldn't return them, but as it is right now, for me personally 300 is not a justifiable price for them. Thanks for the help
the hd 599 doesnt have like, bass bass, it has clean bass, and I was in love with bass. But these headphones showed me that there is a right amount of bass for music. It is more enjoyable bass, but not thumping bass. They set the standard for how I want my music to sound now.
What camera are u using
What you think of Audio Technica's m-50xs?
JustMehize they Sound good but but not good for enjoying music
interesting listening to different opinion from youtubers on headphones. Most all say the hd600 are narrow soundstage and not wide at all. I have the hd599se that i am trying out and yes the bass does bleed to mids so some stuff sounds muddy.
I was considering these until I realised that open back just wouldn't be good for my situation. Ended up getting the 569's.
what would you recommend instead of HD 599?
You are awesome, I like how honest you are.
So hard to choose the right headsets.
Your reviews helps a lot, but still could you please give me a hint, I’m looking for a high quality headset for all day long listening chillout at work and great entertainment-gaming experience after work, don’t care about manufacturer and headset type, the most important for me is comfort, build quality and price up to 299 usd, but cheaper is better))) don’t want to overpay )
Will very appreciate any help, advices or hints.
Well to me honestely at least the 558 and 598 had more soundstage than the HD650 and HD600. They where a little grainier in the lower highs but as smooth in the other frequencies. Only the resolution was really noticably better on the HD6 series. In Germany the Hd558/598 are about 100€ and the Sennheiser HD6.. is either HD6xx (200€) or HD600 and HD650 280-320€. So in my opinion if youre a hardcore audiophile going for the last 5% under 400€ the HD6.. is the best thing that could happen to you, but price for performance the HD558 or HD598 are far better options especially for casual listeners. My wife for example has to go through a lot of listening on my headphones for me to make sure im not crazy sometimes and she couldnt recognize any difference except the better bass on the HD650. (Im not saying there is no difference, but for most people it just is that way...)
HD 599 or HD 559?
tfw these now cost $100
I purchased the Sennheiser 599 for $145 from Amazon. I connected them to my SVS Soundbase (4 Ohms) - I am using a Schiit Modius 3 Plus for $129. I mainly listen to jazz from 1950 - 1968 (I do own $3,900 speakers) and I tell you that these headphones are nothing like the reviewer described. The 599's are incredible in all facets. No short comings for me. Connect them to a fairly good to very good sound system and they out perform themselves. FYI - I am very particular about getting my music to play at its best without spending money unnecessarily. The headphones are AMAZING !!!!
Great headphones review, I have grado sr 125 e, senns hd595 both great 👍
So these are $147 on Amazon right now. I just got them for $100 on sale. I am willing to spend $200-$250 max. Main uses are music and gaming (soundstage very important for gaming.) I don’t need mixing accurate phones but I am a budget audiophile.
My question is can I do better for soundstage under $200. And what is that? I don’t want to spend $100 on something I don’t like just to save $100. I don’t like these. I agree with all the reviews that say these are muddy in the high bass/low mid.
I put an eq on my windows to flatten the response but I don’t like this solution as an eq is not always available, and I’m sure there is other downsides to easy that I don’t know about yet, like I don’t think the eq will work when using an audio interface or headphone amp
These headphones are great, I keep them at my parents' and they don't make me miss my HD660
Low midrange heavy... as you described. This is known in the Audiophile world, as "midrange BLOAT".... Its the 2nd commandment that you should never break. The first is "sizzle" Treble.
Dependent what sound profile u like. Hd599 have a warm and bassy sound.
the best of recensions from you tube for hd 599.
So if you can get the 599 for under $100 its an easy buy vs the 600? Amazon regularly has both on sale, the 599 ive seen a few time as low as like 80-90, and frequently around the 110-130ish range, vs the 600 usually floating around the 300-400 range.
So, 599 vs 600, lets say the 600 is on the low end at 289, and the 599 is at the average price of 120. Are the 600's worth the extra say 150-170 value wise, or while better, for that price difference it wouldnt make sense to go with the 600s because they are not "$150 better".
I've seen the 600 at around $250 on Amazon. The difference between the 500 series and the 600 seies is pretty drastic. The 500 series is more of a consumer headphone, while the 600 series and ablove get into audiophile territory.
Are they worth picking it up for 140€? I found some on sale
That's a fucking steal at 140 Euro! They're about 180 pounds on Amazon right now.
@@Elzilcho87 amazon de..
It's support mobail????
Do they sound 142$ good? That's what I paid on Amazon and I think they will live up to the hype
are they any good for that money
@@srivatsankpullabhotla3245 absolutely. I've had them for I guess almost a year now and they are amazing. I have not gotten any other headphones sine then as these are comfortable and sound great. Yes there's probably better options but these are great.
..."sink into the bubbly goodness of good audio" Nice image!
"Rating music/talking about music is like dancing architecture." That's a quote to remember. Cheers for that.
He was quoting Laurie Anderson.
Is HD 599 better than cloud alpha??
Woo a feedback i can give. Cloud Alpha is a muffled, small-sound-stage mess compared to this, i came from them when i bough these. Even Cloud Stinger sound better than Cloud Alpha (i have those at work). I do miss the microphone sometimes and i have a 7$ desk mic but not so much to ever go back to a gaming headset.
I am getting it for $120. Should I buy them?
Yup, go for it
HD 600 wide sounstage ?
hd 599 are wider than hd 600...coz hd 600 are analytical phones so they need a bit close to ear listening so the soundstage purposefully not kept that much wide as hd598/hd599 (probably the driver placement is more closer)...
if u want analytical n more clearer, grain free music n u willing to spend on amp/dac then get hd600 but if u want wider soundstage with a bit less analytical (though hd598/599 are also audiophile headphones only, hd599 got a bit more bass and less bass roll off while hd598 has a bit more soundstage n more bass roll off...compare the frequency response on rtings.com) and if u dont want to invest in amp/dac get hd598/599
Ajay Sonawane : HD599 sound very similar like HD600, I have both of them. This review is total nonsense 👎
@@lubordedina421
i am also a bit surprised as he is a very experienced person with headphones n even after that he could not get the difference between soundstages of hd600 n hd599!
may be he need to listen to hd599 more often, as after 100-200 hours of burn in they become more amazing!!
I need a really fun movie and single player gaming headset, I dont need to hear where footsteps are I just want fun!
If you can get on sale they are amazing. Got mine for $110 Cad or $80 USD.
The Grado SR-80 are professional mixing headphones but the 599s aren't? Dunno where you get that idea. The 599s have a more neutral response than the Grados overall, especially in the treble, and a better soundstage. Yeah you've got a bump in the low mids, but so do mixcubes. That bump is useful for hearing the mid range in detail.
they are now 99$ . is it worth it to buy in 2020?
Aniket Aggarwal I just bought got these in and I do own some other nice headphones. And personally I wouldn’t buy any other headphones between the 100-200 range they’re weak on the bass but the mids and highs are great. Only other headphone I’d buy instead would be Phillips fidelio
I agree that the bang for the buck isn't there on the 599's at that price point you might as well just spend a little more and get the 600's or 650's. If not stick with the much cheaper 598's. I wonder who these are for in between the 598's and 600's? I will probably just stick to my 598's till I choose between the 600's and 650's. Great review.
Man I would love to see that video. It can be a polarizing comparison. What always hangs me up about the two is some people say the 600's are boring. And the 650's are more fun. It's just hard to get an idea of which sound signature is better for me. I'm leaning more towards the 650's.
A little more? :P, everybody you ask about buying the HD 599 says that. I don't consider an extra 130 euros, over the HD 599s a 'little' more.
Theyre good, 125 cad prime day good. The hd6xx are much better but more expensive.
You linked this video to Head-Fi, but you didn't allow it to be played straight from Head-Fi.
How do these compare to the HD58x?
shit
The hd58x are a tier up
Hd600 doesn't have a wider soundstage than the hd598 or 599
Exactly, HD 598 have wider sondstage than HD 600.
@@PeterMacPL So which would you recommend more? HD 598 or HD599?
@@seniordoggo
if u want better bass with less roll off n with overall experience then go for hd599 and if u want a bit more soundstage but a bit less bass with overall experience then get hd598...
in any case u wont regret, they both are just amazing n kind of twin brothers/sisters with 10-20% difference...
I don't understand this review. The 599s are way better than many legendary models out there.
I bought some astros A50 + base station how do i reset the equalizer presets back to default equalizer presets?
Hard reset your A50 Headset by simultaneously holding down the DOLBY Button (Button between Power switch and EQ switch) and Game side of the Game/Voice Paddle on the A50’s right ear cup. Make sure your headset is turned to the ON position (Lightning bolt switch is in the up position) and it may take holding down the buttons for 15-20 seconds. ------- Note* When performing the hard reset, use the Base Station's power cable to power the headset via your console or computer's USB port ------- Once you have ran through the above step, make sure that your firmware is updated through the ASTRO Command Center. GOOD LUCK
Thanks man💪🏽🙏🏽
I know thsi video is pretty old, but i am looking at these as a gift for my wife (for gaming), they are currently at 90 euros on Black Friday Sale. If anyone can chip in with some "down the path" experience and feedback, i'd be grateful! :)
You can get them for £100 now and at that price it's a steal
These or beyerdynamics DT 990 pro.
Do you like warm or detailed?
do you mind the non-detachable cable on the DT 990 pro?
114 Euro or £99 for the Amazon SE , worth a punt for that kind of money, I wouldn't be paying the euro equivalent of 249
Now im in really deep shit, I just fell over this review, and man you don't sell these really good and now I do not know if I want these? Im in the middle of a proces of choosing new headphones, and I think I will try open back headphones for once, never tried it before. Now I have the Bose QC 25 and I use an AudioQuest JitterBug and The DragonFly Red for listening to my Hi Res Audio files and Tidal Hifi subscription. But I need som new headphones now to enjoy the music even more, but its a jungle out there on the internet of great and bad headphones. Ive sort of narrowed it down to the Philips Fidelio X2HR and now these Sennheiser HD 599. Because they really look amazing I love the design, but how about the sound, and how will they sound with my AudioQuest gear? I love listening to Pearl Jam, Nirvana and old 60´s rock like Hendrix, and also some Psychedelic Trance, will this headphone be great for that? It just is question upon question and upon question. My head is about to explode ;) hehe
Morten Olsen Try the 579. It's cheaper than the 599 and more than one people claim it sounds better than the 599.
Harold Andeweg Thank you for your input, I will look into those. I'm just almost completely convinced that the Philips Fidelio X2HR are the ones for me, they should have the best bass for an open back headphone.? But I guess I will find out, and if I don't like the sound, I will send them back and continue the process. ☺️ There's just so many headphones to choose from. 😉
599s are solid
Have you tried the Philips shp9500 ?
Dereck Cortes Hmmm... Grainy? Well, audio is really subjective. I'm not a fan of the "veiled" mids and highs of the sennheiser headphones in general. I didn't try the hd 579 in particular but I did try the hd 598 and found the sound on the Philips way clearer and wider.
Incredibly so, I found the Superlux 668b more detailed than the Sennheiser 598, although it's quite lacking in bass in comparison, bass is very detailed, though.
Dereck Cortes weird as the shp 9500 is regarded as one of the most comfortable headphones. The Samson 850 is the exact same headphone as the superlux 668b but with stock velour pads. Same driver and all.
Arbiter Forhees considering that the Jubilee's have the hd660 drivers, they should be better than the shp 9500s. Unfortunately, massdrop items are unobtainable in my country so it's not an option.
Seems at their current price of 165$ these would be pretty dang good for roughly 100$ less than when the vid was recorded.
I didnt like mine too much. They felt super flimsy and the bass was fairly weak. But thats for me, if you want a good flat sounding headphone then these are good for you.
@AnagaM
if u want better bass with less roll off n with overall experience then go for hd599 and if u want a bit more soundstage but a bit less bass with overall experience then get hd598...
in any case u wont regret, they both are just amazing n kind of twin brothers/sisters with 10-20% difference...
What about wearing it with glasses ,?
Did you ever try these? I'm looking for one's comfortable to wear using glasses
@@sugarbunify If youre still checking these out they're extremely comfortable with glasses
@@TBombz Thank you so much for your response! :) I really appreciate it!
good for gaming?
when gaming with these can you hear directions good? Like from which directions enemies are. Example would be PUBG someone is under you or over you. Would these me good for those kind of details?
sound staging and imaging are great, definitely good for gaming