HD 599 SE Open-Back, Wired Over Ear Headphones, Premium Design, Natural Balanced Audio, Comfortable Fit for Music, Gaming, School, Work, Black

Really good headphones for the price the open back design is good and the clamping force is right there so it does not make your head feel heavy however there is better headphones in my opinion, but with the fit it is perfectly for people who wear glasses

These are great headphones. When paired with a decent output (I use either a Focusrite Scarlett Solo or a Wiim Ultra), the detail is definitely there. Despite having all the detail, I feel they could sound more wonderful, but I think that's fair at the price hence 5*.

Upgrading from a 14 year old pair of hd598s (which in turn was an replacement for a 6 year old hd595), I have to say... meh. The bass is definitely there but it sounds more like a closed pair of headphones without the clarity of the hd598s and with poor driver separation. Virtual surround from a pc soundcard (audigy rx) has poor spatialisation, even stereo pans in YouTube videos aren't all that noticeable. It does pan, but takes a bit of getting used to notice it, unlike on the hd598, where it's blindingly obvious and the sound doesn't sound as if it's coming right next to your ears. The soundcard's phantom center sounds quieter than the sides and subdued as well. I believe this is the smaller soundstage that some reviews refer to, though this is more like a euphemism for being terrible. Even plugging it into an low impedance source like a midrange android phone (honor something or other) produces colored sound. Things like dialog sound like they're coming from a closed headphone, which these are not. The sound is coloured. The headband is tighter and less comfortable than the hd598's though it can be worn all day long without discomfort. The clamping force is higher. This seems like a bassed up poor replacement for the hd598 and doesn't sound as nice as it's predecessor except in terms of bass response, where it's better. However, my hd598s are 14 years old and the drivers have probably burnt in a bit more and I've gotten used to the sound. These headphones aren't bad, just not what I was expecting, but with Amazon's sale at gbp 64 it was worth it. The hd560s are allegedly the successor to the 598, so I guess it's time to start saving the pennies.

I bought these because I don't have a pair of open back headphones for studio or general hifi use. They were sitting in my cart for about a week or so priced at £89.99. Yesterday morning they had been further reduced to £64.99! Anyway, to the important bit! The have a wide soundstage, nice treble that's smooth. The mids are just right, not fatiguing. The bass is just about right flat, I've eq'd it down as the music I listen to is bass heavy. I listen to Psychill, classic metal, classic rock, the odd bit of classical and jazz. It's nice to be able to pick out details in the music you hadn't heard before! I use either a Hidizs dac dongle or a FIIO BTR3 with my phone. I own about 5 pairs of over or on ear wired cans. They might be a solid choice for mixing your home recordings or mastering. I wouldn't use them for recording as they bleed a bit. I use a pair of AKG 271's for recording as they are voiced for that, but are really not that good for listening to music as they aren't voiced for that. These would also be a good choice for gaming due to the level of detail they are able to reproduce. If you can get them for £64.99 then but them, they retail at £180 for the most part. For any prospective buyers, they are Amazon rebrands of the 599's. They're exactly the same. In summary, they make me want to listen to music, they're really quite inspiring. If you're listen to music that has a lot of panning like I do, then you're in for a real treat. The only thing I done like is the 2.5mm to 6.35mm cable. What were you thinking Sennheiser? I also don't know if they support 4mm balanced cable nonsense because I'm not that much of a boring twatty nerd! For £65 they're a steal and an excellent entry to the audiophile nerdling world!

First off, I bought these in the Amazon Prime Day sales for £70 which is a total bargain. I would not consider myself an audiophile and if you are then you will probably want to invest more money into your headphones but the quality on these should suit most people. Very clear sound and I've picked up sound that I've never heard before on tracks I listen to often. I found these when looking for open backed headphones, partly because I want to be aware of my surroundings when I'm wearing them and partly so they don't make my ears feel as hot as my older headphones. Another benefit was that they feel more like listening to speakers rather than just being blasted into my ears but that could be personal preference. The open backed nature does mean there is sound leakage, both for you hearing external sound but also others being able to hear your music, so that's something you will need to consider for your usage. Very comfortable to wear for longer periods of time partially due to being lightweight though maybe not as portable as folding headphones would be but I don't need that. Very easy to use, no controls on the headphones so controlled completely through whatever you plug them into. In the box you get a 1.2m cable with a 3.5mm jack plug and a 3m cable with a 6.3mm jack plug, however there is also a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter included so you can still use the longer cable with devices that have a 3.5mm socket. The adapter makes the plug quite long so maybe not a great solution if you intend to use it with a portable device like a phone. The leads have a twist and lock mechanism to secure them into the headphones which is fantastic but you will need to be aware of that if you intend to swap over to the 3m cable. Overall, with the considerations I've given above, I would fully recommend these headphones for people wanting wired open back headphones without paying hundreds of pounds. Especially great value if you can pick them up on sale.

I really like these headphones. Lovely, warm sound but I ended up returning them for the 560s. The 599se fit comfortably with no excessive grip on the head. Definetly one to consider as a cheaper headphone. They are open back so not suitable for commuting or sat nearby people. They were ok for gaming but I prefer the 560s for this.

I bought these on a Black Friday deal for a great price - very impressed by the sound, not far off the more expensive Senheisers with a bit of free EQ software.

I own both, and they're excellent headphones, each with its own character. The HD 560S sounds crisp, detailed and slightly more natural and realistic to my ears. The HD 599 SE has fuller bass and smoother treble, giving it a warmer, richer sound that I find more enjoyable overall. Neither is necessarily better than the other; it really comes down to personal preference. For me, the HD 560S is the more revealing listen, but the HD 599 SE is the one I reach for when I simply want to enjoy the music. Tested using a bus-powered Audient iD4 MKII audio interface.

¿Que decir de estos cascos que me tiene enamorado desde hace años? Pues solamente maravillas. Compre hace unos 8 años el modelo anterior de los HD599 en color crema y hasta hoy funcionan a las mil maravillas, hasta podría decir que ''han madurado'' y se escuchan mejor que sonaban aunque imagino que sea algo totalmente subjetivo. En su día los compré junto a una tarjeta de sonido externa SoundBlaster Recon 3D para conectar a una XBox 360 y el sonido que conseguía en los juegos era espectacular, un acierto en el combo. Para la música los usaba conectados directamente a un iPod y en un PC y siempre me sorprendian con el sonido claro y en el que puedo escuchar claramente los matices de las músicas. No los recomiendo para amantes de los bajos tipo Beats, estos Sennheiser son más balanceados. Hace 2 años adquirí unos Sennheiser Momentum M2-AEBT Ivory para mis viajes y aunque también estoy encantado con ellos por su ''practicidad'' de ser inalambricos y la reducción de ruido, que cuando subes a un avión y te toca en el asiento del ala cerca de los reactores es increible como anula los sonidos constantes, de verdad es la forma que más he apreciado la eficacia de la reducción de ruido, con sonidos constantes, aun asi prefiero el sonido y la comodidad de los HD599, soy un poco-bastante cabezón, uso gafas y los Momentum me aprietan un poco, en una cabeza normal no creo que den problema. Ayer he visto la promoción de este modelo nuevo de Sennheiser HD599 ES a unos módicos 100 euros y no he dudado en comprarlos de nuevo, viajo bastante y vivo entre 2 casas y asi tengo unos en cada una de ellas. En cuanto al primer contacto los he notado un poco más robustos y más cómodos que el modelo anterior, aparte del cabezón tengo unas buenas orejas y las cubren perfectamente y podría decir que son algo más ligeros también. Ayer estube más de 4 horas con ellos puestos y ni te enteras que los llevas encima. Los he probado durante toda la tarde de ayer y hoy por la mañana y aunque aun les falta ''madurar'' unos días, el sonido continua fiel a los anteriores. Los estoy probando conectados directamente a un portatil con los codecs de audio de Windows Sonic para auriculares, cuando escucho música, y el Dolby Atmos, cuando juego juegos y veo películas y el sonido que estan sacando es muy muy bueno, probad a escuchar el tema ''Madness'' de Muse con los ojos cerrados... Espectacular!!! Hoy en dia tengo una tarjeta de sonido externa SoundBlaster G5 que uso a modo de DAC y me resulta versatil para juegos y música aunque aun no los he probado conectados en la tarjeta. Estoy seguro de que estos cascos conectados a un DAC tipo FiiO dejará a más de uno con la boca abierta. ¿Recomiendo su compra? Creo que estamos ante uno de los mejores cascos relación calidad-precio del mercado acercándose a cascos que estaán con precios muy superiores, hasta de la misma marca como pueden ser los Sennheiser 660S que estan a casi 4 veces más el valor de estos, con esta oferta. Asi que si aun teniais alguna duda... Corred Insensatos!!!

Having owned the Sony WH1000XM6 and also the Sennheiser Momentum 4's, I can say these cans are superb! But that needs some explanation. There is no app (I'm aware of at least) for these, as with the Momentum 4's. They are not "fancy"- but are incredibly comfy! I wear 2 "behind the ear" hearing aids and often readers too and I can wear these all day. Because the pads are so large and the way they are angled, means that for the FIRST time - ever - I can turn up my hearing aids without constant squealing in my ears! Is that extra volume impacting my sense of the sound? Probably. But that IS still the point because these are thus far - the only cans I am able to do this with. So, it IS the headphones. Then there is the mid-range clarity and highs - WOW! Out of the box these are not as "bass-forward" as the XM6's - but with either an EQ on your phone, tablet or external DAC, they can be, without being muddy or thumpy. And once boosted there is PLENTY of tight, full, satisfying bass that is still controlled and not booming. I am running a $58 small AIYIMA DAC that sounds phenomenal with these cans. Listening to "No Easy Way Out" (Robert Tepper from "Rocky IV") sounds incredible! The opening bass/drum section sounds full, tight, dynamic. "Africa" and "Hold the Line" by Toto have never sounded better to my ears. The bass is full, warm and tight. Trebles have excellent clarity without being harsh. I got these on sale and unless the HD600 line *truly* blows these away - maybe so - why pay more? "I'm In A Hurry" by Alabama, it’s opening vocal intro sounds amazing. "500 Miles" by the Proclaimers when the bass and drum "kick in" (sorry), sound incredible! I can go on and on. "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams or “God Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts sound pristine, clear, rich, balanced and nuanced...my favorite instrumental music with piano / cello and acoustic guitar sound remarkable. Even more so - to my surprise - on You Tube. Playing games on my PC is a new experience - especially in the ability to hear "directional" sounds etc. The XM6's have more "punch" in the sounds of guns, explosions, but don't have the clarity or directional element as these do. Having now experienced this difference, I MUCH prefer it! Dolby Atmos tracks in Movies on Apple TV, Prime, Netflix sound detailed, rich, balanced, warm. These are my first experience in the "open back" headphone field and I can honestly say, I AM impressed! IF - just saying IF I return these, it will ONLY be to experience an even higher level of "audiophile" sound in the HD600 series. Seriously - if GOOD SOUND quality really matters to you at your desk, in your room, or office where you will not disturb others around you with the sound "bleed" that comes from the open backs, you owe it to yourself to try these! I prefer these in every way to my XM6's and paid approx 1/3rd the price for them! Sure, they do not have ANC - but who buys open back headphones for that feature?

Sennheiser é sempre um produto de alta qualidade. Pode comprar.

Well after falling in all the hype about combining a capable enough dsp dac amp with an open back headphone a person is propelled into a world of blissful surround sounds i decided to try this hands down once and for all. After about half an hour of burning the headphones in with some 24bit Flac songs i went ahead to test it. Played multiple songs and movies via the Walkman , X3 amp , Note 9 phone. First impressions: Build : The build quality is excellent, it's all plastic that seems like it is made to last and keep it light for comfort. The mechanism also feels reliable. So 5/5 Comfort: Very good , not fatigued after 1 hour , No unwarranted peaks in any frequencies. Its winters here in the north so it also doubled up as a scarf insulating my ears from the peircing cold. Sound isolation: Well what would one expect from an open back , it's terrible. But it is what it is. You have to be alone and in a quite environment to listen to these. Sound will leak both ways. Package contents: Well the box that comes with it is unimpressive, it is a waste like soft cardboard box which is labeled as "frustration free" packaging, it's all nonsense. If it was a good quality box one would use it to keep the headphones after use safely,and won't throw it away. No i will have to purchase a headphone case adding more to the environmental damage. You get two cables one being a 6mm and one 3.5mm with a 6mm to3.5mm converter plug. Sennheiser took good care in that area. Sound : Well i come from using the following in order of magnitude Most vintage models of Sony tape walkman headphones and earphones Mdr xb 60ex Mdr xb500 Mdr xb 90ex Mdr xb 75ap ( Skull rattler ) Mdr ex220 Asus rog headset Xba H3 ( My personal favorite in all areas ) Shure se 846 ( Skull breaker , My almost perfect set but gets beaten in High frequency department) As you can see there is only two over the ear headphones. Now i have always been disappointed by the music of over the head headphones due to lack of proper Isolation and driver limitations. Being my first open back This HD559 is no different to closed back in music department. Music coming out of it is unimpressive , you get almost no proper bass rumbles in the tracks that have them but maybe it's my fault. (more on that later). The soundstage although quite good does not impress you enough to warrant the sacrifice in sound isolation and lower frequencies. Sometimes some songs get tinny and empty, sometimes they come out good but never great. Apart from that i maybe wrong with my eqs and settings i will update after a week of listening. Movies : WTF This has blown all my in ear headphones far away , nothing comes close to the immersive theater like experience while pairing it with the X3 amp and switching on the xfi. You are instantly placed in a premium position of a proper dts tuned theater seat. All the action is all around you and dialog of the actors are clear and crisp even during intense explosions and gunfire. Things are properly imaged bodies dropping to the ground , bullets whirring past you thunders in the sky everything is represented perfectly. Imaging is more vertical than horizontal. Now the bass : While the music had no bass on it , on movies while on xfi turned on the bass reaches skull rattling levels without getting distorted or overlapping any other frequencies. It is unreal and brings a huge smile on your face and the only reason i did not return these back. The explosions shake you bullets fired seem real , thunders are near to being real. For movies this is the ultimate solution for me the END GAME so to say. Haven't tested it yet on games but have heard quite a praise for them in that regard. Conclusion: These mysterious headphones struggle to pump up the proper bass notes on music but will pummel your head in movies. Maybe i am doing something wrong on my amp but i have tried to bring it on the music by various ways. The world shattering bass is there waiting to be unleashed but with mysterious ways. The mids are perfect for both Male and females all the frequencies are present and quite powerful. The highs are a bit laid back and roll off at the highest levels quite quickly , whenever you will need them desperately they will bail out on you. But overall they are fine. Is it worth the money ?. For movies absolutely. 100% For music Maybe For games , haven't tested yet but i am confident they will excel in that department. Very good product. Highly satisfied.

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