HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory

This headphone has been with me since February 2019 (forgot myself to write a review but now is the time to give praise to this veteran can) as a daily "ish" (I now use more the HD650 in my desk but still use the HD599 for my phone DAC/AMP in my office or house desk), it has blown me away with the performance for a first experience into proper audio headphones (coming from gaming headphones) since day one without any gadget it has been great but when I got a budget amp (not the beefy one in the photo) it became more amazing and that was the nail to my sentence to the journey. now to the pros of this headphone; +it is warm in the sound signature compared to the HD650 of mine, it has that distinctive warm relax signature which makes it great to not cause any fatigue to hours of listening, for games this thing has given me an edge into locating sounds directions and distance +It is light weight, and the clamp is like a pillow soft but won't move away by itself but won't dig into your head but the headband might cause discomfort but mitigated by raising the arch a bit but not too much or moving the position of it. (Maybe the clamp force got softer after many years) + it is designed to last if treated right, I had to replace cable due to rubber degradation, after this many years it was expected for the cable rubber to start becoming sticky (not a negative point since its replaceable) earpads and headband are as well being replaced whenever degradation happen, but the headphone prevailed for years sounding great. one key thing I noticed when I had to replace the headband for the first time, I saw that the arch is not a single piece that gets stretched and fatigued like a solid piece but 2 pieces united in the middle by screws links acting as a joint allowing it to flex without causing stress into the arch in the middle when you open it to place it into the head, reason why it hasn't failed for years. +the nature of the open back is perfect for anyone that has to be available to hear queue sounds outside the listening sessions so you might not miss a call from a relative or the doorbell if you aren't blasting the sound volume. great awareness. +Due to be the most popular headphone for years you can find replacements for dirt cheap or if you want to be OEM spec you must be ready to pay the premium. Now the cons; - Due to be the nature of being open back it will leak sound like crazy, not a cons for me but it might be for someone who plans to use it outside the privacy of a room -the headband is fake leather so expect it to flake and make a mess in your head once it begins to peel, the replacement process is messy and scary (you have to cut the original one and rip it off and stick the new one which is not perfect look and the process a bit difficult to place it right, the one I use it stick with double side tapes and velcro but it gives life to an old can that has been faithful) -/+ you might not like the color scheme as a gamer/streamer/young lad but when you put it on, you will forget the color scheme and enjoy the warm sound it gives. - It might drag you into a rabbit hole you believed it won't happen to you, but it might... you have been warned. I'm not too deep... but I'm creeping into it. Happy with this amazing piece, I recently saw it went on discount for $120 that's a steal for the experience it gives in return. (back in 2019 I got it for $200 still, worth every penny)

I’m still relatively new to collecting headphones, but I do have a small collection for reference. I have used the Samson SR850s, SR860s with after market earpads, Moondrop Chu’s, Moondrop Chu II’s, Tanchjim Zeros, and both iterations of the AirPod Pros. These in short the HD599s are good enough that I can easily tell the difference in quality from listening to an MP3 on a iPod verses the same MP3 on my phone. So if you want these for listening to your old iPod you are overspending. I can also tell the difference in quality in certain FLAC files verses their MP3 counterparts, though I will admit the difference is slight to my untrained ears. I bough these on sale for ~$120 which I feel is more than a fair price for the product I received. Now for the compare and contrasting… In terms of audio quality the HD599s and the Chu II are my favorite sounding headphones. (If you want less bass and a more sparkly sound get the original Chus or the Zeros. Lofi, classical instruments, and female vocals in particular sounds amazing with them) They are both fairly balanced with a warmer bass. They both have a very different quality of sound thanks to these being an open back headphone and the Chu II’s having more of a passive noise cancelation. I can’t put it into words. Some say open backs sound fuller thanks to their open nature, but that word doesn't hit the spot for me. Needless to say, I find myself switching between both frequently to scratch the itch each of the qualities provide depending on my mood. The HD599s are naturally a harder to run so I have to crank the volume on my phone more, but they are still perfectly drivable without a dedicated DAC/AMP. The Chu II’s start at $20, but if you are cursed with small waxy ear canals, like myself, then you will have to replace the filters fairly frequently (every ~5 days) which would cost me around $4 a month with my average use case. That is a bit of a hassle and a hidden cost that is rarely mentioned. The HD599’s always sound good since they are not subject to the same moist conditions. Can you get competing sound for cheaper if you go the IEM (in ear monitor) route? Yes, but sometimes you just want over the ear headphones for the sake of comfort, lack of hassle, and sharability. If your not interested in IEMs like the Chu II’s then here is a comparison to the SR850s (the SR860s are basically identical, but have another color way and are usually more expensive). In terms of comfort the HD599’s are far more comfortable out of the box. The pads of the SR850’s touch my ears which felt fine until I experienced better, now I don't care for them and wouldn’t wear them for long periods of time. The HD599’s actually sit around my ears with the inner pads being deep enough that they don’t touch my ears. The ear cups also swivel to conform to my head which also improves the experience. Where things get interesting is if you splurge for after market velour pads for the SR850s which cost an additional ~$20 (I got mine from TRANSTEK). These increase the total cost to around $60 but feel equally comfortable (if not slightly more so) than the HD599s. I haven't seen any aftermarket pads that look as thick and soft for the HD599s yet, but if I do, I will definitely give them a try and update this review. The sound quality is a matter of preference between the two, I like the warmer and slightly fuller sound of the HD599s and I think the top end sounds slightly more crisp/accurate. In terms of sound leakage the HD599s are definitely worse. You don't want to use these if you don't want people to listen in to your content. With the SR850s you can tend to avoid people listening in if you’re at a moderate volume. If you are in a noisy house with children then both of these may not be right for you. You would want to look into closed back or IEMs. I personally like open backs because you can still hear the world around you when you’re working. You are not in your personal bubble. The removable cable is the greatest quality of life feature of the HD599s. It comes with two cables out of the box: a long boi with a chonky 6.3mm jack with a step down adapter to 3.5, and a reasonably sized 3.5mm cable. The SR850s in contrast have a non removable long 3.5mm cable with a step-up 6.3mm adapter. As a result the SR850’s don’t leave my desk and the cables stay cable managed underneath it. The HD599s offer way more flexibility. I use my short cable for around the house listening on my phone, handheld game consoles, and occasionally on my AMP/DAC on my PC while reserving the long cable for watching TV on my sofa or bed. If you’re looking for solid stationary desk headphones for work and general use with a flat sound get the SR850s with the aftermarket earpads are fantastic for the money and will beat pretty much any “gaming” headphone on the market in terms of sound quality. They also dont have much audio leakage so they may work well in an office setting as you can still hear what is going on around you. If you want convenience buds for daily use that you keep on you 24/7 get the AirPod Pros (the first gen had better connectivity and range but the second gen sound slightly better). If you want great affordable sound (with some maintenance) go the IEM route and snag the Chu’s or Zeros for a flat accurate sound or the Chu II’s for a warmer sound that maintains the accuracy on the top end. If you want excellent open backs that can be driven without an external DAC/AMP that are slightly warm then the HD599s are great. I don't think I would buy the HD599s at the retail cost of $250 considering the HD600s (the de facto benchmark for over 20 years) often drop down to $300 on sale or $250 in used like-new condition, but at $120 I think they are a fair price for what they offer as a package. They are versatile, comfortable, and accurate enough that you can hear the differences between good and bad mp3 playback and (depending on the file or the quality/accuracy of your hearing) the difference between a FLAC and MP3. Welcome to audiophile country, open your wallets and enjoy the process of nitpicking sound quality to justify your purchases. I hope you enjoy your descent.

Edit: In spite of wonderful sound and very comfortable ear cups, I returned these to Amazon. I am an engineer and therefore really picky about design and I hope this saves somebody a bit of research. I just couldn't live with the head band of these. It almost defies understanding that a company as fantastic as Senheisser would release a headband design like this. I will say again, that the sound and ear cup comfort of the 599 is fantastic. But they create a hot spot on top of the head where the head band with modest foam point loads the top of the head. No reason for it. Seinnheiser even understands this dynamic and sell both less expensive like the HD-559 and the more upscale HD 650 headphones with a much more padded and headband with a void at the top of the head which could cause irritation. If you guys and girls want to take the dive, look into the Seinheisser HD-6xx which is a knock off of the venerable HD-650 which is twice the price of the 599. These headphones are magic. Go out on youtube and watch some reviews. Best $200 headphone on the market. Just scored an open box purchase in new condition and these are even better in both sound and comfort to the 599. I had NO complaints about the sound quality of the 599 but I need complete comfort. Hope this helps and happy listening. I don't write a lot of reviews but I come from the world of tech and appreciate all genres of music. I recommend everybody interested in the HD 599 to go to youtube and watch some reviews which will be in more depth than mine. I am returning to earphone listening after many years. I built a new AMD CPU based computer which btw I love without a dedicated GPU but with Asrock on board sound which drives these headphones beautifully. Because of their low impedance, not essential to drive them through a dedicated amp. Comfort: Comfort for me for overall listening is ESSENTIAL. It is largely why I bought these. I have largish ears and where a large hat...not a small guy but not a huge guy either. I struggle with the comfort of many headphones. Not these. They are the best. Sennheiser gets it. Other companies not so much. Ear pocket are very large to completely cover my largish ears and my ears though not tea cups stick out a bit...not excessive but require deep and large ear cup openings. These deliver. What isn't understood about earphone design many times is...its a balance of clamping force to the head that determines headband pressure. Higher the clamping force, the less the head band pressure because lateral force negates vertical fall of the headphones. Many headphones with drivers and fidelity this size are heavy. These weigh 250 grams and are light. Therefore they don't require big clamping...rated only at .71 lbs mean clamping...no doubt head width specific.. In summary, because of low weight they don't dig in up top of the head even with low clamping pressure. Genius design and I am a design guy so I appreciate it. Sound: Wonderful. I am not formally a senior...a very active senior and listen to classic rock to some even hip hop...very little, to opera and classical music. I like it all from Mo town to some jazz to mostly classic rock which I grew up...the best music of all time. :-) These headphones deliver. Listen to the reviews. They aren't flat...slightly embellished. An audiophile headphone with a bit of lowest and highs added. What the absolutely non purist wants in a headphone. Very very slight embellishment...almost not. I don't like too much bass but love to hear it. My aging ears don't hear the highs like they once did. I can hear the highs with these. If I EQ them, I can tune them precisely how I like them. They sound magnificient. Btw, they are open headphones and not meant to keep all the sound within. That is design intent and what better listening headphones are. On an airplane, pick a pair of Senn closed headphones. Looks: Looks matter. I am a design guy. Shape, texture and appearance affects perception of the product. 5 out of 5. Perfect. I couldn't design them better. Arguably a 'hint' of retro. Not as retro at the 598. If only the 598 existed, I would get those but these are aesthetically more modern and better IMO. The color is a bit unique. You maybe tired of everything black like me. These are a bit different and absolutely beautiful. I have owned other high end headphones from other companies. These are my favorite. I only have had them for a couple of days. Even in the time I have owned them they have burned in and will burn in much more in the next 200 hrs of listening. My advice. If you like, try everything but own these. Happy listening everybody. Surf youtube for your favorite music. Some brilliant young artists out there.

The Sehhheiser HD 599s are very nice looking headphones and are the most comfortable of five sets I have tried. That said I want headphones to sound good as well and the HD 599s just weren't cutting it This is where the HD 599s fall a bit short in my opinion. The build quality is pretty decent, a bit plasticky, but otherwise nice. The Ivory color is different, but I them to be very pleasing to look at. The ear cups are extremely comfortable, with nice velour cushions that I could probably have worn for listening to an entire record maybe even two. My only gripe about the build quality would be that the headband is a bit to easily adjusted. Now for the sound quality. I ended up getting a set of Sennheiser HD 560S and spent an hour or so listening to both of them on the same album, replaying the tracks of the record over and over, first listening to the HD 599s then the HD 560S. The album I was listening to was Wishbone Ash on Deca Records, and recorded on 180 gram vinyl. I also listened to both sets with my equalizer set flat, no adjustments. I found the HD 599s to be lacking in detail, a bit muddy, not as clear over-all and somewhat muffled or toned down. The top end is not as clear and concise as I found the HD 560S set to be. The soundstage of the HD 560S headphones I found to be more complete, spacious and quite good. In short, the HD 599s lack the detail, clarity and soundstage of the HD 560S headphones; if you like a mellow, less punchy sound the HD 599s might be for you. For me I want to hear the same detail and clarity as I'm hearing with my Polk Audio Signature S60 tower speakers hooked up to my Rotel receiver. The HD 560S come pretty close to that sound, but they are slightly less comfortable, which is a bit hard to understand as the build is very similar to that of the HD599s, maybe they will loosen up some and become just as comfortable. Only Time will tell. This is my second try at headphones in the $150 price range, the first pair were the Audio-Technica ATH-M50XGM, which if found to be excellent as far as sound quality, but after a very short period made my ears hurt. So I returned them and after searching and reading reviews, decided to give the HD 599s a try. My suggestion would be to buy all three of these headphones and give them a try. In this price range the HD 560S are my choice. I'd like to keep trying more brands but, not too many out there have the oval ear cups that actually sit completely over the ears. My ears are very sensitive and become sore easily, so the oval cups are a must for me. If you can tolerate a round ear cup, try the Audio-Technica ATH-M50XGM vs the Sennheiser HD560S. Good luck in your choice and happy listening.

I am a bigger Sennheiser fanboy than I want to admit. Starting with the HD 555 some 15 years ago, I have owned everything from HD 598, 600 to 800, PC360 gaming headset and MX880 earbuds at different times in life. Never have any of them fallen short of my expectations. Naturally, I expect the 599 to deliver as well. Now, let's get this out the way first. If you want THE best sound quality in this price bracket and couldn't care less about the cheesy Massdrop logo, go on that site and grab yourself a pair of HD58x Jubilee. Like right now, before they go out of stock. I personally haven't tried it, but if it's close to the 600/650, the 599 won't beat it in sound. Period. It's just not supposed to. However, the 599 has other things in its favor that might win you over. Read on. Sound quality: Very good. I have run all my familiar songs through it and nothing jumps out as severely off. Bass can go low and hit hard unlike the anemic 598, but there is no rumble as you might hear on any high end Denon/Fostex headphones (old or new), which is expected from an open-back design. Mids are the star of the show, very prominent and not at all recessed. Guitar and vocals come through clearly and naturally; distorted electric guitar in particular sounds incredible - trust me, I play too. Treble extends nicely and unfortunately doesn't cope well with overly sibilant recordings. The overall sound signature can be described as fun, intimate and engaging. It's great for just about any genre of music and general gaming (I don't play competitive but I bet these would work unless you need a mic). Comfort: I can have these on for hours without any discomfort. Not many headphones can stay for more than one hour without hurting the top of my head, so that's a plus. Vs. HD 600: no real comparison. The 600's sound profile is quite different. It is not as in your face, but very balanced sounding and highly resolving of details. I run a complex song through the 600 back then and the 599 now, which involves the singing melody being echoed and delayed on one side, along with the main melody in the center. On the 600 I can hear all of the echoed/delayed words, however on the 599 I can hear maybe 60% of them and they come off as incoherent. If you buy headphones just to pick at the details like I used to, the 599 isn't it. Its overpowering mids and slightly grainy presentation prevents it from hanging with the big boys. What it DOES let you do is just sit down and enjoy the music as a whole, for the low price of $160-170 vs. $300 of the 600. So there you have it. Get the 58x if you mainly listen to music, especially if not EDM/rock/metal. For mixed usage (music, gaming) and comfort, the 599 takes it. It is positioned nicely in what I call the "transitional" price point, where you go from not knowing any better to trash talking Beats. Its sound profile allows it to handle most modern music well with few caveats. Definitely recommend.

great sound on these, though the volume will not feel as substantial as with closed back headphones. it goes a long way for my anxiety because i am able to hear what is around me and not be caught unawares. these are lightweight and very comfortable, fitting around the ear in a way that doesn't bother my piercings (of which i have several going all the way up both ears and an industrial). it's been an hour and so far no fatigue, no sweat in or around my ears, and no soreness from my piercings. i also wear glasses and no issues there either. the original cord is extremely long, and it's a bit tricky to swap to the smaller one. you have to twist then pull, it should come out easily so if it doesn't then twist the other direction and try again. if you like your music loud, then everything will be heard outside your headphones. at mid volume it's less noticable, but if you blast it, these headphones more or less will sound like an old 90s stereo to everyone around you. great for at home, but not public transport, planes, or gym. sound off, i can hear everything just the same as if i weren't wearing headphones. in use, outside sound is muffled and nearly disappears at higher volume, depending on what it is. for example my voice sounds muffled but clearly understanable when i speak while listening to Bach's Cello Suites at volume 60 on my mp3 player. but at the same volume listening to Papercut by Linkin Park, i can just barely hear my voice when speaking at normal volume. MUSIC and MOVIES: music sounds great with these, i've tried classical, EDM, acapella, rock, pop, cinematic, metal. not true basshead level but can be made so with eq or DAC. movie audio is awesome, as long as you slightly modify your bass level on equalizer and turn off all "enhancement" settings/plugins on your device. sounds nearly like being right there in a movie theater, it's awesome! Dune, for example, sounds absolutely insane. as do the Marvel movies and the original Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Nope, and The Thin Man (1934). GAMING: surround sound in games works with these! using Genshin as a lowest-denominator example, in-game i set audio and SFX to maximum and muted vocals and music, surround sound and full dyanmic range with my PC (Win11) volume set to 50. being right in front of a waterfall keeps the sound in both ears no matter the camera direction. but moving away, and slowly moving the camera as the waterfall sound very clearly in different directions. muted when camera is fully away(waterfall behind me), fully in one ear when left or right and quieter in opposite ear, facing the camera full toward the waterfall brings the sound forward in both ears again. the further away, the lesser the sound but the degree of difference remains the same. slowly panning the camera in a circle gradually alters the direction of the audio in sync with where the waterfall is. directly plugged into PC has full, crisp clear audio. when connected to a PS4 DualShock controller (via USB, not wireless), the surround sound effect is less substantial. it's comparable to limited/stereo where all sound is either left/right ear, behind, or in front with not much in between.

An excellent choice for my Kawai CA701 digital piano. The sound is clear, rich and natural, with great detail and a very pleasant balance. They are comfortable even during longer piano sessions, feel solid and well made, and I really like the clean, elegant design. Very happy with the sound quality and overall performance. Definitely a great choice for digital piano players.

I have a hard time finding hats that fit. If this sounds like you than you may be in luck. These headphones fit my head just fine with a little space to spare which is perfect for getting them positioned just right. I needed a headset for streaming purposes that was comfortable enough to wear all day. I also wanted something open backed so I could speak easily and ideally something that sounded good. I wanted all of this at the bare minimum budget price because I've decided I'm done spending a bunch of money on nice headphones. These have checked all of the boxes except the bare minimum budget box but it was worth paying a little more for these. I won't go too far into sound since others have already described it well but here are my one week pre burn in thoughts: 1) These headphones are tuned to feel engaging out of the box. They are not as clinical as a set of AKGs. This is an excellent set to turn on your favorite album, close your eyes, and get lost in the music. 2) As a lifelong basshead these headphones may not satisfy sub-bass enthusiasts. They're open backed so they're not meant for that. However the bass they do reproduce is clean and fills nicely out of the box. It's just not gonna bump hard enough to get your booty shakin. To do that you'll need an amp with bass boost or to play with an EQ. The headphones take well to mild equalization on the low end. If I EQ the sub-bass a bit too high they'll crackle. But if I EQ to just where the sub-bass starts to overpower the track somewhat and then step it down to where it blends these definitely got my booty shakin. If you absolutely must crank your bass then you really need go with closed back sets or IEMs. Some IEMs don't seem to care how much you EQ bass. They'll reproduce it happily without a crackle. Most importantly let's talk about comfort. These headphones are a dream to wear. After I put them on I forget I'm even wearing them throughout the course of a 6 hour stream. After I'm done I usually just keep them on and continue listening to music or working on things. I got done with a stream an hour ago and I'm still wearing them right now. The earpads are truly over ear and I have a big set of ears. No part of my ear touches the earpad or the driver so there's no pressure point other than the cloth pads resting on my head. Clamp force is perfect and doesn't cause any pain either. This is particularly nice since I wear glasses. If you have a big dome and need a set of all day work headphones buy these and you won't be disappointed! You may find you want to keep wearing them and listen to music after you're done working...

Headphones, like most most things, have no literal price ceiling, but they do have a practical one, for regular mortals; it's somewhere around the price of this headphone. Sennheiser has been at this game for years, and they know what they're doing. Nothing is accidental, nothing is left to chance, nothing is "not quite right". From the connector, to the cable, the cup shape and size, padding, headband. Everything feels right. I appreciate the velour/cloth padding, after owning several leatherette headphones previously. It's easy to keep clean, it's comfortable, it breathes well, things don't get sweaty. You can wear these for hours at a time. Not being an audio engineer, I can't speak authoritatively about the sound quality, but it sounds just fine for me. Listening to compressed sound sources is not a big deal these days, players are really good at processing audio resampled and compressed 3 different ways to sound acceptable on 1000W stereo systems. Uncompressed/mixed audio, such as from video games or Blu Rays, sounds very good and clean and there's a good amount of bass. These are open headphones, so don't expect much insulation or dampening of outside noise. There's not really any, and in fact, some frequencies will be amplified inside the cans beyond what you could hear with the headphones off. While that's probably the only negative... back in the real world, closed headphones are heavier and have less ventilation. So, pick your devil. Overall, if you can find these headphones on sale, definitely push that button. The 5-series from Sennheiser are legendary in any variety. Long term edit: 1.5 years in, and nothing's really changed. The headphones still look great, even after probably a couple thousand hours of use. The cable and armor aren't wearing or stiffening, the headband fake leather is still looking like new. After some closer listening comparisons, I'd say the sound is tuned a bit towards the low end, so if you do lots of classical music you might have some complaints, but not a problem for me.

Enjoying this pair. Very competitive to wear. Sounds ten times better than its similarly prices bluetooth counterparts

pierwsze wrażenie - świetne wyważone granie bez fajerwerków. Jest bas i jest czysta góra ale dość łagodna dla ucha, nie to co np philips Fidelio czy Audio Technica, które dają po uszach aż leci krew :) Słuchawki bardzo solidne i masywne, wcale nie są filigranowe ani tanio-plastikowe jak piszą inni recenzenci. Brzmienie ma taką estetykę Sennhisera, nie jest ocieplone, nie jest faworyzujące i nie stosuje tanich sztuczek ery XBass i ANC. Zdecydowanie nabierają klasy podpięte do wzmacniacza słuchawkowego ( u mnie ifi hip dac 2). Podobno wygrzane grają jeszcze lepiej, więc odniosę się do tego za kilkanaście dni. Póki co jest bardzo dobrze, a słuchawki nie dość że śliczne to grają zacnie.

Ho acquistato queste cuffie per “sostituire” le mie Grado MS1 su alcuni generi di musica in cui queste ultime non mi soddisfano al 100%. Le Grado sono fantastiche e le trovo perfette per tanti generi musicali, ma rock duro, metal, grunge e generi simili, li soffrono e tendono a “impastare” un po’ la scena. Cercavo quindi delle alternative e avevo acquisto le Fidelio X2 della Philips ma erano semmai ancora meno adatte delle MS1 e anzi, rispetto a quelle anche peggiori nei generi in cui le MS1 (per i miei gusti) sono imbattibili. Parliamo naturalmente di cuffie “fascia media” e quindi senza pretese esagerate, perciò mi sono detto: perché no una Sennheiser? Così ho preso queste. E me ne sono innamorato. Non solo vanno bene (più bene delle MS1) con quei generi lì, ma non sfigurano nemmeno col resto, anzi. Hanno una limpidezza di suono elevatissima, per quanto inferiore alle MS1 (che hanno toni medi e alti incredibili), ma sono più corpose, con bassi cristallini, rotondi, presenti ma mai invadenti. Le voci a volte, soprattutto con alcuni pezzi, restano indietro e queste Hd599 soffrono un po’, ma è uno scotto che sono ben contento di pagare, visto il confort estremo (e in questo alle Grado danno 8 giri) e l’ampia scena che comunque regalano. Sono cuffie che fanno L’occhiolino ai piani superiori, a quelli dove bisogna fare un mutuo per una cuffia. Al prezzo di vendita a cui le ho prese (136€), sono davvero una scelta azzeccata. Ho letto di offerte a 100€… beh a quel prezzo non lasciatevele scappare per nessuna ragione al mondo, perché sarebbe un affare irrinunciabile. Sfido chiunque a trovare di meglio a quella cifra. E lo dico con convinzione estrema. In conclusione posso solo dire che sono veramente felice di aver scelto Sennheiser, che si, d’accordo non sarà più la Sennheiser di una volta come dice qualcuno (perché produce in Cina? Bah, tutti lo fanno…), ma cosa si può volere di più da una cuffia nel 2022 a queste cifre? Davvero, queste cuffie sono assolutamente incriticabili. I difetti che hanno (toni medi un po’ indietro, alti non perfetti, soundstage non amplissimo) sono davvero, ma davvero, delle inezie. Perché queste HD599 una volta indossate e premuto “play” fanno dimenticare qualsiasi sbavatura in un attimo. Nb: hanno impedenza da 50ohm, quindi bisogna "pilotarle" con un ampli/DAC per cuffie altrimenti il volume risulterà leggermente sotto. Non è un difetto, anzi, ma una qualità. Se state cercando cuffie da usare con smartphone o PC (con scheda audio integrata), lasciate perdere, non le sfruttereste per quello che valgono. Andate sulle 559 o 569, che hanno impedenze minori e come qualità sonore sono abbastanza vicine alle top della serie 500 di sennehiser

Super comfy can wear all day. I mean all week! Open back means I can listen all day. No worries about the ears. I also found the open back fine outside on quietish walks, did not need to switch to my ANC earbuds. Sound quality is excellent. You will need a good EQ, most important is amp settings to really bring out the over ear sound fullness. With HD source music, and a 32 bit usb-c adaptor I could hear great detail, I was pleasantly surprised. Lovely richness from bass into the mids after adjusting levels. ( Not a Bass heavy set, would of bought Bose if I wanted that) As a reference I have Marshall, Harmon Kardon, Boss, etc... Happy man here...