About the Sennheiser HD 598
If your ears are golden but not your budget, Sennheiser's HD 598s should be at the top of your short list. These outstanding headphones can deliver a listening experience that's close to Sennheiser's own highly regarded HD 650s a performance benchmark in the headphone world for a fraction of the price. In our book, that makes 'em an audiophile bargain. They combine handsome good looks with high-gloss wood accents and an extra-comfortable fit. And their high-accuracy sound will bring you closer to the the heart and soul of your music.
Beauty that's more than skin deep
If your ears are golden but not your budget, Sennheiser's HD 598s should be at the top of your short list. These outstanding headphones can deliver a listening experience that's close to Sennheiser's own highly regarded HD 650s a performance benchmark in the headphone world for a fraction of the price. In our book, that makes 'em an audiophile bargain. They combine handsome good looks with high-gloss wood accents and an extra-comfortable fit. And their high-accuracy sound will bring you closer to the the heart and soul of your music.
Sophisticated design for exceptional sound
The '598s smooth and balanced sound is true to the original recording, without the sonic coloration that sometimes plagues other headphones. Sennheiser's advanced drivers and open-air design help eliminate distortion, superbly re-creating the dynamics and details of your music. The end result is a spaciousness and accuracy that will amaze you, and keep you listening far into the night.
So comfortable, all you'll feel is the music
Plush velour earcups gently cover your ears (even if you wear glasses) allowing you to enjoy long listening sessions in total comfort. The single-sided headphone cord is detachable, so you can easily untangle it. Plus, if the cord gets damaged, you can simply replace it rather than purchase a whole new pair of headphones.
From the review Comfortable acoustics: relaxing with the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones
"I thoroughly enjoyed the long listening sessions I had with the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones. Even after four or five hours, they felt just as comfortable as when I first put them on. Regardless of what genre of music I chose, the headphones reproduced the songs with fidelity and clarity. And for active listening, that's all I need."
Ralph Graves, Crutchfield Blog Editor and A/V Writer
Product highlights:
- open, over-the-ear design with replaceable velour padded earcups
- padded adjustable headband for a comfortable, custom fit
- Sennheiser "Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement" (E.A.R.) design channels audio signals directly into your ears for greater detail
- dynamic drivers with powerful neodymium magnets provides high efficiency and excellent dynamics
- advanced Duofol diaphragms for transparency and minimal distortion
- special diaphragm geometry reduces intermodulation distortion
- surround reflector for extended spatial sound field
- premium beige and high-gloss burl wood parts for a sophisticated finish
- frequency response: 12-38,500 Hz
- sensitivity: 112 dB (1kHz/1Vrms)
- impedance: 50 ohms
- 10-foot detachable oxygen-free copper cable with full-sized headphone plug
- includes stereo mini plug adapter
- weight (w/o cable): 9.5 oz.
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # HD 598
What's in the box:
Sennheiser HD 598 owner's manual
- Over-the-ear headphones
- 10' Detachable cord terminated with a standard 1/4" connector
- 1/4" to 1/8" Adapter
- Specifications on box
Customer reviews for Sennheiser HD 598
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More details on the Sennheiser HD 598
Features & specs
General | ||
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Fit Style | Over-the-ear | |
Earcup Type | Open | |
Earcup Width x Height | 3.625" x 4.375" | |
Noise-canceling | No | |
Bluetooth | No | |
Bluetooth Version | --- | |
Single-earbud Operation | --- | |
Mic For Taking Calls | No | |
Voice Assistant Access | ||
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Siri | No | |
Connectors | ||
3.5mm | Yes | |
1/4" | No | |
Lightning | No | |
4.4mm balanced | No | |
XLR4 balanced | No | |
2.5mm | No | |
Other | None | |
Specs | ||
Frequency Response | 12-38.5k Hz | |
Sensitivity | 112 dB | |
Impedance | 50 Ohms | |
Weight | 9.5 ounces | |
Cord Length | 120" | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
Product Research
Features
Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.): Sennheiser's E.A.R. technology enables ideal sound channeling for an exceptional listening experience. Additionally, sound is optimized using angled acoustic baffles parallel to the listener's ear.
Elliptical Circumaural Ear Cups: The HD 598 headphones feature an around the ear design; the velour covered ear cups are adjustable on multiple axes and the headband extends to optimize fit.
Open Sound: The HD 598 headphones feature high-quality metal mesh over the back of the ear cups for open and transparent sound.
Advanced Duofol Diaphragm: The diaphragms of dynamic headphones typically consist of a very thin film, moved by an attached coil. Sennheiser's Advanced Duofol diaphragm technology effectively eliminates standing waves inside the capsule by using a computer optimized diaphragm shape for purer sound reproduction.
Aluminum Voice Coils: The HD 598s utilize extremely lightweight aluminum voice coils to improve efficiency and ensure excellent transient response.
Gold-Plated Connector: The included cable features a gold-plated 1/4" connector; a 1/4" to 1/8" (3.5mm) adapter is also included.
The Sennheiser HD 598 replaces these items
Sennheiser HD 595
- Around-the-ear, cotton velour earcups
- adjustable padded headband
- large-surface Duofol drivers
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The Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones have great sound and are well made. I have worn these phones for hours at a time. They are not noise reducing headphones but do filter out some outside noise. They deliver quality sound clarity for a reasonable price. I would recommend these to anyone.
Gary from Chillicothe, Ohio