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Sennheiser HD 579 vs Sennheiser HD 598 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

Information about the brand, model release date.

Manufacturer Sennheiser Sennheiser
Model HD 579 HD 598
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Release Date 2016 2010
HifiSpecs Rating
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Amazon Rating
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General Specifications

Type, design and features.

Headphone Type Over-ear (circumaural) Over-ear (circumaural)
Earcup Design Open-back Open-back
Noise Options None None
Transducer Technology - Dynamic
Microphone No No
Connectivity Wired Wired
Cable Length ~3 m
~9.84 ft
~387.5 in
~3 m
~9.84 ft
~387.5 in
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Battery Life - -
Battery Quick Charge - -
Water Protection No No
Inputs 6.3mm (3.5mm adapter) 6.3 mm (3.5 mm adaptor)
Controls - No
Foldable No No

Technical Specs

Tech specifications of the headphones.

Frequency Response [Hz] 15 - 28,000 12 - 38500
Impedance [Ohms] 50 50
Maximum Input Power [mW] - -
Maximum SPL 106 112
Distortion <0.2% <0.1%
Driver Diameter 38 mm 40 mm

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~7.5 in
~190.5 mm
~19.05 cm
~7.5 in
~190.5 mm
~19.05 cm
Width ~6.6 in
~167.64 mm
~16.76 cm
~7.7 in
~195.58 mm
~19.56 cm
Height ~3.45 in
~87.63 mm
~8.76 cm
~3.4 in
~86.36 mm
~8.64 cm
Weight ~0.47 lb
~213.19 g
~0.21 kg
~0.55 lb
~249.48 g
~0.25 kg

Packaging Info

Package dimensions and weight.

Shipping Length ~10.25 in
~260.35 mm
~26.04 cm
~8.1 in
~205.74 mm
~20.57 cm
Shipping Width ~8.1 in
~205.74 mm
~20.57 cm
~9.7 in
~195.58 mm
~19.56 cm
Shipping Height ~3.95 in
~100.33 mm
~10.03 cm
~4.3 in
~109.22 mm
~10.92 cm
Shipping Weight ~1.58 lb
~716.68 g
~0.72 kg
~1.3 lb
~589.67 g
~0.59 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Grey
  • Ivory
Replacable Earpads Yes Yes
What's in the Box
  • Sennheiser HD 579 headphones
  • 3 m cable
  • 6.3 mm straight plug
  • 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
  • Sennheiser HD 598 headphones
  • 3 m cable (6.3 mm jack)
  • 1 x 3.5 mm adapter
  • User manual

Price and Warranty

Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.

Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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