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Sennheiser HD 820 vs Sennheiser HD 598 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

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Manufacturer Sennheiser Sennheiser
Model HD 820 HD 598
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Release Date 2018 2010
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General Specifications

Type, design and features.

Headphone Type Over-ear (circumaural) Over-ear (circumaural)
Earcup Design Closed-back Open-back
Noise Options None None
Transducer Technology Dynamic 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 6.35 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR-4 (optional) 6.3 mm (3.5 mm adaptor)
Controls - No
Foldable No No

Technical Specs

Tech specifications of the headphones.

Frequency Response [Hz] 12 - 43800 Hz (-3 dB), 6 - 48000 Hz (-10 dB) 12 - 38500
Impedance [Ohms] 300 50
Maximum Input Power [mW] 0.5 -
Maximum SPL 103 112
Distortion - <0.1%
Driver Diameter 56 mm 40 mm

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
~7.5 in
~190.5 mm
~19.05 cm
Width ~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
~7.7 in
~195.58 mm
~19.56 cm
Height ~4.4 in
~111.76 mm
~11.18 cm
~3.4 in
~86.36 mm
~8.64 cm
Weight ~0.8 lb
~362.87 g
~0.36 kg
~0.55 lb
~249.48 g
~0.25 kg

Packaging Info

Package dimensions and weight.

Shipping Length ~13.4 in
~340.36 mm
~34.04 cm
~8.1 in
~205.74 mm
~20.57 cm
Shipping Width ~11.4 in
~289.56 mm
~28.96 cm
~9.7 in
~195.58 mm
~19.56 cm
Shipping Height ~5.1 in
~129.54 mm
~12.95 cm
~4.3 in
~109.22 mm
~10.92 cm
Shipping Weight ~8.38 lb
~3801.1 g
~3.8 kg
~1.3 lb
~589.67 g
~0.59 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Black
  • Ivory
Replacable Earpads Yes Yes
What's in the Box
  • Sennheiser HD 820 headphones
  • connection cable: ¼” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug, unbalanced
  • 4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced
  • USB flash drive (SD-U16L version) with instruction manual (as PDF file)
  • Instruction manual
  • Storage box
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Sennheiser HD 598 headphones
  • 3 m cable (6.3 mm jack)
  • 1 x 3.5 mm adapter
  • User manual

Price and Warranty

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Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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