A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 200 Pro
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 200 Pro in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 559 wins 0, Sennheiser HD 200 Pro wins 1, 9 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 559 7.9/10, Sennheiser HD 200 Pro 6.7/10.
- Sennheiser HD 559 wins: sound quality (8.6 vs 7.2), bass response (8.7 vs 6), midrange clarity (8.5 vs 6.5), treble detail (8.1 vs 6.3), soundstage & imaging (8.8 vs 7), build quality (7.7 vs 5.3), comfort and fit (7.2 vs 7.1), value for money (8.5 vs 7.6).
- Sennheiser HD 200 Pro wins: noise isolation (7.5 vs 5.3).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Sennheiser HD 559 for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail, soundstage & imaging, build quality, comfort and fit and value for money. Pick the Sennheiser HD 200 Pro if noise isolation matters most.
Channel A · Over-ear · 2016
Channel B · Over-ear · 2016
Rows won, of 10 compared Sennheiser 0 · Sennheiser 1 · tied or not compared 9
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, comfort, battery
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How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
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Availability
Where they stand on price
Sennheiser HD 559
The Sennheiser HD 559 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 599.
Why this one: Same open back over ear type and 38mm driver from the line that replaced the HD559 slot.
Sennheiser HD 200 Pro
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