A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 598
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser HD 598 in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 559 wins 0, Sennheiser HD 598 wins 2, 7 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 559 7.9/10, Sennheiser HD 598 8.9/10.
- Sennheiser HD 598 wins: sound quality (9.5 vs 8.6), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 8.5), treble detail (9 vs 8.1), soundstage & imaging (9.6 vs 8.8), build quality (8.5 vs 7.7), comfort and fit (9.8 vs 7.2), noise isolation (6.5 vs 5.3), value for money (8.9 vs 8.5).
- Tied: bass response (8.7 each).
- Who should buy which: The Sennheiser HD 598 wins every aspect where the two differ.
Channel A · Over-ear · 2016
Channel B · Over-ear · 2010
Rows won, of 9 compared Sennheiser 0 · Sennheiser 2 · tied or not compared 7
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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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
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 598
The Sennheiser HD 598 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 599.
Why this one: Direct continuation of the HD 598 slot as the current open back model still sold new
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