A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599 vs Sennheiser HD 559
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 599 vs Sennheiser HD 559 in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 599 wins 1, Sennheiser HD 559 wins 1, 7 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 599 8.3/10, Sennheiser HD 559 7.9/10.
- Sennheiser HD 599 wins: sound quality (8.8 vs 8.6), midrange clarity (9.2 vs 8.5), treble detail (8.5 vs 8.1), comfort and fit (9 vs 7.2), noise isolation (6.5 vs 5.3).
- Sennheiser HD 559 wins: bass response (8.7 vs 8), soundstage & imaging (8.8 vs 8.7), build quality (7.7 vs 7.5), value for money (8.5 vs 8.2).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Sennheiser HD 599 for sound quality, midrange clarity, treble detail, comfort and fit and noise isolation. Pick the Sennheiser HD 559 if bass response, soundstage & imaging, build quality and value for money matter most.
Channel A · Over-ear · 2016
Channel B · Over-ear · 2016
Rows won, of 9 compared Sennheiser 1 · Sennheiser 1 · 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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How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
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Availability
Where they stand on price
Sennheiser HD 599
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.
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