A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 660S vs Sennheiser HD 598
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 660S vs Sennheiser HD 598 in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 660S wins 0, Sennheiser HD 598 wins 2, 7 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 660S 8.3/10, Sennheiser HD 598 8.9/10.
- Sennheiser HD 598 wins: sound quality (9.5 vs 9.4), bass response (8.7 vs 8.3), midrange clarity (9.3 vs 9.2), treble detail (9 vs 8.8), soundstage & imaging (9.6 vs 9.1), build quality (8.5 vs 7.5), comfort and fit (9.8 vs 9.4), noise isolation (6.5 vs 5.1), value for money (8.9 vs 7.9).
- Who should buy which: The Sennheiser HD 598 wins every aspect where the two differ.
Channel A · Over-ear · 2017
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 660S
The Sennheiser HD 660S isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 660S2.
Why this one: Direct successor in the HD 660S line, same open back over ear design and driver size
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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