At a glance
Sennheiser HD 559 in 5 facts
- Type: Over-ear headphones, wired
- Frequency response: 14 Hz to 26 kHz
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Driver type: Dynamic
- HiFi Specs score: 7.9/10, the average of 9 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
After having used the Sennheiser HD 559 Headphones, I can assertively state that the headphones offer a combination of great sound, fair comfort, and acceptable build quality. The comfort varies with the length of the usage session while the sound quality manages to remain pleasing throughout. Despite their lower bracket pricing, the Sennheiser headphones do not disappoint when it comes to delivering a lush sound experience, making them a worthy consideration for any headphone enthusiast on a budget. HiFi Specs score from 9 rated aspects · compared across 20 headphones
Datasheet
The numbers
- Wearing style
- Over-ear
- Design
- Closed-back
- Driver type
- Dynamic
- Driver size
- 38 mm
- Frequency response
- 14 Hz to 26 kHz
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Maximum SPL
- 108 dB
- Distortion (THD)
- 0.2 %
Connections
Connectivity & battery
- Connectivity
- Wired
- Wireless
- No
- Cable
- Detachable
- Cable length
- 3 m 9.8 ft
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Replaceable earpads
- Yes
- Width
- 6.6 in 168 mm
- Depth
- 7.5 in 191 mm
- Weight
- 619 g 21.8 oz
- Colors
- Black
From our review
What we found
Compared across 20 headphones
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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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