Sennheiser HD580

149 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (90)
Value for money (62)
Comfort (32)
Bass quality (17)
Portability (16)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability and bass quality. The comfort and value for money are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser HD 580 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: Brandon King (digitaltrends.com)

Sennheiser HD 580

If you want absolutely crystal clear, comfortable, and moderately priced headphones for music and gaming, seriously consider the Sennheiser HD580s. Many audiophile quality stores will have generous return and exchange policies, so be sure to give them...

Audiophile quality sound ; extremely comfortable ; open design great for LAN parties

Requires an amp to fully enjoy ; not suitable for portable players

Overall, the Sennheiser HD580s perform superbly, and produce absolutely beautiful, balanced, and spatial sound.

Jul, 2003

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Expert review by: Mike (headfonia.com)

The Sennheiser Trio: HD580, HD600, HD650

This all started when I got a HD600 loaner from Jay. I told him I haven't listened to the HD600 for a while, and asked him if I can borrow his HD600. Being the generous

It’s true that the HD650 deserves the higher position in Sennheiser's line up, as it also scales up beautifully with every upgrades in the components behind it. And yet, the HD600 continues to wins a lot of fans due to its more universal nature.

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review by: Dan (digitaltrends.com)

Sennheiser HD 580

These headphones are used in our recording studio as true references. If it sounds good it them, it is good.

May, 2005

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Consumer review by: Volker (digitaltrends.com)

Sennheiser HD 580

Got mine 5 years ago,.. beware every 2 years or so the cables wear out and you have to drop another $20 on a new one. Just had to do that.

Feb, 2005

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Consumer review by: jim (digitaltrends.com)

Sennheiser HD 580

like a soft angelic pool for the ears, i have nothing to complain about with these headphones. music never sounded better.

Aug, 2004

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser HD 580

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD 580 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

94% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: theatre organ afficionado (amazon.com)

usefully neutral and with sufficient clarity for professional monitoring applications, but...

these cans are mandatory for audio restoration work, they allow me to hear all the way into the recording, and have enough clarity for me to clearly distinguish between music and noise. but, and this is a big but- i've had 4 sennheiser cans and all...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Berkeley Bulldog Audio (amazon.com)

Great dynamic headphones that can be found used for under $200

The Sennheiser HD 580 is the predecessor to the Sennheiser HD 600 and HD 650 headphones. I am pretty sure that the special anniversary edition 580s, called the Jubilees, ended up becoming the HD 600s. I also think the HD 580s have the identical drivers...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Awgzomg (amazon.com)

These Headphones are my best friend :)

I have had the Sennheiser HD-580 for almost 8 years now! I got them unaware of their legendary status in Sennheiser's HD series. They have an amazing clear, crisp, and pure sound to them. The stock cable broke after 6 years from accidentally rolling...

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Steve (amazon.com)

Best audio purchase i ever made

I've been using these for 7-8 years (~5000 hrs use). Drivers still solid. They are comfortable even with glasses on. I seem to break the wire every few years either in the connector or the wire itself; keeping the cord free of desk chair wheels...

Aug, 2011

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Product Specifications

Sennheiser engineers are renowned for their striving to create the very best technical solution. You can be sure to get reliable high quality products, plus Sennheiser know-how and experience.The HD 580 precision is an audiophile quality open dynamic Hi-Fi professional stereo headphone. The advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material. The HD 580 precision can be connected directly to Hi-Fi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DCC and CD players. This headphone is an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording classical music.