Sennheiser HD 598

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4793 reviews of Sennheiser HD 598. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and portability are generally positive. The price and comfort are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser HD 598 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 394 user reviews of Sennheiser HD 598 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and price are overall positive. The design and comfort are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the reliability, and comments are divided on the portability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser HD 598

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2518 user reviews of Sennheiser HD 598 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and portability. The price and comfort are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sennheiser HD 598

alaTest has collected and analyzed 555 user reviews of Sennheiser HD 598 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the usability and bass quality. The price and comfort are also appreciated. Opinions about the noise isolation and portability are mixed.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sennheiser HD 598

The superb-sounding Sennheiser HD 598 offers some of the best sense of space we've heard from $250 headphones.

Superior audio experience. Excellent balance of the entire frequency range with a strong sense of space. Very comfortable.

Light on accessories. Retro color scheme not for everyone.

The HD 598 isn't the only pair of headphones with an open, airy sound. If you're budget is (extremely) flexible, the Grado GS1000 is legendary. In this price range, if you're looking for a similar sound signature, but want something more...

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

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Sennheiser HD 598

Lightweight German design is extremely comfortable; highly dynamic and detailed sound; 3.5mm headphone plug adapter.

No storage case included.

The new HD 598's "wow" styling updates the classic Sennheiser look, and the sound has more detail and higher resolution than previous models. We recommend these cans to anyone looking for a pair of headphones with precision sound quality and a...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Marc Henney , Sam Vafaei, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Sennheiser HD 598 Cs HEADPHONES

The Sennheiser HD 598 Cs are the closed-back variation of the popular . They deliver a good sound quality with a few improvements thanks to the closed-back design but also some drawbacks for more critical listeners. On the upside, they're slightly more...

Great audio reproduction. ; Sturdy build quality.

Below-average isolation. ; Slightly bulky design. ; Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Sennheiser HD 598 HEADPHONES

The Sennheiser HD 598 are comfortable open-back headphones with good studio quality sound. They're well built and feel durable but offer no control options for your audio. The open back design also leaks a lot of sound and doesn't block any ambient...

Lightweight and comfortable design. ; Sturdy build. ; Good audio reproduction.

Poor noise isolation, by design. ; Leaks a lot of sound, by design.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

Sennheiser HD 598

We typically scoff and prepare for the worst whenever we see the word “audiophile” in the marketing for any headphone that we see cross our desks, because we've been exposed to some of the crazy things that people will buy simply because it's branded...

Superb frequency response ; Very comfortable

Not at all portable ; Isolation is all but nonexistent

Stunning headphones, another good showing from Sennheiser.

Aug, 2011

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Not only are the HD 598 aesthetically pleasing to the eyes but they also provide an impeccable sound quality and unrivalled comfort. These beige-coloured open, circumaural headphones come with high-gloss burl wood parts and matching ear pads for a...

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Sennheiser HD 598 Headphone Review

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The motley crew that lives in my headphone drawer was getting long in the tooth when I decided to add a widely acknowledged classic to the collection. The new acquisition was the Sennheiser HD 600, now more than 20 years and umpteen generations old,...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Sherri L. Smith (tomsguide.com)

Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones Review

Funky, retro design ; Rich and accurate audio ; Light, comfortable fit ; Affordable

Must use included 3.5mm adapter with most audio devices

The Sennheiser HD 598 headphones offer deep, audiophile-quality sound with a fun, retro design at an affordable price.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Brent Butterworth (soundandvision.com)

Sennheiser HD598

WHEN I FIRST SAW the Sennheiser HD598's beige-and-brown color scheme, woodgrain accents, and air-cushioned headband, images of all sorts of 1970s products fl ooded through my head: Kustom guitar amps with “tuck and roll” covering, lacquered driftwood...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : gadgetmac.com (gadgetmac.com)

Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones Review

No need for any introduction here. Sennheiser is a well respected brand name in the audio industry and its headphones and in-ears are known to be loved by audiophiles. The new HD 598 headphones are an over the ear headphones with an open-air design....

Sep, 2011

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