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# 50Ω impedance for rich, detailed sound Detachable 3m & 1.2m cables for versatile connectivity Open-back design for natural, spacious audio HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** € 331.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game with timeless comfort and crystal-clear clarity.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory by sennheiser
- **How much does it cost?** € 331.65 with free shipping
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort:** Luxurious velour ear pads and padded headband ensure fatigue-free listening during marathon sessions.
- • **Open-Back Awareness:** Stay connected to your environment without sacrificing sound quality—perfect for multitasking pros.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound:** Experience warm, dynamic audio with aluminum voice coil transducers delivering ultra-low distortion.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes both 6.3mm and 3.5mm detachable cables for seamless use across devices and setups.
- • **Timeless Ivory Elegance:** Sophisticated matte finish with brown stitched headband makes a subtle style statement in any professional setting.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphones combine premium materials and advanced transducer technology to deliver near-audiophile sound quality. Featuring a lightweight design with plush velour ear pads and a padded headband, these headphones offer exceptional comfort for extended use. Their open-back architecture provides a natural, spacious listening experience while allowing ambient awareness. With dual detachable cables (3m with 6.3mm jack and 1.2m with 3.5mm jack), they offer versatile connectivity for a wide range of devices. Finished in an elegant ivory matte with brown stitching, the HD 599 is a sophisticated choice for discerning professionals seeking both style and superior sound.

## Description

Powered by Sennheiser's proprietary transducer technology for truly excellent sound performance, the open back HD 599 delivers impressively natural spatial performance. Topping Sennheiser's 500 series, the full sized premium headphone offers near audiophile levels of sound quality and exceptional wearing comfort thanks to the large ear cups and soft replaceable ear pads. Finished in a distinctive Ivory color, with matte metallic detailing and a brown stitched headband, it is a great choice for those wishing to enjoy entertainment with sophisticated sound, design and build quality.

Review: My beloved HD599 - This headphone has been with me since February 2019 (forgot myself to write a review but now is the time to give praise to this veteran can) as a daily "ish" (I now use more the HD650 in my desk but still use the HD599 for my phone DAC/AMP in my office or house desk), it has blown me away with the performance for a first experience into proper audio headphones (coming from gaming headphones) since day one without any gadget it has been great but when I got a budget amp (not the beefy one in the photo) it became more amazing and that was the nail to my sentence to the journey. now to the pros of this headphone; +it is warm in the sound signature compared to the HD650 of mine, it has that distinctive warm relax signature which makes it great to not cause any fatigue to hours of listening, for games this thing has given me an edge into locating sounds directions and distance +It is light weight, and the clamp is like a pillow soft but won't move away by itself but won't dig into your head but the headband might cause discomfort but mitigated by raising the arch a bit but not too much or moving the position of it. (Maybe the clamp force got softer after many years) + it is designed to last if treated right, I had to replace cable due to rubber degradation, after this many years it was expected for the cable rubber to start becoming sticky (not a negative point since its replaceable) earpads and headband are as well being replaced whenever degradation happen, but the headphone prevailed for years sounding great. one key thing I noticed when I had to replace the headband for the first time, I saw that the arch is not a single piece that gets stretched and fatigued like a solid piece but 2 pieces united in the middle by screws links acting as a joint allowing it to flex without causing stress into the arch in the middle when you open it to place it into the head, reason why it hasn't failed for years. +the nature of the open back is perfect for anyone that has to be available to hear queue sounds outside the listening sessions so you might not miss a call from a relative or the doorbell if you aren't blasting the sound volume. great awareness. +Due to be the most popular headphone for years you can find replacements for dirt cheap or if you want to be OEM spec you must be ready to pay the premium. Now the cons; - Due to be the nature of being open back it will leak sound like crazy, not a cons for me but it might be for someone who plans to use it outside the privacy of a room -the headband is fake leather so expect it to flake and make a mess in your head once it begins to peel, the replacement process is messy and scary (you have to cut the original one and rip it off and stick the new one which is not perfect look and the process a bit difficult to place it right, the one I use it stick with double side tapes and velcro but it gives life to an old can that has been faithful) -/+ you might not like the color scheme as a gamer/streamer/young lad but when you put it on, you will forget the color scheme and enjoy the warm sound it gives. - It might drag you into a rabbit hole you believed it won't happen to you, but it might... you have been warned. I'm not too deep... but I'm creeping into it. Happy with this amazing piece, I recently saw it went on discount for $120 that's a steal for the experience it gives in return. (back in 2019 I got it for $200 still, worth every penny)
Review: Worth it when on sale - I’m still relatively new to collecting headphones, but I do have a small collection for reference. I have used the Samson SR850s, SR860s with after market earpads, Moondrop Chu’s, Moondrop Chu II’s, Tanchjim Zeros, and both iterations of the AirPod Pros. These in short the HD599s are good enough that I can easily tell the difference in quality from listening to an MP3 on a iPod verses the same MP3 on my phone. So if you want these for listening to your old iPod you are overspending. I can also tell the difference in quality in certain FLAC files verses their MP3 counterparts, though I will admit the difference is slight to my untrained ears. I bough these on sale for ~$120 which I feel is more than a fair price for the product I received. Now for the compare and contrasting… In terms of audio quality the HD599s and the Chu II are my favorite sounding headphones. (If you want less bass and a more sparkly sound get the original Chus or the Zeros. Lofi, classical instruments, and female vocals in particular sounds amazing with them) They are both fairly balanced with a warmer bass. They both have a very different quality of sound thanks to these being an open back headphone and the Chu II’s having more of a passive noise cancelation. I can’t put it into words. Some say open backs sound fuller thanks to their open nature, but that word doesn't hit the spot for me. Needless to say, I find myself switching between both frequently to scratch the itch each of the qualities provide depending on my mood. The HD599s are naturally a harder to run so I have to crank the volume on my phone more, but they are still perfectly drivable without a dedicated DAC/AMP. The Chu II’s start at $20, but if you are cursed with small waxy ear canals, like myself, then you will have to replace the filters fairly frequently (every ~5 days) which would cost me around $4 a month with my average use case. That is a bit of a hassle and a hidden cost that is rarely mentioned. The HD599’s always sound good since they are not subject to the same moist conditions. Can you get competing sound for cheaper if you go the IEM (in ear monitor) route? Yes, but sometimes you just want over the ear headphones for the sake of comfort, lack of hassle, and sharability. If your not interested in IEMs like the Chu II’s then here is a comparison to the SR850s (the SR860s are basically identical, but have another color way and are usually more expensive). In terms of comfort the HD599’s are far more comfortable out of the box. The pads of the SR850’s touch my ears which felt fine until I experienced better, now I don't care for them and wouldn’t wear them for long periods of time. The HD599’s actually sit around my ears with the inner pads being deep enough that they don’t touch my ears. The ear cups also swivel to conform to my head which also improves the experience. Where things get interesting is if you splurge for after market velour pads for the SR850s which cost an additional ~$20 (I got mine from TRANSTEK). These increase the total cost to around $60 but feel equally comfortable (if not slightly more so) than the HD599s. I haven't seen any aftermarket pads that look as thick and soft for the HD599s yet, but if I do, I will definitely give them a try and update this review. The sound quality is a matter of preference between the two, I like the warmer and slightly fuller sound of the HD599s and I think the top end sounds slightly more crisp/accurate. In terms of sound leakage the HD599s are definitely worse. You don't want to use these if you don't want people to listen in to your content. With the SR850s you can tend to avoid people listening in if you’re at a moderate volume. If you are in a noisy house with children then both of these may not be right for you. You would want to look into closed back or IEMs. I personally like open backs because you can still hear the world around you when you’re working. You are not in your personal bubble. The removable cable is the greatest quality of life feature of the HD599s. It comes with two cables out of the box: a long boi with a chonky 6.3mm jack with a step down adapter to 3.5, and a reasonably sized 3.5mm cable. The SR850s in contrast have a non removable long 3.5mm cable with a step-up 6.3mm adapter. As a result the SR850’s don’t leave my desk and the cables stay cable managed underneath it. The HD599s offer way more flexibility. I use my short cable for around the house listening on my phone, handheld game consoles, and occasionally on my AMP/DAC on my PC while reserving the long cable for watching TV on my sofa or bed. If you’re looking for solid stationary desk headphones for work and general use with a flat sound get the SR850s with the aftermarket earpads are fantastic for the money and will beat pretty much any “gaming” headphone on the market in terms of sound quality. They also dont have much audio leakage so they may work well in an office setting as you can still hear what is going on around you. If you want convenience buds for daily use that you keep on you 24/7 get the AirPod Pros (the first gen had better connectivity and range but the second gen sound slightly better). If you want great affordable sound (with some maintenance) go the IEM route and snag the Chu’s or Zeros for a flat accurate sound or the Chu II’s for a warmer sound that maintains the accuracy on the top end. If you want excellent open backs that can be driven without an external DAC/AMP that are slightly warm then the HD599s are great. I don't think I would buy the HD599s at the retail cost of $250 considering the HD600s (the de facto benchmark for over 20 years) often drop down to $300 on sale or $250 in used like-new condition, but at $120 I think they are a fair price for what they offer as a package. They are versatile, comfortable, and accurate enough that you can hear the differences between good and bad mp3 playback and (depending on the file or the quality/accuracy of your hearing) the difference between a FLAC and MP3. Welcome to audiophile country, open your wallets and enjoy the process of nitpicking sound quality to justify your purchases. I hope you enjoy your descent.

## Features

- Premium, around-ear, open back headphones: Audiophile sound combined with premium design and materials
- Padded headband and luxurious velour covered ear pads perfect for long listening sessions with no pressure on the ears
- Multiple connectivity options: Robust 3 meter detachable cable and 6.3 millimeter jack and additional 1.2 meter detachable cable with 3.5 millimeter Jack
- Timeless design cues: Ivory color, matte finish together with the brown headband stitching and matte metallic detail convey quality at first glance
- Premium Components: Sennheiser engineered transducers use aluminum voice coils delivering high efficiency, excellent dynamics and extremely low distortion
- Connectivity technology: Wired
- Power source type: Battery

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01L1IICR2 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight, Noise Cancellation |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Music |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,635 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #240 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | Cable, Ear Cushions |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Cable Length | 3 meters |
| Color | Ivory |
| Compatible Devices | Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speaker, Television, Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 6,133 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 12-38,500 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04044155207576 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Impedance | 50 ohm |
| Item Type Name | Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone |
| Item Weight | 0.71 kg |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Model Name | HD 599 |
| Model Number | 506831 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | HD 599 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 yrs |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Ivory
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 50 ohm

## Images

![HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Sl54cu+2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do these compare to the 598s?**
A: The HD 599 is a cosmetic refresh of the the HD 598.  Both uses the Sennheiser SYS38 50-ohm transducer.

**Q: How is the bass on these headphones? Does it effect the mids/highs at all?**
A: While these aren't "bass head" headphones, they have noticeably more bass than their predecessor the HD 598s.  I always found the HD 598s to be a little "bass light", where the HD 599s have a much richer sound.  The HD 599's are more musical where the HD 598s are more analytical.  Depending on the track and your listening level there may be some noticeable intermodulation distortion where the bass frequencies will distort the mids and highs.  On Deadmau5's new track "Let Go" the effect is very noticeable when you turn them up (and not all that loud).  Playing the same track on my HD 600s, HD 650s, and HD 700s does NOT result in this distortion.  It isn't that the bass is distorting, it just interferes with the mids and highs.  These HD 599s are my daily driver (at work) and I REALLY like them.  They are a far more versatile than the HD 598s, they sound fantastic, and I don't regret the purchase at all.  At work I run them on a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/Magni 2 Uber stack and the pairing with the HD 599s is excellent.  The highs are also better on the HD 599s than the HD 598s (which struggled with "Sh" and "F" sounds).

**Q: Can you use these on a phone**
A: Yes. I have an earlier version, the HD598SR. They are compatible with phones and computers, and the short cable has a built-in microphone which will allow you to use it on phone calls. The longer cable doesn’t.

**Q: Can any recommend an amp for these? i was thinking of getting the objective 2 but if anyone else has a better one please tell me. p.s. i'm on a budget**
A: I powered the HD599s with my LG-G4 smartphone, an Acer Chromebook R-13 (excellent headphone section for a laptop), a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/ Vali 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tube) stack that I use at work (I also used a Schiit Magni 2 Uber with the Magni 2 Uber), and a Schiit Bifrost Multibit/Valhalla 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tubes)stack I have at home (I also used a Schiit Asgard 2 with the Bifrost).  I did/do not apply any equalization or effects when I listen.  Like all the higher end Sennheiser headphones, the HD599s improved noticeably as the driving components improved.  After a lot of listening to the 598s and 599s I concluded that they both sounded best when run through my Bifrost/Asgard 2 stack (The Modi 2U/ Magni 2U pairing was also excellent), so this is how I listened when doing my analysis.  Like most lower impedance headphones, they both seem to prefer solid state amps to OTL tube amps, but they did pair well with the Vali 2 (a hybrid tube amp) as well. I know the O2 is a brighter amp (and solid state) and would probably pair quite we with these.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My beloved HD599
*by L***O on June 25, 2026*

This headphone has been with me since February 2019 (forgot myself to write a review but now is the time to give praise to this veteran can) as a daily "ish" (I now use more the HD650 in my desk but still use the HD599 for my phone DAC/AMP in my office or house desk), it has blown me away with the performance for a first experience into proper audio headphones (coming from gaming headphones) since day one without any gadget it has been great but when I got a budget amp (not the beefy one in the photo) it became more amazing and that was the nail to my sentence to the journey. now to the pros of this headphone; +it is warm in the sound signature compared to the HD650 of mine, it has that distinctive warm relax signature which makes it great to not cause any fatigue to hours of listening, for games this thing has given me an edge into locating sounds directions and distance +It is light weight, and the clamp is like a pillow soft but won't move away by itself but won't dig into your head but the headband might cause discomfort but mitigated by raising the arch a bit but not too much or moving the position of it. (Maybe the clamp force got softer after many years) + it is designed to last if treated right, I had to replace cable due to rubber degradation, after this many years it was expected for the cable rubber to start becoming sticky (not a negative point since its replaceable) earpads and headband are as well being replaced whenever degradation happen, but the headphone prevailed for years sounding great. one key thing I noticed when I had to replace the headband for the first time, I saw that the arch is not a single piece that gets stretched and fatigued like a solid piece but 2 pieces united in the middle by screws links acting as a joint allowing it to flex without causing stress into the arch in the middle when you open it to place it into the head, reason why it hasn't failed for years. +the nature of the open back is perfect for anyone that has to be available to hear queue sounds outside the listening sessions so you might not miss a call from a relative or the doorbell if you aren't blasting the sound volume. great awareness. +Due to be the most popular headphone for years you can find replacements for dirt cheap or if you want to be OEM spec you must be ready to pay the premium. Now the cons; - Due to be the nature of being open back it will leak sound like crazy, not a cons for me but it might be for someone who plans to use it outside the privacy of a room -the headband is fake leather so expect it to flake and make a mess in your head once it begins to peel, the replacement process is messy and scary (you have to cut the original one and rip it off and stick the new one which is not perfect look and the process a bit difficult to place it right, the one I use it stick with double side tapes and velcro but it gives life to an old can that has been faithful) -/+ you might not like the color scheme as a gamer/streamer/young lad but when you put it on, you will forget the color scheme and enjoy the warm sound it gives. - It might drag you into a rabbit hole you believed it won't happen to you, but it might... you have been warned. I'm not too deep... but I'm creeping into it. Happy with this amazing piece, I recently saw it went on discount for $120 that's a steal for the experience it gives in return. (back in 2019 I got it for $200 still, worth every penny)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it when on sale
*by B***N on September 22, 2023*

I’m still relatively new to collecting headphones, but I do have a small collection for reference. I have used the Samson SR850s, SR860s with after market earpads, Moondrop Chu’s, Moondrop Chu II’s, Tanchjim Zeros, and both iterations of the AirPod Pros. These in short the HD599s are good enough that I can easily tell the difference in quality from listening to an MP3 on a iPod verses the same MP3 on my phone. So if you want these for listening to your old iPod you are overspending. I can also tell the difference in quality in certain FLAC files verses their MP3 counterparts, though I will admit the difference is slight to my untrained ears. I bough these on sale for ~$120 which I feel is more than a fair price for the product I received. Now for the compare and contrasting… In terms of audio quality the HD599s and the Chu II are my favorite sounding headphones. (If you want less bass and a more sparkly sound get the original Chus or the Zeros. Lofi, classical instruments, and female vocals in particular sounds amazing with them) They are both fairly balanced with a warmer bass. They both have a very different quality of sound thanks to these being an open back headphone and the Chu II’s having more of a passive noise cancelation. I can’t put it into words. Some say open backs sound fuller thanks to their open nature, but that word doesn't hit the spot for me. Needless to say, I find myself switching between both frequently to scratch the itch each of the qualities provide depending on my mood. The HD599s are naturally a harder to run so I have to crank the volume on my phone more, but they are still perfectly drivable without a dedicated DAC/AMP. The Chu II’s start at $20, but if you are cursed with small waxy ear canals, like myself, then you will have to replace the filters fairly frequently (every ~5 days) which would cost me around $4 a month with my average use case. That is a bit of a hassle and a hidden cost that is rarely mentioned. The HD599’s always sound good since they are not subject to the same moist conditions. Can you get competing sound for cheaper if you go the IEM (in ear monitor) route? Yes, but sometimes you just want over the ear headphones for the sake of comfort, lack of hassle, and sharability. If your not interested in IEMs like the Chu II’s then here is a comparison to the SR850s (the SR860s are basically identical, but have another color way and are usually more expensive). In terms of comfort the HD599’s are far more comfortable out of the box. The pads of the SR850’s touch my ears which felt fine until I experienced better, now I don't care for them and wouldn’t wear them for long periods of time. The HD599’s actually sit around my ears with the inner pads being deep enough that they don’t touch my ears. The ear cups also swivel to conform to my head which also improves the experience. Where things get interesting is if you splurge for after market velour pads for the SR850s which cost an additional ~$20 (I got mine from TRANSTEK). These increase the total cost to around $60 but feel equally comfortable (if not slightly more so) than the HD599s. I haven't seen any aftermarket pads that look as thick and soft for the HD599s yet, but if I do, I will definitely give them a try and update this review. The sound quality is a matter of preference between the two, I like the warmer and slightly fuller sound of the HD599s and I think the top end sounds slightly more crisp/accurate. In terms of sound leakage the HD599s are definitely worse. You don't want to use these if you don't want people to listen in to your content. With the SR850s you can tend to avoid people listening in if you’re at a moderate volume. If you are in a noisy house with children then both of these may not be right for you. You would want to look into closed back or IEMs. I personally like open backs because you can still hear the world around you when you’re working. You are not in your personal bubble. The removable cable is the greatest quality of life feature of the HD599s. It comes with two cables out of the box: a long boi with a chonky 6.3mm jack with a step down adapter to 3.5, and a reasonably sized 3.5mm cable. The SR850s in contrast have a non removable long 3.5mm cable with a step-up 6.3mm adapter. As a result the SR850’s don’t leave my desk and the cables stay cable managed underneath it. The HD599s offer way more flexibility. I use my short cable for around the house listening on my phone, handheld game consoles, and occasionally on my AMP/DAC on my PC while reserving the long cable for watching TV on my sofa or bed. If you’re looking for solid stationary desk headphones for work and general use with a flat sound get the SR850s with the aftermarket earpads are fantastic for the money and will beat pretty much any “gaming” headphone on the market in terms of sound quality. They also dont have much audio leakage so they may work well in an office setting as you can still hear what is going on around you. If you want convenience buds for daily use that you keep on you 24/7 get the AirPod Pros (the first gen had better connectivity and range but the second gen sound slightly better). If you want great affordable sound (with some maintenance) go the IEM route and snag the Chu’s or Zeros for a flat accurate sound or the Chu II’s for a warmer sound that maintains the accuracy on the top end. If you want excellent open backs that can be driven without an external DAC/AMP that are slightly warm then the HD599s are great. I don't think I would buy the HD599s at the retail cost of $250 considering the HD600s (the de facto benchmark for over 20 years) often drop down to $300 on sale or $250 in used like-new condition, but at $120 I think they are a fair price for what they offer as a package. They are versatile, comfortable, and accurate enough that you can hear the differences between good and bad mp3 playback and (depending on the file or the quality/accuracy of your hearing) the difference between a FLAC and MP3. Welcome to audiophile country, open your wallets and enjoy the process of nitpicking sound quality to justify your purchases. I hope you enjoy your descent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in class...
*by F***R on May 31, 2019*

Edit: In spite of wonderful sound and very comfortable ear cups, I returned these to Amazon. I am an engineer and therefore really picky about design and I hope this saves somebody a bit of research. I just couldn't live with the head band of these. It almost defies understanding that a company as fantastic as Senheisser would release a headband design like this. I will say again, that the sound and ear cup comfort of the 599 is fantastic. But they create a hot spot on top of the head where the head band with modest foam point loads the top of the head. No reason for it. Seinnheiser even understands this dynamic and sell both less expensive like the HD-559 and the more upscale HD 650 headphones with a much more padded and headband with a void at the top of the head which could cause irritation. If you guys and girls want to take the dive, look into the Seinheisser HD-6xx which is a knock off of the venerable HD-650 which is twice the price of the 599. These headphones are magic. Go out on youtube and watch some reviews. Best $200 headphone on the market. Just scored an open box purchase in new condition and these are even better in both sound and comfort to the 599. I had NO complaints about the sound quality of the 599 but I need complete comfort. Hope this helps and happy listening. I don't write a lot of reviews but I come from the world of tech and appreciate all genres of music. I recommend everybody interested in the HD 599 to go to youtube and watch some reviews which will be in more depth than mine. I am returning to earphone listening after many years. I built a new AMD CPU based computer which btw I love without a dedicated GPU but with Asrock on board sound which drives these headphones beautifully. Because of their low impedance, not essential to drive them through a dedicated amp. Comfort: Comfort for me for overall listening is ESSENTIAL. It is largely why I bought these. I have largish ears and where a large hat...not a small guy but not a huge guy either. I struggle with the comfort of many headphones. Not these. They are the best. Sennheiser gets it. Other companies not so much. Ear pocket are very large to completely cover my largish ears and my ears though not tea cups stick out a bit...not excessive but require deep and large ear cup openings. These deliver. What isn't understood about earphone design many times is...its a balance of clamping force to the head that determines headband pressure. Higher the clamping force, the less the head band pressure because lateral force negates vertical fall of the headphones. Many headphones with drivers and fidelity this size are heavy. These weigh 250 grams and are light. Therefore they don't require big clamping...rated only at .71 lbs mean clamping...no doubt head width specific.. In summary, because of low weight they don't dig in up top of the head even with low clamping pressure. Genius design and I am a design guy so I appreciate it. Sound: Wonderful. I am not formally a senior...a very active senior and listen to classic rock to some even hip hop...very little, to opera and classical music. I like it all from Mo town to some jazz to mostly classic rock which I grew up...the best music of all time. :-) These headphones deliver. Listen to the reviews. They aren't flat...slightly embellished. An audiophile headphone with a bit of lowest and highs added. What the absolutely non purist wants in a headphone. Very very slight embellishment...almost not. I don't like too much bass but love to hear it. My aging ears don't hear the highs like they once did. I can hear the highs with these. If I EQ them, I can tune them precisely how I like them. They sound magnificient. Btw, they are open headphones and not meant to keep all the sound within. That is design intent and what better listening headphones are. On an airplane, pick a pair of Senn closed headphones. Looks: Looks matter. I am a design guy. Shape, texture and appearance affects perception of the product. 5 out of 5. Perfect. I couldn't design them better. Arguably a 'hint' of retro. Not as retro at the 598. If only the 598 existed, I would get those but these are aesthetically more modern and better IMO. The color is a bit unique. You maybe tired of everything black like me. These are a bit different and absolutely beautiful. I have owned other high end headphones from other companies. These are my favorite. I only have had them for a couple of days. Even in the time I have owned them they have burned in and will burn in much more in the next 200 hrs of listening. My advice. If you like, try everything but own these. Happy listening everybody. Surf youtube for your favorite music. Some brilliant young artists out there.

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