Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 599 SE
A entry-level pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with over-ear up front.
54/100
over-ear
£88.16best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Detachable cable
- Above-average frequency high
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sennheiser HD 599 SE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight255 g
Fitover-ear
Detachable cableYes
Sound
Driver size38 mm
Frequency low12 Hz
Frequency high38500 Hz
Impedance50
Sensitivity106
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSennheiser HD 599 SE vs Sennheiser Sennheiser HD 560S
Sennheiser HD 599 SESennheiser HD 560S
| SennheiserSennheiser HD 599 SEThis page | SennheiserSennheiser HD 560S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 54 /100 |
| Weight | 255 g | 240 gBetter |
| Driver | 38 mm | 38 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Sennheiser HD 599 SE right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sennheiser HD 599 SE worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sennheiser HD 599 SE?
Its detachable cable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Tune 730 BT?
The JBL Tune 730 BT scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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