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Really nice pair of headphones

I paired these with an audioengine DAC3 and they sound amazing even from my iphone or ipad. Very clear and detailed and surprisingly decent base for headphones. I looked at more expensive options and after reading reviews I decided these were a great value and I was right. I have not tried them yet without the DAC3 but I will share if I have any different experience when I get around to trying them with my stereo. These definitely have the benefit of german precision. I am sure there are better sounding headphones but I would bet against any at this price.

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Very well made

The Sennheiser 599 headphones were received promptly and were as expected. The bass response was a little higher than I expected but they sound very good. The construction is excellent and I like the cloth ear pads very much.

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Love me some Sennheiser

Perfection. These are so comfy and they sound incredible.

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Great sound, great looks, and comfortable! When on sale for $129 these are a no-brainer.

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My only wish would be that the sound be a bit more crisp. I do not have optimum hearing although I have a very good hearing aid so I do hear well and, indeed, sometimes have to lower the volume. I would like the sound to be a bit crisper while the tone is good. All in all, a good headset.

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Not bad, but higher quality Sennheiser cans have spoiled me on these.

Testing this against the great HD600s on a decent DAC and entry level JDS Atom 2 amp these sounded nearly as good and clear (yet far warmer) however because of the elevated mid-bass/high bass and low-mid-range tuning on these, turning it up to louder volumes really muddied everything up. The dac/amp combo however did clean up bass nicely assuming you keep the volume down but that isn't much fun. Bass got a bit more sloppy when playing directly from my Galaxy A32 phone. While the mids and highs sounded almost as good, 15% of my material can't get loud enough for the elevated bass and high-mids to drown out other frequencies or get too muddy for my taste. These are insanely comfortable and very well built despite the cheap thin plastic look, and they are built to last if cared for well. I considered keeping them for this reason and their overall warm signature The included cables are not good. They work but the short one is too short and the long one uses an adapter for 3.5mm that can put high leverage and possibly damage the very tiny connector on your devices. Also no taper so good luck using it on devices. I could see this being something that FPS gamers might consider using (that or the HD560s) as this destroys gaming headsets by miles in sound quality and imaging. Explosions in movies/gaming, podcasts, rock music and hip-hop also were really fun and enjoyable on these cans but other genres suffered a bit too much in various ways for me to want

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I dont typically complain but...

Jeez guys, I wanted to tell y'all how much I LOVE these. I can't say I'd be telling the truth if I did. They kinda sound like I've put my home system into hallway or something. I guess you'd say they sound a bit canned. It's entirely possible that it's something with this particular pair, but I think I prefer my Beats which defeats my entire purpose of buying higher quality corded 'phones.

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Sennheiser HD599

Nice headphones for the price ( picked them up on sale). Look great.and very comfortable. And the sound is crystal clear. Also purchased a 10 foot extension cable for the headphone jack, as these phones are used in a large room. These headphone come with individual dedicated cable jacks(one standard traditional cable jack, and one smaller cable jack for your computer or phone. It also has a an adapter that you can just snap on to change jack sizes without changing the 1/4" cable. Buy these headphones and you are ready to rock on just about and source/component.

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My husband LOVES these earphones.!

These were a gift for my husband. He LOVES how soft the ear pads are and the overall quality of the set.

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Audiophile sound and construction quality at a fantastic price point!

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Not as good as the good old days

Good looking headphones and very comfortable. However, I didn't notice any substantial enhancement over other brands at half the price. Though to be fair, I have only listened to these headphones through my phone, so I don't know their full sonic capabilities. In my opinion, these headphones are not nearly as good as the old 414 open backs that were available in the late 70's. Of course at the time the product was made in Germany, and so perhaps that explains the so-so sonic quality.

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The sound is a realistic presentation of the original source.

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Very happy with comfort and sound quality of these headphones. When on sale these are a great deal

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Sennheiser upgrade

Replacement for 15+yr Sennheiser that served me well. These new headphones sound better and more comfortable. Playing these through a second amps headphone Jack for break in. Change channel for classic, rock and talk for a few days at moderate levels.

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They do what I want - provide me with a means to enjoy music from the home office receiver early and late without disturbing the rest of the family. They sound great. Certainly the best headphones I've ever had.

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Great Product

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Love, Love, Love, These headphones! They fit perfect and are so comfortable, even for long periods of time. I use them to record with and they are great in relaying every detail of the recording. Soft earpieces and a great fit on my large head! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fairly priced headset with expensive sound.

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I would say these are very good head phones in the $250 or under price point. I have only had them a day but, listened to a variety of rock music with them yesterday. Bass is solid in my opinion unless you're in to rap and hip hop. One minor concern is that it seems like they made the cords with thicker wire back in the day. Anyway look forward to more listening and they are very comfortable.

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Truly a Hidden Gem

In the past I have used Sennheiser HD 300s and HD 560S. I was very pleased with them. Then I saw that the HD599 was on sale. The writeup said that it was a hidden gem in the Sennheiser lineup, so I decided to give it a go. I have been extremely pleased with the sound from these headphones. Clear sound while hearing every detail along with adequate bass. They are also the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. The color is a great improvement over the usual black seen on headphones. On top of all that with Crutchfield's I got a competitive price and really great service. The headphones shipped the day I ordered them and arrived soon after due to the Crutchfield practice of using UPS instead of the slow, unreliable "free" shipping used by other sites.

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Sennheiser. Headphones

My first purchase from Crutchfield..easy ordering-arrived very quickly..put them on..very comfortable.put on the old " days of future past" by the moody blues..the sound was exceptional. Heard quite a few nuances I never noticed before..enjoyed the whole experience..very nice headphones for the price..whole experience was great..will do business with them again

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Stunning sonic clarity and depth, just took me getting used to them a bit. My classic Sony MDR V-500 phones were so mid/high-range oriented that my first listen to the Sennheiser's almost sounded muddy. After using the HD599's for several days and going back to the older Sony phones I realized how superior the sound was from the 599's. VERY happy with my purchase and technical advice/help from the Crutchfield staff

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Great sound quality. Comfortable to wear.

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great headphones

super comfortable..i wear them on my daily walk over a baseball hat and they fit great...i like the ''open back '' feature as it allows me to hear cars coming up behind me without effecting the great sound quality of the music i am listening to..

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Perfect for my needs!

I had an older pair of Sennheiser's (HD555) that I loved but were falling apart. I did a lot of searching and decided that these 599's were the right balance of price, reviews, and impedence as I'd be using my phone as a primary music source. In hindsight , impedence wasn't so important as I added a headphone Amp layer. But, I really like the sound of open back headphones. The HD599 is simply an awesome headphone! My audio sources (Pandora, Spotify, YouTube) aren't audiophile-quality and so I could not justify spending more money. I am thrilled with this purchase. If you need totally quiet, noise canceling headphones- these aren't it. But these were exactly what I wanted for my needs.

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The HD599 are good entry level headphones. Sound quality is very good for their price point. Comfortable for people with large ears like me. Great buy for $150.

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The over-the-ear, open back design is exactly what I wanted. Because I planned to use them in a home environment I picked these, which allow me to hear ambient sounds while also still being immersed in very natural and clear music. The large ear cups and soft ear pads are great for long-term usage and are so comfortable that sometimes I forget I am using them.

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Comfortable, with better than adequate sound.

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Please listen to them

As a big fan of Sennheiser headphones ( I own many ) there are 2 main reasons I love them. The sound fits the eclectic music I listen to and the HD599 does not disappoint.The sound is very colorful compared to my neutral HD600. Great bass for an open back headphone. The second reason is the fit. I have a larger head and the only manufacturers that are comfortable are Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and AKG. Oh, thanks to Crutchfield for the 2 day shipping as its becoming very rare.

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These headphones have very good sound quality and they work well with my iPod and my iPhone 7. They are lightweight, comfortable, easily driven. A real value for the money.

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Sennheiser Über Alles

I received these 2 days ago. This is the third set of Sennheiser headphones I've owned in the past 45 years. Like the previous two sets I've owned these are very comfortable and have fantastic sound. I'm really impressed with how their sound is so similar to my speakers. These are just the thing for late night listening without disturbing the neighbors.

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`comfotable light weight excellent choice and for the price Sennheiser dose it again. five stars

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I waited a few weeks to write this review until I had used them for a while. I really like these headphones. My main objectives were comfort and good sound. These are by far the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, especially when listening for a few hours. The ear cups are very large surrounding the ears, and they are a velvet-like material vs. the usual fake leather material (which makes my ears sweat). The sound is terrific. The treble is crisp and the bass is solid but subtle (not "boomy"). My only small complaint, which isn't a big deal really, is that I wish the detachable cable wasn't proprietary (you must use a Sennheiser cable). I consider these headphones moderately priced headphones and a good value as well as comfortable and very good sounding headphones.

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Oh My!

I'm going to give the HD599's 5 stars. Because they're the best headphones ever? No. Because they're ultra comfortable and sound fantastic for phones in this price range. I put on Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" and was very impressed. The piano sounds like it's in the room, the strings rich and full, the sax solo is sweet and soulful, the bass is rock solid and Joel's vocals sound so clear you can almost see the pores in it. Put on Oingo Boingo's "Weird Science" and your senses will be pummeled by relentless three dimensional insanity just the way Danny Elfman intended. They are fairly unforgiving in that a bad recording will sound like a bad recording and the HD599's aren't shy about letting you know. Once you get the EQ dialed in they way you like it these phones will put a grin on your face your wife just won't understand. The build is plastic, but they're solid, well built and don't feel cheap. Are they intended for the road? No. Which is why they don't come with a case. Get another pair of phones for the gym, or to take jogging, or for the subway. These cans belong at home right along side your music collection.

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Really like these headphone. Great sound and comfortable.

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I have a pair of HD558 at the office..and needed something for the home. After looking at a lot of different options I thought..why I am trying to reinvent the wheel...those are a great pair and these HD599 keep the magic. With just a few tweaks to improve on an already great pair of comfortable..I repeat super comfortable headphones..I am loving my new HD599. Highly recommended.

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Average sound IMO

I ordered these to replace a set of 15 to 20 year old HD545s. To me, they were not as good. Seemed more flimsy, construction-wise. The sound was not bad, but not as good as my old 545. And they were comfortable. They did work well with my Pro-ject Headbox (also from Crutchfield). But I just couldn't pull the trigger. The folks at Crutchfield were really great about taking them back. No hassles, and emailed me the shipping label. I give Crutchfield 5 Stars for their support. I ordered a more expensive, different brand/model, instead.

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Good headphones, but!

These Sennheiser 599 headphones are very good. I ordered them late one day and received them the next! Great service! My only complaint is that one day after receiving them I saw them on another site for less! I have never been so disappointed with Crutchfield ??

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Superb sound from a common model

I am surprised with these headphones. I never thought that at this price a good headphone has such a good quality audio. These are my best bass sounding headphones, and they are very balanced from bass to high trebble. I also own the more expensive HD800 and these, being also Sennheiser, can be compared as a second in order. The HD800 are bright and don't yield such powerful bass tones. These are very warm but clear and very nice to hear for long periods. I also find them very comfortable. One could complain that they have plastic in almost every part of them, but considering their audio quality and sound reproduction, they are fine to keep them very carefully. It's true that they have fragile plastic parts, and that has to be considered for those who demand a tough product. Let me add here that Grados, Senn HD800 and almost every expensive brands have plastic parts on them, something that even me regrets. But, their sound are OK for me.

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No case??? Are you kidding me? For all that money too? Inexcusable!

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As usual, the HD599 arrived on time, was easy to unwrap and performed up to high standards.

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