Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599
The open-back design and dynamic transducer deliver reference-grade spatial audio with a wide 12Hz–38.5kHz frequency response, and the oversized ear pads with replaceable velour cushions ensure secure, long-lasting comfort. Its 50-ohm impedance allows efficient driving from smartphones and laptops, while the flagship 500-series build offers near-audiophile quality without a premium price tag. Best for critical listeners seeking an expansive, natural soundstage for music and movies at home, rather than travel or noisy environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | Aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 38500 |
| Impedance | 50 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | SENNHEISER HD 599 Open Back Headphone, Ivory |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.99 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 30 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 50 | - | 48 | 32 | - | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 30 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 5 HD 599 | 30.1 | 15 | 95.8 | 43.9 | 42.9 | 2.4 | 35 | 91.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.4 | 50 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 90.7 | 92.1 | 89.8 | 71.4 | 79 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 84.5 | 91.4 | 50 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.1 | 77.7 | 92.1 | 42 | 71.4 | 50 | 99.9 | 83.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 87.1 | 82 | 92.1 | 92.3 | 64.7 | 28.7 | 93.6 | 97.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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