Rating 4.5 60 reviews
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
What Hi-Fi?
14 years ago

Sennheiser HD598

In the past we've raised an eyebrow at the brave colour choices for headphones, (such as the Phiaton MS300 s' gleaming red finish) but these Sennheisers take things to a whole other level.
Pros:
  • Supremely comfortable
  • rugged build
  • detailed
  • well-integrated sound
Cons:
  • Is ‘boring' too strong a word?
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head-fi.org
12 years ago

Sennheiser HD 598 Cs

It's kind of weird how they're closed headphones, but at the same time have very little portability and pretty satisfactory sound isolation. That being said, for my home use where there's other people constantly doing their own things these work great.
Pros:
  • Comfortable
  • highs
  • mids
  • nice soundstage
  • build quality
Cons:
  • Bass
  • sound leak
  • not foldable
  • cable
Read more on head-fi.org
Headphone Reviews
10 years ago

The Sennheiser HD598 phones are an unusual color but they do sound excellent. Any shred of veil is gone now. These phones are lively, have long bass extension, real presence, excellent detail, good sound stage and are very easy to listen to for hours.
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Gadgetmac
15 years ago

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. I'll get more into the open-air design later.
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CNET
15 years ago

Sennheiser HD 598

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 wide-open soundstage.
Pros:
  • Lightweight German design is extremely comfortable
  • highly dynamic and detailed sound
  • 3.5mm headphone plug adapter
Cons:
  • No storage case included
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CNET
15 years ago

Sennheiser HD 598

The Sennheiser HD598's high-gloss burled wood accents, thickly padded headband, and ear cushions all lend a luxurious feel to the design. The tan-and-beige colour scheme is a nice alternative to Sennheiser's usual grey or black finishes.
Pros:
  • Lightweight German design is extremely comfortable
  • Highly dynamic and detailed sound
  • 3.5mm headphone plug adapter
Cons:
  • No storage case included
Read more on CNET
Trusted Reviews
15 years ago

Sennheiser HD 598

The open-backed Sennheiser HD 598 headphones offer a jazzed-up take on the HD 595, which have been part of Sennheiser's over-the-ears range for more than five years. They're more visually striking than their predecessors, but anyone spending around £160 on headphones is probably going to care more...
Pros:
  • Wide "open-back" sound
  • Well-measured
  • powerful bass
  • Good with movies and games too
Cons:
  • Eye-catching looks an acquired taste
  • The look comes at a slight premium
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review.fwd.channel5.com
15 years ago

The Sennheiser HD 598 are a timely update of the older Sennheiser HD 595 over-the-ear headphones and come with a nice designer twist. The cream and brown plastic and leather look is off-set by a nice Burl Wood veneer trim that certainly helps these cans stand out from the crowd.
Pros:
  • In terms of style and build quality, these have to be some of the best looking and well-built headphones around
  • From the metal grills of these open-backed cans to the plastic and real leather lining of the headstrap, they're a joy to wear.
Cons:
  • The Sennheiser HD 598 may have an innovative twist-and-lock cable fitting but the 3 metre cable itself is too long for use on the street
  • while the audio converter means it's too large for comfortable pocket stuffing
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Channel News
15 years ago

"Review: Sennheiser's HD 598 Headphones A Nice Piece Of Kit"

Sennheiser is one of the world?s leading headphone brands. Their new HD 598 headphones offer a jazzed-up take on the HD 595 and while they are not cheap they do offer something a little different in both looks and sound quality.
Pros:
  • Wide "open-back" sound
  • Well-measured, powerful bass
  • Good with movies and games too
Cons:
  • Eye-catching looks an acquired taste
  • The look comes at a slight premium
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SMARTHOUSE
15 years ago

Review: Sennheiser's HD 598 Headphones A Nice Piece Of Kit

Call us boring, but we're not sure we prefer the bold colour scheme of the Sennheiser HD 598 to the standard black and grey, but any qualms blew away once we donned these headphones.
Pros:
  • Wide "open-back" sound
  • Well-measured, powerful bass
  • Good with movies and games too
Cons:
  • Eye-catching looks an acquired taste
  • The look comes at a slight premium
Read more on SMARTHOUSE
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