I recently reviewed the Sennheiser HD595 and, with sufficent (4-5 days) burn in, I quite liked it. I was using it quite frequently in the office whenever closed headphones were not convenient (eg., when I needed to be able to hear my phone ringing).

Wide soundstage; open/airy; forward presentation; single-end detachable cord; comfort

Construction; styling/color may be gaudy for some; little isolation (if you need it

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comfortable; Durable; Good Value; Great Mids; Great Sound; Precise imaging; Spacious soundstage; Staggering looks; Stylish

Bass can be a bit light; Unportable

I would like to prefice this review by saying that I am not an audiophile and so am not well versed in the quality of sound. With that said these are the best headphones I have ever worn, they are comfortable and sound amazing.

Crutchfield has collected 11 user reviews for this product with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. The most recent reviewer said, "I was amazed on how comfortable these headphones are. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Any of the ladies out there will know how hard it is to find a good present for the other half. If your chap is into his music and his gadgets then this is a great gift and one that gives you some peace and quiet too!!

THE Sennheiser HD598 has very striking aesthetics. The cream and brown colour scheme is a welcome change from the usual grey and black design. It also has a glossy wood veneer that gives it a premium look and feel.

: Lightweight and comfortable to use; balances treble and bass well; tunes sound natural

: Long, unwieldy audio cable; poor sound isolation; pricey

Fantastic performers overall, but these cans stay near the computer.

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.

Sennheiser HD 598 feels really comfortable in the ear and according to me, it is the most comfortable headphone set I have ever seen to date. I had it on for several hours along with my iPod Touch and my ears didn't feel any fatigue at all.

These are as good as headphones, or cans, get unless you spend a great deal more money. The HD 598 reproduce sound very accurately without favoring bass, mid, or treble like most cans do.