For the times when you want to hear the space and depth of recordings and films, but must wear headphones , the Sennheiser HD 598 creates a sonic field that seems lifelike. At $249.95, these are headphones for the home theater or hi-fi stereo fanatic who can't always listen through a surround sound...

Superior audio experience; Excellent balance of the entire frequency range with a strong sense of space; Very comfortable

Light on accessories; Retro color scheme not for everyone

Thats my third Senn's, 6th cans overall. The HD598 needed minimum 24 of hours of burning-out before even I could listen to some music. Out of the box bass was simply unacceptable, than after another 36 hrs.

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Listening to music with Sennheiser audio is a wonderful experience. The HD 598 is no exception, and offers what I think is the best sound in its price range. As a serious music listener, they're my go to headphones.

Outstanding sound quality; Comfortable to wear; Beautiful design; Reasonable cost

Very long cable; Bulky adapter

Excelling at the high end of its frequency range, while simultaneously offering a tactile sense of soundstage, the Sennheiser HD 598 Cs is a welcome addition to the manufacturer's catalog.

These really are special

Great sound; Soundstage; Comfortable; Price

Not portable

The motley crew that lives in my headphone drawer was getting long in the tooth when I decided to add a widely acknowledged classic to the collection. The new acquisition was the Sennheiser HD 600, now more than 20 years and umpteen generations old, and he's become my go-to guy when I want to spend...

Musically coherent sound; Comfortable velour earpads; Moving parts don't creak

Not especially rugged; Limited low bass; No carry case

Comfortable; Amazing sound Great build quality

Sennheiser is known for their amazing sound products, including the HD line of headphones. The Sennheiser HD 598 headphones are high-end audiophile cans with an open-back circumaural design that is a pleasure to both

For the times when you want to hear the space and depth of recordings and films, but must wear headphones, the Sennheiser HD 598 creates a sonic field that seems lifelike. At $249.95, these are headphones for the home theater or hi-fi stereo fanatic who can't always listen through a surround sound system or top-notch speakers. The best part is the excellent spatial depth the HD 598 provides is 100-percent acoustic design, sans digital effects or attempts to mimic surround sound. The HD 598 is headphone home audio at its best, easily earning our Editors' Choice award. DesignThe circumaural (over-the-ear) headphones are intended for home use, which will make the brown-and-cream color scheme less of an issue if you find it unappealing. We like the retro styling, complete with velour earpads, but it's not for everyone. The included removable audio cable has two characteristics uncommon to most headphones available today: it terminates in a 1/4-inch connection (though a 3.5mm adapter i...

The superb-sounding Sennheiser HD 598 offers some of the best sense of space we've heard from $250 headphones.

Superior audio experience; Excellent balance of the entire frequency range with a strong sense of space; Very comfortable

Light on accessories; Retro color scheme not for everyone