HD 599 SE Open-Back Wired Headphones, Premium Design, Natural Balanced Audio, Comfortable Fit for Music, Gaming, School, Work, Black

First off, I bought these in the Amazon Prime Day sales for £70 which is a total bargain. I would not consider myself an audiophile and if you are then you will probably want to invest more money into your headphones but the quality on these should suit most people. Very clear sound and I've picked up sound that I've never heard before on tracks I listen to often. I found these when looking for open backed headphones, partly because I want to be aware of my surroundings when I'm wearing them and partly so they don't make my ears feel as hot as my older headphones. Another benefit was that they feel more like listening to speakers rather than just being blasted into my ears but that could be personal preference. The open backed nature does mean there is sound leakage, both for you hearing external sound but also others being able to hear your music, so that's something you will need to consider for your usage. Very comfortable to wear for longer periods of time partially due to being lightweight though maybe not as portable as folding headphones would be but I don't need that. Very easy to use, no controls on the headphones so controlled completely through whatever you plug them into. In the box you get a 1.2m cable with a 3.5mm jack plug and a 3m cable with a 6.3mm jack plug, however there is also a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter included so you can still use the longer cable with devices that have a 3.5mm socket. The adapter makes the plug quite long so maybe not a great solution if you intend to use it with a portable device like a phone. The leads have a twist and lock mechanism to secure them into the headphones which is fantastic but you will need to be aware of that if you intend to swap over to the 3m cable. Overall, with the considerations I've given above, I would fully recommend these headphones for people wanting wired open back headphones without paying hundreds of pounds. Especially great value if you can pick them up on sale.

£70 and very good. I can only compare with my Momentum 4s which were over triple the price. Sounds quality is on a par with the M4s wired up. Vs the M4s in bluetooth mode the 599s win. The 599s are very comfortable though, my ears don't get clammy thanks to the open back design. There is of course sound leakage but its fine for my purposes. Do consider this if you want to listen without others hearing the residual sound too. Good quality item. Didn't come with a case or bag, though. The sound gets better and better in the first couple of weeks. Pair this with a high-res sound source like Tidal and you're winning. I listen to metal and like driving percussive tracks and the 599s have enough bass for my liking. I did need to increase the bass on my EQ though, out of the box they were a tad flat.

I bought these Sennheiser HD 599 "ears" on a Black Friday deal for £99. The reason I bought them is, I damaged (but still working) wires on my +/- 15 year old Bose in ear headphones (wired with no noise cancelling), with the Bose replacement costing also around this mark. I thought I would give these over ear phones a go based on reviews, and to get even better sound. My review is a comparison to the Bose in ear phones. The type of music I listen to range from classical, pop, rock, heavy metal, country and well, any music I like. Mostly older songs, I am not into the modern manufactured repetitive boom-boom stuff although I do have very good rap and rave (type repetitive) songs. I use "ears" only for listening via an iPod and laptop, as my sound system has excellent Monitor Audio speakers. Quality and comfort. The Sennheiser HD 599s feel plasticky but do not let the put you off, I think it helps towards keeping the weight down. They are comfortable to wear for long listening sessions, a lot more comfortable than much cheaper ears I had in my younger days. The Bose (though very small) feels solid and as for wearing comfort, I do not know I have them on, that is how good they are. Sound. These two ears are different, it depends on what you like. When I first listened to the Sennheisers, I was disappointed, I expected more but now I'm (nearly) onboard. After about an hour, I swapped between the Bose and these, and realised why. They give a different experience. The Sennheisers give a smooth deep richer (not excessive) base sound, while still hearing everything. One way to put it is, the music is smeared all over your brain in smooth chocolate. Whereas the Bose, when I first put them on, they blew my mind, a WOW I did not expect that moment. They do not give as "rich" (base-y) sound as the Sennheisers but do not get me wrong, they give amazing base. It is just that they are not as smooth or deep as the Sennheisers. You do however hear where every instrument is placed and every note played, in detail. No smeared in relaxing dark chocolate here, the light is shone on every note. Which would I buy again. Tricky, it depends. Please do not get me wrong, these Sennheisers are very good and super comfortable and I am keeping them but, if the Bose and these are at the same price, for my taste and comfort, I will get the Bose. If the Sennheisers are full price at £170, it is Bose for me no question. It would have been interesting to compare a Bose over ear to the Sennheisers but that is for someone else.

These are excellent overall, they have a very long interchangeable cable that is ideal for djing with. The sound is wide, clear and not too bass heavy, I have found it is possible to over power the drivers if pushed too hard but I don't think this is a failing of the headphones but the ability of my gear to put out high levels. Overall a great set of headphones that fit people with larger heads and can be used for reference and studio work. Update JAN 2023 These are still going strong and have become my go to headphones, as someone that uses headphones for extended periods be it for mixing or mastering I have totally fallen in love with these. I've had HD 25 pros and most of the other DJ headphones on the market but none do the job as well as these can do both mastering and DJing. The interchangeable cables are handy as the long version is the 6.8mm and the short is 3.5 mm ( I have since bought a curly 6.8mm for DJing so I do tread on the longer wire ) the ear cups do offer very good isolation and this is what pushes them above the HD25's aswell as the larger size. Overall after nearly a years use they are as responsive, clear and comfortable as the day I received them. Definitely my favourite cans May 2025 Still the Same Cans still well worth the money...... After 3 Years and thousands of hours use they are still going strong !!!! My only complaint is that they don't flex as much as I would like but they do keep their shape exceptionally well ! If you really want to spend loads on headphones then you can but these are without a doubt my work horse cans. I've bought them a carry case and a 2nd curly lead. No doubt the best bang for buck cans I've bought in the last 10 years

I am not an expert and I haven't used headphones for decades. These are comfortable and provide a great sound through my Denon cd player, which has a headphone amplifier that, I think, makes all the difference. Good length cable although I need the adapter because the 3.5 lead is shorter. Volume on 25 out of 50 is perfect for old rockers that have a bit of tinnitus courtesy of Gary Moore live in the 80s! Important to mention that I paid £70 in the lead up to black Friday.... absolute bargain!

Amazing headphones and I got them for £70!!!. They are a hybrid between audiophile and a beautiful, rich sound. I find them very enjoyable and immersive, while still being useful for mixing music. I don’t hear the world when I have them in even though they’re open back. Someone next to you could hear your music, but only a little. These are my favourite headphones I’ve had. I can’t speak highly enough of them. There is a twisting technique to the aux that connects to the headphones, once you learn it it’s easy.

I brought these headphones about a month ago and decided not to review them until I'd spent at least 10 or so hrs using them, listening to a range of music ,rock, pop, jazz but mainly classical. So far I've found them very comfortable even when I've used them for listening sessions over 3 hrs or so. The sound is nicely balanced thru the frequencies and the sound is spread over the wide 'sound field'. They are a bit big and bulky (but light in weight), Also they don't fold and allow a lot of sound escape. So they're the not ideal for travelling but better suited for home use. The construction of the phones are mostly plastic but they well built and robust. These headphones are the best phones I've ever owned (so far) and considering what I paid for them (about £70). THEY ARE A STEAL. Foot note. Allow a few hrs of listening through these head phones to allow your hearing and brain to get used to the sound they make and also for the transducers to 'bed in' and loosen up a bit. The sound really do's seem to improve and get smoother as you them. To my ears anyway. -

I am no stranger to decent heapdhones in this price range, I have previously owned V-Moda Crossfade LP2's, BeyerDynamic Custom One Pro's, and most recenty BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro's (80 ohm), which was a couple of years ago. Due to a lack of funds, since then I have been using a couple of cheap pairs of Bluetooth headphones (OneOdio and now Tribit, both under £35 each). I had done quite a bit of research and read many reviews for the best open back headphones for around £100, and these seemed to suite my needs best, great for music but also very good for watching films/TV. Out of the box, I wasn't that impressed. The bass is quite good, not 'ear thumping', just nice, tight and realistic, and the highs were 'OK', nothing special, but the mids just sounded off, especially vocals. It was like someone singing from around the corner, just not clear at all. I thought "Well, they haven't been run in at all, so lets try later". I left them connected to my MP3 player playing for 3 days straight. So, 72 hours or play time, that should loosen them up a bit, maybe they'll sound a bit better... Nope, just as bad. Not only couldn't they match any previous £100'ish headphones I've had in the past, they didn't even sounds as good as the £25 Tribit Bluetooth headphones I've been using. The Tribit may be a little bass heavy, but it doesn't ruin the mids or highs, both or which are far clearer and sharper than on these HD599's. Those tests were with music, but connected to the TV they were even worse. Speech was so hard to hear clearly I had to resort to reading subtitles sometimes to be sure of what was being said. It's a shame, as these are by far the most comfortable over ear headphones I've ever tried. Nice and light, and the velour pads are soft and feel great on the head. They are just let down by the sound quality, which I expected to be a lot better. So, it's either back to a pair of Beyer DT770 Pro's, which I know are good for my uses, or try something else. EDIT: I picked up a 2nd hand pair of AKG K550 (1st gen) for £50, and they are pretty much spot on for sound quality. Slightly warmer sounding than neutral, but mids and highs are still nice and clear. A little on the heavy side, but still comfortable to wear for long periods. Closed back, so soundstage isn't as good as a nice pair of open back headphones, but good enough for me. Nice proper memory foam ear pads too, though not sure if they came with them originally or the previous owner bought them as replacement.