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# Open-back design for immersive soundstage Wide frequency response 12-38,500 Hz for detailed audio Dual detachable cables (3m & 1.2m) for versatile connectivity – Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory

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## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—because your ears deserve the VIP treatment.

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- **What is this?** – Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory by sennheiser
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Excellence:** No need for expensive amps—sounds great straight from your device, but ready to shine with premium gear.
- • **Versatile Connectivity Options:** Switch effortlessly between your smartphone and high-end amp with dual detachable cables.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Open-Back Design:** Experience expansive, natural sound that places you right in the concert hall.
- • **Ultimate Comfort for Marathon Listening:** Luxuriously padded ear cups and headband keep you focused, not distracted.
- • **Neutral Sound Signature with Enhanced Clarity:** Balanced bass and detailed treble deliver music as the artist intended—no fatigue, just pure enjoyment.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 599 are premium open-back, around-ear headphones designed for audiophiles and discerning listeners. Featuring a wide 12-38,500 Hz frequency range, plush padding for extended comfort, and dual detachable cables (3m with 6.3mm jack and 1.2m with 3.5mm jack), they deliver a neutral, detailed soundstage ideal for music, gaming, and film. Lightweight and wired, they require no battery and perform well both with smartphones and high-end audio equipment, making them a versatile, long-lasting investment in superior sound.

## Description

Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory: desertcart.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

Review: Foray into the audiophile world. Possibly the last headphone you will ever need. - First off, I wish to mentioned that collecting headphones was my hobby and this may give my review better validity. Unsurprisingly, this headphone will probably blow your mind if you are coming from earbuds or other cheap headphones but the HD599's predecessor HD598 was actually one of my least liked headphones and I'm happy to say that this isn't true with this current 500 line topping model. I have to make a disclaimer here that I no longer have any of my other headphones and I'm only going by memory here. Some of the headphones I had in my collection - Sennheiser HD595, HD598, HD600, HD650, Beyerdynamic DT150, AKG K702 and K240. So what changes I have noticed. In comparison to the HD598, this headphone has an overall more refined sound and gone seems to be the veil, which made the HD598 sound a bit murky and as if the sound was coming from a cave and you were listening outside. It was just a boring headphone and the lack of transparency made me get rid of it twice. Now, this headphone doesn't stray away from the HD598's sound signature much - the presentation still is laid-back and unfatiguing, meaning that the treble isn't piercing and you are not presented with a wall of sound but you are sitting a few rows back from the stage and are enveloped with music. I think what has helped to get rid of the veil is my observation that this headphone is just more detailed, especially in the treble and bass region. The bass in particular exhibits no signs of boominess and the subbass has been extended. Both the quality and quantity of the bass has been increased slightly but without it spilling into the midrange, making instruments and voices sound so sweet and lifelike. These aren't bass monsters by any means I should say. They aim to reproduce music in a neutral way, with an emphasis on the midrange where most instruments and voices reside but you do get nice bass that makes you tap your feet. The treble is very nice on these. It is somewhat recessed, not making this an analytical or sparkly headphone like AKG K702 or other headphones designed for studio work, but these have plenty of detail in the upper region if you simply turn up the volume. This characteristic also makes the HD599 very unfatiguing to listen to for extended periods of time. Compared to the HD600 or the HD650, these have an entirely different sound signature and I would consider them a lesser headphone but not by much. Perhaps not to the HD650 but to the HD600. However this may come down to your personal taste now that the clarity has improved on these and what difference remains is how music is presented to your ears. The HD600 have a smaller sound stage but they also have superior resolution and are more balanced across the frequency spectrum. I remember it as a very musical headphone that could present timbre of instruments so realistically that it gave me goosebumps. AKG K702 is a better headphone specs wise. The bass goes lower but it's still a very lean sounding headphone and there's more energy in the treble region. The resolution is higher as well. However, that's not to say that the HD599 will disappoint anyone looking for a transparent headphone. The K702 is just tuned differently and will therefore offer a different kind of sound, not necessarily a more likeable one. Ultimately it may be a case of which sound signature you prefer. One thing to note is that this headphone doesn't require a powerful amp to sound good but it has a potential to sound better if you use better equipment in your chain. It sounds good from my smartphone but the extra clarity and power provided by my Audioquest Dragonfly Red makes it go from good to magical. They are detailed enough that your average laptop or smartphone headphone output will just not take full advantage of their potential. Comfort. These haven't changed from the HD598 as far as I can see. They are light and there's not any excessive clamping force. The pads go around your ears. I don't like it when pads rest on my ears. They don't make my ears warm and sweaty. Design. I liked the HD598's design better. These look cheaper. The main colour yellow isn't beige or ivory like it used to be but 90's computer plastic yellow. Bonus points. It comes with a standard 3.5mm cable! The HD598's included a barrel adapter that was so unwieldy. You get a 6.3mm cable as well and another adapter. To sum up, this headphone scores well across the board and is kind of a jack of all trades. It offers a very pleasant audiophile-level sound but it may not be an exciting and analytical headphone like some higher end models. It's also great for films and gaming due its large soundstage and dialogs will sound absolutely delightful on these. It doesn't require that you spend a lot of money on other equipment to match its class, so stepping into the audiophile world without breaking the bank is possible. If you're not a gear head like I was, you will probably never need to try another headphone. This one does everything just right.
Review: Quality entry level audiophile headphones. - I bought these at around 200 pounds, and think them a good buy at that price. The HD599 SE can be bought for less than half of that, usually as an desertcart exclusive. There is no functional difference. The only difference is the colour. Quality is good, which is generally pretty standard for this brand. The main body is plastic but it still feels sturdy. Comfort is among the best out there. The soft, plush ear cups can be worn for hours without feeling restrictive. They're more comfortable than the Sennheiser Momentum 4s that I also own, and those are very comfortable. These are open backed headphones. That means there is no noise cancelling at all. In fact, there's very little noise blocking either, because your ear isn't sealed in. That's how they're supposed to be. Sound is pretty neutral. Probably suffers a bit in the mid range sounds, but these are expensive yet not hyper expensive headphones. They suffer slightly in the mid range because they're a mid range product; however, they don't tend to misrepresent sounds in the same way that the hugely bassy Beats Pro Over ear wired headphones did [the really chunky metal ones from 10-15 years ago around £400]. You're getting a neutral listening experience for an entry level audiophile headphones. These are wired headphones with no battery life and no option to. You probably could with some sort of Bluetooth dongle, but why would you want to? These are for sitting in a comfortable chair and listening to your vinyl records. These come with a 1.2 m cable with 3.5mm jack and 3m cable 6.5mm jack. The former is for your portable device, probably a phone. It'll need to be pretty quiet wherever your using these because, as I said, they're open backed. If you live in London and you're on the Jubilee line, even with the volume at maximum, the only thing you'll likely be able to hear is the Jubilee line. I think the 1.2m cable is an afterthought to increase the options. Nice to have but i'll never use it. Make no mistake, these are sitting down indoors headphones. The main cable will plug straight into your amp. 3m should be plenty of length for that purpose, depending on room setup. I suppose you could use a 6.5mm to 3.5mm adapter to plug it into most televisions that feature headphone jacks [nearly always 3.5mm], but 3m seems pretty close to the TV to me. You could use an additional adapter to join the two cables together to create a 4.2 metre cable, if you wanted to be further from the plugged in source. You'd need a female to female 3.5mm adapter to do that. Assuming any adapters used were well made and the connection good, the sound should not be affected [physics doesn't work that way]. 1.2m = 3'11" 3m = 9'11" I own quite a few sets of quality headphones and earbuds. Different things for different occasions. These are a worthy addition. They've more than earned their place. If you like black, the under £100 SE version is a no brainer. I've seen those for as little as 70 quid brand new. That's a lot of quality for not much money.

## Features

- High-Quality around-ear open back headphones
- Padded headband and luxurious ear-pads suitable for long listening sessions
- Cable options Robust 3 m detachable cable and 6.3 mm jack and additional 1.2 m detachable cable with 3.5 mm jack
- Frequency response 12- 38,500 Hz
- Note No noise cancelling function

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01L1IICR2 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Multimedia |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,667 in Headphones & Earphones |
| Box Contents | 1.2 m cable/ 3.5 mm straight plug, 3m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, HD 599 headphones, Safety Guide, User Manual |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Colour | Ivory |
| Compatible Devices | Music production equipment, laptops, desktops, game consoles, tablets, phones, smart speakers, TVs, mobile phones |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Remote Control |
| Controller Type | Touch |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,912 Reviews |
| Ear placement | Open Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | On-Ear Cups |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic Aluminum |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável |
| Form factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 10 - 39,500 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04044155207576 |
| Headphone Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Open Ear |
| Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Type Name | open back headphone |
| Item Weight | 250 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Model Name | HD 599 |
| Model Number | 506831 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Noise control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 5 |
| Product Features | wired |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | HD 599 |
| Theme | Vintage |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Colour:** Ivory
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 50 Ohms
- **Noise control:** Sound Isolation
- **Sensitivity:** 106 dB
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Model name:** HD 599
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired

## Images

![– Sennheiser HD 599 Around-Ear Open Back Headphones - Ivory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612KFU4Js-S.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone using these on their iphone 12 pro max to listen to music or youtube etc? are they loud enough or need a headphone amp?**
A: No amp required with these headphones quality

**Q: Can these be wireless Bluetooth or not?**
A: This headphone is not wireless Bluetooth. It plays music through direct wired transmission.

**Q: Do this work in a Ps4?**
A: It's got an adapter to the standard 3.5mm jack, so if the your controller / tv or whatever has that then yes

**Q: are these ivory the same as the black 599 head phones amazon exclusive**
A: There is a 599 black then 599 Ivory (Amazon exclusive, and they look great). The stats are the same for both.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Foray into the audiophile world. Possibly the last headphone you will ever need.
*by C***S on 15 January 2020*

First off, I wish to mentioned that collecting headphones was my hobby and this may give my review better validity. Unsurprisingly, this headphone will probably blow your mind if you are coming from earbuds or other cheap headphones but the HD599's predecessor HD598 was actually one of my least liked headphones and I'm happy to say that this isn't true with this current 500 line topping model. I have to make a disclaimer here that I no longer have any of my other headphones and I'm only going by memory here. Some of the headphones I had in my collection - Sennheiser HD595, HD598, HD600, HD650, Beyerdynamic DT150, AKG K702 and K240. So what changes I have noticed. In comparison to the HD598, this headphone has an overall more refined sound and gone seems to be the veil, which made the HD598 sound a bit murky and as if the sound was coming from a cave and you were listening outside. It was just a boring headphone and the lack of transparency made me get rid of it twice. Now, this headphone doesn't stray away from the HD598's sound signature much - the presentation still is laid-back and unfatiguing, meaning that the treble isn't piercing and you are not presented with a wall of sound but you are sitting a few rows back from the stage and are enveloped with music. I think what has helped to get rid of the veil is my observation that this headphone is just more detailed, especially in the treble and bass region. The bass in particular exhibits no signs of boominess and the subbass has been extended. Both the quality and quantity of the bass has been increased slightly but without it spilling into the midrange, making instruments and voices sound so sweet and lifelike. These aren't bass monsters by any means I should say. They aim to reproduce music in a neutral way, with an emphasis on the midrange where most instruments and voices reside but you do get nice bass that makes you tap your feet. The treble is very nice on these. It is somewhat recessed, not making this an analytical or sparkly headphone like AKG K702 or other headphones designed for studio work, but these have plenty of detail in the upper region if you simply turn up the volume. This characteristic also makes the HD599 very unfatiguing to listen to for extended periods of time. Compared to the HD600 or the HD650, these have an entirely different sound signature and I would consider them a lesser headphone but not by much. Perhaps not to the HD650 but to the HD600. However this may come down to your personal taste now that the clarity has improved on these and what difference remains is how music is presented to your ears. The HD600 have a smaller sound stage but they also have superior resolution and are more balanced across the frequency spectrum. I remember it as a very musical headphone that could present timbre of instruments so realistically that it gave me goosebumps. AKG K702 is a better headphone specs wise. The bass goes lower but it's still a very lean sounding headphone and there's more energy in the treble region. The resolution is higher as well. However, that's not to say that the HD599 will disappoint anyone looking for a transparent headphone. The K702 is just tuned differently and will therefore offer a different kind of sound, not necessarily a more likeable one. Ultimately it may be a case of which sound signature you prefer. One thing to note is that this headphone doesn't require a powerful amp to sound good but it has a potential to sound better if you use better equipment in your chain. It sounds good from my smartphone but the extra clarity and power provided by my Audioquest Dragonfly Red makes it go from good to magical. They are detailed enough that your average laptop or smartphone headphone output will just not take full advantage of their potential. Comfort. These haven't changed from the HD598 as far as I can see. They are light and there's not any excessive clamping force. The pads go around your ears. I don't like it when pads rest on my ears. They don't make my ears warm and sweaty. Design. I liked the HD598's design better. These look cheaper. The main colour yellow isn't beige or ivory like it used to be but 90's computer plastic yellow. Bonus points. It comes with a standard 3.5mm cable! The HD598's included a barrel adapter that was so unwieldy. You get a 6.3mm cable as well and another adapter. To sum up, this headphone scores well across the board and is kind of a jack of all trades. It offers a very pleasant audiophile-level sound but it may not be an exciting and analytical headphone like some higher end models. It's also great for films and gaming due its large soundstage and dialogs will sound absolutely delightful on these. It doesn't require that you spend a lot of money on other equipment to match its class, so stepping into the audiophile world without breaking the bank is possible. If you're not a gear head like I was, you will probably never need to try another headphone. This one does everything just right.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality entry level audiophile headphones.
*by A***T on 20 December 2025*

I bought these at around 200 pounds, and think them a good buy at that price. The HD599 SE can be bought for less than half of that, usually as an Amazon exclusive. There is no functional difference. The only difference is the colour. Quality is good, which is generally pretty standard for this brand. The main body is plastic but it still feels sturdy. Comfort is among the best out there. The soft, plush ear cups can be worn for hours without feeling restrictive. They're more comfortable than the Sennheiser Momentum 4s that I also own, and those are very comfortable. These are open backed headphones. That means there is no noise cancelling at all. In fact, there's very little noise blocking either, because your ear isn't sealed in. That's how they're supposed to be. Sound is pretty neutral. Probably suffers a bit in the mid range sounds, but these are expensive yet not hyper expensive headphones. They suffer slightly in the mid range because they're a mid range product; however, they don't tend to misrepresent sounds in the same way that the hugely bassy Beats Pro Over ear wired headphones did [the really chunky metal ones from 10-15 years ago around £400]. You're getting a neutral listening experience for an entry level audiophile headphones. These are wired headphones with no battery life and no option to. You probably could with some sort of Bluetooth dongle, but why would you want to? These are for sitting in a comfortable chair and listening to your vinyl records. These come with a 1.2 m cable with 3.5mm jack and 3m cable 6.5mm jack. The former is for your portable device, probably a phone. It'll need to be pretty quiet wherever your using these because, as I said, they're open backed. If you live in London and you're on the Jubilee line, even with the volume at maximum, the only thing you'll likely be able to hear is the Jubilee line. I think the 1.2m cable is an afterthought to increase the options. Nice to have but i'll never use it. Make no mistake, these are sitting down indoors headphones. The main cable will plug straight into your amp. 3m should be plenty of length for that purpose, depending on room setup. I suppose you could use a 6.5mm to 3.5mm adapter to plug it into most televisions that feature headphone jacks [nearly always 3.5mm], but 3m seems pretty close to the TV to me. You could use an additional adapter to join the two cables together to create a 4.2 metre cable, if you wanted to be further from the plugged in source. You'd need a female to female 3.5mm adapter to do that. Assuming any adapters used were well made and the connection good, the sound should not be affected [physics doesn't work that way]. 1.2m = 3'11" 3m = 9'11" I own quite a few sets of quality headphones and earbuds. Different things for different occasions. These are a worthy addition. They've more than earned their place. If you like black, the under £100 SE version is a no brainer. I've seen those for as little as 70 quid brand new. That's a lot of quality for not much money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like being there
*by B***S on 7 September 2020*

Tested with ifi Zen Dac These are just amazing, they are very light and with little clamping force, it is easy to forget you have them on and you can wear them forever with no discomfort, the pads a re the first I have ever owned that do not touch my ears at all. They even look gorgeous in ivory and brown. There is no wireless option here, nor any noise cancelling, you just get amazing sound from them. At 50 Ohms, these are easy enough for a phone to drive but you may also want to consider a headphone amp to really give these phones the best signal to work with. Sound wise, the sound is very relaxed, I was concerned that after previous Sennheisers, these would have a very boomy bass, they don't, they have sufficient bass though they probably wouldn't be suited to bass heads. mids and highs are relaxed which I like for the evening when I am just listening. I have headphones and earphones which have far livlier highs but these I find to be tiring. One thing to note is they are not forgiving at all of poorly recorded or mastered tracks. You can stream the high bit rates from spotify or tidal and they will sound great but if there is source is poor and has too much dynamic compression these will let you know about it so things like China in Your Hands will sound like garbage even from vinyl or SACD. The sound stage is not the widest I have heard but things do exist outside your head whilst listening, I have sometimes found myself wondering and checking that my speakers were not also playing the music. As these are open backed, you will hear the world around you and they will hear your music, so they are best listened to alone. I listen to most types of music and have found that whilst most types do well on these, classical really shines out on them and you can picture the instruments around you. These are not heaphones for dancing with, or wearing for a workout. They are also not really suited for analytical work in the studio but they don't try to be for any of those things, they are for relaxing in comfortable chair with a glass of good single malt whisky and for that purpose they are amazing. Update, can I make these 6 stars? They have an undocumented feature, in that they are internally wired as balanced, and if you can find a compatible balanced cable teh sound goes to the next level, it is incredibly clear and the sound stage is wider. Search around for a cable (warning some that claim to be compatible may need slight modification to make the groove in the 2.5mm plug deeper) and you get great sounding balanced headphones for a ridiculously low price.

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