Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones (Headphones)

Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones
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Product Age Average review date: 11-10-2006

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alaScore 74

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FANTASTIC

By Mahbub Hassan Khan (avreview.co.uk) Read the full review

My favourite headphones for the last 8 years, and I've tried several in the same price band.

Truly natural sounding, and let's you hear things that you didn't know were there.

Slightly veiled character, but I mean very slightly if I'm being very fussy.

Sep, 2008 2008-09-01   5

Superb headphones

By anonymous (play.com) Read the full review

The HD600s are sound wise pretty much identical to their predecessor (the HD580s) but then given the audio quality with the older model this is no bad thing. Some might think these headphones are ridiculously expensive but in this case the buyer really...

Nov, 2007 2007-11-20   5

Sennheiser HD 600

By Richard (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Nice comfortable design

I've had to add a LCR filter which plugs into the output device before plugging the headphones into it. This got rid of a peak at about 1800hz which was dissapointing for a headphone high up in the Sennheiser range ; I compared them to my old 70's...

Aug, 2007 2007-08-17   3.5

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The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound

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Manufacturer's Description

The HD 600 Avantgarde are audiophile-quality, open dynamic Hi-Fi/professional stereo headphones. The advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material. The HD 600 can be connected directly to Hi-Fi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DVD, MD and CD players. These headphones are an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording classical music.

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Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones

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We have collected and analysed 15 expert reviews and 656 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 92/100. The average review date is 11-10-2006. We have compared these reviews to 373068 reviews from other Headphones. The alaScore™ for this product is 74/100 = Good. Last update: 23-05-2012.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 74 3.7

Sennheiser HD 600 headphones review

By Philip Ryan (cnet.co.uk)

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound

Luxuriously padded earcups ; Included adaptor

Expensive ; Not the best solution for portable listening ; Grey and black plastic finish doesn't scream high end

The relative lack of warmth to Chris Wood's upright bass and slight lack of punch to John Medeski's ascending bass line on the piano on the Sennheisers compared with the Denons is more apparent, but again is mainly a side effect of the open design. If...

May, 2008 2008-05-13   4

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Sennheiser HD600 review

By tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Of all the headphone specialists, Sennheiser probably offers the broadest and most closely spaced range, with something for practically every conceivable application.

Lively, broad dynamics ; Attractive and comfortable

Not the most detailed treble

Oct, 2007 2007-10-17   4

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Sennheiser HD600

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Of all the headphone specialists, Sennheiser probably offers the broadest and most closely spaced range, with something for practically every conceivable application.

Lively, broad dynamics, Attractive and comfortable

Not the most detailed treble

The excellent dynamics and lively sound of this practical model can't quite match the detail of better headphones

Oct, 2007 2007-10-17   4

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Sennheiser HD600

By Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Previously the flagship model of Sennheiser's headphone range (excluding the infamous HE90, which can cost upwards of $15,000 in the Orpheus combinati...

Brilliant mid and vocal sounds, Prominent strong bass

Clamping effect on some people's heads, Costly, Treble rolloff

A great all around headphone with a slightly warm sound that will suit some people, but the treble has a distinctive roll off and depending on your needs there may be cheaper alternatives.

Jan, 2006 2006-01-30   3.5

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Sennheiser HD 600

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Sennheiser's high-end open-air headphones deliver deep bass, luxuriously padded ear cups, and a replaceable cord for a more economical price than their flagship model

Expensive ; not the best solution for portable listening ; gray and black plastic finish doesn't scream high end

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

May, 2008 2008-05-13   4.1

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Sennheiser HD 600

By Philip Ryan (zdnet.com)

When Steve Guttenberg reviewed the Sennheiser HD 650 headphones, he rightfully called them "fit for a king"--while noting that they retail for a correspondingly princely sum of $500. Thankfully, the HD 650s aren't the only model in Sennheiser's...

The Sennheiser HD 600s can be bought at a...

May, 2008 2008-05-13   4.1

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Sennheiser HD 600 Headphone Review

By Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

It's not often that I review headphones as most of the models I've heard aren't much to write home about. However, upon speaking with Ivy Scull of HeadRoom, she sold me with a pretty convincing argument about the sonic joys of a quality set of cans...

Phenomenal fidelity ; Unparalleled comfort ; Works well with a variety of sources

Big and bulky ; Too nice for a travel companion

I asked her to send me a reference performance headphone system that is also comfortable to wear. I found the Sennheiser HD 600’s to be a truly amazing set of cans. They sounded great with virtually anything I attached to them, but reached their full...

Mar, 2007 2007-03-30   4

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Sennheiser HD 600 headphones

By Philip Ryan (cnet.com.au)

The Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.

High-end open-air headphones deliver deep bass ; Luxuriously padded ear cups ; Replaceable cord for a more economical price than their flagship model

Expensive ; Not the best solution for portable listening ; Grey and black plastic finish doesn't scream high end

Even though I have outed myself as a fan of closed headphones, that hasn't stopped me from thoroughly enjoying the Sennheiser HD 600s for the last few weeks. They are exceptional headphones and, in my opinion definitely worth the money, especially if...

If you're a particularly persnickety listener though, you may want to step up and shell out the extra cash for Sennheiser's HD 650s. Just remember that these are really intended for home listening — ideally when connected to a home stereo with a solid...

May, 2008 2008-05-19   4.1

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Sennheiser HD600 Headphones

By jerdei (onheadphones.com)

Award: Staff Recommended

Reference sound quality that can’t be beat for the price. Sennheiser's reference headphones have been surpassed by the new HD650s, but the HD600 remain a real bargain. Exceptional build quality

Have been surpassed by the new HD650s. Slightly uncomfortable. Somewhat forward sounding

A reference pair of headphones that offer a true taste of high-end audio at a very affordable price and can be improved with a third party cable.

Mar, 2011 2011-03-05   4

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alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from avreview.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2004 to Sep, 2008. The average user rating from avreview.co.uk is 88 out of 100.

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FANTASTIC

My favourite headphones for the last 8 years, and I've tried several in the same price band. Truly natural sounding, and let's you hear things that y

WORTH EVERY PENNY. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, AND SOME!

You can get better headphones. But, then again, perhaps you don't want to lay out 10 grand for Sennheiser electrostatics? Work well with any kind of

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY HEADPHONE

Crystal clear reproduction of sound and music. It has also got the value for money point! I got it for something like 70quid several years ago, a barg

THESE BABYS ARE SIMPLY FANTASTIC!

Only one major complaint with these phones is that i now need to upgrade the rest of my system, because I know that these phones could sound sooo much

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from play.com. This user review was collected in 2007-11-20, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Superb headphones

The HD600s are sound wise pretty much identical to their predecessor (the HD580s) but then given the audio quality with the older model this is no bad

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2006 to Aug, 2007. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 90 out of 100.

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Sennheiser HD 600

Nice comfortable design I've had to add a LCR filter which plugs into the output device before plugging the headphones into it. This got rid of a peak

Sennheiser HD 600

My comments are qualified by the fact that I have tried and bought all top-of-the-range "open-back" headphones. The acid test is to record natural amb

Sennheiser HD 600

Heard these at a friend's house so I knew what I was buying. Superb well balanced sound with excellent timing (It must be love - Madness is a good tra

Sennheiser HD 600

This is a excellent product sound quality is stunning excellent build quality a very good buy Indeed None

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 21 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Jul, 2006 to Jan, 2010. The average user rating from cnet.com is 93 out of 100.

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"Amazing Clarity"

Just bought a pair for $270 from MacMall. Aft...  Clarity I don't want to listen to music out of speakers anymore and I've got 3 sets of great speake

Sennheiser HD 600

Just bought a pair for $270 from MacMall. After all of the great costumer reviews I've read about these cans, I've been wanting to get them. Clarity

Sennheiser HD 600

Just bought a pair for $270 from MacMall. After all of the great costumer reviews I've read about these cans, I've been wanting to get them. Clarity

Sennheiser HD 600

excellent phones I had and boguht both phones to compare side by side and I found the bass on the HD600 much cleaner sounding. I sold the HD650 and k

  21 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from shopzilla.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2003 to Apr, 2004. The average user rating from shopzilla.com is 100 out of 100.

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Two words: Awesome Cans!

Amazing detail, extremely comfortable, great bass reponse None

Music will Never be the Same!

Amazing Sound & Bass Quailty. Extreamly Comfortable. None.

These Sennheisers are awesome - are they worth the money

Awsome sound, Comfortable, Long cable Very expensive

Simply Amazing

Crisp highs, deep lows, amazing sound overall for music price maybe high for some

  5 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 4 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2003 to Apr, 2006. The average user rating from newegg.com is 85 out of 100.

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Over Hyped

The quality of these headphones is good, but not impressive. From the reviews I read, and the $xxx price tag, I was expecting more from these headphon

SENNHEISER HD590 3.5mm/ 6.3mm Connector Circumaural Headphone

I have owned these headphones for over 3 years now and they are truly amazing. You can hear every nuance of the music and it really revolutionizes the

very nice comfy headphones

tired of the sony's giving your sore ears? what does the sound matters if you can't wear them longer than 30 min. (the sonys for instance). these senn

SENNHEISER HD590 3.5mm/ 6.3mm Connector Circumaural Headphone

I listened to many many headphones, from Koss, Sony, to even Bose. Hands down in sound these were my favorite. I even prefered them to the darker soun

  4 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 190 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2000 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 93 out of 100.

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Good quality for specific music...

Bought these cans and have 'em for almost a month now.

A Story of How Source Matters

I've had the HD600 for about a month now and was initially unimpressed with the sound coming out of it.

The gold standard for a reason

I bought these 6 years ago and still enjoy them everyday.

Superb sound quality but cannot hear well unless I max out the volume.

I always used Sony headphones since the sound quality is quite nice and it is priced reasonably. I ended up buying this headphone through lightning de

  181 Users positive 9 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from audioreview.com. This user review was collected in 2006-08-11, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Sennheiser HD 590 - (Headphones)

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 9 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones from headphonereviews.org. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2004 to Jun, 2007. The average user rating from headphonereviews.org is 67 out of 100.

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Sennheiser HD600 Headphone

The HD600 are very good headphones, but presently the same basic sound signature, but better can be had in the HD650, and the same exact sound 99.9% c

Sennheiser HD590 Headphone

The HD590 has often been a gateway phone for many into the realm of hi-fi headphones, and it certainly was for me. The 590 is a good headphone, and ca

Sennheiser HD600 Headphone

I don't hear any "veil" with these. All I hear is headphones that are diffuse-field equalized, thus there is a dip in the treble at a precise frequenc

Sennheiser HD600 Headphone

Construction-wise, the HD-600 is a little delicate. No, the HD-600 is not poorly constructed. Rather the headphone is designed for home use and is mea

  8 Users positive 1 Users negative

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Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones

Sennheiser HD-590 Stereo Headphones: product specifications

Brand

Audio Input
Type
 None
Audio Output
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-cup
Headphones Type
Binaural
Product Type
Headphones
Response Bandwidth
12 - 39000Hz
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Audio System
Recommended Use
Home audio system / Portable audio system / Professional audio system
Type
Headphones
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
260g
Header
Localization
English
Manufacturer
Sennheiser
Model
600
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Sennheiser HD
Remote Control
Type
 None
Service & Support
Type
2 years warranty

Manufacturer's Description


The HD 600 Avantgarde are audiophile-quality, open dynamic Hi-Fi/professional stereo headphones. The advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material. The HD 600 can be connected directly to Hi-Fi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DVD, MD and CD players. These headphones are an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording classical music.

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