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# 12-38,500 Hz frequency range for audiophile-grade clarity 50Ω impedance for crisp, clear sound 3m detachable cable + 1.2m cable for versatile connectivity HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** 73454 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game with timeless style and unmatched comfort

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory by sennheiser
- **How much does it cost?** 73454 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/33620725-hd-599-open-back-wired-audiophile-headphones-ivory)

## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Timeless Ivory Elegance:** Matte finish with brown stitched headband delivers a sophisticated, professional aesthetic.
- • **Versatile Connectivity Options:** Includes both 3.5mm and 6.3mm detachable cables to seamlessly connect with all your devices.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Precision:** Experience ultra-wide frequency response and low distortion for studio-quality audio.
- • **Engineered for Dynamic Performance:** Aluminum voice coils provide high efficiency and exceptional sound dynamics.
- • **Luxurious Comfort for Marathon Listening:** Velour ear pads and padded headband ensure pressure-free, all-day wearability.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 599 open-back headphones combine premium materials and advanced transducer technology to deliver near-audiophile sound quality. Featuring a wide 12-38,500 Hz frequency range, 50Ω impedance, and detachable cables for flexible connectivity, these headphones offer luxurious comfort with velour ear pads and a padded headband. Finished in an elegant ivory matte with brown stitching, the HD 599 is designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking superior sound and style in long listening sessions.

## Description

Powered by Sennheiser's proprietary transducer technology for truly excellent sound performance, the open back HD 599 delivers impressively natural spatial performance. Topping Sennheiser's 500 series, the full sized premium headphone offers near audiophile levels of sound quality and exceptional wearing comfort thanks to the large ear cups and soft replaceable ear pads. Finished in a distinctive Ivory color, with matte metallic detailing and a brown stitched headband, it is a great choice for those wishing to enjoy entertainment with sophisticated sound, design and build quality.

Review: My beloved HD599 - This headphone has been with me since February 2019 (forgot myself to write a review but now is the time to give praise to this veteran can) as a daily "ish" (I now use more the HD650 in my desk but still use the HD599 for my phone DAC/AMP in my office or house desk), it has blown me away with the performance for a first experience into proper audio headphones (coming from gaming headphones) since day one without any gadget it has been great but when I got a budget amp (not the beefy one in the photo) it became more amazing and that was the nail to my sentence to the journey. now to the pros of this headphone; +it is warm in the sound signature compared to the HD650 of mine, it has that distinctive warm relax signature which makes it great to not cause any fatigue to hours of listening, for games this thing has given me an edge into locating sounds directions and distance +It is light weight, and the clamp is like a pillow soft but won't move away by itself but won't dig into your head but the headband might cause discomfort but mitigated by raising the arch a bit but not too much or moving the position of it. (Maybe the clamp force got softer after many years) + it is designed to last if treated right, I had to replace cable due to rubber degradation, after this many years it was expected for the cable rubber to start becoming sticky (not a negative point since its replaceable) earpads and headband are as well being replaced whenever degradation happen, but the headphone prevailed for years sounding great. one key thing I noticed when I had to replace the headband for the first time, I saw that the arch is not a single piece that gets stretched and fatigued like a solid piece but 2 pieces united in the middle by screws links acting as a joint allowing it to flex without causing stress into the arch in the middle when you open it to place it into the head, reason why it hasn't failed for years. +the nature of the open back is perfect for anyone that has to be available to hear queue sounds outside the listening sessions so you might not miss a call from a relative or the doorbell if you aren't blasting the sound volume. great awareness. +Due to be the most popular headphone for years you can find replacements for dirt cheap or if you want to be OEM spec you must be ready to pay the premium. Now the cons; - Due to be the nature of being open back it will leak sound like crazy, not a cons for me but it might be for someone who plans to use it outside the privacy of a room -the headband is fake leather so expect it to flake and make a mess in your head once it begins to peel, the replacement process is messy and scary (you have to cut the original one and rip it off and stick the new one which is not perfect look and the process a bit difficult to place it right, the one I use it stick with double side tapes and velcro but it gives life to an old can that has been faithful) -/+ you might not like the color scheme as a gamer/streamer/young lad but when you put it on, you will forget the color scheme and enjoy the warm sound it gives. - It might drag you into a rabbit hole you believed it won't happen to you, but it might... you have been warned. I'm not too deep... but I'm creeping into it. Happy with this amazing piece, I recently saw it went on discount for $120 that's a steal for the experience it gives in return. (back in 2019 I got it for $200 still, worth every penny)
Review: Tried HD599se and X2HR - So this year I really wanted to try open back headphones, it was a new world I found out about. I have bluetooth aukey and anker earbuds, Sony XB900N, HyperX Cloud PS4 (same as pc,xbox versions), and other wired earbuds. A big plus is I can hear my surroundings with open-back. This fall I did research, and learned so much about audio that I didn't care for before, but now fascinated. I'm still not doing the amp thing. SO I hope this review helps someone. My ultimate two choices came down to Sennheiser HD599se and Philips X2HR. These two are so opposite when it comes to available information on the web. Tons of X2HR forums, reviews, videos, etc., and HD599se not so much. I wanted an open back headphone, for primarily games, and secondary music and movies. I almost decided to keep both headphones because it was so hard to choose. Here are the differences first: - X2HR too heavy for me. I thought it wouldn't matter. Very comfy but gets heavy soon after and too noticeable. - X2HR definitely a boomier bass. Think deep rich smooth. - HD599se, super comfy, probably my most comfy headphone. Ears don't get hot or sweaty like my Sony ANC headphones. Can wear for hours which others I kind of need to take breaks. The first headphone I opened was X2HR. First song was a Paul Taylor's Push to Start. I almost cried, I don't think I've experienced a wide sound stage before. Deep bass and open audio experience like no other. It was like listening to song you knew but in a different way. Everything sounded great. Then I listened to more Paul Taylor, then Tobu, Axero, etc. Yeah there's awesome bass. Then I couldn't contain myself I had to try the HD599se. First I was underwhelmed. Not wide, actually felt almost like closed back headphones. But I was surprised to hear bass, I was worried it would be non-existent. There was bass, but not as much as X2HR. Then I tried both on my PS4 controller. Both can were loud enough so no issues here. Two days later I tried them again, but put on the HD599se first and listened. They were actually really good, not as bad as I remembered. Then I put on X2HR. Now I noticed the differences clearer. In Jazz, the sax was so much more clearer and cleaner. Guitars sounds beautiful. So much more balanced, not neutral, but everything is presented well. X2HR, bass does cloud the instruments, as its more pronounced I feel. Ultimately, after listening to more music from tobu, axero, gramatik, jack johnson, nora jones, paul taylor, haywyre, etc., and playing ps4, I really wanted to keep both for different purpose. But in the end I chose one because I knew I'd only use one most of the time. Here's why I chose the Sennheiser HD599se: - Audio is very balanced, and easy to listen to most genres. I like the bass doesn't overwhelm everything. Everything is pretty much at the same level. The instruments sounds much clearer. Its like if the artist wants more bass in the song, you'll definitely notice it. Its seems more a match for what the artist probably wanted you to hear. - I don't know if burn-in happened, or what exactly that is, but over time I feel like the bass and audio quality of HD599se got significantly better. Or maybe its that it sounds better on my PC than phone, and that's when I notice it. - Hip hop, jazz, blues, etc was a pleasure. Only edm sounded better on X2hr to me. - Gaming was much more enjoyable on HD599se. In FPS like call of duty, I could hear my surroundings better and anticipate people around me. In sports games, I felt like crowd noise was overwhelming on X2hr, such as FIFA. - Super comfortable and light. - I spend alot of time already listening to music on the HD599se because its really good. I appreciate these more and more as I listen to music. I'm not analyzing, just listening and doing my thing. In closing, I wish I could keep both. But won't. I wish Sennheiser had a little more bass, but its enough. You will hear the boom, bass hum, the usual, but just not as much or rich as X2HR. I wish HD599se had wider soundstage, which the X2hr had. Really like that openness... alot. If you like lots of bass and don't mind to sacrifice some of the audio of the instruments such as sax, piano, guitar, and ok with heavier headphone, then X2HR is amazing. I went back and forth so much between the two, and was hard to pick. I had to really listen alot. In the end I'm really happy with my decision and awesome black friday price. Maybe next year we'll see what options are available in the market.

## Features

- Premium, around-ear, open back headphones: Audiophile sound combined with premium design and materials
- Padded headband and luxurious velour covered ear pads perfect for long listening sessions with no pressure on the ears
- Multiple connectivity options: Robust 3 meter detachable cable and 6.3 millimeter jack and additional 1.2 meter detachable cable with 3.5 millimeter Jack
- Timeless design cues: Ivory color, matte finish together with the brown headband stitching and matte metallic detail convey quality at first glance
- Premium Components: Sennheiser engineered transducers use aluminum voice coils delivering high efficiency, excellent dynamics and extremely low distortion
- Connectivity technology: Wired
- Power source type: Battery

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01L1IICR2 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight, Noise Cancellation |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Music |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,559 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #495 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | Cable, Ear Cushions |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Cable Length | 3 meters |
| Color | Ivory |
| Compatible Devices | Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speaker, Television, Cellphones |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,295 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 12-38,500 Hz |
| Generation | 500 series |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04044155207576 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 50 ohm |
| Input-Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Item Type Name | Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone |
| Item Weight | 0.71 kg |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Mfr Part Number | HD 599 |
| Model Name | HD 599 |
| Model Number | 506831 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Noise Control Features | passive noise cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | HD 599 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 yrs |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Ivory
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 50 ohm

## Images

![HD 599 Open-Back Wired Audiophile Headphones, Ivory - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Sl54cu+2L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do these compare to the 598s?**
A: The HD 599 is a cosmetic refresh of the the HD 598.  Both uses the Sennheiser SYS38 50-ohm transducer.

**Q: How is the bass on these headphones? Does it effect the mids/highs at all?**
A: While these aren't "bass head" headphones, they have noticeably more bass than their predecessor the HD 598s.  I always found the HD 598s to be a little "bass light", where the HD 599s have a much richer sound.  The HD 599's are more musical where the HD 598s are more analytical.  Depending on the track and your listening level there may be some noticeable intermodulation distortion where the bass frequencies will distort the mids and highs.  On Deadmau5's new track "Let Go" the effect is very noticeable when you turn them up (and not all that loud).  Playing the same track on my HD 600s, HD 650s, and HD 700s does NOT result in this distortion.  It isn't that the bass is distorting, it just interferes with the mids and highs.  These HD 599s are my daily driver (at work) and I REALLY like them.  They are a far more versatile than the HD 598s, they sound fantastic, and I don't regret the purchase at all.  At work I run them on a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/Magni 2 Uber stack and the pairing with the HD 599s is excellent.  The highs are also better on the HD 599s than the HD 598s (which struggled with "Sh" and "F" sounds).

**Q: Can you use these on a phone**
A: Yes. I have an earlier version, the HD598SR. They are compatible with phones and computers, and the short cable has a built-in microphone which will allow you to use it on phone calls. The longer cable doesn’t.

**Q: Can any recommend an amp for these? i was thinking of getting the objective 2 but if anyone else has a better one please tell me. p.s. i'm on a budget**
A: I powered the HD599s with my LG-G4 smartphone, an Acer Chromebook R-13 (excellent headphone section for a laptop), a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/ Vali 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tube) stack that I use at work (I also used a Schiit Magni 2 Uber with the Magni 2 Uber), and a Schiit Bifrost Multibit/Valhalla 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tubes)stack I have at home (I also used a Schiit Asgard 2 with the Bifrost).  I did/do not apply any equalization or effects when I listen.  Like all the higher end Sennheiser headphones, the HD599s improved noticeably as the driving components improved.  After a lot of listening to the 598s and 599s I concluded that they both sounded best when run through my Bifrost/Asgard 2 stack (The Modi 2U/ Magni 2U pairing was also excellent), so this is how I listened when doing my analysis.  Like most lower impedance headphones, they both seem to prefer solid state amps to OTL tube amps, but they did pair well with the Vali 2 (a hybrid tube amp) as well. I know the O2 is a brighter amp (and solid state) and would probably pair quite we with these.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My beloved HD599
*by L***O on June 25, 2026*

This headphone has been with me since February 2019 (forgot myself to write a review but now is the time to give praise to this veteran can) as a daily "ish" (I now use more the HD650 in my desk but still use the HD599 for my phone DAC/AMP in my office or house desk), it has blown me away with the performance for a first experience into proper audio headphones (coming from gaming headphones) since day one without any gadget it has been great but when I got a budget amp (not the beefy one in the photo) it became more amazing and that was the nail to my sentence to the journey. now to the pros of this headphone; +it is warm in the sound signature compared to the HD650 of mine, it has that distinctive warm relax signature which makes it great to not cause any fatigue to hours of listening, for games this thing has given me an edge into locating sounds directions and distance +It is light weight, and the clamp is like a pillow soft but won't move away by itself but won't dig into your head but the headband might cause discomfort but mitigated by raising the arch a bit but not too much or moving the position of it. (Maybe the clamp force got softer after many years) + it is designed to last if treated right, I had to replace cable due to rubber degradation, after this many years it was expected for the cable rubber to start becoming sticky (not a negative point since its replaceable) earpads and headband are as well being replaced whenever degradation happen, but the headphone prevailed for years sounding great. one key thing I noticed when I had to replace the headband for the first time, I saw that the arch is not a single piece that gets stretched and fatigued like a solid piece but 2 pieces united in the middle by screws links acting as a joint allowing it to flex without causing stress into the arch in the middle when you open it to place it into the head, reason why it hasn't failed for years. +the nature of the open back is perfect for anyone that has to be available to hear queue sounds outside the listening sessions so you might not miss a call from a relative or the doorbell if you aren't blasting the sound volume. great awareness. +Due to be the most popular headphone for years you can find replacements for dirt cheap or if you want to be OEM spec you must be ready to pay the premium. Now the cons; - Due to be the nature of being open back it will leak sound like crazy, not a cons for me but it might be for someone who plans to use it outside the privacy of a room -the headband is fake leather so expect it to flake and make a mess in your head once it begins to peel, the replacement process is messy and scary (you have to cut the original one and rip it off and stick the new one which is not perfect look and the process a bit difficult to place it right, the one I use it stick with double side tapes and velcro but it gives life to an old can that has been faithful) -/+ you might not like the color scheme as a gamer/streamer/young lad but when you put it on, you will forget the color scheme and enjoy the warm sound it gives. - It might drag you into a rabbit hole you believed it won't happen to you, but it might... you have been warned. I'm not too deep... but I'm creeping into it. Happy with this amazing piece, I recently saw it went on discount for $120 that's a steal for the experience it gives in return. (back in 2019 I got it for $200 still, worth every penny)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tried HD599se and X2HR
*by J***G on December 12, 2019*

So this year I really wanted to try open back headphones, it was a new world I found out about. I have bluetooth aukey and anker earbuds, Sony XB900N, HyperX Cloud PS4 (same as pc,xbox versions), and other wired earbuds. A big plus is I can hear my surroundings with open-back. This fall I did research, and learned so much about audio that I didn't care for before, but now fascinated. I'm still not doing the amp thing. SO I hope this review helps someone. My ultimate two choices came down to Sennheiser HD599se and Philips X2HR. These two are so opposite when it comes to available information on the web. Tons of X2HR forums, reviews, videos, etc., and HD599se not so much. I wanted an open back headphone, for primarily games, and secondary music and movies. I almost decided to keep both headphones because it was so hard to choose. Here are the differences first: - X2HR too heavy for me. I thought it wouldn't matter. Very comfy but gets heavy soon after and too noticeable. - X2HR definitely a boomier bass. Think deep rich smooth. - HD599se, super comfy, probably my most comfy headphone. Ears don't get hot or sweaty like my Sony ANC headphones. Can wear for hours which others I kind of need to take breaks. The first headphone I opened was X2HR. First song was a Paul Taylor's Push to Start. I almost cried, I don't think I've experienced a wide sound stage before. Deep bass and open audio experience like no other. It was like listening to song you knew but in a different way. Everything sounded great. Then I listened to more Paul Taylor, then Tobu, Axero, etc. Yeah there's awesome bass. Then I couldn't contain myself I had to try the HD599se. First I was underwhelmed. Not wide, actually felt almost like closed back headphones. But I was surprised to hear bass, I was worried it would be non-existent. There was bass, but not as much as X2HR. Then I tried both on my PS4 controller. Both can were loud enough so no issues here. Two days later I tried them again, but put on the HD599se first and listened. They were actually really good, not as bad as I remembered. Then I put on X2HR. Now I noticed the differences clearer. In Jazz, the sax was so much more clearer and cleaner. Guitars sounds beautiful. So much more balanced, not neutral, but everything is presented well. X2HR, bass does cloud the instruments, as its more pronounced I feel. Ultimately, after listening to more music from tobu, axero, gramatik, jack johnson, nora jones, paul taylor, haywyre, etc., and playing ps4, I really wanted to keep both for different purpose. But in the end I chose one because I knew I'd only use one most of the time. Here's why I chose the Sennheiser HD599se: - Audio is very balanced, and easy to listen to most genres. I like the bass doesn't overwhelm everything. Everything is pretty much at the same level. The instruments sounds much clearer. Its like if the artist wants more bass in the song, you'll definitely notice it. Its seems more a match for what the artist probably wanted you to hear. - I don't know if burn-in happened, or what exactly that is, but over time I feel like the bass and audio quality of HD599se got significantly better. Or maybe its that it sounds better on my PC than phone, and that's when I notice it. - Hip hop, jazz, blues, etc was a pleasure. Only edm sounded better on X2hr to me. - Gaming was much more enjoyable on HD599se. In FPS like call of duty, I could hear my surroundings better and anticipate people around me. In sports games, I felt like crowd noise was overwhelming on X2hr, such as FIFA. - Super comfortable and light. - I spend alot of time already listening to music on the HD599se because its really good. I appreciate these more and more as I listen to music. I'm not analyzing, just listening and doing my thing. In closing, I wish I could keep both. But won't. I wish Sennheiser had a little more bass, but its enough. You will hear the boom, bass hum, the usual, but just not as much or rich as X2HR. I wish HD599se had wider soundstage, which the X2hr had. Really like that openness... alot. If you like lots of bass and don't mind to sacrifice some of the audio of the instruments such as sax, piano, guitar, and ok with heavier headphone, then X2HR is amazing. I went back and forth so much between the two, and was hard to pick. I had to really listen alot. In the end I'm really happy with my decision and awesome black friday price. Maybe next year we'll see what options are available in the market.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it when on sale
*by B***N on September 22, 2023*

I’m still relatively new to collecting headphones, but I do have a small collection for reference. I have used the Samson SR850s, SR860s with after market earpads, Moondrop Chu’s, Moondrop Chu II’s, Tanchjim Zeros, and both iterations of the AirPod Pros. These in short the HD599s are good enough that I can easily tell the difference in quality from listening to an MP3 on a iPod verses the same MP3 on my phone. So if you want these for listening to your old iPod you are overspending. I can also tell the difference in quality in certain FLAC files verses their MP3 counterparts, though I will admit the difference is slight to my untrained ears. I bough these on sale for ~$120 which I feel is more than a fair price for the product I received. Now for the compare and contrasting… In terms of audio quality the HD599s and the Chu II are my favorite sounding headphones. (If you want less bass and a more sparkly sound get the original Chus or the Zeros. Lofi, classical instruments, and female vocals in particular sounds amazing with them) They are both fairly balanced with a warmer bass. They both have a very different quality of sound thanks to these being an open back headphone and the Chu II’s having more of a passive noise cancelation. I can’t put it into words. Some say open backs sound fuller thanks to their open nature, but that word doesn't hit the spot for me. Needless to say, I find myself switching between both frequently to scratch the itch each of the qualities provide depending on my mood. The HD599s are naturally a harder to run so I have to crank the volume on my phone more, but they are still perfectly drivable without a dedicated DAC/AMP. The Chu II’s start at $20, but if you are cursed with small waxy ear canals, like myself, then you will have to replace the filters fairly frequently (every ~5 days) which would cost me around $4 a month with my average use case. That is a bit of a hassle and a hidden cost that is rarely mentioned. The HD599’s always sound good since they are not subject to the same moist conditions. Can you get competing sound for cheaper if you go the IEM (in ear monitor) route? Yes, but sometimes you just want over the ear headphones for the sake of comfort, lack of hassle, and sharability. If your not interested in IEMs like the Chu II’s then here is a comparison to the SR850s (the SR860s are basically identical, but have another color way and are usually more expensive). In terms of comfort the HD599’s are far more comfortable out of the box. The pads of the SR850’s touch my ears which felt fine until I experienced better, now I don't care for them and wouldn’t wear them for long periods of time. The HD599’s actually sit around my ears with the inner pads being deep enough that they don’t touch my ears. The ear cups also swivel to conform to my head which also improves the experience. Where things get interesting is if you splurge for after market velour pads for the SR850s which cost an additional ~$20 (I got mine from TRANSTEK). These increase the total cost to around $60 but feel equally comfortable (if not slightly more so) than the HD599s. I haven't seen any aftermarket pads that look as thick and soft for the HD599s yet, but if I do, I will definitely give them a try and update this review. The sound quality is a matter of preference between the two, I like the warmer and slightly fuller sound of the HD599s and I think the top end sounds slightly more crisp/accurate. In terms of sound leakage the HD599s are definitely worse. You don't want to use these if you don't want people to listen in to your content. With the SR850s you can tend to avoid people listening in if you’re at a moderate volume. If you are in a noisy house with children then both of these may not be right for you. You would want to look into closed back or IEMs. I personally like open backs because you can still hear the world around you when you’re working. You are not in your personal bubble. The removable cable is the greatest quality of life feature of the HD599s. It comes with two cables out of the box: a long boi with a chonky 6.3mm jack with a step down adapter to 3.5, and a reasonably sized 3.5mm cable. The SR850s in contrast have a non removable long 3.5mm cable with a step-up 6.3mm adapter. As a result the SR850’s don’t leave my desk and the cables stay cable managed underneath it. The HD599s offer way more flexibility. I use my short cable for around the house listening on my phone, handheld game consoles, and occasionally on my AMP/DAC on my PC while reserving the long cable for watching TV on my sofa or bed. If you’re looking for solid stationary desk headphones for work and general use with a flat sound get the SR850s with the aftermarket earpads are fantastic for the money and will beat pretty much any “gaming” headphone on the market in terms of sound quality. They also dont have much audio leakage so they may work well in an office setting as you can still hear what is going on around you. If you want convenience buds for daily use that you keep on you 24/7 get the AirPod Pros (the first gen had better connectivity and range but the second gen sound slightly better). If you want great affordable sound (with some maintenance) go the IEM route and snag the Chu’s or Zeros for a flat accurate sound or the Chu II’s for a warmer sound that maintains the accuracy on the top end. If you want excellent open backs that can be driven without an external DAC/AMP that are slightly warm then the HD599s are great. I don't think I would buy the HD599s at the retail cost of $250 considering the HD600s (the de facto benchmark for over 20 years) often drop down to $300 on sale or $250 in used like-new condition, but at $120 I think they are a fair price for what they offer as a package. They are versatile, comfortable, and accurate enough that you can hear the differences between good and bad mp3 playback and (depending on the file or the quality/accuracy of your hearing) the difference between a FLAC and MP3. Welcome to audiophile country, open your wallets and enjoy the process of nitpicking sound quality to justify your purchases. I hope you enjoy your descent.

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