How To Annoy People Sennheiser HD599SE Open Back Headphones

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@DeanoBanksy]

I've had these headphones since Black Friday 2020. I've used them for everything from gaming to listening to music and they are great, also very comfortable with how light they are and the clamping force isn't high which as a glasses wearer is a plus.

[@mikesunboxing]

they are great and really open sounding, but i bit much in a work place or office

[@Percussionists]

do you need an extra amp for these?

[@blaketindle4703]

@@Percussionists Not required

[@myquietreviews]

These are on sale right now for $89 I wanted to know should I get them without any hesitations???

[@uglybob7505]

Already knew how great these are, theyve been around for a little while now and theyve been a good gateway headset into bigger and better things. At this pricepoint there is little out there that can match them and the quality of music reproduction they offer. Thanks for the review, Mike and Kath :-)

[@mikesunboxing]

cheers bob, made my audio experience that little bit more enjoyable, and now kath can "enjoy" it at the same time 😂🔥

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

Your so kind and a Ledgend Bob Im thinking of what to do with some of my unused tech

[@uglybob7505]

@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 Im no legend I absolutely promise you that dude lol. As for unused tech.......I tend to offer my old stuff out to my mates' kids when they get interested in PC stuff. Old monitors, keyboards, mice etc......

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

@@uglybob7505 yeah good idea. i sent a random Football streamer a web cam last week cos i had 3 spare and he was strugling he was so thankfull which was nice to see im like Dude take it i need some room haha

[@uglybob7505]

@@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5 See, YOURE the legend !!!

[@spitz5183]

I’ve had these since 2020. Great sounding headphones and look very stylish.

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah they are really good, and it isn't until you use other headphones that you realise how good they are

[@spitz5183]

@@mikesunboxing All my previous headphones were cheap £20 ones, like the Sony and JVC, etc., so the jump was pretty huge. I have the Ivory one.

[@PaulBakewell]

Great video thanks Mike. Always used to buy Sennheiser products before I discovered all things Bose. My grandfather did tell me to never spend money on expensive headphones. Now that’s some sound advice. PS thanks Bob.

[@mikesunboxing]

never will forget the sound in our local record store with the tiny little bose speakers on the walls, the hidden sub really rocked

[@rickhunt3183]

I'm impressed with the sound quality. I can wear them for hours. I think you're going to have to spend over 300 dollars to get better comfort and sound quality. The bass isn't punchy but there's plenty of clean, defined bass in my opinion . Sound is subjective and what sounds good to one person may sound different to another., especially if you're older. After all, 60 year old ears aren't the same a 22 year old ears. By the time you've reached 60, your ears have gone through a lot of loud concerts that made your ears ring for 3 days. That can't be good.

[@mikesunboxing]

true, very true

[@chrisvillan88]

I love these headphones, I wouldn't say I'm an audiophile so I've definitely not listened to headphones that cost like £500+. But I do appreciate good sound. I use these for music, movies, games, and everything sounds excellent. I do have a closed gaming headset for when I'm chatting to friends or just want sound isolation which is the Epos H6 Pro. Great review and video

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks

[@LancePhillip212]

I own the HD599s in beige/brown. Great sound, and very comfortable. I am a musician, and listen to mostly classical (choral/orchestral works) at home, through the headphone output on my Marantz CD5003.

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Dolby atmos and sound blaster 7.1 on these is next level good drive them with a g6 heaven in the ears

[@chrisswann7578]

I just picked up a pair for $89 usd. I'm super excited to have them arrive!

[@mikesunboxing]

you will enjoy it for sure, but also those around you will as well 🤣

[@bigriceburner]

I got the same sale, amazon prime early deals. I got the 599 in creme but they also have the se, same price.

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Thank's UglyBob 🙂 Mike's Review is Worthy of a Support comment. Like & a share 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks both of you

[@dsanj4745]

Good review. One thing, though... (at 4:22) the frequency response is between 12 Hertz and 38 THOUSAND Hertz, not 38 HUNDRED Hertz.

[@mikesunboxing]

sorry about that

[@BudgieFan101]

Whats better these or the Mark Levinson 5909 and why. Thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

never used or even heard of the mark levinson 5909 sorry

[@LockeTheCole]

I dunno if you get notifications on videos this old, but if so I have a few questions. How do you think the sound compares to Sony XM3 or 4s? Is there any noticeable creaking when moving around with them on? Do you think they require an amp? I get that they're just beyond most output devices and could use an amp, but I've seen people argue both ways on if the amp matters and by how much? Anyway, this review was great, and the best one I've seen for the 599s so far, so thanks for your work.

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for watching and i'll be honest the sonys i have no idea sorry i think i tried the xm3 years ago so it isn't very fresh in my mind. With the 599 it will depend on where you are running them from. I like to use the little USB DAC from sharkoon and it just lifts my PC output enough to work them a bit harder and give the music and films a bit more feel. having said that when i have been too lazy to grab the dac and just plugged them in they are still very enjoyable

[@savagality]

Got mine for $60 on black friday and it took months for me to 'get used' to the audio quality as I was always wearing gaming headphones or apple products before

[@MegaVector2011]

Very good review. I've had mine for about 4 years now and they are pretty great for all genres of music and very comfortable. I'm not a gamer so can't comment on how good they are for gaming, but having looked at several reviews they seem to be great headphones for gaming too. I've got a lot of headphones in the HD599SE price range and these are right up at the top of my favourites. The only phones to beat them for sound quality and really outshine them to my ears (by a considerable margin) are the Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee available from 'Drop' for $149 or £117 plus shipping. I listen to them through a Zen DAC2 and while I would describe the HD599SE as excellent, the HD58X Jubilee are phenomenal. Anyone prepared to wait for them to arrive from the USA should get a pair, before Sennheiser realise they have made a mistake with the pricing. They are as good as the Senn HD600's at a fraction of the price.

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for the info, look forward to seeing if they grace our shores

[@markberry8182]

Another great review Mike. I've had sennheiser headphones on and off since the 1980's . I've got a pair of hd558's very similar to the one's you have reviewed. Bass isn't overly heavy but everything is nice and clear and nothing harsh like some headphones. Like you said the leads and the headphone pads can all be purchased which adds to longevity. You get what you pay for the hd600s or hd800's are the reference phones but cost a lot more....

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks for sharing and commenting Mark

[@Gadgetibles]

Nice review between this and the hd569 although that is closed back is there much difference in terms of comfort and sound quality ?

[@mikesunboxing]

not much between them, the 569 is a narrower sound stage but much better isolation from external noise

[@PapaMav]

A classic, like Goldfinger.

[@michaelthompson9798]

Most peoples hearing is maxed out around 18000 with some women in the very low-20000hz range. I remember my science tech telling me this in high school. Also a friend who works in a hearing clinic said that’s pretty much true. Some Women generally (10-15% of the female population) can hear into 20000-21500 range. Overall the frequency range above 20000 is just marketing only 😂😅🤣 on any headphone or headset 🤑💰💵

[@mikesunboxing]

lucky that the lower frequencies are felt rather than heard

[@sanjaykumar.v8139]

You are right but it is not a marketing gimmick, the headphones can produce that frequencies even though we can't hear that. It is to give a wide range

[@metalupyourass616]

@@sanjaykumar.v8139 exactly LOL

[@andy.w]

Like those gaming mice - 70G acceleration, 750 inch (19 meters) per second speed. You swing that thing casually and the cursor ended up in your neighbor’s laptop. Ten houses away. Who use that kind of gimmick at their maximum speed? Mind blown.

[@preynolds900]

It's the low end frequency that is most important, anything below 20hz is usually better bass, depending on the quality of course. These should sound good with those specs, the best headphones only go down to 10hz normally.

[@ShowerTh0ugh1s]

is it butter proof? love cookin with music on!

[@mikesunboxing]

lol maybe not

[@ShowerTh0ugh1s]

@@mikesunboxing you tried it yet?

[@mickael486]

is the noise leakage really loud? I'm thinking about getting these because my dog is sensitive to loud noises. Think she'll be fine in my lap with these on?

[@mikesunboxing]

I would think so

[@iamrobot396]

My two cents after using for about 6 months. This is a entry level audiophile headphone. Its entry level because the sound stage isnt that great but there is decent instrument separation. They however arent that great for listening to general music (non classical music esp) as the vocals are very subdued like someones put a blanket over a speaker. Treble is very nice however its not very bassy. They are excellent for two things:watching movies and gaming as they are insanely comfortable. So music lovers maybe spend a lil more and get the hd560

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for your thoughts on them, should be helpful for others

[@PapaMav]

Thank you Mike for the solid review.

[@mikesunboxing]

You bet

[@d4rkhor5e007]

Would you recommend these for gaming?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes the sound stage is really wide and open

[@ajastoa6545]

You talk about "noise leakage" from the HP, how about other way around? Will you hear things around you (if you lowered the volume that is)?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes the open design will allow the outside to come in as well, but it isn't as bad as the leakage

[@ajastoa6545]

@@mikesunboxing perfect. Ordered a pair today thanks to your review. Black friday on Amazon!

[@ThatGuy-qg4ww]

Just ordered a pair for 89$. Kinda bummed to find out about the proprietary cables, as I was hoping to hook these up to my 3.5m boom mic. I guess I'll just have to keep that on the side to use, instead of the all in one. Worth the trade off of price though, I originally had x2hr and they were great but only lasted 2 years before the right side cut out. Wanted to reorder but they're still around 125$.

[@jaygopinath1694]

The cables are easy to get you dont need to get on band one i have replaced the seni cable with a GEEKRIA Apollo silver cable works better than og one sound a little warmer in a good way and the high quality HansnBy 6occ 4.4mm balanced cable with a fc4 dac relay makes hd599 shine to there full potential there beautiful 😏

[@jaygopinath1694]

Ps you can get mic mods and cables with a built-in high-quality mic as well

[@PartySpock]

The only onnoying is the ""certified frustrating free"" packaging. There were better times with the Sennheiser packaging.They are very good headfhones. Thank you .

[@camotech1314]

Still use the Sennheiser PC37X at my PC, excellent headset with a great mic!!

[@mikesunboxing]

Good to hear! pun intended

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Hd599 and pc38 are a step above

[@Leonardo-bx6rl]

Which one? Beyerdynamic 990 pro or this one’s for gaming?

[@mikesunboxing]

not tried the beyers sorry so can;t really advise

[@DittyBitty69]

Yo if youre still looking for help it depends on the environment youre gaming in. Loud environment and not on your own to listen to kinky stuff? 990s. If you dont mind people hearing what youre hearing in the same room etc etc get these.

[@brianconyers6655]

Brilliant review!

[@mikesunboxing]

Thanks that is very kind of you to say

[@mea3431]

Should I buy this or jbl live 660nc at the same price?

[@mikesunboxing]

never used the JBLs sorry so can't really give an answer

[@RealPixelDude]

i have the sennheiser hd555 and the design is amazing i forget im wearing them sometimes

[@mikesunboxing]

yeah they are very comfortable

[@Rawzix]

I just ordered them as Amazon currently have a 45% sale! I currently own Philips SHP9600 which I love sound wise but comfort wise they are just ok. They are also a bit springy and creaky sounding when you move your head which is annoying. Hoping these ones won’t have that issue!

[@mikesunboxing]

no these are pretty decent and well built, also the 559 are good

[@BlondeManNoName]

Thanks, I just decided to buy these from sale.

[@mikesunboxing]

you will enjoy them, but they like to be driven so a small DAC with make a big difference

[@sengan2475]

​@mikesunboxing what would you recommend for that at the budget-lower mid range?

[@Senrab46]

Thorough review as always. Seem a quality unit but for me too expensive and no microphone. Yep I'm a cheap skate lol Thanks for sharing Mike and Kath👍

[@mikesunboxing]

same here, so massive shout out to uglybob for sending these over

[@uglybob7505]

@@mikesunboxing I only sent them to mess with Kath lol 🙂

[@PapaMav]

Yeti mics are fabulous Nick.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@uglybob7505 Lol! It worked!

[@seiscero]

69.99 now on Amazon Nick. 59.99 if you sign up for Amazon Photos (they give you a 10gbp voucher)

[@m.greenfield6328]

do you know where i can get earpad replacements for this model?

[@mikesunboxing]

amazon and ebay do them

[@fluphybunny930]

They are good. Never but them full price as Amazon will ALWAYS have them on cheap on Prime Day and Black Friday. Sennheiser fit cables are available from a lot of 3rd party's. No issue buying from them. They don't feel great quality, but they sound good for the price. I THINK I preferred my old AKG k702's but they give up when the garbage wiring worked its way free (again).

[@mikesunboxing]

thanks for the insight, and yes i agree, always wait for a sale or special offer, it will come around if you wait long enough

[@DarkEnigma1115]

Ha! I just bought them yesterday, on Amazon Prime Day, and was doing a double check on it, saw your comment and had a laugh.

[@Arek1125]

i bought them today,let's hope they are as good as advertised and i bought them soooo cheap approx.70 Euros on amazon

[@mikesunboxing]

you should enjoy them, but always consider they can only sound as good as the signal you put into them

[@deathstr0kexorn765]

Nothing wrong with a bit of aqua!!

[@mikesunboxing]

i'm a barbie girl in a barbie world 😂

[@REALLYRANDOMREVIEW5]

sennheiser are famously good not sure they can Match ASTROS for Gaming but Music and general listening it is immense sound in my op PS folically challenged lol ! We can ge Help for that now Mike there has been a Break through scientific haha

[@uglybob7505]

Had a load of sennheiser stuff in the past and I could honestly not fault it for the price you pay for it. Solid performance in my book but then again Im nearly deaf in one ear lol

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

They destroy astros 😂😂😂😂

[@PeterPerez.]

This is on sale on amazon right now for prime day

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes i noticed and the extra video views where a hint at that today 😂 Good headphones highly recommended

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes i noticed and the extra video views where a hint at that today 😂 Good headphones highly recommended

[@PeterPerez.]

@@mikesunboxing Just ordered it, did 2 hours of research of this and also bought a EVO8 DAC. You could create a video about DACS if you are into it. Keep up the great videos👍🏽

[@mikesunboxing]

@@PeterPerez. Thanks 🙂

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

I love them :)

[@mikesunboxing]

they are pretty nice

[@FROSTB4NE]

Man I couldn't decide on the 599s or the momentum 4s, for now I'll get the 599s for gaming, I'll need a USB C dongle for my phone, eventually I might get the momentum 4s for travel when they're much cheaper.

[@mikesunboxing]

also consider the 569 those are really good and have a decent amount of isolation

[@Matthijsz]

The HD599, actually the entire 500 series by sennheiser except the hd560s is considered a disappointment by Audiophiles. The HD599 is one of them that has more bass than usual. My friend has a hd599 and I compared it to my HD560s and mine sounded much more natural and I could hear more details but in comparison his 599 sounded bloated and bassy.

[@mikesunboxing]

i can understand that, although not having used "real" audiophile headphones i can't really comment too much on that. At the offer price i think these are hard to beat

[@Matthijsz]

@@mikesunboxing you should try out moondrop chu. they are like 20 bucks. not headphones tho.

[@fluphybunny930]

560's are a step up in price vs these. Also it depends on what you mean by "audiophile". I know audiophiles that wouldn't wipe their feet on 560's. 660s would be a starting point for audiophiles.

[@mikesunboxing]

@@Matthijsz Will take a look, thanks

[@JB.zero.zero.1]

Nonsense, most people love the 500 series, they aren't designed for the snob market and for most of us the sound reproduction is absolutely fine.

[@sanjaykumar.v8139]

Guys should i get the Sennheiser hd 559 or 599 SE

[@mikesunboxing]

maybe 569

[@sanjaykumar.v8139]

@@mikesunboxing why so? 1.I am gonna only use it in my room 2.569 is expensive than 559 and 599 about 30usd

[@JB.zero.zero.1]

If you go to the Sennheiser outlet on their site, I believe the 559s are currently £39 refurbished. A bargain. You can't go wrong with either.

[@toast99bubbles]

Currently £70 in Amazon sales, but won't arrive until Tuesday. Can get them tomorrow from Amazon if I pay £90.

[@mikesunboxing]

save the money and wait, it is worth it

[@toast99bubbles]

@@mikesunboxing The other pair I'm looking at are the Philips Fidelio X2HR at about £80. Although the HD599SE seem to be pushing me more right now.

[@PapaMav]

Which bear is the most condescending? A pan-duh !

[@mikesunboxing]

lol

[@uglybob7505]

LMAO !!!

[@PapaMav]

@@uglybob7505 thank you for your good spirit Bob.

[@sorawjadhav31]

2:44 where i can buy this Sennheiser 1.5 Meter 3.5 jack wire? Bro

[@mikesunboxing]

something like this www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Compatible-Sennheiser-Headphone-Control-Grey-iOS-3-5mm/dp/B07XM2PZJ3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=38QIC4ZWDMR07&keywords=sennheiser+hd599+cable&qid=1686564337&sprefix=sennheiser+hd599+%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

[@uglybob7505]

CRAP JOKE FRIDAY !!! I was riding a donkey the other day when someone threw a rock at me and I fell off !!! I was stoned off my ass !

[@mikesunboxing]

What do donkeys send out near Christmas? Mule-tide greetings.

[@PapaMav]

Good one Bob !

[@cross-hairz800]

How about for competitive fps??

[@mikesunboxing]

will be great, very clear audio and lots of detail to tweak

[@cross-hairz800]

@@mikesunboxing with steelseries gamedac?

[@Suthea1]

how much do these headphones leak?

[@mikesunboxing]

lots, get the 569's if you want a more enclosed set

[@Suthea1]

@@mikesunboxing thanks

[@Suthea1]

@@mikesunboxing would the beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO be a good closed back alternative?

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

i do think you can get far better for the price they are asking for ,i can also say you might as well buy turtle beach and get the best of both worlds in music and gaming what i seem to do due to some headphones are well balanced but have some faults is replace the faults with my own components to make them last longer for example turtle beach have a designer fault with the phone unit to the amp box to connect to the pcb board so i came up with very small male and female connectors to the board and wires to make sure they do not break and a better quality phone adapter but carry on mate but these do not buy them lol they are a waste of space.

[@PapaMav]

I don't recommend Turtle Beach. While they sound great, they are cheaply made and the adjustable plastic where the ear muffs are, will break after about 2 years of use. This is a known flaw in their design. I was able to squeeze another 6 months of use out of them by taking them apart and epoxying them (after shortening them, but luckily they still fit). Eventually the dongle died on them. My recommendation is Corsair Void RGB Pro or Elite.

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

@@PapaMav you never met me or my mancave mate it fixes designer faults haaaaaa

[@PapaMav]

@@XENONEOMORPH1979 I don't have to have met you, or seen your 'mancave', to know Turtle Beach headsets suck and are inferior and poor expenditure of $$, m8.

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

@@PapaMav k mukka take ya word for it bud

[@PapaMav]

@@XENONEOMORPH1979 "mukka" ????

[@6643bear]

Hi, interesting video, if you get a chance please have a look at hd560s, as a lot of pple say that these sound better than 599. Also I have hd 575 Also hd 575 sounds pretty good too . Regards mark

[@mikesunboxing]

I will check it out

[@itsgmani]

Currently 70% off on Amazon for 99 CAD

[@mikesunboxing]

great price!

[@PapaMav]

I prefer a little black box to a brown one...

[@anordinarynerd4654]

E

[@mikesunboxing]

E thats the magic number