However, lifestyle changes in recent years have taken my interests elsewhere, mainly to home theater, and I stopped being active around these parts. Whilst the Sennheiser HD559 headphones are beautiful to look at, with its sophisticated, minimalistic and elegant design, the HD559 also features an ergonomic design that focuses on making the user as comfortable as possible whilst the headphones are in use. The headband was partly detached (a typical issue on many Senheiser 5xx series), so I glued it with gel type super glue and let it cure overnight on the headphone stand.

I'm currently using the 599 and I find it an excellent set of headphones because it's less fatiguing than closed backs to me. Now I have also bought the HD559 to see how they would compare, as I find the padding of the headband on the HD599 slightly uncomfortable.male connector is broken and loose (right channel only) but it f*** up both channels for output somehow. Finally, the HD 559 succeeded in building up space and stereo panorama in such a way that an enveloping sound image was created. Its very low weight contributes to this as well and ensures one can do longer listening sessions with it. However the Sennheiser can easily be driven by small portable devices (I have tried with my mobile phone) without undue battery drain due to their sensitivity. Through the craft and precision of German Engineering we create innovative products to reinvent the future of audio with remarkable audio experiences that you don’t just hear – but feel.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. My Teac HA-501 is also a pretty revealing amp, and has an adjustable output impedance, which I think further suggests these headphones scale well with better components. New to the HD 500 series product line is the HD 559, a headphone for those seeking exceptional value. How to plan for a multiroom system; Speaker types (recessed, shelf/wall mount, soundbar); how many zones; type of use - high performance, background. Sound pressure is low compared to closed-back models, but on-par with other open-headphones, and the harmonic distortion is decent.All the while, the soft, detachable ear pads and padded headband will ensure your listening experience remains comfortable for hours on end, allowing you to fully immerse yourself into the music. Below the step response plot which, when the sound is balanced and well extended should show a rise to around 0dB, (indicating fast driver response) and should be slightly sloping downwards indicating bass extension. At the top of this page there is a plot showing sound descriptions and when you look at the 20 Hz to 1kHz range you will notice the following descriptors: fat, muddy, cuppy, honky, hollow and indeed all apply.