Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HD 598 CS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sennheiser HD 598 CS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HD 598 CS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Home audio, portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 598 CS are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 598 CS offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Impedance 50 Ohm 23 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 115 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Type - On-cable
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 598 CS
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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