The overall sound production, comfortable to wear.

None so far.

Simply amazing. I do own some other sennheisers (414, 440II, 500, 570) but this one, the 590 is the absolute winner. Tight bass and crisp heigths. Just worth the price of € 169

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Amazing for every type of music Great frequency range; fantastic overall sound Comfort Bass & Treble Free Seiko Chronograph watch :)

Retail price

W-o-w these headphones are simply amazing. I just had them for one day, but I am totally in love with them. These headphones are amazing for EVERY type of music. I tried them on classical, techno, pop, r&b, etc., and it sounds fantastic. The comfort is great too. The phones aren't too heavy, the earcovers are really soft, and they really close you off the world (for half-open phones) Only the 200 euro (is about 200 dollars) retail price is high, but I think its worth it. Absolutely recommended. I also tried the HD-570 but these are clearly better. I considered going for some Sony's, or the HD-570, but I am extremely happy I made the right choice: Go for the HD-590!

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An old Koss, and I tried the HD 570

Crisp clear smooth sound and the look nice, Good weight, very comfortable. over all great.

They leak sound like people say a lot, but if you’re selfish like me it doesn't matter. But some advice the bass is very tight sounding when you get them but just ware them in and they will be great oh and they make bad recordings sound terrible.

I’ve read a lot of reviews on these head Phones and thought people are emphasizing how good these head phones were, But damn I was wrong these head phones are god compared to my old hd 490s, they make the 490s seem like 5 pound alba head phones. I would definitely RECOMEND these head phones to any one.

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Sennheiser HD 490

- Excellent sound - Open-back design means a more natural sound - Extremely comfortable for those long sessions - They look cool :)

- Not for portable use as they leak quite a bit of sound due to the open back. Not a "weakness" though, just depends on what you need headphones for. - Expensive retail price.

I do a lot of sound editing, so I needed headphones that were going to be very comfortable for long sessions, and also very detailed so I can pick up flaws, etc in the sound. Here in Australia, only about 4 brands are available for headphones: AKG, Beyer-Dynamics, Sennheiser, and Sony. To shorten the review, it seemed Sennheiser was my best bet. The other brands were either uncomfortable, I didn't like the sound, or they were overpriced for their quality (Sony). To shorten the review again, I originally planned to get the 570s, until I found quite a few people didn't like them, and the 590s were supposed to sound significantly better. Through someone who works in the industry, I was able to get the 590s for under $350 AU (about $190 US). I felt that price was worth it - since I don't intend to get another pair of headphones for a long time. They retail for $500 AU ($280 US). - HD590 Comments - Now that I've got the HD590s - I love them! Bass is great, there is ample midrange and highs, and they are extremely comfortable. Heck, you wanna put them on simply because they're comfortable! Who cares if you're playing music or not! I can see in the winter I will probably be wearing them just to keep my ears warm! The sound the HD590s produce is outstanding. There is a definate clarity and detail about them. Going through my music, the difference these headphones make is like the difference between a 128kbps MP3 and a 320kbps MP3 - you can hear a lot more detail. These are very open-back headphones though - and they leak quite a bit of sound. However, because they are very open, the sound they produce is a lot more natural than closed headphones. Or even cheaper open headphones. So yes, the sound can bug those around you - but the benefit for you is better sound. Not much you can do about it. - Open-back Differences - Because of the natural sound ability of these 'phones (due to the open back), they make rock and orchestral music particularly realistic. The headphones cause this music to sound almost as though it were coming out of speakers on your desk or lounge room. Which is what the open-back design of headphones strives for. The sound is much more realistic. Electronic music does have a similar presence, but because the instruments used in rock and orchestra are "real" (as opposed to electronic music), it just has an extra realistic effect. - Break-in and Pricing - I have found these headphones to be a little bright at first, because I haven't fully broken them in yet. Other reviewers have mentioned that once these headphones have been broken in, then they soften up on the high end and produce a better sound. I used to use AKG K-66's, which, when first bought, were very bright and sibilant - "you need sunglasses for your ears" as one person described the effect - but after wearing the headphones in for a month, the sound became more refined and that extra brightness is gone. Are they worth the retail price? Honestly, I don't think so. Not to say the headphones are lacking - they certainly are not, but $450-500 AU for headphones?? But if you can get these 590s at around the price I did (shouldn't be a problem in the US, they are cheaper there), then GO FOR THEM. If you aren't able to pay the price for the 590s, then I would investigate the 570s (listen to them first, though). For the price difference between the 570s and 590s, the sound between the two is really meant to be worth it. If you're serious about a decent pair of headphones to last you, then it may be a better investment to save that extra money for the 590s. If you go to a specialized hi-fi store, you should be able to get them cheaper than the retail price. Just show your interest in the 'phones and the sales person will gradually go down in price. Highly recommended. Visit these sites for headphone forums/reviews: www.head-fi.org www.headphone.com www.goodcans.com

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AKG K-66, Beyer-Dynamic DT250, others.

Excellent sound reproduction, faithfull to detail with no additional artifacts

Open air design does let in external noise, not really a weakness though - just turn the volume up...

Very happy with my purchase, these come close to perfection. It is a pleasure to pull out all those CD's that one hasn't listened to in a while, and rediscover what great music can really sound like. Just a short note though, on cheaper/portable devices (like my MiniDisc player etc) the output may not be sufficient to drive these cans, this is not really an issue though, I've found that lower listening levels are actually preferable due to the excellent sound reproduction. I guess if you just MUST have the volume, a headphone amp would be in order.

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Sony/Koss/Vivanco etc.

Great sound quality, light, cool looking

Slightly too deep sound

Since I cannot use loud speakers at home, where I would disturb everyone and since some high quality speakers would cost a fortune I decided to buy a top quality headphone set. There were two I had in mind Sennheiser HD590 and HD600. There is a certain difference in sound quality between them, but definetely not worth the money. So I bought the HD590 and I'm very happy with them. They offer a really good sound, astonishingly good, to be honest. It's worth every penny. Also they are very light and there's only one chord to them unlike the HD600 that have two, which I find a bit annoying. Buy them and you won't regret it...

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Flat frequency response, low colouration, great detail, wide soundstage, comfort

Their accuracy can be a bit painstaking. Not for heavy rock. Like many headphones, they lack really deep bass.

I agree with many of the previous remarks. Sennheiser HD590s are one of the finest headphones you can buy for sensible money. I tried several cheaper and similarly priced headphones in a shop and these were the best. However one thing that occurred to me immediately was a slight 'boxy' quality to the sound which I wasn't sure I liked. I use them mainly in a project studio for monitoring. They are comfortable to wear which promotes extended listening. They provide a really flat response and a detailed, expansive soundstage, so you can really hear every element in the mix. This can also be a drawback, because flaws in a recording are ruthlessly exposed. I also think these headphones can be a bit analytical rather than musically involving like my older (and much cheaper) HD320s. Having said that, classical works sound fantastic, as do small scale jazz ensembles. Their timbre is absolutely right. If you like rock, I believe Grado headphones would be a better option. My criticisms must be kept in context and I would not hesitate in recommending these 'phones to a friend. They offer great value for money at the price I paid. To buy speakers this good would cost a lot more.

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Sennheiser HD320, Beyer DT231, Grado SR60

Comfort, sound-quality are top of the line.

Price is high, but you get what you pay for.

These headphones are supurb. The sound that it produces is very smooth, which is the kind I was looking for. I use it for everything from listening to all kinds of music: rap, rock, classical, trance, you name it, I've tried it. I also use it when playing games like Counter-Strike, where using sound to figure out people's position is crucial. For all these uses, these headphones are awesome and have yet to let me down. Being able to replace the individual parts is a great plus also, just incase I need to replace the cord or the earpads. They are very comfortable and I am able to wear them for a long time without discomfort.

Accurate and detailed sound with great depth and space. Very comfortable, well built and durable.

Leaks a significant amount of sound to the outside. Readily admits external sounds.

For the past three years I have been without a pair of speakers, so I have been using headphones exclusively. The Sennheiser HD590s are the best pair of headphones I have ever used (I missed my PSB speakers until I bought the 590s). They sound much better than the Sennheiser HD570s and so are well worth the extra money. I love the flat frequency response, the great tonal accuracy and the sense of space and depth these headphones provide. They are not bright or harsh but at the same time they are very detailed all across the spectrum. The bass response is great as well; you only hear the bass that is on the recording, not the distortion that sounds 'bassy'. Overall the bass is pleasant because it is very tight and detailed, not 'loose and flabby'. You absolutely need a good source and good amplification to appreciate them. Due to the detailed and accurate nature of these phones, they are very sensitive to source and amplification choices, so you may find them disappointing if you use a low quality headphone amp (found in the vast majority of receivers) combined with, for example, a really cheap CD player or turntable. My headphones are driven by World Audio's HD83 headphone amplifier. The combination is great, partially due to the HD83's ability to be wired to accommodate just about any headphone. Physically, these headphones are well built and they are not delicate. The removable cable is a great idea; if it was not for this feature I would have trashed these phones many months ago by accidentally yanking on the cable when standing up. They are very comfortable as well and many times I forget that I am wearing headphones (hence the previously mentioned trashing), even when I use them for extended durations. I considered the HD600's but they are not worth the extra money (at least $200 Cdn. more) for such a fragile design even though other reviews indicate that they sound a little better than the 590s. I would have accidentally destroyed a pair of HD600s long ago. These headphones are not suitable for use in public places because they leak a significant amount of noise to other people close by. Another disadvantage is that they readily admit external sounds, so they are best used in a quiet place. Apart from the above two weaknesses, the HD590's are simply great.

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- comfortable wearing (if you once weared them, you won't put them away) - sound quality

(- price for a student ;))

the best headphones i've ever seen, heared, weared ...

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