Stevenk

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
4.40 of 5, 20.00 votes

Price Paid:  $260.00 from costco.ca

Summary:
HD-595 after a long breaking of 60-80 hours does settle down nicely. They are very clear, detailed, smooth, accurate not over or under emphasizing, responsive to the lightest ambiance, more front row forward than others ie HD580, HD600, just the tiniest hint of grain on the most critical listening CD's. This headphone is extremely comfortable for long listening sessions. They respond even better with high end electronics or a good preamp. They are very sensitive enough for use with just a portable DVD player as well just a little less clear or responsive in all ranges of frequencies as it should with low-end electronics. I am happy with the performance and flexibility.

You do get very slightly more detail and lower register bass from the hd600 from the one I sampled but I didn't like the distance presentation. The HD580 was less detailed, clear and too distant in presentation for my liking also. I couldn't use a hd580 or hd600 on portable players. Sample many before you buy to ensure you get the type of headphone you can live with.

Strengths:
Reflects what the electronics are sending very accurately and honestly.
Sensitive, ultra-responsive, produces enough deep bass, tons of ambiance, beautiful MF and HF's, perfect focus and illusions of instruments from top bottom front back left right from each ear. Probably from the tilted speaker technology.
Single cord on one side that is detachable
Easy servicing and repairs in the future
Doesn't require an amp

Weaknesses:
These are open headphones that leaking out alot of music from up to 20 feet away as moderate volumes. Other people will be disturbed gauranteed. If the sided are covered when lying down the sound reflects back in causing distortions or echoes.
-Can't be used in a quiet room and outside noises leak in very easily.
-Very slightly grainy or distortioned on louder volume passages, imho.
-Bass is slightly less in the lower registers than the HD600 but matching otherwise
-Wire is OFC but can be improved further for even clearer presentation.

Similar Products Used:
Sennheiser, HD600, HD580, HD437, HD280.
Sony sets.

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Price Paid:  $150.00 from Computer store in fi

Summary:
I got this headphone because my old sennheiser 555 broke, and headphone.com recommended them. And I can honestly say these are much much much better than the hd 555 model, and totally worth the money. Not only does the music sound incredable but in game sounds such as footsteps and gun fire are very accurate. I play counter-strike where these are very important, so I know what I'm talking about. If
your willing to go over 100€ or 120$ for headphones, look no further for these should be your next headphones.

Strengths:
comfort, brilliant sound.

Weaknesses:
Now i can never go back to cheap or even decent headphones, whilst this is a good thing for my enjoyment it is not a good thing for my wallet.

Similar Products Used:
Zalman 5.1 headphones, sennheiser hd 555, and several headphones that equal as trash.

NtDGr3nade

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 15.00 votes

Price Paid:  $170.00 from Big Time Audio

Summary:
Before I bought my HD 595s I used crappy sony portable headphones for my mp3 player, and i needed to upgrade to a surroundsound style headphone for competitive gaming. after looking for a while i came across a fairly reasonable price for them and bought them. when i first used them i noticed how clear the sound was. playing Halo 2 with these made everthing happening in the game possible to hear, from every direction. almost everything seemed right untill i plugged them into my mp3 player and there was a huge drop in power due to the abcense of an amp and that they didnt respond too well to bass in hip-hop rap styled songs. after screwing around with the equalizers a bit on my mp3 player, i found that this was no longer a problem. they are also quite comfortable, great for long sessions, the only downside is that your ears may get a little warm for wearing them for an extended period of time. overall great headphones, if i had to pay the msrp for them i definatly would, they are worth it.

Strengths:
Clear, in depth sound

Weaknesses:
Weak bass

evilrsmkii

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.80 of 5, 10.00 votes

Price Paid:  $140.00 from amazon merchant

Summary:
First, be reminded that these are open headphones (you can still hear background noises).

HD-595 is very responsive in all ranges especially mid range and treble. Mid range is very clear. Treble is not ear-cutting sharp. I am very satisfied with the performance. The first impression was definitely a loud WOW!
(I just wish I didn't have trouble with the delivery, but that's another story)

For bass enthusiasts, HD-595 may be a bit weak on the bass response. But it's nothing that EQ settings cannot correct for you. Bass is deep but not muddy. I'm no audiophile, so I can't speak for the advanced listeners. But so far, every one of my friends who's tried these on were amazed by its performance.

HD-595 is very responsive (very loud). It's probably the best pair of headphones that doesn't require an amp. I didn't give 5 stars for value rating because these are a bit pricey. But gosh... they were worth every single penny!

Strengths:
* clear mid range
* bright but not sharp treble
* deep and clean bass
* ultra-responsive
* doesn't require an amp

Weaknesses:
* solo use only, I can't share the joy of watching a movie using these w/ friends

Price Paid:  $200.00 from online from some sit

Summary:
The Sennheiser HD595 are extremely comfortable. The sound is excellent. I use them when I am working on computer in home design studio. I can wear for hours without any difficulty ...since they are open air - I can hear noises and my wife calling me.

I would recommend these as replacements form people who listen to iTunes whilst working, as well as poeple who just want excellent reporoduction and extreme comfort. No more sweaty ears!

Strengths:
Sound quality, comfort.

Weaknesses:
I have heard complaints about the way Sennheiser connects the wire to the actual headphone. It is said to be brokne rather easilty. I can see how that might happen - so I am careful.

Similar Products Used:
I use a pair of Sony MD open air at work - these are MUCH better sound wise and comfort wise - but the Sony seem to be more durable. I would not want to drop these any time soon.