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PROS: What Sennheiser has done here, is introduce audiophile-grade sound at an affordable price. While a headphone amp makes these cans really come to life, the HD 595 does a good job without one and can crank out plenty of sound without distortion. While they are not the best-sounding headphones I've ever heard, they are probably the best bang for your buck even if they cost $300 (which they don't if you look around). The sound is crisp and balanced through the entire range and they're extremely comfortable to wear (I touch the velvet earcups and still grin) with the added bonus of reasonably low impedance. Since these headphones are open, I sport them for hours at a time without getting tired--excellent since I use them when I'm playing the sort of game where it's advantageous to be able to hear an enemy's footsteps.CONS: I knew what I was getting into when I bought open headphones, but I definitely didn't anticipate how much sound these leaked. These are definitely not the ones you want to use if you're sitting next to an unstable passenger on a bus.
This is the first Audiophile set I've personally owned, and I'm very happy with my purchase. The openness improves the sound stage and quality quite a bit, but Sennheiser does make some outstanding closed models too. If you're looking for amazing sound production, you should definitely give these a look.Some people feel that there isn't much need to go up to this model over the cheaper HD555, and to a point i agree, but the sound quality does go up a bit with these, and after holding both pairs in my hands I like the look and feel of these much better as well. Don't be fooled by the sound the first time you plug them in. If you can get your hands on a pair of both I'd recommend giving both a try and seeing what does it for you. They haven't even begun to sound good at that point. They sound absolutely amazing after the break-in period. Just make sure to get what fits your needs better.
These aren't for people who want to listen to something privately. These are an open set of phones, and anyone around you can hear what you're listening to, and it can be a little annoying to others so make sure you know what you're getting. For the extra $60 or so I felt these were worth it to me. It will take a discerning ear and a high quality source to really bring out the difference between the two models though if that's your primary concern.
These are truly high quality headphones -- the best headphones that I have ever had. As other reviewers mentioned, I can hear sounds of instruments that I could not otherwise hear. The low, midrange, and high frequencies are pretty evenly balanced and reproduce the sounds with impressive quality.
Great headphones. But Z Electra shipped "new" headphones in open box and missing instructions, warranty, etc. Since I did not realize at the time of purchase that I was dealing with a third-party seller, the return/exchange process is difficult. My recommendation is buy from amazon not from a third-party seller.
Noticeable within a couple of weeks. I read the reviews as this is my first purchase of a pair of decent headphones. The comfort is great and fits like it's supposed to. You can clearly hear the sound from the sides of the headphone like there's a speaker mounted to the sides for everyone to hear what you're listening to. The sound quality improves over time. I couldn't recognize some songs because you hear so much more that you miss on cheaper earbuds and speakers. Very pleased with my purchase.
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