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Summary: The Perfect Headphones
Review: Every time I put on these headphones, I am blown away by the immaculate sound that reaches my ears. These are, in my opinion, the best headphones out there. I'm sure hardcore audiophiles would disagree, but if you're a regular consumer, it doesn't get any better than this.
I had previously tried a pair of 580s, and was somewhat dissapointed with them. They were accurate, but they weren't aggressive enough for my taste - they sounded somewhat distant and weak. Since I wasn't about to spend $150 for a pair of headphones that I wasn't totally satisfied with, I decided to invest that extra $50 and try the 595s. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. The 595s solve the 580's problem by angling the drivers so that they are literally right next to your ear, and the result is a much more immediate, much fuller bodied sound.
The 595s are superb with any type of music. The open, but immediate sound stage is great for rock music (you really feel like you're sitting with the band and they're playing around you), and the clarity and precision is great for jazz and classical. I was also surprised how good my electronica sounded - every detail is expressed with crystal clear precision, and the bass is ample but precise and not overbearing, resulting in a great immersive experience. The lows, mids, and highs are all perfectly balanced (at least to my untrained ear), and overall the sound is just unbelievably natural.
Besides sounding great, the 595s are ridiculously comfortable. Because they surround the ears and don't put pressure on them, I have no problem wearing these headphones for 6-7 hours at a time without discomfort or soreness.
Please note that in order to experience all the 595s have to offer, you really need a headphone amp. They sound good unamped, but the 595s really come alive with a good amp. Also, since the 595s have a 1/4" plug instead of a 1/8" mini plug, I would recommend getting the Grado 1/4"-1/8" adapter instead of using the one they give you, as it will put too much strain on the headphone jacks of your equipment.
I wholeheartedly recommend the 595s. For the price, their sound quality and comfort simply cannot be beat.
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Summary: Good Budget Headphones
Review: I am a total head-fi freak. I make sure that I always suit my needs with the best possible music and sound quality from headphones. To fill this urge, I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD-595s because they were easier to drive than other Senn's and they also are much brighter, so they are better-suited for rock music.My music preferences are as follows: Rock (Aerosmith, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Eagles, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Queen)
Electronica
Techno/Trance Jazz These headphones really shined in the Rock category. It reproduced songs beautifully, with good mids, very nice and deep lows, and good vocals. Sound channeling is excellent to give you the very best detail in all of your music. Again, as I said before, these headphones are very powerful and therefore don't require an amp to be driven. I first ran the headphones directly to my SACD player, and noticed a MUCH bigger improvement over the HD-580s than expected. I then plugged it into my Meta42 headphone amp, and.. WOW! I was very impressed by how much more this unit shines with good gear. In addition, these 'phones are very comfortable, and open-sound, so that it will be comfortable to wear for hours-on-end, and wont make it uncomfortable/sweaty around your ears. To conclude, these headphones are a VERY good starter headphone for the developing-audiophile. The value is superb, the quality is great, the comfort and build quality is the usual Sennheiser best, and it doesn't require high-end material to shine like all other products from Sennheiser. This means that you can purchase these 'phones and get great results, and then when you are ready to take the plunge for a headphone amp, you will get even BETTER results. These headphones are the perfect example why a headphone amp can make a huge difference in your listening experience. I hope this review has helped.
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Summary: Wow
Review: Thats the only word to describe these excellent headphones. The crystal clear audio comes from all types of music. The incredible bass works well with rock, techno, and rap. The sharpness of the sound works great with all classical types. Ive had these cans for a week and I am still wowed everytime I throw on anything from Linkin Park, to Metallica, to classical.
The comfort level is topnotch. Although it wasnt quite what I expected (I had hoped the earpads would be made of a more comforatble foam, like those in Bose headsets), I quickly learned that the people at Sennheiser know comfort. The velour earpads provide just enough resistence to keep set in place and keep your head nice and comfortable. The top headband seems to put a lot of pressuse on the top of your head.. this can be fixed by pressing the top of the earpeices.
They really shine when you plug these into a decent headphone amp.
If your looking for top-of-the-line on a semi-budget.. look no further. I highly recommend you purchase these.
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Summary: THE BEST HIGH END HEADPHONES
Review: The Sennheiser 595 headphones are the VERY BEST HIGH END headphones I have ever experienced in this price range. I also have a pair of Sennheiser 555 which are great but just does not have that brilliant clarity when it comes to classical music.
The 595 headphones have superb clarity, warmth, marvelous highs and deep lows for cello and bass music, great soundstage for all types of music especially classical and orchestral. I listen to a lot of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and other classical composers but I also listen to Santana and the congos, drums and guitar playing are magnificent sounding. Eric Clapton or any acoustic guitar playing is superb. Jazz, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Count Basie recordings are superior. Vocals like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, and Bob Seeger have a nice warmth to the recordings but the instruments really stand out. These are great headphones and I would highly recommend them. Buy them. You will find instruments in your recordings you never heard before in such clarity it is amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH END AUDIOPHILE LISTENING.
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Summary: WARM BUT DETAILED
Review: Wow! This headphone is awsome. It totally breathes life into my music and i lisen to all types of music (electronic, hip-hop, classical, jazz, rock.). The only way to describe the sound of this this headphone is warm but very detailed. The HD590's are cold and detailed. I can hear things in songs that i never heard before. not only doese it sound good but it feels good. They are so comfortable. There is not a lot of pressure on your head but they have a snug fit. The pads are very soft and not irritating. The only negative thing i can say about it is that sound leaks through these headphones. It might bother others and outside noise might bother you.
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