Sennheiser Consumer Audio Sennheiser HD 559 Open Back Headphone –

So going from the sennheiser hd 380 pro to these was a massive let down. These are best are headphones i’d take on a trip where i’m not worried about them getting destroyed. They are not very comfortable and the sound seems a bit muffled. If you have the money buy the higher end sennheiser as it does sound better. These are fine for now, but i’ll be trying to find the hd 380 pros or their equivalent in the very near future. Btw, i’m not saying the are bad, but you get used to higher quality sound and these are a bit of a let down. Sorry if i sound like a snob, i’m just so used to the 380’s and these aren’t at that level.

The sound is great, as expected of the hd500 series. It also has a plastic build, but it seems durable enough and very light. My only issue is that they are just a bit too tight against your ears. I come from the hd518 which fitted loose enough so they would cause fatigue and tight enough so they wouldn’t fall off. Other than that i still can wear them for about 2 hrs before i feel fatigued and need to take a break.

I ordered the sennheiser hd 559 open back headphone ‘used’ because it was a lot cheaper (~45 usd instead of 100). I received a basic box with the hd 558 headphones inside and nothing else. To be honest i was looking for the 558 as that is what i currently have and this was a gift for my dad. I gave it a quick test and it sounded just like mine, and looks the same, and that’s great.And it looks in pristine condition, so i’m happy. Only small gripe (not the seller’s fault) is that the 559 is advertised to come only with the headset, which connects with a 1/4′ plug not a 3. 5mm as is the standard audio output of many phones, motherboards, etc. The 558 included a 1/4′ to 3. 5mm adapter in the box, which was very convenient. For the 559 you have to go spend $3 or less at your local computer or electronics store, which isn’t very expensive but it’s just not as convenient.

Great sound, however comes only with a large jack that doesnt fit most daily devices. I had old sennheiser headphones, so took their cable and usef other, otherwise i’d be stuck for a while.

Now i can enjoy time listening to what i want to without having to listen to everything he’s watching/listening to as well. He really is happy with the open back headphone because his ears sweat less and can use them for 8-10hours easily without any issues. I tried these on myself and the foam that goes over the ear is a bit too hard and it gives me headaches, but i’m very sensitive to pressure on my head, so i couldn’t use them. Note: we did have to purchase a sennheiser adapter cable for it to be able to work with his pc, otherwise he wouldn’t have been able to use it. I’m not sure why the company didn’t just charge more and include it in the box.

Powered by Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology for truly excellent sound performance, the open back HD 559 is the ideal choice for listeners seeking an optimal blend of all-round performance and quality for home entertainment. It serves up a satisfying deep bass sound. With its full sized circumaural design, the HD 559 offers exceptional wearing comfort thanks to the large ear cups and soft replaceable ear pads.

From the manufacturer

Sennheiser is shaping the Future of Audio – a vision built on a 75-year history of innovation and a continued drive for excellence that is woven into our company’s DNA and culture. Around the world, our employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.

Meet the Sennheiser HD 559

The HD 559 is a headphone for those seeking exceptional value. Powered by Sennheiser proprietary transducer technology and featuring the “Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement” (E.A.R) design, the HD 559 provides the first step into the world of audiophile sound reproduction. This open back, around ear headphone delivers a natural tonal balance with outstanding spatial performance. Exceptional wearing comfort is provided by large ear cups fitted with plush velour ear cushions.

Features


Premium Components Sennheiser engineered transducers use aluminum voice coils delivering high efficiency, excellent dynamics and extremely low distortion.	Open Acoustic Design Around-ear, open-back design delivers an impressively ‘open’ spatial presentation to improve the listening experience.	E.A.R Technology ‘Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement’ design channels audio directly into your ears producing a more ‘in room’ like listening experience.	Extreme Comfort Lightweight yet robust design with luxurious velour covered ear cushions and padded headband deliver exceptional wearing comfort for long listening sessions.


	HD 559	HD 569	HD 579	HD 599
Ear Coupling	Around-Ear	Around-Ear	Around-Ear	Around-Ear
Transducer Principle	Open Back	Closed Back	Open Back	Open Back
Impedance	50 Ω	23 Ω	50 Ω	50 Ω
Frequency Response	14 – 26,000 Hz	10 – 28,000 Hz	15 – 28,000 Hz	12 – 38,500 Hz
Sound Pressure Level (SPL)	108 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)	115 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)	106 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)	106 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)	<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)	<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)	<0.1% (1 kHz, 100 dB)
Cable Length	3m detachable cable	Cable 1: 3m detachable cable Cable 2: 1.2m detachable cable with 1-button remote	3m detachable cable	Cable 1: 3m detachable cable Cable 2: 1.2m detachable cable
Jack Plug	6.3 mm straight, gold-plated plug	Plug 1: 6.3mm straight, gold-plated plug Plug 2: 3.5mm straight, gold-plated plug	6.3mm straight, gold-plated plug	Plug 1: 6.3mm straight, gold-plated plug Plug 2: 3.5mm straight, gold-plated plug
Pickup Pattern	N/A	Omni-directional	N/A	N/A
In the Box	HD 559 headphones / 3 m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug	HD 569 headset / 1.2 m cable with 1-button remote / 3.5 mm straight plug / 3 m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug	HD 579 headphones / 3 m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug / 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adaptor	HD 599 headphones / 3 m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug / 1.2 m cable / 3.5 mm straight plug / 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adaptor