Sennheiser HD 599 SE

Wired

61
OkayGifng score
Good for musicGood for comfortGood for valueGood for bass

Usual price₹8,990

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Usual price ₹8,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
71

Warm, detailed for rock; uneven mids, some distortion loud

Noise cancelling
8

Open-back: no isolation

Features
22

Two detachable cables included; no mic

Calls
5

No microphone

Comfort & fit
82

Light, soft velour, gentle clamp for long sessions

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Comfortable for hours, cool and secure clamp
  • Bass is decent for an open-back
  • Two detachable cables
  • Detailed instruments with rock, bass present but not bloated
  • Soft pads, light and relaxed fit
  • Stable despite plastic
  • Clean, tight bass and detailed highs

Cons

  • Distorts a little at high volume
  • Tuning doesn't suit every genre
  • Clunky adapter, plain plastic build
  • No isolation, home use only
  • Weak sub-bass and less bass control than pricier rivals
  • Vocals and electronic music less convincing
  • Cheap-looking plastic, few accessories
  • SoundGuysJun 2025

    Very comfortable open-back for relaxed home listening; some distortion when loud and an uneven response (tested the HD 599, identical to the SE).

  • ocinside

    Worth it when discounted, especially for rock; lacks the balance of an HD 600 and the space of bigger models.

  • Major HiFiApr 2021

    Dynamic, slightly dark Sennheiser sound for rock and hip-hop fans; neutral listeners should look at the HD 600 (tested HD 599).

Full specs

Sound
Drivers38 mm dynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option6.3 mm 3 m cable and 3.5 mm 1.2 m cable (detachable), 6.3-3.5 mm adapter
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight250 g
Controlsnone
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableNo
Other
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack

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