Lowest price ever. Those headphones are £100+ on eBay and around £150 elsewhere online. AbsoluteBargain.
Product Description
Sennheiser’s open backed HD 598 SR and closed-back HD 598 Cs are around ear headphones for serious music lovers – available exclusively from Amazon or direct from Sennheiser. Powered by the audio specialist’s transducer technology, they deliver exceptional sound quality with unrivalled comfort for even the longest of listening sessions.
Premium, audiophile-grade over-ear, open back headphones
Padded leatherette headband and luxurious velour covered ear pads perfect for long listening sessions
Compatible with virtually every audio device including phones, tablets, computers and stereo components
Turns into a headset with the included 1.2-m inline PTT-remote detachable cable with 3.5-mm jack
exceptional build quality and premium components, fulfilling the promise of the Sennheiser brand.
Latest comments (28)
jarilouhelainen
29 Aug 17#28
Price now 137.40.
DUNOEboutTENG
25 Aug 17#12
What's the benefit of the open-back so sound leakage?
And would these be useful for gaming at all?
cheekster to DUNOEboutTENG
25 Aug 17#15
Open back headphones usually provide a wider soundstage compared to closed back headphones. Sound leakage is a trade off however.
DUNOEboutTENG to cheekster
25 Aug 17#17
Thank you :smile:
cheekster to DUNOEboutTENG
25 Aug 17#18
A couple of videos that explains things in more detail:
DUNOEboutTENG to cheekster
25 Aug 17#19
ahh cheers for that
Seanspeed to DUNOEboutTENG
25 Aug 17#21
Honestly, so long as you're not in a situation where you're listening around others a lot and you're not a basshead - I'd always recommend openback. It's actually a really significant difference. Not only do they provide a MUCH broader soundstage, I find them more comfortable to listen to because it doesn't have the pressure build up of a closed headphone in your ear at moderate-to-high volumes.
Also, this is an incredible deal. I'd have gone for this if the Fidelio X2's weren't also on on sale for a crazy good price. For £80, you're not going to find anything better.
Harryisme to DUNOEboutTENG
26 Aug 17#25
Well if you plan to use the headset to not disturb others around you these are not the best. You should be able to use the mic to chat online, but I'm not sure of the mic quality.
As for the audio they are amazing, they used to be the go to headphones for those who wanted the best gaming experience. I've had mine for a couple of years now, and before that I used the 595's which were just as good.
Shame I didn't see the offer before, I would have snapped up the deal, I do own a set of 598's , but I was looking at these for the mic cable.
rev6 to Harryisme
27 Aug 17#26
Buy an in-line mic cable?
Harryisme to rev6
27 Aug 17#27
I know I could,( I think they cost around £25 plus P+P for official ones), but for another £50 I'd have gotten myself another set of these headphones, so would have been worth it. Personally I'd prefer a boom mic attachment (Actually surprised no third party hasn't made one for the 598's) they make more sense for gaming.
I do have a third party cable I got from fleebay, though the mic is a bit quiet.
Perryibanez
25 Aug 17#24
If you use Amazon Fresh and add 0.01p of more items rounding it up to £80 you can use the code AVOCADO20 and get them for £60.
mccririck
25 Aug 17#6
I have 18 year old 565 Ovations.
ollie87 to mccririck
25 Aug 17#13
mccririck to ollie87
25 Aug 17#23
Yeah it was better than your post.
Jinkz to mccririck
25 Aug 17#16
I hope you can get the treatment you need for such a terrible affliction.
dealsukhot1
25 Aug 17#22
Tempted. I need a new set of headphones but have just begun the search. From comments above though, these seem like a great price/quality offer. Thanks for the heads up OP.
I really don't need these, I have a pair of HD 598 that sound as good as ever... They're a bit tatty after five years, though. That's my excuse for buying these anyway. Cheers, OP.
morrig to Bo0td
25 Aug 17#14
Earpads tatty change them, when there on your head can't see them.
S23
25 Aug 17#11
Also available on prime now. I had a £5 off primenow voucher as I'd selected no-rush delivery previously.
simba2585
25 Aug 17#10
i have the original hd598 and they are stunning
Darkmemento
25 Aug 17#9
So tempted but the sound leakage has put me off. (which of course they're designed to do) Great price for them.
Philbertgf
25 Aug 17#8
Good item for the price.
ahenners
25 Aug 17#7
Fantastic price for some great headphones. Sound quality for the price is excellent. Heat
Ulti
25 Aug 17#4
Thanks, ordered!
dave859
25 Aug 17#3
These are brilliant, i got a pair last time they were this price and the sound quality is excellent.
questiontime102
25 Aug 17#1
Tempted, do you think these will ever go down to £60??
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Latest comments (28)
And would these be useful for gaming at all?
Also, this is an incredible deal. I'd have gone for this if the Fidelio X2's weren't also on on sale for a crazy good price. For £80, you're not going to find anything better.
As for the audio they are amazing, they used to be the go to headphones for those who wanted the best gaming experience. I've had mine for a couple of years now, and before that I used the 595's which were just as good.
Shame I didn't see the offer before, I would have snapped up the deal, I do own a set of 598's , but I was looking at these for the mic cable.
I do have a third party cable I got from fleebay, though the mic is a bit quiet.
Ordered. Ta.
It's a very good deal.