The Beyerdynamic DT880 and the Sennheiser HD598 are both professional style headphones designed for use in recording sessions in the studio or on the go. With the two models both being around the same price it can be difficult to know which set of headphones will be better for you.
We have compiled a list of the main features of the Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro as well as the Sennheiser HD598 to find out which headphones are the best.
Comfort
The Beyerdynamic DT880 and the Sennheiser HD598 are both lightweight headphones that are comfortable enough to be worn for extended periods of time. They both feature velour wrapped padded ear cups that are both over the ear in design, giving you extra comfort when wearing for long periods.
Both models have padded, leatherette wrapped headbands that can be adjusted to fit your head perfectly.
Audio
The Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro headphones are semi-open backed, meaning they are not noise isolating and some outside sounds will be heard when you’re wearing them. The Sennheiser HD598 headphones are open backed and so give you an acoustic soundstage experience from your audio.
The Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro has an impedance of 250 ohms compared to the Sennheiser HD598 which has an impedance of 50 ohms. Both headphones will deliver a natural sounding audio and are ideal for critical listening of audio files.
Features
The Sennheiser HD598 comes in a choice of two colors, with one being an ivory color that has wooden accents to give it a luxury edge. The Beyerdynamic has contemporary silver colored ear cups that add to its modern and professional style.
The Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro benefits from having replaceable parts, with all parts being replaceable, not just the ear cushions.
Compatibility
The Sennheiser HD598 is designed to be used with almost any audio device and will work well with everything from phones and laptops to the more traditional audio devices and stereo components. The Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro will work with a range of audio devices but will require your device to be able to handle high quality audio files in order for the headphones to reach their potential.
The Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro may require an amp in order to get the greatest sound from the headphones but neither models require additional software in order to be installed. Both the Sennheiser HD598 and the Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro come with detachable 3.5 millimeter cables and 6.3 millimeter jacks.
Recommendation
After looking at all the features of both the Sennheiser HD598 and the Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro they are both high quality headphones designed to enhance your audio files and they both succeed at this. However, we think the better headphones are the Sennheiser HD598 because they are more versatile.
The Sennheiser HD598 also benefits from coming in two colors, meaning you get a more personalized set of headphones. The Sennheiser HD598 will give you a high quality audio experience and the model is around $20 less expensive than the Beyerdynamic DT880.
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