High-end handset for superior high fidelity friends ...

The Sennheiser HD 595 is the top model in the 5 Series from Sennheiser. Although one might actually be quite satisfied with the other headphones, set this handset anywhere still on it one. My Brief:

Cons:

- In contrast to earlier models, the cable is indeed removed, but that's an insane Fummelarbeit. These half the ear must be disassembled. Exactly how it works, you can download * .pdf document on the website of Sennheiser.

Pro:

- Processing is top class! I could not fault it. Compared to the HD 555 no significant improvement is noted.

- As the HD 555 also has this model pleasant velor earpads. This act noble, are cuddly and are less sensitive to dirt.

- The bracket is based on this model with leather. So no skin particles or hair can catch here. If over the years resulting impurities, these can easily be wiped off with a damp cloth. Excellent!

- The cable is borne noise insensitive.

- In contrast to the majority of headphones that have a 6.3mm adapter for fixed 3.5 mm jack, this handset is equipped as standard with a 6.3 mm jack. If necessary, can be retrofitted with a supplied adapter to 3.5mm jack. This shows where this high-quality headphones would be connected primarily: to high-quality hi-fi equipment (best directly to the (SA) CD-Player). For sonically weaker devices (TV, Discman, MP3 player) there are then the connector. That all connections are gold-plated, of course.

- Comfort is top! Long listening sessions Nothing stands in the way. Even after hours of wearing no rising in flames ears or sweaty skin. A maximum in the (high) summer soft velor could yet contribute to increased sweating.

- The sound is high-end like. However, the sound differences fall to HD 555 in my opinion, significantly lower than between HD 555 and HD 515. This model actually sounds a little better, but they are in. See, for HD 555 really only nuances. Thus no longer relevant for the normal listener. It takes to hear about the excellent electronics. The handset plays airy, free and detached. This recording errors are ever more frequently uncovered ... Good live recordings are an experience!

- Of the recommendations - because of this handset is more for classical music, this more for rock, the more suitable for hip hop - I do not think much. As a rule, makes almost any halfway good headphones with any music Richting a good figure. This model also makes no exception. Even with this listener I have been listening to some CDs from a variety of styles and was thrilled! One must have experienced this yourself.

Conclusion:

In summary, I absolutely recommend these headphones - but only to correct HiFi enthusiasts! Undoubtedly, the HD 595 is the crowning achievement and plays incredibly fine resolution. A top quality product !! We are now but already at such a high level that the extra costs for this model is no longer worthwhile for everyone. I had to test the luck many headphones extensively. My recommendation for all interested parties shall therefore read as follows:

- Bass printing and full stereo capability: Sennheiser HD 485 for RRP 80 EUR

- Balance and high-fidelity sound for little money: Sennheiser HD 515 for RRP 100 EUR

- Quality sound for people want to "see" the music: Sennheiser HD 555 for RRP 120 EUR

- And for those for whom only the best is good enough: Sennheiser HD 595 for RRP 200 EUR

- The models HD 600 and HD 650 are undoubtedly still a bit better, but these feelings are not only in accordance with very high quality electronic components are at home in order to really enjoy the extra sound also can, but also a corresponding ear ...

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