Stereo_Electronics 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2010 Sennheiser HD 598 Not only are the HD 598 aesthetically pleasing to the eyes but they also provide an impeccable sound quality and unrivalled comfort. These beige-coloured open, circumaural headphones come with high-gloss burl wood parts and matching ear pads for a sophisiticated, premium finish. With Sennheiser‘s innovative E.A.R. technology, audio signals are directly channelled into your ears. These headphones also incorporate a special diaphragm geometry that minimizes intermodulation distortion while delivering an impressive frequency response range, plus a highly constant compressed cellulose fleece to hold harmonic distortion to less than 0.1%. And to accentuate the already outstanding listening experience even further, their high-quality leatherette headband and velour ear pads provide outstanding wearing comfort, even for long listening sessions. Features -High-end open circumaural headphones with E.A.R. technology for outstanding sonic accuracy and clarity -Sennheiser's innovative “Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement” (E.A.R.) design channels audio signals directly into your ears -State-of-the-art, advanced Duofol diaphragms for transparency and minimal distortion -Highly optimised, field-strengthened neodymium ferrous magnet systems for an excellent dynamic response -Surround reflector for extended spatial sound field -Lightweight aluminium voice coils for high efficiency and excellent dynamics -Special diaphragm geometry reduces intermodulation distortion -Highly constant, compressed cellulose fleece reduces total harmonic distortion -Premium beige and high-gloss burl wood parts for a sophisticated finish -Extremely comfortable velour ear pads and headband -Excellent connectivity, also with home Hifi equipment -2-year warranty Specs Transducer principle - dynamic, open Ear coupling - circumaural Frequency response - 12 – 38500 Hz THD, total harmonic distortion - < 0.1 % (1 kHz/100 dB SPL) Sound pressure level (SPL) - 112 dB Impedance - 50 Ω Cable length - 3 m OFC single -sided, exchangeable Jack plug - 6.3 mm Weight - 270 g Share this post Link to post Share on other sites