How do these compare to the 598s?

The HD 599 is a cosmetic refresh of the the HD 598. Both uses the Sennheiser SYS38 50-ohm transducer.

How is the bass on these headphones? Does it effect the mids/highs at all?

While these aren't "bass head" headphones, they have noticeably more bass than their predecessor the HD 598s. I always found the HD 598s to be a little "bass light", where the HD 599s have a much richer sound. The HD 599's are more musical where the HD 598s are more analytical. Depending on the track and your listening level there may be some noticeable intermodulation distortion where the bass frequencies will distort the mids and highs. On Deadmau5's new track "Let Go" the effect is very noticeable when you turn them up (and not all that loud). Playing the same track on my HD 600s, HD 650s, and HD 700s does NOT result in this distortion. It isn't that the bass is distorting, it just interferes with the mids and highs. These HD 599s are my daily driver (at work) and I REALLY like them. They are a far more versatile than the HD 598s, they sound fantastic, and I don't regret the purchase at all. At work I run them on a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/Magni 2 Uber stack and the pairing with the HD 599s is excellent. The highs are also better on the HD 599s than the HD 598s (which struggled with "Sh" and "F" sounds).

Can you use these on a phone

Yes. I have an earlier version, the HD598SR. They are compatible with phones and computers, and the short cable has a built-in microphone which will allow you to use it on phone calls. The longer cable doesn’t.

Can any recommend an amp for these? i was thinking of getting the objective 2 but if anyone else has a better one please tell me. p.s. i'm on a budget

I powered the HD599s with my LG-G4 smartphone, an Acer Chromebook R-13 (excellent headphone section for a laptop), a Schiit Modi 2 Uber/ Vali 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tube) stack that I use at work (I also used a Schiit Magni 2 Uber with the Magni 2 Uber), and a Schiit Bifrost Multibit/Valhalla 2 (Genalex Gold Lion 6922 tubes)stack I have at home (I also used a Schiit Asgard 2 with the Bifrost). I did/do not apply any equalization or effects when I listen. Like all the higher end Sennheiser headphones, the HD599s improved noticeably as the driving components improved. After a lot of listening to the 598s and 599s I concluded that they both sounded best when run through my Bifrost/Asgard 2 stack (The Modi 2U/ Magni 2U pairing was also excellent), so this is how I listened when doing my analysis. Like most lower impedance headphones, they both seem to prefer solid state amps to OTL tube amps, but they did pair well with the Vali 2 (a hybrid tube amp) as well. I know the O2 is a brighter amp (and solid state) and would probably pair quite we with these.

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🎶 Elevate your sound game — don’t just listen, experience every beat!

COMFORT MEETS STYLE - Lightweight 250g aluminum frame wrapped in elegant ivory for all-day wear.
WIDE FREQUENCY RANGE - From 12 Hz to 38.5 kHz, hear every nuance in your favorite tracks.
VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Includes detachable cables with 3.5mm and 6.3mm plugs for seamless device compatibility.
AUDIOPHILE GRADE CLARITY - Experience pristine highs and deep lows with the HD 599’s dynamic open design.
AWARD WINNING EXCELLENCE - Multiple Visual Grand Prix awards confirm its premium lifestyle appeal.

The Sennheiser HD 599 is a premium wired circumaural headphone featuring a dynamic open design, delivering a wide frequency response (12-38,500 Hz) and high sensitivity (106dB) for crystal-clear, natural sound. Crafted with lightweight aluminum and finished in stylish ivory, it offers detachable cables for versatile connectivity and comes backed by a 2-year Japanese warranty. Recognized with multiple lifestyle awards, it’s the top-tier choice for discerning music lovers.

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Headphones Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Model Name	HD 599
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Wireless Communication Technology	;;
Included Components	3.0m (left side), 6.3mm stereo standard plug (straight type), 3.5mm Adapter 1.2m 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug Cable
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Material	Aluminum
Specific Uses For Product	Music
Cable Feature	Detachable
Item Weight	250 Grams
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Style	Single Item
Number of Items	1
Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number	506831
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Color Name	Ivory
Connector	Cable
Material Type	Aluminum
Size	有線・開放型

Sennheiser HD 599 Circumaural Head-band Brown,Ivory

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