 "Great sound and comfortable, but LEAK" | 2009-11-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1HZFX2TGQLHEW |
A few days ago, I removed these headphones from the packaging, plugged them into my Mac, started up iTunes, and was instantly blown away by the sound quality, despite the WEAK bass response. They're very comfortable and stylish, as I assessed from pictures online, so I figured I had made an overall wise investment. But after listening to a couple songs, my roommate kept telling me to turn my music down, even though I was playing acoustic tracks! I knew these weren't NC, so I assumed a little leakage was normal. If you play music with the headphones off your head, it's almost as if they have external speakers. The bottom line: if you ever want to listen to the HD-595's in public, or just at any measurable volume, they're not for you. The most important spec with headphones is sound isolation. Period. Pay practically the same price and get the PXC-350's.
Read the review from "A. Liu." I believe he's still the "most helpful critical review." |
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 "Amazing Entry Level Headphones!" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2YO1XQ4L1T7NZ |
| I bought these headphones in the pursuit of audio bliss without overstepping my budget. I had done a severe amount of research before purchasing, and I really do believe that the HD-595 is a great beginner's set for a an inspiring audiophile. It may not have the bells and whistles of the HD-650 series, but I enjoy it's brightness and the fact that the bass isn't overbearing like the HD-600's. I use the phones with a good headphone amp, although I will say that these can easily be powered by my desktop and even my ipod without any amp at all, I feel as though my amp really helps to increase the overall size of the sound stage. They are extremely comfortable, and I often wear them for hours without any problems. They do leak a lot of sound though so be warned, if you live in close quarters or plan on using these in a public place, you are bound to annoy some people! Overall these cans are well made, they look a little cheap at first, but they have a tough feel to them, particularly the wire, I am sure I won't be breaking these anytime soon, and the headset clamp that comes with these is very awesome, I have dogs who can sometimes damage or knock things over so having these babies hanging from the top shelf all nice and neat is a huge plus for me. I strongly recommend this as a general purpose headphone for anyone looking to buy a great sounding product without having to spend over $300. If money is not an issue, I don't see why you would waste time with these unless it was for gaming or computer use, as you could get the higher rated HD-650's or even the HD-800. Also, buying this on Amazon was the best deal I could find, I saved over $100 even with S&H over the retail price. |
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 "Top Notch Product" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A313KXMGBBME2I |
| I'm very happy with my purchase of the HD-595's. These headphones are a comfortable, well-made product that I would definitely recommend. Truly an outstanding sound quality and great value. The only one thing I could find to gripe about is that (while inherent of the airy design that makes them sound great) a significant amount of volume is audible outside of the earpieces, so I wouldn't recommend using these where people close by might be annoyed or bothered. Don't hesitate to buy these if you're looking for a high-end sound without the high-end price. Thank you Amazon and Sennheiser! |
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| "Great purchase!" | 2009-10-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A27LSFQKH74NF4 |
If you're an audiophile you already know these cans are some of the best you can get in this price range. If you're a little tighter on budget then I recommend getting the Sennheiser HD555---the 555 and 595 are virtually the same except for the finish, pleater top, and the inclusion of the headphone rest clamp.
My only gripe is the design of the 1/4" to 1/8" adapter--I do not recommend using this because the length of the adapter attached to the 1/4" plug can actually bend the insides of the headphone jack, loosening it. Try finding an adapter that has a few inches of cord to distribute the weight. |
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| "Awesome" | 2009-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: ARCIEPWIIJ6ZG |
These headphones are so good I ordered a second pair less than a week after receiving the first. I was originally going to use them for my digital piano, but the piano was delayed so I decided to use them with my PC until it arrived. Listing to my collection of FLAC files I was very impressed with the sound from the beginning. Originally they were a little tight on my (very large) head, but they have loosened up some and I can wear them comfortably for hours.
Once my new piano arrived and I moved these headphones into my living room for use with it, I went back to my old Sennheiser PC-155 headset for my PC. I have always loved my PC-155s, they are great for gaming, but I must say: this change was depressing. After a week of being spoiled with the HD595s, the music lost so much of it's sparkle that my FLAC files sounded like ordinary MP3s! I immediately ordered a second pair of HD595s for use with my PC.
These headphones are great and the price is awesome, you will not be disappointed! It's now common for me to sit down, turn on my music, and then just sit there enjoying the sound.
I always kind of assumed the idea of breaking in headphones was a little silly - I'm no audiophile who tries to justify $300 cables - but after leaving these headphones on for a couple nights I did actually notice improvement. Also: you should know you really NEED a high quality source to experience what these headphones have to offer. My normal MP3s sound acceptable, but nicely recorded FLAC files will take your breathe away. |
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| "A partner in music" | 2009-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1IN4B1GL7MY3R |
I've owned and fiddled with these phones' long enough to have broken them in. My previous phones', the sennheiser HD 485s have been shelved for months now! This is sad really, as those were a standout pair of inexpensive headphones that delivered the goods on all kinds of music, and I still like to put them on for movies here and there. They really have a great rumbling bass and smooth dynamic at times.
But where the 485s seemed a bit thick and muddy at times, harsh (instead of silken) at higher volumes, the HD 595s deliver a new level of control and clarity that is much appreciated. Brighter, they actually seem harsher at first. After awhile however, you remember why a brighter aggressive sound can be so pleasing. I need all my speakers to rock out with me! I listen mostly through my computer, which is capable of 24-bit playback and high sampling rates. I listen mainly to Mp3s ripped at 320 Kbps, and have switched to Foobar and the WASAPI output plugin. This allows me to get the purest sound possible out of the machine, and I have realized over the hours that it actually does make an appreciable difference. Going back and forth from Winamp (output from driver) and Foobar / WASAPI makes it obvious that these headphones are sensitive enough to 'reveal' your sources. I remain unconvinced that a headphone amp is required for better listening (I chose these in part for their low impedance drive - this should make them loud enough with 'ordinary' headphone jacks) but I would readily suggest that one get the best possible source that they can. In this digital age, that probably means a good sound card, and carefully configured media player. In my case, I occasionally wish for slightly more warmth and 'airyness' from these headphones. But I realize that a lot of the sound issues of today are related to the fact that so much new music have horribly compressed dynamic ranges-making everything seem louder while also making it harder to enjoy.
I find few faults with these headphones, they seem to sound just right over a variety of sources. A slight 2-4 db bump in the bass freqs was my personal preference, as I feel that they occasionally sound a little too flat without a bass boost. Other than that, I think the sound is great out-of-the-box. I still hate the actual cord it came with, it is actually thinner than the cord on the 485s, and not easily removable. It also has not yet smoothed out - it is still creased here and there. That is a sign of a cheaper cable, which I think is pretty bad considering the price tag. The jack itself does not appear to be trying to break my wimpy laptops outputs either, despite what I have read elsewhere, but it is long and bulkier looking. I'd rather have a screw-on 1/4 inch adapter to deal with. Also, in warmer weather, your ears will sweat. Though that is true for a lot of headphones.
See that? Those cons were all nit picking. Where it counts ultimately is sound. These phones are either going to be your new best friend, or tinny and annoying (which is your Mp3 players fault). If you have a good source, a little eq control, and patience, you will find that these headphones sound amazing for the money. I love the tone and airiness of my full size JBL home theater, but these are excellent and ultimately more enjoyable since you can't get a noise complaint cranking your headphones. Only hearing damage :)
If you are interested in getting away from the world of colored and controlled audio (your factory radio in the car, all Bose products), and into the world where every recording seems to be doing something different, get these headphones. If you like it brighter, but don't want to pony up for an amp at this moment (50 Ohms here, not the 300 of higher-end - much more doable with common sources) get these headphones. This is a level of clarity that you will discover over time, doesn't exist with 90% of the headphones out there. |
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