Headphones Sennheiser HD 598: how to distinguish a fake?

If you are a fan of listening to music on the go or, conversely, a professional working with sound in the studio, you will always have a choice - what sound system to purchase. Which headphones are best for your goals and objectives? Today we are reviewing Sennheiser HD 598 headphones, "blown up" the market in 2013 and just as quickly left the scene.

Main characteristics

So, the presented model is a monitor, which can cause difficulties for carrying. The large size of the headphones can not be attributed to shortcomings, but there may be problems when wearing them in rainy weather. Of course, you can use them indoors, but then it's easier to purchase a full-fledged sound system.

Sennheiser HD 598 connect to devices using a three-meter wire, which allows you to use them with maximum convenience in any environment. In addition, the wire can be turned off, so do not be afraid of its kinks during storage. A universal mechanism, which snaps into the connection, will retain "contact" if you accidentally pull the wire.

Open architecture will allow others to hear your music at a distance of up to 1 meter, but the dynamic model will not provide the listener with anything supernatural.

Technical data

Next, let's move on to the sound. Headphones Sennheiser HD 598 have a sensitivity of 112 dB, which many times exceeds the analogues of the same company in this price category. In more simple terms, the volume of the sound at maximum settings is so great that you do not even need external speakers to be heard at a distance of several meters.

The impedance of 50 Ohms also increases the sound quality and output power. For comparison, other firm models in this price range have large values of this parameter. For example, Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - 64 Ohm, and Sennheiser HD 380 Pro - 54 Ohm.

But reproduced frequencies are radically different. Sennheiser HD 598 has a lower threshold value of 12 Hz, which is quite good and allows you to enjoy enough bass. But at the same time the HD 380 has a lower threshold of 8 Hz, so if you plan to work at low frequencies, you will better choose this model. The top bar at 38 kHz is ideal for listening to classical music. In this category, it will be very difficult to find it. However, because of this variation there are some problems, which we will talk about a little later.

Connectivity

As we have already mentioned, the Sennheiser HD 598 has a wire length of 3 meters. Despite the fact that it can cause some inconvenience when walking, at home or at the studio, this size will be very convenient.

The connection to the headphones is 2.5 mm, which will allow using it not only for its intended purpose, but also to connect many external sources of sound. On the other hand, the wire has a 6.3 mm connector that can be used to connect to various sound cards. The kit also includes an adapter to the standard 3.5 mm, so you can listen to music from conventional gadgets.

Positive

Now let's talk about reality. Headphones Sennheiser HD 598, the review of which you have now read, have characteristics that are clearly overestimated for their value. But how do they work together? Let's turn to the users opinion.

• The first thing that users distinguish this device is the convenience and design. Pleasant shades for the eyes and velor ambyushur, from which the ears do not get tired and sweat.
• The second is, of course, a soft sound. Judging by the reviews, this accessory has a decent sound at medium and high frequencies.

This ends the benefits. When reading reviews there is a feeling that all users are divided into two categories. For some, the Sennheiser HD 598 is the lower price category, for others they are not cheap.

Negative

Very often there is an opinion that the sound in these headphones is completely mixed. With an abundance of basses at different frequencies, the melody mixes and sounds "like a bucket".

Another opinion suggests that at maximum loudness "metal" can not be heard. The device begins to strongly fonit. However, it is noted that for smooth classical music, the Sennheiser HD 598 fits perfectly.

Openness is also often attributed to the shortcomings of this device. In crowded places, listening to them is almost useless. And in the evening the sound can be carried throughout the apartment, so if you are going to quietly watch a movie in a good sound, you will not succeed.

The last drawback, which users note, quite strongly affects the desire to purchase data headphones. Judging by the plethora of comments, the basses on them are very weak and soft. They do not have enough drive and speed. Therefore, amateurs of "drama" should buy amplifiers for them, which also cost a pretty penny (about $ 150). With this condition, it's easier to take a more expensive and high-quality device immediately.

Despite the fact that there is a lot of negative in the comments, the headphones Sennheiser HD 598, reviews about which we reviewed, get a fairly high average score - 5 in 70% of cases. So, if you are not an ardent music lover and a professional, you can safely buy them. But only with one small condition - do not stumble upon counterfeit. The manufacturer has long removed the production of Sennheiser HD 598. How to distinguish a fake - read on.

"Left" headphones

Since the company Sennheiser is one of the legislators in the music industry, and their devices in the majority are not cheap, then the "Chinese" copies of the popular models a great many. Let's look at some simple ways how not to stumble on a fake.

1. We're talking about the Sennheiser HD 598, but this advice will come in handy to you anyway. On the manufacturer's website, check whether the model you are currently working on is being produced. If not, then with a probability of 100% you buy a fake.
2. So, you came to the store and stand in front of the counter. How to distinguish a fake from the original? First check the equipment. Very often fake Sennheiser HD 598 is released with a sealed cable. That is, you can not disconnect it from the headphones.
3. Contacts of the wire should be exactly the same as we mentioned in the article. If the seller tries to convince that the cord with 3.5 mm jack at the end is a license, do not believe it.
4. The length of the wire of the original Sennheiser HD 598 is 3m. Counterfeits have a standard length of 1.2 meters.
5. Concerning the headphones themselves. To earn more on a fake, it will use materials of lower quality. Check the material and sizes of the amushers. The auricle must be completely placed in them.
6. Another possibility to save on the production of a fake is to use plastic instead of metal. Carefully inspect the grille of external speakers - it should be metal, not plastic.
7. The headphones we are considering must be made with German meticulousness. Any threads sticking out of the seam, or a crookedly written logo can cause a refusal to purchase.
8. Inserts around the "ears" should be silvered, not stainless steel.
9. At the place of contact, where you rotate the speaker, there must be a branded inscription. Yes, and the designation "left - right" should be in place.
10. Let us examine the packaging. Sennheiser HD 598, reviews of which are given in the article, are not produced in Russia, but are only imported, so the box should look like this:

- It should not have a Russian language. Any repackaged product is a 75% risk of forgery.

- The Russian language can only be on the label on top of the package. It should also include one of the licensed importers. For example, LLC "Sennheiser Audio".

- The warranty must be indicated on the package itself. It is two years.

- Must have a serial number. In addition, there may be QR code and ID. The absence of the first indicates that this product was not produced by the company. After scansing QR, you will get a code that can be viewed on the official website. Compare the IDs on different packages. If the store trades counterfeits, then it is likely to be the same.

conclusions

It is easy enough to stumble on a fake, however, while observing and checking simple rules from the second list, you can almost 75% to protect yourself. And then you will become a happy owner of high-quality audio equipment, which will please you for a long time.