Sennheiser’s new 500 series of high-end headphones have now gone on sale in the UK.
Sennheiser HD 598 Sennheiser HD 598
The three open, dynamic, high-end headphone models are equipped with Sennheiser’s specially developed EAR (Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement) technology including acoustic baffles inclined at a slight angle guide the audio signal directly to the ear canal.
The top of the range HD 598 features a unique design that incorporates cream-coloured surfaces, dark wood grain effect and classy-looking glossy metallic trim.
All the models feature powerful neodymium magnets and Duofol diaphragms along with low-vibration plastic materials to prevent distortion. The HD 558 and HD 598 also include a sound reflector that optimises the spatial sound effect.
Each comes with a detachable gold-plated 6.3 mm audio jack with a bayonet plug which can be unlocked with a twist.
The HD 598, HD 558 and HD 518 are available in Dixon’s Retail, John Lewis (online) and other hi-fi shops for £200, £160 and £110 respectively.