AKG K872 vs Sennheiser HD 599
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK872 | SennheiserHD 599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2016 | September 2016 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 53 mm | 38 mm |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Impedance | 36 ohms | 50 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 53 mm with 1.5 tesla magnet systems and two-layer copper-covered aluminium voice coils; 5 – 54,000 Hz; 112 dB SPL/V; maximum input power 300 mW | 38 mm dynamic transducers, open, with Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) design that channels sound directly into the ears; 12 – 38,500 Hz; 106 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); THD < 0.1% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 390 g | 250 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, closed-back; open-mesh self-adjusting headband with a quick-lock mechanism; 3D-shaped slow-retention foam ear pads, replaceable; metal cardan hinges; doesn't fold | Over-ear, open-back; large ear cups with soft replaceable ear pads |
| Works with | Detachable 3 m cable with a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug and a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter | Detachable cables, 3 m with 6.3 mm straight plug and 1.2 m with 3.5 mm straight plug; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter |
| Colours | Black | Ivory |
| In the box | K872 headphones, detachable 3 m cable, carrying case and stand | HD 599 headphones, 3 m cable with 6.3 mm straight plug, 1.2 m cable with 3.5 mm straight plug, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter |
