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The Sennheiser Momentum and Sennheiser HD 599 are both wired over-ear headphones, but they target slightly different listening preferences. The Momentum uses a closed-back design with 18-ohm impedance, 190 g weight and a 16 Hz–22 kHz frequency range, making it a practical choice for everyday listening. The HD 599 uses 50-ohm transducers, a wider 12 Hz–38.5 kHz frequency range and an open-style listening experience focused on natural spatial performance. It is also heavier at 250 g and includes two detachable cables. Your choice mainly depends on whether you prefer portability and everyday convenience or spacious, detailed home listening.
Verdict
The Sennheiser Momentum is better suited to everyday users who want a lighter, closed-back wired headphone with low impedance and a compact setup. The Sennheiser HD 599 is more suitable for home listening, especially if you value a wider soundstage, natural spatial presentation and replaceable ear pads. For music enthusiasts who primarily listen in a quiet environment, the HD 599 offers a more open listening experience, while the Momentum is the more practical all-purpose option.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.20,990.00 |
Rs.21,000.00 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
Sennheiser |
| Model No | HD 599 |
Momentum |
| Wired / Wireless | Wired Headphone Specification |
Wired Headphone Specification |
| Headphone Type | Over Ear |
Over Ear |
| Magnet Type | Dynamic |
Neodymium |
| Driver Diameter | 38 mm |
NA |
| Impedance | 50 ohm |
18 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB SPL |
112 dB/mW |
| Frequency Response | 12 Hz - 38500 Hz |
16 Hz - 22,000 Hz |
| Maximum Power Input | NA |
200 mW |
| Noise Cancelling | AMBIENT |
NA |
| Available Colors | Brown |
Black, White, Pink, Brown |
| Connector Plating | 3.5 mm / 6.3 mm |
3.5 mm Gold Plated Jack |
| Cable | Tangle- Flat Cable |
1.4 mm |
| Weight | 250 Gm |
190 g |
| Other Features | Also the comfort is superior. Enter the room of listening pleasure. Outstanding natural spatial performance. Large ear cups with soft replaceable ear pads. Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology. Soft, replaceable ear pads for enhanced comfort. Powered by proprietary Sennheiser 38mm, 50-ohm transducers. 2 years warranty when purchased from an authorized Sennheiser dealer. Two cables included - 3m detachable cable with 6.3mm jack and 1.2m detachable cable with 3.5mm jack. |
- Sensitivity as per 121 TR 9-5 : - 44 dB V/Pa - Pick-up pattern : Omni-directional - Transducer principle : Dynamic, closed - Ear coupling : Supraaural - Contact pressure : Approx. 3.2 N - THD, total harmonic distortion : <0.5% |
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Top Differences
- Noise Cancelling: NA vs AMBIENT
- Driver Size: NA vs 38 mm
- Weight: 190 g vs 250 Gm
- Impedance: 18 Ohms Vs 50 ohm