First Impressions
Priced at $129.95, the Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the open back headphones category. With 48 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #43 of 46 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $129.95 (well below the $169.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 48
- Category rank: #43 of 46 in open back headphones
- Cheaper in category: 18 products
- Higher-rated in category: 33 products
- More-reviewed in category: 40 products
What 48 Buyers Say
With only 48 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $129.95, the Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone (Renewed) sits well below the $169.00 category average. 18 options are cheaper and 27 are more expensive.
The category leader is the OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones ($37.99, 4.4★, 73,430 reviews). It's $91.96 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones - $159.00, 4.6★ (33,300 reviews) · Higher rated
- Sennheiser HD 599 SE Open-Back - $135.90, 4.6★ (10,020 reviews) · Higher rated
- Sennheiser HD 599 Open-Back Headphones - $132.32, 4.5★ (9,449 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones at 4.6★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eigsupia Open Ear Bluetooth Headphones at $14.99.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Wrap-Up
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.