Sennheiser HD-595 is the Premier Headphone of the series boasting new levels of sound and comfort

 Good Budget Headphones
I am a total head-fi freak. I make sure that I always suit my needs with the best possible music and sound quality from headphones. To fill this urge, I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD-595s because they were easier to drive than other Senn's and they also are much brighter, so they are better-suited for rock music.

My music preferences are as follows:

Rock (Aerosmith, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Eagles, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Queen)
Electronica
Techno/Trance

Jazz

These headphones really shined in the Rock category. It reproduced songs beautifully, with good mids, very nice and deep lows, and good vocals. Sound channeling is excellent to give you the very best detail in all of your music.

Again, as I said before, these headphones are very powerful and therefore don't require an amp to be driven. I first ran the headphones directly to my SACD player, and noticed a MUCH bigger improvement over the HD-580s than expected. I then plugged it into my Meta42 headphone amp, and.. WOW! I was very impressed by how much more this unit shines with good gear.

In addition, these 'phones are very comfortable, and open-sound, so that it will be comfortable to wear for hours-on-end, and wont make it uncomfortable/sweaty around your ears.

To conclude, these headphones are a VERY good starter headphone for the developing-audiophile. The value is superb, the quality is great, the comfort and build quality is the usual Sennheiser best, and it doesn't require high-end material to shine like all other products from Sennheiser. This means that you can purchase these 'phones and get great results, and then when you are ready to take the plunge for a headphone amp, you will get even BETTER results. These headphones are the perfect example why a headphone amp can make a huge difference in your listening experience.

I hope this review has helped.

 productexcellence
Excellent transaction. Audio earphones that deserve the reputation of being standard bearers; offered at an exceptional price; smooth, quick delivery; carefully packaged and received in excellent condition. Thank you.

 Quality Sound
These are great! I love the warm sound and the sharp detail. They are also the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. I highly recommend them.

 Senheiser hd-595 and more on hd-280pro
I bought this headphone after purchasing hd 280pro and hd595. read my review for hd 595 so i won't repeat what i have stated. I would just make two corrections knowing more about headphones. Sennheiser hd280 pro is really the best phone i have seen for the price it is offered for. Noise cancellation is really strong and yet does not compromise on the quality of the headphone. Ofcourse this headphone (hd 595) is better in quality and comfort than hd 280 however it does have its shorcomings too. First of all you should know that to get what this headphone has to offer you need to buy an amplifier for it otherwise the quality is not great (what it supposed to be) and buying an amplifier is an ivestment on itself since it can be costly. a good one would cost somewhere about 60 and more. My amplifier turned out to be more expensive finally after coming to choose a good one i liked. Nevertheless hd 280 requires less ohm power (half of this one) so amplifier is not a necessity for it since it is still quite sharp and powerfull. this head phone has great quality yet when you put it on you still can hear every outside completeley. so if you don't want to hear the noisy tv, or parrents arguing in the other room i would seriously suggest hd 280 pro becuase noise cancelling DOES work (eventhough i said something different in my other review). HD 280 pro also has is powerful in frequency too as it is made to be for comercial uses and not just home entertainment. everything else about it is said in the other review. I have to mention that hd-280 pro is more portable as well. the ear cups turn about 90 degrees as to become flat when you put them down and also they turn inside as well. I would feel comfortable carrying them with me to school (who cares they are ugly?) but I could not say the same about hd 595. it doesn't offer any mobility. also since the sides are open like a mesh, im always afriad orange juice or something is going to spell on it. this however is no problem for hd 280 since its a closed headphone! (that's an audiophile joke if you consider me one).
HD 595 has a great sound. the comfort is alright. it doesn't look exactly like the picture but it still looks great (for instance the Cushions are not fluffy like the picture has). The quality is great though. and i can feel a surround sound and also the over all high and low tones are covered pretty well (though most reviews say that the base is not as powerful as it ought to be they still all admited that its over all a great headphone). For frequency specification to sennheiser's website they have all the details. this headphones covermore than human ear is capable of hearing. Overall I'd say its a good investment. I'm not an audiophile as to be able to tell the difference between the two but audiophiles would be able to do so becaues hd 595 is better in sound quality than hd 280 pro. if you are really into these things and just want something good you can still get alot with your money buying hd 280 pro.

 Sennheiser = Pure Audio Bliss
I originally was educated about the audio beauty of Sennheiser headphones over 5 years ago, having only experienced the most basic of Sony headphones that you would get at a local electronics store. I was under the assumption that headphones are headphones, what could possibly be different about a pair with a name I had never heard of versus a pair made by an electronic giant like Sony? As I slipped the Sennheisers on my ears, I never looked back.

Ignorance was NOT bliss in this case.

Soon after I got to experience what music is supposed to sound like, I quickly purchased a pair of Sennheiser headphones of my own and have enjoyed them ever since. From their cool, velvety feel to the crispness of audio clarity, I challenge anyone to find a headphone manufacturer that exceed Sennheiser.

My Sennheisers given me hours upon hours of sonic joy and I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you give them a chance. Are Sennheiser headphones more expensive? Are Mercedes more expensive? I am sure if you ask a Mercedes owner to give up their keys for a Ford they would laugh at your just as quickly as I would if someone wanted to replace my Sennheiser headphones with a Sony pair from Best Buy.

You will NOT be disappointed.

***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION

 Solid Performer
I just received the HD-595's as a gift and have spent about an hour doing an A/B comparison with an older set of Sony MDR-7506 phones.

I listed to some old Bob James, even older Elton John and then came back to more modern times with Seal's second album, all in CD format. I used the native amp in a Sony DVD/CD player and then again adding a Yamaha Natural Sound pre-amp. There was a slight improvement with the Yamaha.

What initially bothered me was a loudness in the frequencies 125, 250 and 500 cycles (I played with the EQ doing some subtractions in those ranges). I am not a pro, so you'll have to take this from the perspective of an audio enthusiast.

I did lots of A/B comparisons with the Sony's and the Sennheiser's and came back deciding the Sony's are actually more on the harsh side sonically. They're very flat, maybe too flat.

The Sennheisers are what I think are going to be great for longer listening periods with less ear fatigue - both in music reproduction and sheer comfort in how they fit. I'm looking forward to more time with them.

In the end of my short test, I thought I liked the somewhat tighter, less boomy bass of the Sony's and the upper mid's to high ranges of the Sennheiser's. The HD-595's are really musical and the Sony's are more hard-line and technical. These differences are fairly subtle, but I think worth mentioning.

 THE BEST HIGH END HEADPHONES
The Sennheiser 595 headphones are the VERY BEST HIGH END headphones I have ever experienced in this price range. I also have a pair of Sennheiser 555 which are great but just does not have that brilliant clarity when it comes to classical music.
The 595 headphones have superb clarity, warmth, marvelous highs and deep lows for cello and bass music, great soundstage for all types of music especially classical and orchestral. I listen to a lot of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and other classical composers but I also listen to Santana and the congos, drums and guitar playing are magnificent sounding. Eric Clapton or any acoustic guitar playing is superb. Jazz, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Count Basie recordings are superior. Vocals like Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, and Bob Seeger have a nice warmth to the recordings but the instruments really stand out. These are great headphones and I would highly recommend them. Buy them. You will find instruments in your recordings you never heard before in such clarity it is amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH END AUDIOPHILE LISTENING.

 The Perfect Headphones
Every time I put on these headphones, I am blown away by the immaculate sound that reaches my ears. These are, in my opinion, the best headphones out there. I'm sure hardcore audiophiles would disagree, but if you're a regular consumer, it doesn't get any better than this.

I had previously tried a pair of 580s, and was somewhat dissapointed with them. They were accurate, but they weren't aggressive enough for my taste - they sounded somewhat distant and weak. Since I wasn't about to spend $150 for a pair of headphones that I wasn't totally satisfied with, I decided to invest that extra $50 and try the 595s. Fortunately, I was not disappointed. The 595s solve the 580's problem by angling the drivers so that they are literally right next to your ear, and the result is a much more immediate, much fuller bodied sound.

The 595s are superb with any type of music. The open, but immediate sound stage is great for rock music (you really feel like you're sitting with the band and they're playing around you), and the clarity and precision is great for jazz and classical. I was also surprised how good my electronica sounded - every detail is expressed with crystal clear precision, and the bass is ample but precise and not overbearing, resulting in a great immersive experience. The lows, mids, and highs are all perfectly balanced (at least to my untrained ear), and overall the sound is just unbelievably natural.

Besides sounding great, the 595s are ridiculously comfortable. Because they surround the ears and don't put pressure on them, I have no problem wearing these headphones for 6-7 hours at a time without discomfort or soreness.

Please note that in order to experience all the 595s have to offer, you really need a headphone amp. They sound good unamped, but the 595s really come alive with a good amp. Also, since the 595s have a 1/4" plug instead of a 1/8" mini plug, I would recommend getting the Grado 1/4"-1/8" adapter instead of using the one they give you, as it will put too much strain on the headphone jacks of your equipment.

I wholeheartedly recommend the 595s. For the price, their sound quality and comfort simply cannot be beat.

 Top notch headphone for a budget audiophile
I just got these headphones a few days ago. They haven't reached the "break-in" period yet but still sound as perfect as I had hoped (break-in is the period of time it takes for the diaphragms and drivers in the headphones to wear before the headphone sounds at its prime -- like breaking in shoes).

Besides sounding great, they are astoundingly comfortable, even with glasses.

Comparing them with my old headphones (Sennheiser EH-2270) these are more comfortable for longer periods and sound much better.

The open headphone design allows sound to leak, but provides a more comfortable and generally better sound than sealed or closed headphones (my old Senns were closed).

Sound great with all music but you will notice that not all music is recorded the same. Bad recordings will sound bad, no matter what headphone you use.

I recommend a headphone amp, but it is not required except to improve the sound quality from sources that weren't designed for headphones or lack the power to deliver a clean signal.

Easily the best headphone for your money. I got mine far below the MSRP, so look around a bit. And when you find them, get em because they really do sound great.

 WARM BUT DETAILED
Wow! This headphone is awsome. It totally breathes life into my music and i lisen to all types of music (electronic, hip-hop, classical, jazz, rock.). The only way to describe the sound of this this headphone is warm but very detailed. The HD590's are cold and detailed. I can hear things in songs that i never heard before. not only doese it sound good but it feels good. They are so comfortable. There is not a lot of pressure on your head but they have a snug fit. The pads are very soft and not irritating. The only negative thing i can say about it is that sound leaks through these headphones. It might bother others and outside noise might bother you.