The Sennheiser HD 500 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 9 models, from the Sennheiser HD 515 and Sennheiser HD 555 to the Sennheiser HD 598 CS, Sennheiser HD 559 and Sennheiser HD 569. Ratings run from 1.6/5 to 3.6/5. Of these, 3 are still sold.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
HD 515 to HD 518
The Sennheiser HD 518 replaced the Sennheiser HD 515. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 2.9/5.
Full HD 515 vs HD 518 comparison
HD 518 to HD 559
The Sennheiser HD 559 replaced the Sennheiser HD 518. It rates lower, 1.6/5 against 3.5/5.
Full HD 518 vs HD 559 comparison
HD 598 to HD 599
The Sennheiser HD 599 replaced the Sennheiser HD 598. Both rate 3.6/5.
Full HD 598 vs HD 599 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sennheiser HD 500 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Sennheiser HD 500 Series, from the Sennheiser HD 515 and Sennheiser HD 555 to the Sennheiser HD 598 CS, Sennheiser HD 559 and Sennheiser HD 569.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 515?
The Sennheiser HD 518 replaced the Sennheiser HD 515. It is rated 3.5/5, against 2.9/5 for the Sennheiser HD 515.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 518?
The Sennheiser HD 559 replaced the Sennheiser HD 518. It is rated 1.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Sennheiser HD 518.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 598?
The Sennheiser HD 599 replaced the Sennheiser HD 598. Both are rated 3.6/5.