Sennheiser HD 579chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

Sound quality punches well above its price point. Multiple listeners describe the HD 579 as clear and detailed, picking out individual instruments like snare brushes, piano notes, and brass with ease. Comparisons to Sennheiser's pricier HD 598 and HD 600 models are common, with several commenters saying the differences are minor enough that they chose the 579 instead to save money, while others considered eventually trying the HD 600 despite being happy with the 579.

Bass is tight and punchy rather than boomy. Commenters specifically call out the low end as well-controlled, creating noticeable pressure at low frequencies without the exaggerated, intrusive boom some competing models exhibit. One user described it as suited to real music listening across genres, contrasting it with overblown car-audio style bass. This balance is repeatedly cited as a key reason listeners find the sound pleasant over long sessions.

Comfort and build have mixed long-term reports. One large-headed user found the headphones far more comfortable after stretching the headband over a basketball overnight, rating them above the HD 6XX in comfort. However another user reported the faux leather headband padding peeling and tearing after roughly three months of daily desktop use, exposing the material underneath, which they considered mostly a cosmetic issue they planned to cover with tape.