Black Friday is finally here! And, as usual, Amazon has a pretty sweet Black Friday headphone deal. The Sennheiser HD598 Cs headphones are available today only, while supplies last, for $99.95 (list is $249.95). That's a savings of $150 (60%). Last year a similar version of these headphones were offered for about the same price on Black Friday and they sold out quickly so we'd suggest snagging a pair while you can. They are still available as of 5:00 AM Eastern Time.
Here's the link (click to view current price and availability):
The Sennheieer HD598 Cs headphones are a treat for audiophiles, combining wide open dynamic sound with supreme comfort and noise isolation. Their acoustic engineering delivers natural, detailed and balanced sound. A high-quality leatherette headband and velour covered ear cushions provide outstanding wearing comfort for long listening sessions. The HD 598 Cs offers excellent performance and value.
The original version of the HD598 was rated 9.5 out of 10 for sound quality from Caleb Denison on Digital Trends (4 out of 5 overall). His main gripe was he didn't like the color, but that was before they were available in black. Steve Guttenberg from CNET also rated them 4 out of 5 overall, and he's a very picky listener (I know... they're actually both friends of mine). Here are links to their reviews:
I love the sound of them too but the original version of the HD598 was an open-back design which meant that sound leaked outside the headphones too. And this was not very handy when riding the subway to work. The new HD598 Cs addresses this issue with a fully closed back design. This has the additional benefit of providing a high degree of noise isolation, blocking outside sounds, while also keeping what you're listening to private.
If you're looking for a gift for your favorite audiophile (even if that audiophile is you), we'd suggest you check out this deal before it's gone, daddy, gone:
