Sennheiser HD-490 PRO

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Studio Headphones

Wired headphones
Circumaural
Open
Dynamic
Frequency range: 5 - 36,100 Hz
Impedance: 130 Ohm
Sound pressure level: 105 dB (@ 1 Vrms @ 1 kHz)
Maximum sound pressure level: 128 dB
Driver size: 38 mm
Max. input level: 300 mW
Distortion factor: < 0.2%
Velour ear pads (washable at 30°)
Detachable, smooth and single-sided 1.8 m cable
Connection: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Weight (without cable): 260 g
Colour: Black
Including 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm jack stereo adapter, 1 pair of producers ear pads, 1 pair of mixing ear pads, download code for dearVR MIX-SE software

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Item number 581283

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Design Over-Ear

System Open

Impedance 130 Ohms

Frequency range 5 Hz – 36100 Hz

Adapter Yes

Replacable Cable Yes

Marrone/Argento Black

Max. SPL 128 dB

Sensitivity 128 dB

Type Of Connector Jack, mini-jack

Adaptor 1

Weight 260 g

Replaceable Cable 1

Colour Black

1.129 AED 301,68 €

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Perfect

K.Zed 27.02.2024

Very rarely do I review anything and even less so after only 1 day of use. I have to say this headphone is perfect for me. I already like the Neumann speaker sound. With the mixing earpads, it's very close to my pair of KH 150 speakers. I came over from using primarily Beyerdynamic headphones for several years. I can say that the Sennheiser/Neumann sound is something I prefer greatly. If you like that sound signature as well, it's worth looking into.

Comfort is also another thing worth noting. I wear glasses and these are the most comfortable headphones I've tried. Very little clamping force yet it doesn't feel like it will fall off.

Only downside I can find is that the build feels a bit flimsy, so you really got to care for it.

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Finally can trust the sub on headphones!

The.professor 29.02.2024

I was looking for some trusty headphones for producing/mixing/mastering and having tried the Audio Technica R70x before, i knew those were the ones to get as i liked the way they sounded in the mid and high frequencies, the space, even though i had noticed the lack in low and sub frequencies (as always with open back headphones). By the time I checked they were out of stock and I did some research for any better, new options. It was the right time because it was 2-3 weeks from the release of Sennheiser HD 490 Pro. They looked very promising and i was willing to pay a little bit more for something newer. I got them and i have to say i am very happy that i did. The first time i get the low end precise on open back headphones with the producer earpads. I loved it. It’s clear and punchy without being overwhelming at all. At first I expected them to be more “airy” in the highs, they don’t give you that sparkle in the highs as you would expect from headphones in this price range, but after listening/working on them for 2-3 days I adapted to the sound and i made a few mixes that translated very well. I have to say they sound better combined with a good preamp (listening through Motu M4 interface i could feel slightly a deeper sound wider soundstage and more clear highs). The mixing earpads tend to be more flat and have a little bit more highs but i prefer the producer earpads for the nice sub translation.
The sound quality is the main focus for me when it comes to headphones but i have to say, the comfort on these is another 5 stars, i worked on them for hours and i forgot i was wearing headphones after a while!

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Just what I was looking for!

ANDREWRC 20.02.2024

Super lightweight and comfortable headphones. They have a very detailed and clean sound without any of the sibilance & grittiness of the HD560s or the laid back veil of the HD6X0 series.

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Detailed and pleasant sounding

s0ren 05.01.2025

I contemplated for about a year whether I should try them, wondering if they would deliver a worthy upgrade over the classic DT 770 (considering the higher price) - Luckily they do!

I never found the DT 770 pleasant for listening, but I like their detail when producing. I am pleased that the HD 490 not only excels in both scenarios, it is also vastly superior. It ought to be given the higher price, but you never know. They do not feel as durable, but on the other hand they are lighter.

The HD 490 sounds very natural. Detailed but pleasant. Gone is the odd 4k dip and harsh high end. The stereo field is wider and the low end more precise / less muddy. In my opinion DT 770 is not good for mixing, but the HD 490 is. They cannot replace a set of good speakers (never tried headphones that could), but they do an excellent job.

One slight concern is that the headband cannot be extended very far. If you have a big head, voluminous hair or wear a cap, they might not extend far enough to fit over your ears. These are the first headphones I have ever owned where I have to extend to the maximum possible position.

Tested with a MOTU M6 interface.

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