Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
The open-back design with a linear 5Hz–36kHz response, 130-ohm impedance, and Sennheiser’s open-frame architecture delivers an ultra-wide soundstage and precise localization with minimal distortion. Two interchangeable, washable ear-pad sets and a 200-gram ventilated build reduce ear fatigue, while the detachable cable’s patented noise-blocking coil maintains a clean signal path. These headphones are best for audio engineers and music producers needing an honest, uncolored reference for critical mixing and mastering sessions.
About This Headphones
The open-back design with a linear 5Hz–36kHz response, 130-ohm impedance, and Sennheiser’s open-frame architecture delivers an ultra-wide soundstage and precise localization with minimal distortion. Two interchangeable, washable ear-pad sets and a 200-gram ventilated build reduce ear fatigue, while the detachable cable’s patented noise-blocking coil maintains a clean signal path. These headphones are best for audio engineers and music producers needing an honest, uncolored reference for critical mixing and mastering sessions.
- Form factor over-ear
- Impedance ohms 130
- Open closed back open
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average sound (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Audio
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 36000 |
| Impedance | 130 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | - | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 130 | 48 | - | 32 | 38 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 24 | 50 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | 30.4 | 15.6 | 77.1 | 17.6 | 44.3 | 65.5 | 87.2 | 36.7 | 39 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 96 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 87.2 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.3 | 98.1 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 92.9 | 93.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 70 | 99.9 | 98.1 |
Usage Scores
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