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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS
A wide, dimensional soundstage from the open-back dynamic drivers makes the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO a precise tool for identifying spatial details in your mix. The PRO PLUS bundle adds extra velour and mixing ear pads, enabling comfortable, fatigue-free sessions that hold up to daily studio wear. Ideal for audio engineers and producers who need accurate, uncolored monitoring and don't require a built-in microphone for calls.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
open closed back open
41 Overall Score
Price ¥88,799
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| App | Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5 | Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 35 | 34 | 45 | 33 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | open | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 70 | 50 | 90 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 490 PRO HD 490 PRO PLUS | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 17.5 | 44 | 28.4 | 53.4 | 35 |
| Sony WH-1000XM5 WH-1000XM5 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 34.5 | 77.2 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 97.9 | 66.2 |
| Marshall Monitor Monitor III A.N.C. Compare | 87.3 | 66.6 | 77.2 | 87.2 | 93 | 50.2 | 89.2 | 91.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.2 | 98.4 | 77.2 | 96.9 | 83.5 | 15 | 97.1 | 51.5 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT Compare | 92.2 | 57.1 | 77.2 | 62.3 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 98.6 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 34.5 | 94.7 | 72.2 | 28.4 | 97.4 | 74.5 |
Price
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