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The HD 490 Pro headphones offer a function-specific design, delivering an impressive audio experience ideal for those regularly involved in mixing or mastering.
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The HD 490 Pro headphone comes with a somewhat higher price tag, which might be a deterrent for some individuals. However, in my opinion, they effectively showcase the benefits of a design tailored for specific functions. If you engage in regular mixing or mastering using headphones, it's worth exploring these for yourself.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
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Sennheiser HD490 Pro Headphones
The HD 490 PRO studio headphones offer an impeccable blend of transparency, comfort, and dependability, making them ideal for navigating the intricacies of contemporary music production. Featuring an open-back design, these headphones provide an expansive, dimensional sound stage and unparalleled sound accuracy, eradicating audio blind spots and granting you complete command over every nuance.
Handcrafted and meticulously engineered in Germany, the HD 490 PRO boasts durable components and a lightweight, comfortable build that lets you immerse yourself in the music, forgetting about the presence of the headphones. Carefully designed ergonomics eliminate pressure points, and the open-back configuration ensures natural ventilation, making extended music sessions feel like mere minutes. The headphones come with two sets of switchable ear pads, each offering a distinctive sound signature, tailored for prolonged mixing and producing. With sustainability and durability in mind, these ear pads are both washable and replaceable.
Included with the HD 490 PRO mixing headphones is the revolutionary dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality, transforming your digital audio workstation (DAW) into the ultimate virtual mixing environment. dearVR MIX-SE replicates the acoustics of well-designed mixing studios, placing you in the coveted "sweet spot" for an optimal mixing experience. This innovative addition ensures a balanced and consistent translation of your mix across various playback systems.
In essence, the HD 490 PRO facilitates the realization of your complete creative vision, eradicating audio blind spots, granting you meticulous control over every detail, and ensuring precise playback accuracy beyond the confines of the studio.
Backed by decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research and development
Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
Uncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum
Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end
Sennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) and minimizes resonance,improving audio accuracy
Includes Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin, turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment via advanced spatial audio technology
Two unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequencies
Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
Geometrically angled earcup design optimizes transducer placement for a consistent listening experience
State-of-the-art neodymium magnets for superior driver performance and efficiency
Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal
Ultralight voice coil for remarkably authentic and dynamic audio reproduction
Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration
Patented accessibility features: braille-guided L/R earcups and grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
Open-mesh metal earpiece covers provide natural ventilation
Durable design meticulously engineered in Germany and hand-assembled in Romania
Sennheiser HD490 Pro Headphones Specs
Earpiece Design
Over-Ear (Circumaural), Open-Back
Earpiece Swivel
Yes, 180°
Foldable
No
Impedance
130 Ohms
Active Noise Cancellation
No
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 36 kHz
Audio Connector
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male
Included Adapter
1/4" TRS
Headphone Earpiece Design
Over-Ear (Circumaural), Open-Back
Earpiece Swivel
Yes, 180°
Driver Type
Dynamic
Driver Size
1.5" / 38 mm
Magnet Type
Neodymium
Sensitivity
105 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 Vrms
96 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 mW
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
128 dB at 1 kHz
Maximum Power Handling
300 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.2%
Wired Connectivity Audio Connector
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male
Included Adapter
1/4" TRS
Cable Design
Single-Sided
Audio Connector to Earpiece
1x Mini-XLR 4-Pin Male
Cable Length
5.9' / 1.8 m
9.8' / 3 m
Weight
9.2 oz / 260 g (without Cable)
Reviews
Product Description
Product Description
The HD 490 Pro headphones offer a function-specific design, delivering an impressive audio experience ideal for those regularly involved in mixing or mastering.
Get the Details
The HD 490 Pro headphone comes with a somewhat higher price tag, which might be a deterrent for some individuals. However, in my opinion, they effectively showcase the benefits of a design tailored for specific functions. If you engage in regular mixing or mastering using headphones, it's worth exploring these for yourself.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Details
Sennheiser HD490 Pro Headphones
The HD 490 PRO studio headphones offer an impeccable blend of transparency, comfort, and dependability, making them ideal for navigating the intricacies of contemporary music production. Featuring an open-back design, these headphones provide an expansive, dimensional sound stage and unparalleled sound accuracy, eradicating audio blind spots and granting you complete command over every nuance.
Handcrafted and meticulously engineered in Germany, the HD 490 PRO boasts durable components and a lightweight, comfortable build that lets you immerse yourself in the music, forgetting about the presence of the headphones. Carefully designed ergonomics eliminate pressure points, and the open-back configuration ensures natural ventilation, making extended music sessions feel like mere minutes. The headphones come with two sets of switchable ear pads, each offering a distinctive sound signature, tailored for prolonged mixing and producing. With sustainability and durability in mind, these ear pads are both washable and replaceable.
Included with the HD 490 PRO mixing headphones is the revolutionary dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality, transforming your digital audio workstation (DAW) into the ultimate virtual mixing environment. dearVR MIX-SE replicates the acoustics of well-designed mixing studios, placing you in the coveted "sweet spot" for an optimal mixing experience. This innovative addition ensures a balanced and consistent translation of your mix across various playback systems.
In essence, the HD 490 PRO facilitates the realization of your complete creative vision, eradicating audio blind spots, granting you meticulous control over every detail, and ensuring precise playback accuracy beyond the confines of the studio.
Backed by decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research and development
Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
Uncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum
Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end
