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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO1 / 10
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Current price · Amazon US
$349
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Sound
3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality

Key specs

Acoustic Design
Open-back
Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Open-back appears on 35% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance
130 ΩAbove average
130 Ω
18 Ω80 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 53 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type
Most common
Wired-3.5mm93%Wired-6.35mm7%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 93% of the 67 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight
260 gBelow average
260 g
120 g550 g

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 58 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design
Open-back
Impedance
130 Ω
Driver Size
38 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
5-36000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
36000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
5 Hz
Max Spl
128 dB SPL
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm, wired-6.35mm
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended, 6.3mm

Design

Weight
260 g
Color Options
Black
Ear Pad Type
Velour, fabric
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic, metal

Identity

Model Number
700286

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2024-01
Msrp Usd
399.99 USD
Year
2024

Lab data

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Sennheiser HD 490 PROSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-7.2
25-5.7
32-4.2
40-3.2
50-2.6
63-2.5
80-2.4
100-2.5
125-2.8
160-3.2
200-3.3
250-3.2
315-2.9
400-2.5
500-2.2
630-1.4
800-1.2
10000.0
12501.0
16001.1
20002.4
25005.9
31507.5
40009.8
50007.5
63008.6
80004.2
100002.1
12500-1.0
16000-3.6
20000-25.0

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.8/ 10
Worth a look
Chase Bernath
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2024
Isolation2.4
Comfort & fit9.5
Connectivity6.5
Design9.0
Portability5.0
Features8.0
The verdict

The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO are a great option for anyone doing professional audio work. The design is tailored for producers and mixing engineers, with swappable ear pads providing sound and comfort options. With durability, versatility, and excellent sound quality, you can't go wrong with these if you want open back headphones.

✓What we like
✓Neutral sound
✓Two ear pad options
✓Lightweight and comfortable
✓Free dearVR MIX-SE plugin
✕What could be better
✕Difficult to swap the ear pads
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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