Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 559

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.30i and Sennheiser HD 559. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 2.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 559 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series HD 2 HD 5
Weight 262 g -
Colour Black | White Black
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 2.30i can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 14 - 26000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 559 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 2.30i.
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 108 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 2.30i have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 22 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.30i Sennheiser HD 559
Compatibility iPhone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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