Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). 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 4.20s vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series - HD 500
Colour Black Silver
Recommended Use - Home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 15 - 28000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Impedance - 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Controls 1-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Cable Type - Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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