Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 579

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sennheiser HD 579. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser HD 579 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series - HD 5
Colour Black | White Silver
Recommended Use - Home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 579 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser HD 579
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) 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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