Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 413 g
Colour Black Brown
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium, memory foam
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Foldable - Yes Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 2 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559.
Max Input Power - 50 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 111 dB Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 50 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Type - On-cable
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Included Accessories - Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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