Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sennheiser PXC 480

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Sennheiser PXC 480. 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 559 vs. Sennheiser PXC 480 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser PXC 480 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.5% Sennheiser HD 559 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 559.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 118 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 50 Ohm 18 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 50 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser PXC 480
Included Accessories - Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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