Sennheiser HD 569 vs. KEF M500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 569 and KEF M500. 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 569 vs. KEF M500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired
Series HD 5 -
Weight 756 g 208 g KEF M500 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 569 headphones.
Colour Black Classic
Body Material - Aluminium alloy
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, phone
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes KEF M500 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 569 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 10 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 569 offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 115 dB/Vrms 103 dB Sennheiser HD 569 have higher sensitivity than KEF M500.
Impedance 23 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Type On-cable On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Controls - Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
2 x headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 569 KEF M500
Included Accessories Audio cable (3m), 3.5 mm audio cable Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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