Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC. 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 579 (HD 500) vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 227 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Foldable - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - NoiseGard active noise compensation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 17 - 23000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.5% Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Sensitivity - 118 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 46 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Form Factor - Built-in
Frequency Response - 150 - 6800 Hz
Microphones Included - 3
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable
Micro-USB cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 30 hours
Standby Time - 360 hours
Charging Time - 3 hours
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Transmission Range - 25 m
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) EPOS I SENNHEISER IMPACT MB 660 UC
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, Bluetooth adapter, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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