Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). 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 579 vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired
Series HD 5 HD 500
Colour Silver Silver
Recommended Use Home audio Home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Impedance 50 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 106 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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