Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 579

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sennheiser HD 579. 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 800 S vs. Sennheiser HD 579 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 579
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series - HD 5
Weight 330 g -
Colour Black Silver
Headband Material Metal, plastic -
Recommended Use - Home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 579
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 4 - 51000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% 0.2% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Impedance 300 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Magnet Material - Neodymium
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 579
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 579
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S Sennheiser HD 579
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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