Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Professional Reference Studio Headphone

Experience Clarity, Comfort, and Reliability with the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Professional Reference Studio Headphone

HD 490 PRO headphones are the perfect mix of clarity, comfort and reliability, designed to handle the complexities of modern music production. The open-back design provides a wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, taking care of audio blind spots and making sure every detail is under control.

These German-engineered, handcrafted headphones are built to last with lightweight materials for a comfortable fit. The ergonomic design eliminates pressure points, while the open-back design ensures natural ventilation, making hours feel like minutes. Switchable ear pads, each with unique sound signatures, are washable and replaceable, providing long hours of mixing and producing without ear fatigue.

The HD 490 PRO mixing headphones come with the dearVR MIX-SE plugin, simulating the acoustics of mixing studios and creating an ultimate virtual mixing environment. With dearVR MIX-SE, you'll be in the sweet spot, ensuring a balanced and consistent translation of your mix on different systems.

With HD 490 PRO, you can achieve your full creative vision. These headphones provide accurate playback beyond the studio, eliminating audio blind spots and ensuring full control of every detail.

Key Features

• Decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research, and development support
• Open-back design offers an expansive, three-dimensional sound stage and precise localization
• Accurate frequency response ensures faithful and dynamic sound reproduction across the entire spectrum
• Innovative low-frequency cylinder system delivers full, accurate, and well-defined bass
• Ergonomically designed for supreme comfort, flexibility, and lightweight feel
• Sennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion and minimizes resonance for improved audio accuracy
• Includes Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin for advanced spatial audio technology in your DAW
• Two sets of ear pads for producing or mixing, reducing ear fatigue and enhancing frequency pinpointing
• Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and environmentally friendly packaging
• Geometrically angled earcup design optimizes transducer placement for consistent listening experience
• State-of-the-art neodymium magnets for superior driver performance and efficiency
• Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring a clear signal
• Ultralight voice coil for authentic and dynamic audio reproduction
• Detachable cable with right and left ear jacks for easy adaptation to any studio configuration
• Patented accessibility features include braille-guided L/R earcups and grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
• Open-mesh metal earpiece covers provide natural ventilation
• Meticulously engineered in Germany and hand-assembled in Romania for durability and quality.

Technical Specifications

Acoustic principle
Open
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Transducer Principle
Dynamic
Transducer
38 mm
Transmission Range
5 to 36 Hz, 100 Hz (-10 dB)
Sensitivity
105 dB SPL (1 kHz/1 Vrms)
96 dB SPL (1 kHz/1 mW)
Max. Sound Pressure Level
128 dB SPL (1 kHz 5 % THD)
Distortion (THD)
<0.2 % (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Impedance
130 Ω (1 kHz)
Power Rating
300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)
Temperature Range
Operation: +0 to +50 °C
Storage: -25 to +70 °C
Rel. Humidity
Operation: 10 to 80% not condensing
Storage: 10 to 90%
Weight (w/o cable)
260 g
Included
HD 490 PRO
1.8m cable
3.5mm – 6.3mm jack adaptor
Mixing ear pads
Producing ear pads
Included with PLUS Only
3m cable
Case
Extra headband pad