Professional reference studio headphones

The perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and reliability, HD 490 PRO studio headphones are built to handle all the complexities of today’s music production. The open-back design delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, eliminating audio blind spots and ensuring you’re in full control of every detail.

Features

• Backed by decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research and development
• Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
• Uncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum
• Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end
• Precision-engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points and deliver supreme, flexible, lightweight comfort
• Sennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) and minimizes resonance,improving audio accuracy
• Two unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequencies
• Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
• Geometrically angled earcup design optimizes transducer placement for a consistent listening experience
• State-of-the-art neodymium magnets for superior driver performance and efficiency
• Cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal
• Ultralight voice coil for remarkably authentic and dynamic audio reproduction
• Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration
• Patented accessibility features: braille-guided L/R earcups and grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
• Open-mesh metal earpiece covers provide natural ventilation
• Durable design meticulously engineered in Germany and hand-assembled in Romania

Top specs

Max. sound pressure level 128 dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD)

Power consumption (Amp) 300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)

Sensitivity 105 dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 Vrms), 96 dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)

Transducer type Dynamic

Wearing style Over-ear

Connection Wired

Connectors 3.5mm, 6.3mmOz.

10 x 10 x 3 in, 12 oz.