Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Q: What's the difference between the two sets of ear pads included with the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO?

The velour ear pads offer the flattest, most neutral frequency response, suitable for mixing and mastering; the fabric ear pads provide a slightly warmer sound, ideal for music production and arrangement stages, helping to reduce listening fatigue.

Q: How do the HD 490 PRO compare to the HD 600/650 series?

The HD 490 PRO is a tool specifically designed for modern music production workflows, emphasizing extreme neutrality and analytical capability; while the HD 600/650 series is renowned for its classic musicality and high-fidelity sound. They serve different purposes.

Q: Do I need to purchase a separate headphone amplifier for the HD 490 PRO?

While most audio interfaces can drive them, their 130-ohm impedance paired with a dedicated headphone amplifier will yield better dynamic range and sound detail, which is the officially recommended combination.

Q: Are the HD 490 PRO suitable for gaming or watching movies?

Yes, they can be. Their wide soundstage and precise sound positioning can enhance an immersive experience, but they lack the bass tuning typically found in entertainment headphones, offering a very true-to-source, neutral sound that might not appeal to everyone's taste.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

• Pro monitoring headphones for mixing & mastering
• Neutral soundstage, precise detail judgment
• Exclusive dual earcups, two switchable sound experiences
• Lightweight ergonomic for long-term comfort
• dearVR plugin included, virtual studio built-in

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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | Open-back Studio Monitoring Headphones for Modern Music Production

Professional Open-back Monitoring Headphones Designed for Precise Mixing and Mastering

The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is a professional open-back monitoring headphone from Sennheiser, featuring an open-back architecture and neodymium drivers, offering a wide frequency response of 5Hz - 36,100Hz (-10 dB). These studio headphones, designed specifically for modern music production, mixing, and mastering, aim to deliver an extremely neutral, uncolored sound, allowing for the most precise judgments. Combining excellent ergonomics with the included dearVR MIX-SE spatial simulation plugin, they bring unparalleled clarity and comfort to professional audio engineers.

Compared to traditional monitoring headphones that offer only a single acoustic characteristic, the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO achieves high flexibility by providing two sets of interchangeable ear pads (for mixing and for producers), allowing for two different monitoring perspectives on a single pair of headphones, making the precise mixing workflow more comprehensive.

Quick Facts

Brand: Sennheiser
Model: HD 490 PRO
Headphone Type: Open-back, circumaural
Frequency Response: 5Hz – 36,100Hz (-10 dB)
Impedance: 130 Ω (1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Included Software: Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE Plugin License
Applications: Studio Mixing, Mastering, Music Production, Podcast Monitoring, Spatial Audio Production

Who should buy the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO?

使用者建議分析(點此展開)

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適合誰購買

Mixing and mastering engineers seeking an extremely neutral, uncolored monitoring environment.
Music producers who need to wear headphones for long periods for arrangement and sound design, prioritizing comfort and low fatigue.
Professional users who want to switch between different sound characteristics on a single pair of headphones for cross-referencing mixing decisions.

誰不適合購買

Users who primarily use headphones outdoors or in noisy environments and require high sound isolation (should choose closed-back headphones).
Music enthusiasts seeking powerful bass or a V-shaped sound signature for entertainment purposes.
Beginners with a limited budget who only need entry-level monitoring headphones.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Core Technologies and Features

Precise and Neutral Soundstage Presentation: Equipped with advanced neodymium drivers and a low-frequency cylinder system, ensuring balanced, dynamic, and clear sound across the entire frequency range, providing you with the most authentic sound foundation.
Open-back Architecture Design: Offers a wide, three-dimensional, and deep soundstage, minimizing Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and internal resonances, presenting the most accurate sound details, allowing you to precisely judge spatial effects and instrument positioning.
Two Sets of Interchangeable Dedicated Ear Pads: Includes velour ear pads designed for mixing (providing a flat response) and fabric ear pads designed for music production (providing a slightly warmer tone), meeting monitoring needs for different work stages.
Excellent Ergonomic Design: Lightweight construction and carefully calculated clamping pressure, combined with geometrically angled ear cups, significantly reduce fatigue during long listening sessions, allowing you to focus on creation.
Detachable Left/Right Cable Connection: The headphone cable can be freely connected to either the left or right ear cup according to your studio setup, offering maximum flexibility.
Patented Coil Noise Reduction Structure: Through Sennheiser's patented technology, structural noise generated by cable friction or movement is effectively reduced, ensuring the monitoring process is free from any physical interference.

Included Software: Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE Spatial Audio Plugin

Transforms your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) into a virtual, acoustically optimized ideal mixing room environment.
Simulates the sound of various world-class professional recording studios, allowing you to cross-reference how your mix performs in different spaces, all on your headphones.
Provides adjustable virtual speaker layouts, enabling you to create personalized stereo or multi-channel monitoring setups.
Helps you break free from the limitations of physical spaces, allowing you to make reliable, transferable mixing decisions anywhere.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

Headphone Type	Open-back
Wearing Style	Circumaural
Driver Size	38 mm
Frequency Response	5Hz - 36,100Hz (-10dB)
Impedance	130 Ω (1 kHz)
Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL)	128 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Cable Type	Detachable 1.8m Cable
Connector	3.5mm (1/8") TRS, with 6.3mm (1/4") Adapter
Earpad Material	1 set Velour + 1 set Fabric
Weight	260 g (without cable)

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Pros and Cons

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Pros

Extremely neutral, uncolored sound performance, ideal for professional mixing and mastering.
Includes two sets of ear pads made from different materials, allowing for switching sound characteristics based on production or mixing needs, offering dual functionality.
Lightweight and excellent ergonomic design, suitable for long listening sessions without easily feeling fatigued.
Comes with the dearVR MIX-SE plugin, significantly enhancing the accuracy of spatial mixing on headphones.

Notes to Know

The open-back design offers almost no sound isolation, making it unsuitable for use in noisy environments or situations requiring microphone bleed isolation.
With an impedance of 130 ohms, it is recommended to pair them with a professional audio interface or headphone amplifier to unleash their full potential.
The included dearVR MIX-SE plugin requires a computer DAW to run and cannot be used independently.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO FAQ

Q：What's the difference between the two sets of ear pads included with the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO?

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A：The velour ear pads offer the flattest, most neutral frequency response, suitable for mixing and mastering; the fabric ear pads provide a slightly warmer sound, ideal for music production and arrangement stages, helping to reduce listening fatigue.

Q：How do the HD 490 PRO compare to the HD 600/650 series?

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A：The HD 490 PRO is a tool specifically designed for modern music production workflows, emphasizing extreme neutrality and analytical capability; while the HD 600/650 series is renowned for its classic musicality and high-fidelity sound. They serve different purposes.

Q：Do I need to purchase a separate headphone amplifier for the HD 490 PRO?

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A：While most audio interfaces can drive them, their 130-ohm impedance paired with a dedicated headphone amplifier will yield better dynamic range and sound detail, which is the officially recommended combination.

Q：Are the HD 490 PRO suitable for gaming or watching movies?

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A：Yes, they can be. Their wide soundstage and precise sound positioning can enhance an immersive experience, but they lack the bass tuning typically found in entertainment headphones, offering a very true-to-source, neutral sound that might not appeal to everyone's taste.

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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO | Open-back Studio Monitoring Headphones for Modern Music Production

Professional Open-back Monitoring Headphones Designed for Precise Mixing and Mastering

Quick Facts

Who should buy the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO?

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Core Technologies and Features

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Pros and Cons

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO FAQ

THINK2 Warranty & Support

Service Highlights

Warranty & Return Policy

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