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HD 490 PRO Open-Back Professional Headphone

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Style: HD 490 PRO


Features

  • Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
  • Uncolored frequency response (5 - 36,000 Hz) for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum. Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end./
  • Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
  • 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
  • Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration. Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal.
  • Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal

Description

Experience the perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and reliability. HD 490 PRO studio reference headphones are built to handle all the complexities of today’s music production. Featuring an open-back design that delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, HD 490 PRO gives you the clarity you need for your most critical mixing decisions. Handcrafted and German-engineered with built-to-last components and a lightweight, comfortable design, HD 490 PRO lets you feel the music and forget about the headphones. Meticulously engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points while the open-back design provides natural ventilation, making hours in the music feel like minutes. Two sets of switchable ear pads, each with a unique sound signature for long hours of mixing and producing, eliminate ear fatigue and are designed with sustainability and durability in mind — they’re both washable and replaceable. HD 490 PRO also includes the innovative dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality, placing you in the “sweet spot” and turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment. DearVR MIX-SE simulates the carefully designed acoustics of mixing studios, helping you ensure a balanced, consistent translation of your mix on different systems. HD 490 PRO helps you achieve your full creative vision, eliminating audio blind spots, putting you in full control of every detail, and ensuring accurate playback beyond the studio. HD 490 PRO includes: 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing ear pads.

Brand: Sennheiser


Color: Black


Ear Placement: Over Ear


Form Factor: Over Ear


Impedance: 130 Ohms


Brand Name: Sennheiser


Model Number: 700286


Model Name: HD 490 PRO


Built-In Media: 1.8m cable, 3.5mm - 6.5mm jack adaptor, HD 490 PRO, Mixing Ear Pads, Producing Ear Pads


Age Range Description: Teen


Number of Items: 1


Is Autographed: No


Series Number: 700286


UPC: 615104387676


Manufacturer: Sennheiser Pro Audio


Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer


Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear


Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear


Earpiece Shape: Over-Ear (Circumaural)


Item Weight: 200 Grams


Impedance: 130 Ohms


Noise Control: None


Frequency Response: 36000 Hz


Sensitivity: 105 dB


Frequency Range: 5 Hz to 36 kHz


Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver


Additional Features: Adjustable Headband


Enclosure Material: Aluminum


Compatible Devices: Music Production Equipment, Desktops, Laptops


Cable Features: Retractable


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm Jack


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Color: Black


Style Name: HD 490 PRO


Control Type: Media Control


Control Method: Remote


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    • Easy to Drive, Comfortable headphone with fantastic sound in this price. My starting point
Style: HD 490 PRO
This headphone is my first I believe hi-res headphone, so I would first focus on the physical aspect: weight, comfort, design etc. 1. Weight: This headphone is light and I am able to wear it 8 hours straight without any issue. 2. Comfort: Very Very comfortable and it does not feel tight to my head. Because the ear cups are flexible and twistable, it covered my ear perfectly. 3. Design: Very simplistic (which I really like). Although 490 pro is very light, when I hold it, it feel very sturdy, the headband doesn't feel cheap and the adjustable part feel easy to adjust while also hold it position fairly tightly. Notable mention: The cushion is not leather like surface, so no need to worry about the surface get peeled off one day and stuck to your hair. So in terms of the physical aspect of headphone itself, it is 5/5. Now comes to sound quality: - please note: I am not any music creator or professional musical listener. I am just a normal consumer and this is my first time step into this territory. The sound is crisp compared to my previous gaming headphone and it is further enhance if you do some EQ. It is ok if you don't do any EQ but I still feel like do some adjustment is better as after I did some EQ, without it feel a bit plain. But again, the sound itself is very clear and crisp. Very good! New user friendliness: Although the product state it is "Professional Headphone", I feel like it is still very friendly for new user, and here is my reason- no need a bunch of setup for it to work. HD 490 pro has a low enough resistance and fairly high sensitivity to plug directly into your pc and drive using your motherboard. Compare to some other high resistance and/or low sensitivity headphones which needs dedicated amp and/or DAC, HD 490 pro doesn't need you to pay a fortune for it to work. I feel like it is a pretty good entry point for new users who just into music and want to enjoy more on music (like me). You can just get this headphone first to feel the sound enhancement, then after you can by those frontend and get other headphones which needs dedicated frontend. Worth every single penny for this headphone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by wei ming liu
    • Very comfortable high quality sound headphones.
Style: HD 490 PRO
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Very comfortable ear pads a soft terry cloth kind of material. Exceptional sound quality but works best with some kind of headphone amplifier. These aren't driven well with just a standard output source that's non-amplified. These were a good value and they're great for long gaming sessions. The cord is good quality and it doesn't get in the way It's only on one side of the headphones. For the price I paid I would absolutely buy these again. They're lightweight and don't feel too bulky. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026 by Casper the Friendly Dog
    • Good, features, sound, and comfort.
Style: HD 490 PRO
I have tried a multitude of headphones over the last 2 years trying to find something that suits my audio taste, comfort, and features. Some include (all returned for various issues) Air Pods Max, Focals, Audiotechnica, Grado. Many of these are either very heavy, uncomfortable, or power hungry and hard to drive. Some have ergonomics or packaging issues. Some had frankly unreasonable attached cable lengths and comfort issues. Sennheiser has made the best overall design of everything I've tried. Likes: -Reasonably easy to drive on all of my gear including phone, Quedelix 5K, laptop. -Good ergonomics and impressive articulation. The actual driver cups move in every direction and are very cleverly engineered. -Good build quality and materials. -Light weight -The single end output cable is a nice feature and it can be placed on the L or R side, the cable is also nice quality and the coil in the cable is a nice touch. -To me the sound is very clear and well balanced and there is impressive bass when it's present in media. -The fit of these is secure and the cable does not stick down from the driver in an obtrusive way. They feel well proportioned and at times I forget I am wearing them. Dislikes: -The pads are proprietary and although good and there is 2 to choose form in the box, there are no aftermarket options. -Sort of spendy. I did not choose the plus because of its limited usefulness to me however I wish a had the case could not justify the already high prices. I wear headphones for many hours and the most important thing for me is weight and comfort. These are good in that regard and the lower impedance then many in the category is welcome too. I am not hyper critical about sound although I could be. I find that over time I will acclimate unless there is some noticeable issue. The sound is not fatiguing to me and I find them enjoyable. Looking forward to many years of use and I'm glad Sennheiser released something with these features. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025 by (((k)))

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