RIG 500HX vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of RIG 500HX and Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

RIG 500HX vs. Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - wired
Series - HD 500
Weight 200 g -
Colour - Silver
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console Home audio
SOUND QUALITY RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 15 - 28000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500HX.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 111 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Type Boom -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -45 dBV/Pascal -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 42 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Controls Microphone on/mute -
CABLE RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.5 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS RIG 500HX Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500)
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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