Sennheiser HD 559 vs. AKG Y500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and AKG Y500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. AKG Y500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 5 -
Colour Black -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 16 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y500.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 117 dB AKG Y500 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Features - Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Controls - Power on/off, volume control, play/pause
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Charging cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 33 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 AKG Y500
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (power only)
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