Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. 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

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 242 g
Colour Black Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 100 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Impedance 50 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm - 45 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
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