Sennheiser HD 559 vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 559 vs. beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 250 g
Colour Black Black
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 96 dB Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 50 Ohm 250 Ohm
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
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