Sennheiser HD 559 vs. JBL LIVE 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and JBL LIVE 400BT. 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. JBL LIVE 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 185.8 g
Colour Black Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material - Polyurethane leather
Headband Material - Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Foldable - Yes JBL LIVE 400BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 106 dB Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than JBL LIVE 400BT.
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.334 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk: up to 24 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 JBL LIVE 400BT
Included Accessories - Charging cable
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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