Sennheiser HD 559 vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and RIG 500 PRO. 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. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 323 g
Colour Black -
Headband Material - Metal
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 111 dB RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 559.
Impedance 50 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Controls - Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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