Sennheiser HD 559 vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight - 323 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO HX 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 HX.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 111 dB RIG 500 PRO HX 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 HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories - Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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