Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sennheiser HD 400S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Sennheiser HD 400S. 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. Sennheiser HD 400S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 217 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 559 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.5% Sennheiser HD 559 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 559.
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 50 Ohm 18 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Type - On-cable
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Controls - Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.4 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Sennheiser HD 400S
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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