Sennheiser HD 559 vs. Sony MDR 1AM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 and Sony MDR 1AM2. 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. Sony MDR 1AM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 187 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 14 - 26000 Hz 3 - 100000 Hz Sony MDR 1AM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 108 dB/Vrms 98 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1AM2.
Impedance 50 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Type - On-cable
CABLE Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cellular phone cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 559 Sony MDR 1AM2
Included Accessories - Carrying pouch
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