Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG K72

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and AKG K72. 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 579 (HD 500) vs. AKG K72 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG K72
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 200 g
Colour Silver Matte black
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Home audio Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG K72
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes AKG K72 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 16 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than AKG K72.
Max Input Power - 200 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 112 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG K72
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG K72
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) AKG K72
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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