Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT. 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. Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 180 g
Colour Silver Black | Brown-grey
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Home audio -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Foldable - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating - Yes Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Max Input Power - 1500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 98 dB/mW
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 45 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Type - On-cable
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Audio-Technica ATH SR50BT
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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