Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO. 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. beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 196 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.1% beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Impedance 50 Ohm 34 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 119 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 1.25 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.25 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, soft bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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