Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ. 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 290-XJ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
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 -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm 80 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Hypercardioid
Impedance - 200 Ohm
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Neutrik NC3MX XLR 3-pin microphone adapter, NPC3C 3-pole A-gauge jack headphone adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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