Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 17 cm
Depth - 10 cm
Weight - 370 g
Colour Silver Pearl | Carbon | White
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 18 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 109 dB +/- 3dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm
Sensitivity - -40 dB
Impedance - 2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Battery Type - Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1200 mAh
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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