Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. JVC HA S80BN

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and JVC HA S80BN. 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. JVC HA S80BN Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 165 g
Colour Silver Black
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than JVC HA S80BN.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 30.5 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Form Factor - Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes JVC HA S80BN microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 26 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 16 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphone output
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) JVC HA S80BN
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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