Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. RIG 300HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and RIG 300HX. 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. RIG 300HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 176 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than RIG 300HX.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - SoundGuard Technology
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Controls - Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 300HX
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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