Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and RIG 500 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. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 323 g
Colour Silver -
Headband Material - Metal
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 33 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes RIG 500 PRO microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Controls - Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500 PRO
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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