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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and RIG 500HC 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 500HC PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500HC PRO
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 258 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Game console
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500HC PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500HC 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 500HC PRO.
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 - 50 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500HC PRO
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono, uni-directional
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 500HC PRO
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) RIG 500HC PRO
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 500HC 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 500HC 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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