Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser GSP 550

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sennheiser GSP 550. 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. Sennheiser GSP 550 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - USB
Series HD 500 Gaming
Weight - 358 g
Colour Silver Black
Recommended Use Home audio Computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 30000 Hz Sennheiser GSP 550 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 107 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 28 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 10 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity - -47 dBV/Pascal
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser GSP 550
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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