Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 297 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 6 - 25000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.1% Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Sensitivity - 108 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - 1.55 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.55 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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