Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HD 600

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sennheiser HD 600. 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 600 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 600
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 260 g
Colour Silver Steel blue | Grey, black
Recommended Use Home audio Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 600
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 12 - 40500 Hz Sennheiser HD 600 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Max Input Power - 200 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.1% Sennheiser HD 600 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Sensitivity - 97 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 300 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 600
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 600
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HD 600
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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