Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HMDC 27

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sennheiser HMDC 27. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sennheiser HMDC 27 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 240 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Professional audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
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 HMDC 27 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 8 - 18000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HMDC 27.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.1% Sennheiser HMDC 27 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 128 dB
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Dynamic
Microphone Operation Mode - Hypercardioid
Frequency Response - 40 - 18000 Hz
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m -
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Features - EPOS ActiveGard
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sennheiser HMDC 27
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Wind screen, cable clip, headband padding
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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