Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. Sharkoon B1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and Sharkoon B1. 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. Sharkoon B1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 500 -
Colour Silver Jet black
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, computer, conference
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than Sharkoon B1.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 103 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm
Sensitivity - -40 dB
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Controls - Microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.1 m
Headset extension cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 1.1 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) Sharkoon B1
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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