Sennheiser HD 579 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and beyerdynamic DT 880. 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 vs. beyerdynamic DT 880 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 beyerdynamic DT 880
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 290 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 beyerdynamic DT 880
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Semi-open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 35000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 880 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% 0.2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 250 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 beyerdynamic DT 880
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headphones cable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 beyerdynamic DT 880
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 beyerdynamic DT 880
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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