Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Philips TAH8506. 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 vs. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight - 279 g
Colour Silver Black | White
Recommended Use Home audio -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Philips TAH8506 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Philips TAH8506 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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