Sennheiser HD 579 vs. RIG 400

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and RIG 400. 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. RIG 400 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Height - 19 cm
Width - 19 cm
Depth - 10.3 cm
Weight - 210 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - 408 g
Colour Silver Forest camo | Black
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 400 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 offer a larger frequency range than RIG 400.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 111 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 RIG 400
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headset cable
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 RIG 400
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 2 x 3.5mm jack adapter
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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