Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Shure SRH940-EFS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Shure SRH940-EFS. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Shure SRH940-EFS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Shure SRH940-EFS
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 322 g
Colour Silver -
Recommended Use Home audio Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Shure SRH940-EFS
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940-EFS can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940-EFS offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB/mW
Impedance 50 Ohm 42 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Shure SRH940-EFS
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Shure SRH940-EFS
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Shure SRH940-EFS
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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