Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sennheiser HD 579. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sennheiser HD 579 |
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Product Type | Headphones - wired | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack | |
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Series | - | HD 5 | |
Weight | 330 g | - | |
Colour | Black | Silver | |
Headband Material | Metal, plastic | - | |
Recommended Use | - | Home audio |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sennheiser HD 579 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Open | Open | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 4 - 51000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.02% | 0.2% | Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S. |
Impedance | 300 Ohm | 50 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 106 dB | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
CABLE | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sennheiser HD 579 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - 3 m Audio cable |
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 3 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sennheiser HD 579 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sennheiser HD 579 |
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Included Accessories | USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth | 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |