Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 569

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 569. 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 569 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack
Series - HD 5
Weight 275 g 756 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser HD 569 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 10 - 28000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 569.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.2%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 115 dB/Vrms Sennheiser HD 569 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 23 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode - Mono
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.5 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 569
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Audio cable (3m), 3.5 mm audio cable
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