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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, open headphones specially designed for studio use. High-performance, comfortable and lightweight, they are ideal for musicians, composers and for mixing and mastering applications. Version with 1.8m cable and 2 sets of ear cushions.

ARTICLE N° 92573
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO headphones, dedicated to production, mixing and mastering, are the essential choice for studio professionals. Designed to meet the most exacting requirements, these reference headphones deliver exceptional audio quality. The equipment includes a 1.8 metre cable, a set of mixing ear cushions and a set of production ear cushions. Opt for sound excellence with the HD 490 PRO, an indispensable asset for demanding creators.

Available in the HD 490 PRO Plus version, which comes with these additional accessories: a 3 m cable, an extra headband and a top-of-the-range case.
Closed / open
 Open
Application
 Home / HiFi / Rec, Studio headset, Content creation
Type of transmission
 Wired
Impedance
 130 Ω
Flip-Away Earcup
 Yes
Removable cable
 Yes
Foldable
 No
Adapter
 Yes
Interchangeable elements
 Yes
Cable type
 Straight, Audio
Connectors
 Jack male Stéréo, Mini Jack male stereo
Typology
 Circum-aural
  • Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
  • Decades of Sennheiser expertise: Benefit from Sennheiser's decades of engineering, technology and cutting-edge research in headphones
  • Open Design: Extremely wide and multi-dimensional soundstage, ultra-precise localisation of sound sources
  • Uncoloured Frequency Response: Faithful and dynamic sound reproduction across the entire spectrum
  • Innovative Low Frequency Cylinder System: Full, precise and clearly defined bass frequencies
  • Precision Ergonomic Engineering: Design eliminates pressure points, offering supreme comfort, flexibility and lightness
  • Sennheiser Open Architecture: Reduced total harmonic distortion (THD), reduced resonance, improved sonic accuracy
  • Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plug-in included: Transforms your DAW into the ultimate virtual mixing environment with state-of-the-art spatial audio technology
  • Two sets of unique ear cushions: one for production and one for mixing, to help eliminate hearing fatigue and identify frequencies
  • Tilted Geometry Earpiece Design: Optimises transducer positioning for a consistent listening experience
  • Latest Neodymium Magnets: For superior driver performance and efficiency
  • Patented Spiral Cable Structure: Blocks noise transmitted through the cable, ensuring the clearest signal possible
  • Ultralight Voice Coil: For dynamic and remarkably lifelike audio reproduction
  • Left and Right Headphone Jacks with Detachable Cable: Easily adapts to any studio setup
  • Patented Accessibility: Braille-marked left/right earpieces for tactile identification and specially grooved ear cushions for spectacle wearers
  • Commitment to Sustainability: Washable and replaceable ear cushions, extending the life of the product, FSC-certified packaging, respecting responsible forest management
  • Natural Ventilation through Earcup Shells: Open metal mesh for natural airflow
  • Sustainable Design and Hand-assembly: Meticulously designed in Germany, hand-assembled in Romania, guaranteeing attention to quality
  • Technical specifications:
  • Acoustic principle: open
  • Ear coupling: circumaural
  • Transducer principle: dynamic
  • Transducer: 38 mm
  • Frequency range: 5 Hz to 36100 Hz (-10 dB)
  • Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL (1 kHz/1 Vrms), 96 dB SPL (1 kHz/1 mW)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 128 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)
  • Distortion (THD): <0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
  • Impedance: 130 Ω (1 kHz)
  • Rated power: 300 mW (100h, IEC 60268 noise)
  • Temperature range: operating 0°C to 50°C, storage -25°C to 70°C
  • Relative humidity: 10-80% operating, non-condensing, 10-90% storage
  • Weight: 260 g (without cable)
  • Manufacturer reference : 700286
Experience the perfect combination of clarity, comfort and reliability. The professional studio reference headphones
HD 490 PRO professional studio reference headphones are designed to handle all the complexities of today's music production. With its open design
which offers an extremely wide, multi-dimensional soundstage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, the HD 490 PRO
gives you the clarity you need for your most important mixing decisions.

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FREDERIC G 26/11/2025
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