Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Professional Reference Studio Headphones

Experience the ultimate fusion of clarity, comfort, and control with the HD 490 PRO studio headphones — expertly crafted to meet the demands of modern music production. Their open-back design creates a stunningly expansive soundstage and delivers pinpoint-accurate audio, letting you capture every nuance with confidence and eliminate guesswork in your mix.

Main Features

• Backed by decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research and development
• Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
• Uncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum
• Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end
• Precision-engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points and deliver supreme, flexible, lightweight comfort
• Sennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) and minimizes resonance,improving audio accuracy
• Two unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequencies
• Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
• Geometrically angled earcup design optimizes transducer placement for a consistent listening experience
• State-of-the-art neodymium magnets for superior driver performance and efficiency
• Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal
• Ultralight voice coil for remarkably authentic and dynamic audio reproduction
• Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration
• Patented accessibility features: braille-guided L/R earcups and grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
• Open-mesh metal earpiece covers provide natural ventilation
• Durable design meticulously engineered in Germany and hand-assembled in Romania

Proudly German-engineered and built to last, the HD 490 PRO features premium components housed in a lightweight frame for all-day comfort. Its ergonomic design prevents pressure build-up, while the open-back construction promotes natural airflow — so your sessions stay fresh, even during marathon mixes.

Two interchangeable ear pad sets, each offering a distinct acoustic profile, let you tailor your sound while reducing listening fatigue. Thoughtfully designed to be both washable and replaceable, they reflect a commitment to sustainability and long-term durability. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, the HD 490 PRO ensures precise monitoring and a seamless connection to your creative vision — inside and beyond the studio.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Specifications

• Weight (g): 260 gr. (w/o cable)
• Max. sound pressure level: 128 dB SPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD)
• Power consumption (Amp): 300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)
• Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL (1 kHz/ 1 Vrms), 96 dB SPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)
• Transducer principle: Dynamic, open
• Transducer type: Dynamic
• Wearing style: Over-ear
• Connection: Wired
• Connectors: 3.5mm, 6.3mm