The perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and reliability, HD 490 PRO studio headphones are built to handle all the complexities of today’s music production.

The open-back design delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, eliminating audio blind spots and ensuring you’re in full control of every detail.

Handcrafted and German-engineered with built-to-last components and a lightweight, comfortable design, HD 490 PRO lets you feel the music and forget about the headphones.

Meticulously engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points while the open-back design provides natural ventilation, making hours in the music feel like minutes.

Two sets of switchable ear pads, each with a unique sound signature for long hours of mixing and producing, eliminate ear fatigue and are designed with sustainability and durability in mind — they’re both washable and replaceable.

HD 490 PRO mixing headphones also include the innovative dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality, placing you in the “sweet spot” and turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment.

DearVR MIX-SE simulates the carefully designed acoustics of mixing studios, helping you ensure a balanced, consistent translation of your mix on different systems.

HD 490 PRO helps you achieve your full creative vision, eliminating audio blind spots, putting you in full control of every detail, and ensuring accurate playback beyond the studio.

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

Includes Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin, turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment via advanced spatial audio technology

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

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

1 Year Warranty