Sennheiser has unveiled its latest professional studio headphones, the HD 490 PRO. Designed specifically for mixing, mastering, and producing, these open-back headphones offer exceptional accuracy and detail, allowing you to hear every nuance of your music.
The HD 490 PRO boasts a wide, neutral frequency response, ensuring that your mixes translate accurately to different listening environments. The headphones feature ultralight voice coils for fast and precise sound reproduction, while a special low-frequency cylinder delivers a full and controlled bass response.
The open-back design creates a spacious and immersive soundstage, making it easy to pinpoint the location of individual instruments in your mix. This clarity and precision are crucial for critical listening decisions and resolving panning issues.
The HD 490 PRO are designed for extended listening sessions. The lightweight, ergonomic design minimizes pressure points, while the circumaural ear pads provide a comfortable seal without sacrificing sound quality. The headphones also feature a unique patented axes geometry that ensures they adapt to any head shape for a perfect fit.
Sennheiser included two sets of ear pads with the HD 490 PRO. The velour “producing” ear pads offer a slightly warmer sound, ideal for creating perspective and judging the overall balance of your mix. The fabric “mixing” ear pads provide a flatter, more neutral response, perfect for dissecting individual frequencies and making precise adjustments.
Additional Features:
- dearVR MIX-SE License: Included with the headphones, this plugin creates a virtual mixing environment that simulates the acoustics of a professional studio.
- Durable Construction: Built to last, the HD 490 PRO feature a sturdy construction and high-quality materials.
- Customizable Cable: The headphone cable can be plugged into either the left or right ear cup, depending on your preference and studio setup.
- Braille Markings: For visually impaired users, the ear cups feature braille markings for easy identification.
Availability and Pricing:
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO will be available at the end of January 2024. The standard model will retail for AED 1503 ex-Vat, while the HD 490 PRO Plus (with additional accessories) will cost AED 1803 ex-Vat.
