Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Studio Over Ear Wired Headphones|Ultra-Wide 3D Soundstage|Neutral Reference Tuning|Interchangeable Ear Pads|Perfect for Mixing,Music Production,Editing&Recording,Black

The HD490pro is really worthy, the Sennheiser sound signature is truly appreciated. The sound is very natural and the bass is smooth and powerful, the spatial audio is extremely good from apple music. #Review after 12,000 minutes on Apple Music Producing Earpads: Music with multiple instruments truly shines here—it’s absolutely GOAT-level. The instrument separation is incredible; every single layer feels distinct and alive. It genuinely made me fall in love with the listening experience all over again. The bass is smooth, deep, and powerful—but never overwhelming. Unlike typical boosted bass (like Sony), this feels natural and immersive, almost melting into the track perfectly. Mixing Earpads: The main difference compared to the producing pads is the warmth. These are more neutral and slightly less warm, focusing purely on precision. They’re perfect for instrumental listening, offering crystal-clear detail and accuracy. Every nuance in the mix becomes more noticeable, making them ideal for critical listening.

Sounds balanced and very professional, Highly recommended for Mixing and Mastering. Do not use it for recording tho

KINDA COOL! I WANNA GET THE REPLACEMENT PADS AND WIRES THO... WHO IS SELLING THOSE??

Not really anything to write home about.

Received used product, It has scratches and dust on it, Changeable head foam is also missing,

Awesome Sound Quality and super comfortable. This is the best headphone that i have used which is in the range of 28000.

crazy good headphones, with comfortability to match with subtle looks. Highly recommended

Muito leve, confortável e soa como eu esperava que soasse (baseado na minha experiência prévia com outros fones da Sennheiser). Demorou um pouco para chegar, mas o vendedor foi super atencioso e teve boa comunicação durante o processo.

I bought these on an impulse really. I am not a pro of any kind, I am just looking for the good stuff. So I saw new Sennheiser's actually being marketed to working professionals instead of their usual "cool guy" marketing I decided it give it a go. Reviews on the usual sites like rtings were good too. I have to say these things are fantastic. They are actually MORE comfortable than Hifiman Edition XS. In part because they weigh less than half those weigh. My ears are on the large size and they fit in the cups just fine. And I listen to music all day long while working, and so far these clear 8 hours a day with comfort. Oh and I have a huge head. Like I have to get the largest sizes for hats. They fit me fine, no hot spots. Now onto build. The new adjustment mechanism is very nice, the headband is spring steel, and the earcups and hinges are fiberglass-reinforced polymer. So the stuff they make tools and firearms out of. Sure it doesn't feel all that nice to the touch, its a bit like fine sandpaper, but the stuff is 2nd only to steel in terms of durability. This is a HUGE step up from the usual simple plastics of my other headphones. This gives me hope these headphones will stand up well without physically breaking like a few have over the years. I also really like the standard 4 pin mini-XLR connector. This means these are balanced capable right out of the box. And you can switch sides. Now at present its hard to find these since not many companies offer it for headphones, but it means the cable will be easily replaceable when it inevitably breaks. Speaking of cables, the little coil near the headphones really does eliminate "microphonics" from the cable rubbing your shirt. Now for the big one. Sound. I am no pro, and I don't have a fancy set up. But I can say I really like these. I am using the velour "producer" pads because I enjoy that softer sound profile. First of all these ARE producer/mixer headphones. Meaning they are flat, and rather uncompromising. Despite that, they manage to deliver an enjoyable listening experience directly out of my DAC/amp. I can't say the same for some of the Beyerdymanics or Sony production headphones I've tried. They also are sensitive enough to run off typical audio devices like your laptop without an amp, but they do appreciate an amp. What really shines here? They are bright and detailed on the top end yet extend nicely down to give a rich, full bass. Quite possibly the strongest, best bass you are going to find in open-backed dynamic driver headphones. Its deep, rich, clean, and with a nice bit of thump/punch. I find I notice more high end details in my songs wearing these. All while avoiding the piercing, sibilant nature found in so many production headphones. They manage to keep that characteristic "Sennheiser veil" which makes these easy to use and enjoy. The bass its rich, deep, and full. Bass has always been a weakness of open back headphones. These extend down deep and loud like closed backed headphones. It even honestly thumps when the song was mixed for it. And despite this I have never felt the bass was muddy or distorted. Honestly these sound like quality planar magnetic headphones, all while using dynamic Drivers. These also have amazing sound stage, making both games and music a joy to enjoy with these. This is probably the best spatial audio I have ever heard. In games the location of audio is so good I have to resist instinctively looking over my shoulders, and I have been honestly confused if it was storming outside for real, or it was just the game until I checked the game. I have about 6 different pairs of headphones in the $400 range. These are BY FAR my favorite and the ones I keep going back to. I am not sure I am going to find better headphones unless I am willing to spend double the price they go for. I think we can rest easy that Sennheiser Pro still has their magic.

Ich nutze die Sennheiser HD 490 Pro nun seit einiger Zeit und bin insgesamt wirklich sehr zufrieden. Was mir direkt positiv aufgefallen ist, ist der Klang. Die Höhen sind klar und sauber, ohne unangenehm scharf zu wirken, und die Bässe sind präsent, aber nicht übertrieben. Insgesamt wirkt das Klangbild sehr ausgewogen und detailliert – ideal sowohl für Gaming als auch für längere Sessions mit Musik oder Content. Zum Vergleich: Ich hatte zuvor die Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. Das sind definitiv keine schlechten Kopfhörer, aber im direkten Vergleich wirken sie für mein Empfinden deutlich extremer abgestimmt. Die Höhen sind dort teilweise zu spitz und auf Dauer anstrengend, während die HD 490 Pro deutlich angenehmer und natürlicher klingen. Gerade bei längerer Nutzung ist das ein spürbarer Unterschied. Ein weiterer großer Pluspunkt ist der Tragekomfort. Ich habe einen eher größeren Kopf und kenne das Problem, dass viele Kopfhörer nach einiger Zeit drücken oder sogar Kopfschmerzen verursachen. Das ist hier überhaupt nicht der Fall. Die HD 490 Pro sitzen angenehm, ohne zu drücken, und auch nach mehreren Stunden bleibt der Komfort erhalten. Die Ohrpolster fühlen sich hochwertig, weich und sehr angenehm an. Besonders gut gefällt mir auch, dass das Kabel abnehmbar und somit problemlos austauschbar ist. Das macht den Kopfhörer langlebiger und flexibler im Alltag. Gleiches gilt für die Polster, die ebenfalls ersetzbar sind – ein klarer Vorteil. Zusätzlich überzeugt die hochwertige Verarbeitung insgesamt. Der Kopfhörer wirkt stabil, sauber verarbeitet und auf langfristige Nutzung ausgelegt. Auch das offene Design sorgt für eine natürliche, räumliche Klangwiedergabe, was gerade beim Gaming und bei Musik einen echten Mehrwert bietet. Fazit: Für mich ein rundum gelungener Kopfhörer mit sehr gutem, ausgewogenem Klang, hohem Tragekomfort und durchdachten Details. Klare Empfehlung – besonders für alle, die von eher „extrem“ abgestimmten Kopfhörern kommen und etwas Angenehmeres suchen.

This item was used for a total of 3 hours at a moderate listening level while in my possession. I understand that the return "window" was closed 4 days prior to one side not working, but considering what I paid for this, what do I do now? This is crazy and frustrating. They sound great, but I'm now stuck with a $500 paperweight.