At a glance
Sennheiser HD 579 in 5 facts
- Type: Over-ear headphones, wired
- Frequency response: 15 Hz to 28 kHz
- Impedance: 50 Ω
- Weight: 470 g
- HiFi Specs score: 8.9/10, the average of 9 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
My experience with the Sennheiser HD 579 Open-Back Headphones was overall delightful. The comfort was beyond what I'd usually expect from over-ear headphones, and the sound quality was impressively high, making them an excellent choice for indoor use. The only notable downside was the unconventional plug size, but it was easy to manage with a smaller adapter. Despite the sound leakage due to the open-back design, these headphones are superb for anyone looking to enjoy their favorite audio without being completely detached from their surroundings. HiFi Specs score from 9 rated aspects · compared across 20 headphones
Datasheet
The numbers
- Wearing style
- Over-ear
- Design
- Open-back
- Driver size
- 38 mm
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz to 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Maximum SPL
- 106 dB
- Distortion (THD)
- 0.2 %
Connections
Connectivity & battery
- Connectivity
- Wired
- Wireless
- No
- Cable
- Detachable
- Cable length
- 3 m 9.8 ft
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Replaceable earpads
- Yes
- Width
- 6.6 in 168 mm
- Depth
- 7.5 in 191 mm
- Weight
- 470 g 16.6 oz
- Colors
- Grey
From our review
What we found
Compared across 20 headphones
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
The Sennheiser HD 579 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 560S.
Why this one: Current open back model that replaced the HD 5x9 series as Sennheiser's mid tier audiophile headphone.
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