The perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and reliability, HD 490 PRO studio headphones are built to handle all the complexities of todays music production. The open-back design delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, eliminating audio blind spots and ensuring youre 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 theyre 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.Main Features:Backed by decades of Sennheiser engineering, technology, research and developmentOpen-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localizationUncolored frequency response for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrumInnovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low endPrecision-engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points and deliver supreme, flexible, lightweight comfortSennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) and minimizes resonance,improving audio accuracyIncludes Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin, turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment via advanced spatial audio technologyTwo unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequenciesSustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packagingGeometrically angled earcup design optimizes transducer placement for a consistent listening experienceState-of-the-art neodymium magnets for superior driver performance and efficiencyPatented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signalUltralight voice coil for remarkably authentic and dynamic audio reproductionRight and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configurationPatented accessibility features: braille-guided L/R earcups and grooved ear pads for eyeglassesOpen-mesh metal earpiece covers provide natural ventilationDurable design meticulously engineered in Germany and hand-assembled in RomaniaSpecifications:Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.2 % (1 KHz, 100 dB SPL)Transducer principle: Dynamic, openWearing Style: CircumauralMax_Sound_Pressure_Level: 128 dBSPL (1 kHz @ 5% THD)Connector: 3.5mm/ 6.3mmOperating Relative Humidity: 1u to su %, not condensingOperating Temperature: +0C to +50CSensitivity: 105 dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 Vrms) 96 dBSPL (1 kHz/ 1 mW)Impedance: 130 ohms (1 kHz)Weight (g): 260 ar. (w/o cableCable Length: 1.8m (HD 490 PRO Plus: 1.8m & 3m)