Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones with innovative dearVR
MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality.
The perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and
reliability
Harnessing decades of Sennheiser engineering expertise, HD 490
PRO headphones are equipped to handle all the complexities of
today’s music production, mixing, and mastering. Featuring an
open-back design that delivers an extremely wide, dimensional
sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, HD 490 PRO
studio headphones give you the clarity you need for critical
listening, so you can make important mixing decisions with
confidence.
Full-spectrum audio accuracy
Achieve enhanced clarity and balance in your masters with
Sennheiser's innovative Open-frame Architecture, delivering a
comprehensive, precise, and intelligibly defined audio
experience. This advancement significantly aids in the
identification and resolution of issues related to panning
placement and conflicting frequencies, ensuring a more refined
final master.
At the core of each HD 490 PRO earcup is a state-of-the-art
neodymium magnet and an innovative low-frequency cylinder. These
components synchronize and work together to deliver full,
accurate, and clearly defined bass, helping you pinpoint and
resolve troublesome low-end frequencies that can hinder the
achievement of meticulously clear mixes and masters.
Includes dearVR MIX-SE Virtual Mixing Plugin
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 ideal
mixing studios, helping you ensure a balanced, consistent
translation of your mix on different systems.
All-day comfort and long-term durability
Handcrafted and German-engineered with built-to-last components
and a lightweight, flexible design, HD 490 PRO lets you feel the
music and forget about the headphones. Carefully 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 helps you achieve your full creative vision by
eliminating audio blind spots, putting you in full control of
every detail, and ensuring accurate playback beyond the studio.
- HD 490 PRO includes: 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing
ear pads
- HD 490 PRO Plus includes: 1.8 m cable, 3 m cable, case,
mixing ear pads, producing ear pads, extra headband pad
Key Features
- 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
