Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro is the latest audiophile and professional headphone product to come from Sennheiser. With two new pad materials, and a new (and welcome) frame design, the 490 Pro provides a completely new feel on your head. The sound profile is also unique, with some great qualities to it. In this review I compare it against the Sennheiser HD 560S, the HD 6XX/650, and the legendary HD 800 S.
Thanks again to Headphones.com for sending the HD 800S!! Check out their online store and blog for some great deals with excellent customer service!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro and what's included
03:31 - Comfort and Build
07:28 - Objective Sound, compared to others
14:24 - Subjective Sound Quality
17:37 - Gaming?
18:34 - vs HD 560S
20:52 - vs HD 6xx, 650, 600
22:51 - vs HD 800S
25:49 - Audio Conundrum, Final Thoughts
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The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro is the latest audiophile and professional headphone product to come from Sennheiser. With two new pad materials, and a new (and welcome) frame design, the 490 Pro provides a completely new feel on your head. The sound profile is also unique, with some great qualities to it. In this review I compare it against the Sennheiser HD 560S, the HD 6XX/650, and the legendary HD 800 S.
Thanks again to Headphones.com for sending the HD 800S!! Check out their online store and blog for some great deals with excellent customer service!
headphones.com
Generic Amazon Affiliate Links:
HD 490 Pro PLUS: geni.us/DjG84tY (Amazon)
HD 490 Pro: geni.us/Ewc67H (Amazon)
HD 650: geni.us/OgAmii9 (Amazon)
HD 600: geni.us/CpxzE (Amazon)
HD 800 S: geni.us/RxBy (Amazon)
Drop HD6xx: drop.com/buy/massdrop-sennheiser-hd6xx
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro and what's included
03:31 - Comfort and Build
07:28 - Objective Sound, compared to others
14:24 - Subjective Sound Quality
17:37 - Gaming?
18:34 - vs HD 560S
20:52 - vs HD 6xx, 650, 600
22:51 - vs HD 800S
25:49 - Audio Conundrum, Final Thoughts
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
