HD 490 PRO
SennheiserReleased Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Jun 24, 2026
Studio headphones with a comfortable, lightweight design and neutral midrange for accurate mixing. The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO scores 83/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Sonarworks, Postperspective, Tapeop, and Unheardlab.
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Pros
- Comfortable and lightweight design(2)
- Comfortable fit(2)
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5 Publication Reviews
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The outstanding comfort in conjunction with the outstanding performance after calibration makes the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro a top recommendation that dethrones the HD 650 for SoundID Reference users.
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The HD 490 Pro headphones are, no lie, excellent, providing a pragmatic and accurate listening experience that translates well across different spaces.
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The HD 490s are affordable premium studio headphones that give the dynamic accuracy to make informed choices while allowing you to work for your mix.
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The HD490 Pro feels like a flexible tool rather than a definitive all-in-one solution, offering versatility through its dual-pad system but falling short in pure sound quality for its price.
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