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product_id: 605063731
title: "HD 490 PRO"
brand: "sennheiser"
price: "NZ$1276"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
category: "Sennheiser"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/605063731-hd-490-pro
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Open-back wide soundstage 5-36kHz uncolored frequency Washable, replaceable pads HD 490 PRO

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** NZ$1276
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your mix with clarity that commands the room.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 490 PRO by sennheiser
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$1276 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/605063731-hd-490-pro)

## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Studio-Ready Connectivity:** Detachable dual-jack cable with patented coil blocks noise, adapting seamlessly to any setup.
- • **Immersive Open-Back Design:** Experience ultra-wide, dimensional sound for pinpoint mixing precision.
- • **Ergonomic German Engineering:** Lightweight aluminum frame with pressure-free fit keeps you focused for hours.
- • **Sustainable Comfort Innovation:** Washable, replaceable ear pads crafted for long sessions and eco-conscious use.
- • **True-to-Life Frequency Response:** Hear every detail with a clean 5 Hz to 36 kHz range—no coloration, just pure accuracy.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is a professional-grade open-back headphone engineered for music producers and audio professionals. Featuring a wide 5 Hz to 36 kHz frequency response, innovative low-frequency cylinder system, and sustainable washable ear pads, it delivers precise, uncolored sound with exceptional comfort. Its detachable, noise-blocking cable and ergonomic design make it ideal for long studio sessions, while the included dearVR MIX-SE plugin transforms your DAW into a virtual mixing environment for ultimate control.

## Description

Experience the perfect mix of clarity, comfort, and reliability. HD 490 PRO studio reference headphones are built to handle all the complexities of today’s music production. Featuring an open-back design that delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, HD 490 PRO gives you the clarity you need for your most critical mixing decisions. 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 — they’re both washable and replaceable. HD 490 PRO also includes 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. HD 490 PRO includes: 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing ear pads.

## Features

- Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization
- Uncolored frequency response (5 - 36,000 Hz) for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum. Innovative low-frequency cylinder system for full, accurate, and clearly defined low end./
- Sustainability-inspired with washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified, forest-friendly packaging
- Sennheiser Open-frame Architecture reduces total harmonic distortion (THD) and minimizes resonance, improving audio accuracy
- Two unique sets of ear pads for producing or mixing help eliminate ear fatigue and pinpoint frequencies
- Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration. Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal.
- Patented cable coil structure blocks cable-borne noise, ensuring the clearest signal

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CP6C4J5W |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Headband |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Antenna Location | Recording |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,688 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #242 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | 1.8m cable, 3.5mm - 6.5mm jack adaptor, HD 490 PRO, Mixing Ear Pads, Producing Ear Pads |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Music Production Equipment, Desktops, Laptops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Controller Type | Wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (319) |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear (Circumaural) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Frequency Range | 5 Hz to 36 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 36000 Hz |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 130 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 200 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser Pro Audio |
| Model Name | HD 490 PRO |
| Model Number | 700286 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB |
| Series Number | 700286 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music, Professional |
| Style Name | HD 490 PRO |
| Theme | Music Production |
| UPC | 615104387676 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 130 Ohms

## Images

![HD 490 PRO - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AOmkVQUYL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-07-23*