Sennheiser HD-490 PRO Plus Professional Reference Open-Back Studio Headphones

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Headphones

Professional Open-Back Studio Headphones for Mixing, Mastering, and Content Creation

Built with today’s high-performance production workflows in mind, the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus headphones deliver exceptional clarity, comfort, and control to audio professionals who demand precision. Whether you're mixing, mastering, producing, or editing content, these high-resolution studio headphones are designed to give you total confidence in every sonic decision.

Precision Sound for Modern Music Production

As production sessions grow more complex, with massive computing power and high-resolution audio at the core, your monitoring setup needs to keep up. The HD 490 PRO Plus headphones use Sennheiser’s Open-frame Architecture to offer a wide, immersive soundstage and accurate frequency reproduction. This clarity makes it easy to spot issues like muddiness, frequency masking, or misplaced panning, helping you create mixes that translate across all listening environments.

Inside each earcup, state-of-the-art neodymium magnets and a proprietary low-frequency cylinder deliver clear, full-spectrum audio with a particularly well-defined low end. This ensures that even the subtlest details in your mix are heard, so you can polish every element with total accuracy.

Includes dearVR MIX-SE Plug-In for Immersive Mixing

To further enhance your workflow, the HD 490 PRO Plus includes the dearVR MIX-SE plug-in from Dear Reality, which transforms your DAW into a virtual mixing environment. The software recreates the acoustics of professionally treated studio spaces, so you can make critical decisions with greater accuracy, even in less-than-ideal rooms. It’s a powerful tool for ensuring your mix sounds balanced on any playback system.

Engineered for Comfort During Long Sessions

Comfort is just as essential as sound quality, especially during long hours in the studio. The HD 490 PRO Plus features a lightweight, ergonomically designed headband that eliminates pressure points, along with an open-back structure for natural ventilation.

You also get two interchangeable ear pad sets, each designed with a distinct acoustic profile, one optimized for mixing, the other for producing. These pads are washable, replaceable, and built for long-term use, making them ideal for everyday studio life.

Expanded Accessories and Thoughtful Design

The HD 490 PRO Plus includes everything you need for a premium monitoring experience, whether you're in the studio or on the road:

• Two detachable cables: 5.9 feet and 9.8 feet, for flexible setup options

• Additional headband pad for extra comfort

• Semi-hard travel case to protect your gear on the go

The headphones also feature a braille-guided left/right identification system and eyeglass-friendly ear pads, a detail that shows Sennheiser’s attention to real-world user needs.

Sustainably Built and Engineered to Last

Hand-assembled in Romania and crafted with durable materials, the HD 490 PRO Plus is built to perform reliably for years. It comes in FSC-certified, environmentally friendly packaging, and its long-lasting components reduce waste over time.

Why Choose the HD 490 PRO Plus?

• Open-back studio headphone design with ultra-precise spatial imaging

• Neutral, uncolored sound ideal for mixing, mastering, and detailed listening

• Low-frequency clarity powered by Sennheiser’s proprietary cylinder system

• Virtual mixing environment plug-in included for immersive, accurate monitoring

• Long-wear comfort with ergonomic build and breathable materials

• Replaceable and washable ear pads for sustainable, hygienic use

• Premium accessories for flexible setup and travel convenience

• Engineered in Germany, built to meet the demands of today’s audio professionals

The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus headphones give you the tools you need to hear every detail, make more confident decisions, and deliver mixes that hold up on every speaker, headphone, or system. If you're serious about your sound, this is the monitoring solution built for you.