Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Professional Reference Open-Back Studio Headphones

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Studio Headphones

Designed for the evolving demands of modern music production, the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO open-back headphones are a professional monitoring solution built to deliver clarity, comfort, and critical accuracy. Whether you're mixing, mastering, or editing, these headphones give you full control over every detail in your audio environment.

With precision engineering from one of the most trusted names in sound, the HD 490 PRO is ideal for producers, mixing engineers, musicians, and content creators who need transparent and reliable audio monitoring in high-resolution workflows.

Accurate Sound for Modern Production Workflows

As music production becomes increasingly complex, so does the need for headphones that can handle high-resolution audio, intricate automation, and dense frequency layers. The HD 490 PRO is built to eliminate audio blind spots, letting you hear problem areas in your mix, like clashing frequencies or masked panning, before they become issues in the final master.

The open-back design delivers an exceptionally wide soundstage with precise imaging and spatial detail, so you can trust what you're hearing and make confident mix decisions from start to finish.

Innovative Driver Technology for Full-Spectrum Accuracy

Each earcup houses a state-of-the-art neodymium magnet paired with a custom low-frequency cylinder, working together to reproduce tight, accurate bass without distortion or artificial coloring. The result is a balanced frequency response across the entire spectrum, ideal for pinpointing troublesome lows and achieving clean, professional-sounding mixes.

Sennheiser’s Open-Frame Architecture minimizes harmonic distortion and internal resonance, letting you hear the true character of your recordings with clarity and depth.

Includes dearVR MIX-SE Plug-in for Virtual Studio Monitoring

Included with your purchase is the dearVR MIX-SE plug-in from Dear Reality, a powerful spatial audio tool that transforms your DAW into a virtual mixing room. This software simulates professionally tuned studio environments, helping you fine-tune your mix for better translation across headphones, monitors, and playback systems.

With dearVR MIX-SE, you get a trusted reference point even when you're working outside a traditional studio space.

Comfortable Enough for All-Day Sessions

The HD 490 PRO is crafted with ergonomics in mind, offering a lightweight, flexible fit that stays comfortable through long sessions. The precision-engineered frame eliminates pressure points, while the open-back design provides natural airflow to reduce heat buildup.

You’ll also get two sets of interchangeable ear pads, each tuned for different listening preferences. Both sets are washable and replaceable, ensuring long-term durability and sustainable use.

Designed for Professionals, Built to Last

Hand-assembled in Romania and German-engineered, the HD 490 PRO features a robust construction and several thoughtful design touches:

• Geometrically angled earcups for optimal transducer placement

• Detachable cable with patented noise-blocking coil design

• Dual ear jacks for flexible studio setups

• Braille-guided L/R markings and grooved ear pads for accessibility

• Open-mesh metal earpiece covers for natural ventilation

• Forest-friendly packaging and sustainably designed components