Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
A pro-tier open-back headphone at 130 ohms, shipping with two swappable earpad sets (Producing and Mixing) for open-back mixing and mastering. The open design and dual pads make it a flexible reference for critical studio listening, and one of the stronger headphones in this group. Two caveats: open-back bleed rules it out for tracking, and at 130 ohms it wants an interface or amp rather than a phone.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| design | open | high confidence |
| impedance ohms | 130 | high confidence |
2/2 specs sourced. Amber rows are unverified — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Best for
- Open-back mixing/mastering with two swappable earpad sets (Producing/Mixing)
Who should skip this
- Tracking (open bleed); driving from a phone (130 ohms wants an interface/amp)
Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard music production setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa is the natural next step up in headphones. See it →
Sources (4 · 4 high-confidence)
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- primarySennheiser - HD 490 PRO (open-back, 130 ohms, two earpad sets)manufacturer · high
- productSweetwater - HD 490 PRO ($429.00)retailer · high
- designOpen-back circumaural per Sennheisermanufacturer · high
- impedance_ohms130 ohms at 1kHz per Sennheisermanufacturer · high