Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
Sennheiser
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Buy on Amazon$474.12 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro
The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro is an open-back studio reference headphone with no mic, suited to streamers who monitor their mix and use a separate mic. At a tracked $474.12 it sits near the bottom of its $469 to $485.51 range since August 12, 2026.
It uses dynamic drivers at 20 ohms and an aluminum build. Two sets of switchable ear pads give two sound signatures. The listing says it is handcrafted and German engineered. Open-back cups let sound leak into a nearby mic. Retailer ratings average 4.6 across 169.
- Two switchable ear pad sets
- 20 ohm impedance is easy to drive
- Tracked near the bottom of its range
- Open back lets sound leak into a mic
- No mic, so you need a separate one
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Model Number | 700287 |
| Model Name | HD 490 PRO Plus |
| Impedance | 20 ohm |
| Frequency Response | 1 hertz |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
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