--- product_id: 618282408 title: "HD 490 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Studio Headphones | Includes 1.8m Cable, Interchangeable Mixing & Producing Ear Pads (700286)" brand: "sennheiser" price: "£423.44" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sennheiser" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/618282408-hd-490-pro-open-back-dynamic-studio-headphones-includes-1 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Open-back for wide soundstage Switchable ear pads for mixing & producing Lightweight 200g ergonomic design HD 490 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Studio Headphones | Includes 1.8m Cable, Interchangeable Mixing & Producing Ear Pads (700286) **Brand:** sennheiser **Price:** £423.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your audio game — hear what others miss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HD 490 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Studio Headphones | Includes 1.8m Cable, Interchangeable Mixing & Producing Ear Pads (700286) by sennheiser - **How much does it cost?** £423.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/618282408-hd-490-pro-open-back-dynamic-studio-headphones-includes-1) ## 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 - • **Tailored Listening Modes:** Switch between mixing and producing ear pads to reduce fatigue and enhance frequency clarity. - • **All-Day Comfort Engineering:** Lightweight, breathable materials eliminate pressure points during marathon sessions. - • **True-to-Source Audio Fidelity:** Uncolored frequency response ensures every detail is heard exactly as intended. - • **Immersive Open-Back Soundstage:** Experience ultra-precise spatial audio for flawless mixing and mastering. - • **Sustainability Meets Durability:** Washable, replaceable pads and FSC-certified packaging extend product lifecycle responsibly. ## Overview The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO are professional-grade open-back dynamic studio headphones designed for precise sound localization and uncolored audio reproduction. Featuring a lightweight 200g ergonomic build with breathable materials, they ensure comfort during extended use. The headphones include interchangeable ear pads optimized for mixing or producing, reducing ear fatigue and enhancing frequency accuracy. With a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz and a 1.8m non-detachable cable, they deliver exceptional clarity for music production, gaming, and critical listening. Sustainable design elements like washable pads and FSC-certified packaging underline their long-term value. ## Description From the manufacturer HD 490 Pro Built to handle the complexities of today’s music production HD 490 PRO headphones offer clarity, comfort, and reliability for modern music production. The open-back design delivers a wide, dimensional soundstage with ultra-precise audio, eliminating blind spots so you can control every detail with confidence. HD 490 PRO professional reference studio headphones 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. Headphones built for today’s music Harnessing decades of Sennheiser engineering expertise, HD 490 PRO studio headphones are equipped to handle all the complexities of today’s music production, mixing, and mastering. Featuring an open-back design that delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, HD 490 PRO studio headphones give you the clarity you need for critical listening, so you can make important mixing decisions with confidence. Full-spectrum audio accuracy Sennheiser’s Open-frame Architecture delivers precise, balanced audio for better mastering clarity. It helps identify panning and frequency issues for a more refined mix. Inside each HD 490 PRO earcup, a neodymium magnet and low-frequency cylinder work in sync to produce accurate, defined bass, making it easier to spot and fix low-end problems that can cloud your mixes and masters. Includes dearVR MIX-SE virtual mixing plugin HD 490 PRO mixing headphones also include 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 ideal mixing studios, helping you ensure a balanced, consistent translation of your mix on different systems. Technical specifications Review: Lovely sound profile, good ergonomics, good performance - Great headset. I’m quite new to the audiophile world but I’ve had my fair share of headsets. I’d say the best way to describe these are that it’s like going from 60fps to 120fps. You might not notice the difference immediately but use it for a while, then switch the listening device, and you’ll hear a massive difference in sound and clarity. Makes you never wanna go back. I think for all genre listeners, who want a smooth clear sound profile suited for all musical ranges especially vocal or just instrumentals, this is a great all rounder. Cherry on top is that it’s also amazing for gaming. It’s actually compensated for the horrible audio in Apex. Overall I would recommend this headset to anyone who just wants a one time purchase, overall piece of tech and doesn’t want to faff about finding the perfect pair. Review: It's THAT good - As someone who loves listening to music on spotify with new loss less audio as an option these headphones standout over all the others I've personally had. In terms of gaming they are great, a good audio interface with EQs will fix any issues with bass but the headphones are the best I've ever had. They make other audio sources sound flat, its hurt as mt ear buds soind horrible compared to these. 100% worth the money if you have it spare. No issues with built quality either just treat them with care like you would any other pair of headphones. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Sennheiser | | Colour | Black | | Ear placement | Open Ear | | Form factor | On Ear | | Impedance | 20 Ohms | | Noise control | None | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sennheiser - **Colour:** Black - **Connectivity technology:** Wired - **Ear placement:** Open Ear - **Form factor:** On Ear - **Frequency response:** 36 - **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack - **Impedance:** 20 Ohms - **Model name:** HD 490 PRO - **Noise control:** None ## Images ![HD 490 PRO Open-Back Dynamic Studio Headphones | Includes 1.8m Cable, Interchangeable Mixing & Producing Ear Pads (700286) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AOmkVQUYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely sound profile, good ergonomics, good performance *by A***N on 3 February 2026* Great headset. I’m quite new to the audiophile world but I’ve had my fair share of headsets. I’d say the best way to describe these are that it’s like going from 60fps to 120fps. You might not notice the difference immediately but use it for a while, then switch the listening device, and you’ll hear a massive difference in sound and clarity. Makes you never wanna go back. I think for all genre listeners, who want a smooth clear sound profile suited for all musical ranges especially vocal or just instrumentals, this is a great all rounder. Cherry on top is that it’s also amazing for gaming. It’s actually compensated for the horrible audio in Apex. Overall I would recommend this headset to anyone who just wants a one time purchase, overall piece of tech and doesn’t want to faff about finding the perfect pair. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's THAT good *by A***N on 3 March 2026* As someone who loves listening to music on spotify with new loss less audio as an option these headphones standout over all the others I've personally had. In terms of gaming they are great, a good audio interface with EQs will fix any issues with bass but the headphones are the best I've ever had. They make other audio sources sound flat, its hurt as mt ear buds soind horrible compared to these. 100% worth the money if you have it spare. No issues with built quality either just treat them with care like you would any other pair of headphones. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The GOAT *by M***. on 7 April 2026* I'm first going to address the one and only con of this, which would be noise cancellation. Since it is open-back, it shouldn't be a surprise that there is zero noise cancellation, so if you need noise cancellation then this is not for you. Now to the good stuff. When it comes to sound quality, there isn't a headphone that has been as good as this in my life. I listen to music about 6+ hours a day every day, and this headphone has given me the best listening experience without a doubt. Comfort? Superb, I've even worn it for 10 hours straight sometimes without having the feeling of taking it off since it didn't feel annoying to wear and it fits perfectly on my head. It being open-back also allowed me to have very long non-stop sessions with it as my ears didn't sweat from heat build-up that I would experience with closed-back headphones and so I didn't have to take them off. It has a solid basic appearance, nothing flashy. I'd also recommend you to do some research into what your computer's motherboard uses as a soundcard and determine if you do need a DAC or not to get the most from this headphone without facing issues or annoyances. Personally, I did have to buy a DAC to get rid of the garbage electrical/static noise that my motherboard would produce, so make sure to do your research. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Open-Back Professional Headphone - Qudelix-5K Bluetooth USB DAC AMP with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC (Dual ES9219 3.5mm Unbalanced & 2.5mm Balanced Output) - Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/618282408-hd-490-pro-open-back-dynamic-studio-headphones-includes-1](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/618282408-hd-490-pro-open-back-dynamic-studio-headphones-includes-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*