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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sennheiser HD 660 S vs Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sennheiser HD 660 S
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

Tested using Methodology v1.5

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Sennheiser HD 660 S Picture
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Picture

Variants

  • HD 660 S
  • HD 490 PRO (Black)
  • HD 490 PRO Plus (Black)

Our Verdict

Sennheiser HD 660 S

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO

The Sennheiser HD 660 S and the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO are similar open-back, over-ear headphones. The HD 490 PRO have a PRTF that's slightly more aligned with the response of an angled reference speaker. They're also designed for audio professionals and come with two sets of pads: one for producing and one for mixing. While the HD 490 PRO are the superior headphone, the HD 660 S can be found at a slightly lower price point and are still a worthy set of well-made audiophile headphones.

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