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SennheiserHD 490 PRO Plus Professional Reference Studio Headphones

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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Professional Reference Studio Headphones
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The Korena take

The HD 490 PRO Plus pairs Sennheiser’s open-back reference headphone design with a studio-oriented accessory bundle. It is presented for production, mixing, and mastering, with an uncolored response, detailed spatial presentation, and two ear-pad sets with distinct sound signatures. The Plus package adds 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a case, and an extra headband pad alongside the washable, replaceable pads. dearVR MIX-SE supplies a virtual mixing option inside a DAW for checking work from a simulated studio sweet spot.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Production, mixing, and mastering work that benefits from open-back reference monitoring.
  • Studio setups where 1.8 m and 3 m cable options are useful.
  • Keeping headphone pads and headband padding ready for ongoing studio use.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Professional Reference Studio Headphones construction detail

Detail 01

1.8 m and 3 m cables

The Plus package provides two cable lengths for different studio layouts.

Detail 02

Case

A case is included in the Plus bundle.

Detail 03

Two ear-pad sets and extra headband pad

The bundle includes alternate pads plus a spare headband pad.

Detail 04

dearVR MIX-SE

The included plug-in creates a virtual mixing environment in a DAW.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The HD 490 PRO Plus uses an open-back design.
  2. 02dearVR MIX-SE is for DAW-based virtual mixing.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What does the Plus bundle add?

It includes 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a case, two ear-pad sets, and an extra headband pad.

02Can the ear pads be maintained?

Yes. The included ear pads are washable and replaceable.

03Is a virtual mixing plug-in included?

Yes. dearVR MIX-SE is included for virtual mixing in a DAW.

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