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Sennheiser HD 201 vs Sennheiser HD 580

Sennheiser HD 201 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 580
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
7
3.6 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
20 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
40 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6
6 editorial reviews
The slightly cheaper version of the Sennheiser HD600, considered by many to be THE standard in great all around performers, the HD580 provides all the quality and comfort for $50-$100 less.Read more
Drum me out of the High End if you must, but I have a shameful confession to make: I love headphones. I know, I know, I'm supposed to preface my comment with a lofty disclaimer, such as, "Of course, given my refined sensibilities, I could never derive satisfaction from such a compromised listening apparatus, but many of you seem to enjoy them." Well, pardon me for saying so, but pfffftttt!Read more
After receiving the brand new HD580 headphone, I began to compare it with the HD600 that I had on loan. The HD600 had a...Read more
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User rating
62
3.7 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
4 %
45
4.0 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser HD 201Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser HD 201Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Black
  • Blue
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Body materialLeatherettePlastic
CategoryStudioAudiophile

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 201Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
Weight5.82 oz9.17 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 201Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
Impedance24.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Frequency range21 - 1800012 - 38000
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.7 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 201Sennheiser HD 201
Sennheiser HD 580Sennheiser HD 580
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length3.03
Detachable cablenoyes

Pros & Cons

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