HD 490 PRO Plus Open-Back Studio Headphones | Sennheiser — Precise Mixing with dearVR MIX-SE

Experience the HD 490 PRO Plus, a premium open-back headphone from Sennheiser that blends clarity, comfort, and reliability for professional music work. Handcrafted in Germany, these headphones are built to reveal the full texture of your tracks while staying comfortable through long sessions. The open-back design delivers an expansive, natural soundstage, helping you hear depth, separation, and nuance with exceptional accuracy. The uncolored frequency response provides honest representation across the full spectrum, so you can trust what you hear when making critical mixing decisions.

Designed for real-world studio workflows, the HD 490 PRO Plus offers two distinct ear pad sets—one optimized for mixing and another for producing—so you can switch gears without changing gear. Both pad sets are washable and replaceable, supporting durability and sustainability while reducing fatigue during marathon sessions. The ergonomic shape minimizes pressure points, and the breathable air-flow of the open-back design keeps listening comfortable over time.

Enhanced mixing with Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE

Included with the HD 490 PRO Plus is the Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plugin. This spatial-audio tool transports your DAW into a virtual mixing environment, simulating studio acoustics to help you achieve a balanced, translated mix across different playback systems. It’s a practical on-ramp to more consistent results without leaving your primary workflow.

• Open-back design yields a wide, dimensional soundstage and precise localization
• Uncolored response supports honest, dynamic playback across the full frequency range
• Two washable, replaceable ear pad options tailor comfort and sonic signature
• DearVR MIX-SE plugin brings studio acoustics into your DAW for better translation
• Durable German engineering with sustainable packaging and accessories

What’s in the box and how it supports your day-to-day

HD 490 PRO Plus includes practical provisions for flexible workflows: two cable lengths (1.8 m and 3 m), a sturdy carry case, and extra ear pads plus a spare headband pad. The combination of lightweight construction and ergonomic detailing helps you focus on your craft rather than your gear, whether you’re editing, mixing, or mastering in a home studio or a professional project space.

• 1.8 m cable for compact setups
• 3 m cable for flexible studio layouts
• Carry case for safe transport
• Mixing ear pads and producing ear pads for workflow customization
• Extra headband pad for renewed comfort during long sessions

In short, the HD 490 PRO Plus is designed to support your creative vision with precise playback, ergonomic comfort, and practical extensions for everyday studio use. It’s a tool built to endure while staying faithful to your mixes, featuring thoughtful materials, replaceable parts, and a forward-looking plug-in that can help you explore a more expressive listening space.