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5-year warranty & 50-day money back guarantee included if returned unused and sealed
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 50 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money back guarantee included if returned unused and sealed
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 50 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Once the product is delivered, you have 180 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you decide it is not suitable for any reason, you can return it back to us for replacement or full refund, including standard delivery charges.
All Products are new unless stated, and include a minimum of 5 years warranty.
Some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging, and in the case of software, unregistered. These items include:
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package, such as computer system built to a customer’s personal specifications. Exceptions may only be possible with prior agreement of the vendor, and may be subject to a cancellation fee.
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Key Features
The Sennheiser HD 490 Pro is a pair of headphones designed specifically for the demands of today's music production. With technological advancements pushing creative boundaries, it's crucial to have headphones that can capture all the subtleties that make or break your mix. These studio headphones feature an open-back design, delivering an incredibly wide and dimensional sound stage for precise sound reproduction. With the HD 490 Pro, you can make critical mixing decisions with confidence, thanks to its exceptional clarity and balance.
Sennheiser's innovative Open-frame Architecture ensures a comprehensive and intelligibly defined audio experience. The neodymium magnet and low-frequency cylinder within each earcup work together to deliver full, accurate, and clearly defined bass, which allows you to pinpoint and resolve troublesome low-end frequencies. Not only do these headphones excel in performance, but they also prioritize comfort and durability. With its lightweight and flexible design, combined with carefully engineered ergonomics, the HD 490 Pro eliminates pressure points and provides natural ventilation. Additionally, two sets of switchable ear pads provide unique sound signatures, ensuring long hours of mixing without ear fatigue.
Product Ref: 286950
Enhance your music production, mixing, and mastering with the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro headphones. Designed with advanced features and decades of engineering expertise, these headphones are your key to capturing all the intricate details that can make or break your mix. With the HD 490 Pro headphones' open-back design, you'll experience an incredibly wide and dimensional sound stage. This means you'll be able to perceive sound in a more spatially accurate way, allowing you to make critical listening decisions with confidence.
Sennheiser's innovative Open-frame Architecture technology takes your audio accuracy to the next level. This advancement enables you to achieve enhanced clarity and balance in your masters, making it easier to identify and resolve issues related to panning placement and conflicting frequencies.
The core of each HD 490 Pro earcup features a state-of-the-art neodymium magnet and an innovative low-frequency cylinder. Working together, these components deliver full, accurate, and clearly defined bass. This means you'll be able to pinpoint and resolve any problematic low-end frequencies that might hinder the achievement of a meticulously clear mix or master.
Included with the HD 490 Pro headphones is the dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality. This cutting-edge plugin allows you to experience the acoustics of an ideal mixing studio, putting you in the "sweet spot" and helping you achieve a balanced and consistent mix on different playback systems. With dearVR MIX-SE, your digital audio workstation becomes the ultimate virtual mixing environment.
Not only do the HD 490 Pro headphones deliver exceptional sound quality, but they also prioritize your comfort during long hours in the studio. Handcrafted and German-engineered, these headphones are built with durable components and a lightweight, flexible design. Carefully engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points, while the open-back design provides natural ventilation, ensuring that you can focus on your music without any discomfort.
Two sets of switchable ear pads are included, each offering a unique sound signature. Designed for prolonged use in mixing and producing, these ear pads eliminate ear fatigue. Plus, they are both washable and replaceable, adding an element of sustainability to these open-back headphones.
