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Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) vs Sennheiser HD 569

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

717789 · 3rd generation · 32 ohm · wired

beyerdynamic T5 third-generation closed-back headphones with leatherette pads and double-sided cable

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Exact model & source notes

The T5 (3rd generation, article 717789) is beyerdynamic's closed-back, around-ear high-end wired headphone and the closed counterpart to the T1. It uses tilted Tesla dynamic transducers matched in pairs at 32 ohms, a detachable double-sided 1.4 m OCC7N copper cable, replaceable protein-leatherette ear pads with memory foam, and brushed aluminium covers without acoustic openings. It weighs 360 g without the cable, is Hi-Res Audio certified and comes with a hardcase.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) for

Higher stated nominal impedance: 32 ohm vs 23 ohm

Choose the Sennheiser HD 569 for

Lower stated nominal impedance: 23 ohm vs 32 ohm
Longer stated cable length: 3 m vs 1.4 m

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See the 11 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 569

506829 · wired, with 1-button remote and microphone cable

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 569 (article 506829) is a closed-back, over-ear wired headset from Sennheiser's HD 5 range, which Sennheiser presents as the successor to its HD 500 series. It has a 38 mm transducer with E.A.R. angled driver alignment, a 23 Ω impedance and soft replaceable ear pads, and comes with two detachable cables: a 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug for home use and a 1.2 m cable with a 3.5 mm plug, 1-button remote and microphone for calls. Sennheiser gives its weight as 300 g and lists no active noise cancellation.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE8 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 08

Impedance

Nominal electrical load, not sound quality or loudness. Output capability and headphone sensitivity matter together; impedance alone cannot decide whether an amplifier is needed.

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)32 Ω

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic says the Tesla transducers of the 3rd-generation T1/T5 were optimised to 32 ohms for stationary amplifiers and mobile players alike.

Source 1 Source 2

Sennheiser HD 56923 Ω

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Wired; detachable double-sided 1.4 m textile-braided cable with OCC7N copper conductors, gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack and plug-in 6.35 mm adapter

Sennheiser HD 569Wired analogue; two detachable cables — 3 m with 6.3 mm straight plug, and 1.2 m with 3.5 mm straight plug, 1-button remote and microphone

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification · A 3 m cable with screwed 6.35 mm adapter and balanced cables (4-pin XLR, 3 m; 4-pole 2.5 mm jack, 1.4 m) are listed as separately sold accessories.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Nominal impedance

In Visual facts

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)32 ohm

Sennheiser HD 56923 ohm

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic says the Tesla transducers of the 3rd-generation T1/T5 were optimised to 32 ohms for stationary amplifiers and mobile players alike.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Tilted dynamic Tesla transducers, individually measured and matched in pairs

Sennheiser HD 56938 mm transducer using Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology, with E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification · Driver diameter is not published in the sources read.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser says the E.A.R. angled driver alignment recreates the optimal listening position every time; the specification table gives the transducer size as 38 mm.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Cable arrangement

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Detachable, double-sided cable

Sennheiser HD 569Two detachable cables supplied

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Cable length

In Visual facts

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)1.4 m

Sennheiser HD 5693 m

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · Longer of the two supplied cables (6.3 mm plug); the microphone cable is 1.2 m with a 3.5 mm plug.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)<0.05% (2 kHz / 1 mW)

Sennheiser HD 569<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

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Earpads

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Protein-coated leatherette with memory foam; replaceable

Sennheiser HD 569Large, soft, replaceable ear pads

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated frequency range

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)5–50,000 Hz

Sennheiser HD 56910 Hz – 28 kHz

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance is stated.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)T5 headphones, 1.4 m connection cable with three-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm stereo jack adapter, hardcase

Sennheiser HD 569HD 569 headset, 1.2 m cable with 1-button remote and 3.5 mm straight plug, 3 m cable with 6.3 mm straight plug

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)100 dB SPL (1 mW)

Sennheiser HD 569115 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification · Nominal sound pressure level per 1 mW.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · Voltage reference (dB/V), not dB/mW; listed as 'Sound pressure level (SPL)'.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Weight without cable

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)360 g

Sennheiser HD 569300 g

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable.

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not say whether the figure includes a cable.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired headphones

Sennheiser HD 569Over-ear, closed-back wired headset

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

Active noise cancellation

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 569No

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · The specification table lists 'Active Noise Cancellation: False'; isolation is passive, from the closed-back ear cups.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 569Yes

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification · In-line on the 1.2 m cable with a 1-button remote for calls; not on the 3 m cable.

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug and adapter

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Gold-plated three-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack with plug-in 6.35 mm adapter

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 5691-button remote on the 1.2 m cable for managing calls

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver diameter

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 56938 mm

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headband pressure

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Approx. 4 N

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Construction

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Brushed, lacquered aluminium housing covers without acoustic openings, brushed anodised aluminium yokes, Alcantara; handmade in Germany

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum sound pressure level

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)124 dB (300 mW)

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone type

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Not verified

Sennheiser HD 569In-line microphone with 1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable; omni-directional pick-up

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 569

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power handling capacity

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)300 mW

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Certification

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)Hi-Res Audio certified

Sennheiser HD 569Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20)

Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

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These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 569

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)

What it brings

beyerdynamic recommends the closed-back T5 for noisier environments, saying ambient noise is reduced and sound does not leak out; the open T1 is its alternative for quiet rooms.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
At 32 ohms with a rated 100 dB SPL at 1 mW, beyerdynamic says it can be connected easily to mobile devices as well as stationary amplifiers.
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The double-sided cable detaches, balanced XLR and 2.5 mm cables are offered as accessories, and a hardcase is included.
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What to check

Beyerdynamic attributes noise reduction to the closed-back construction but publishes no attenuation figure.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The supplied cable is 1.4 m; the 3 m cable is a separate accessory. It weighs 360 g without the cable and is listed without a remote.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser HD 569

What it brings

The 1.2 m cable adds an in-line microphone and 1-button remote for calls, while the 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug suits home equipment.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The closed-back ear cups are designed to keep outside noise out and the music in, so it can be used without disturbing people nearby.
Manufacturer source
Both cables detach and the ear pads are replaceable.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

Isolation is passive only; Sennheiser lists active noise cancellation as False and publishes no attenuation figure.
Manufacturer source
The microphone is on the 1.2 m cable only, and Sennheiser does not say whether the 300 g weight includes a cable.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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25 of 25 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) and Sennheiser HD 569
Specification	Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation)	Sennheiser HD 569

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired headphones	Over-ear, closed-back wired headset
Acoustic design Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Closed-back	Closed-back
Weight without cableDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification · Headphones without cable. beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not say whether the figure includes a cable. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	360 g	300 g
Headband pressure Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	Approx. 4 N	Not provided
EarpadsDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Protein-coated leatherette with memory foam; replaceable	Large, soft, replaceable ear pads
Construction Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	Brushed, lacquered aluminium housing covers without acoustic openings, brushed anodised aluminium yokes, Alcantara; handmade in Germany	Not provided

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification · A 3 m cable with screwed 6.35 mm adapter and balanced cables (4-pin XLR, 3 m; 4-pole 2.5 mm jack, 1.4 m) are listed as separately sold accessories. beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Wired; detachable double-sided 1.4 m textile-braided cable with OCC7N copper conductors, gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack and plug-in 6.35 mm adapter	Wired analogue; two detachable cables — 3 m with 6.3 mm straight plug, and 1.2 m with 3.5 mm straight plug, 1-button remote and microphone
Supplied plug and adapter Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	Gold-plated three-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack with plug-in 6.35 mm adapter	Not provided
Cable arrangementDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Detachable, double-sided cable	Two detachable cables supplied
Cable lengthDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · Longer of the two supplied cables (6.3 mm plug); the microphone cable is 1.2 m with a 3.5 mm plug. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	1.4 m	3 m

Driver constructionDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification · Driver diameter is not published in the sources read. beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser says the E.A.R. angled driver alignment recreates the optimal listening position every time; the specification table gives the transducer size as 38 mm. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Tilted dynamic Tesla transducers, individually measured and matched in pairs	38 mm transducer using Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology, with E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment
Rated frequency rangeDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · No tolerance is stated. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	5–50,000 Hz	10 Hz – 28 kHz
Nominal impedanceDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic says the Tesla transducers of the 3rd-generation T1/T5 were optimised to 32 ohms for stationary amplifiers and mobile players alike. beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	32 ohm	23 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification · Nominal sound pressure level per 1 mW. beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · Voltage reference (dB/V), not dB/mW; listed as 'Sound pressure level (SPL)'. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	100 dB SPL (1 mW)	115 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	<0.05% (2 kHz / 1 mW)	<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)
Power handling capacity Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	300 mW	Not provided
Maximum sound pressure level Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	124 dB (300 mW)	Not provided
Certification Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 No source recorded.	Hi-Res Audio certified	Not provided
Driver diameter Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Not provided	38 mm

Microphone Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · In-line on the 1.2 m cable with a 1-button remote for calls; not on the 3 m cable. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification · The specification table lists 'Active Noise Cancellation: False'; isolation is passive, from the closed-back ear cups. Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	No
Microphone type Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Not provided	In-line microphone with 1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable; omni-directional pick-up

Controls Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)	Not provided	1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable for managing calls

In the boxDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	T5 headphones, 1.4 m connection cable with three-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm stereo jack adapter, hardcase	HD 569 headset, 1.2 m cable with 1-button remote and 3.5 mm straight plug, 3 m cable with 6.3 mm straight plug

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Battery life Sources Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — global product page and technical data beyerdynamic T5 (3rd generation) — English specification sheet (08.20) Sennheiser HD 569 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer

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