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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sennheiser HD 505 vs Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 505

700453 · Copper Edition (black with copper/bronze accents) · wired

Sennheiser HD 505 open-back over-ear headphones in black with copper accents, three-quarter view
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Exact model & source notes

The HD 505 (article 700453, sold as the Copper Edition) is a open-back around-ear headphone from Sennheiser's HD 500 family, with a 120-ohm dynamic transducer angled forward in the cup, high-grade metal mesh earcup covers, a detachable 1.8 m cable with a 3.5 mm plug and a rated 237 g without the cable. Sennheiser describes its response as very close to the Harman Curve and as extending further into sub-bass than the HD 599.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Sennheiser HD 505 for

  • Higher stated nominal impedance: 120 ohm vs 32 ohm
  • Longer stated cable length: 1.8 m vs 1.6 m

Choose the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R for

  • Lower stated nominal impedance: 32 ohm vs 120 ohm
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See the 10 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

733016 · 32 ohm · wired gaming headphones (no microphone)

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R open-back gaming headphones in black with velour pads
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Exact model & source notes

The TYGR 300 R (article 733016) is beyerdynamic's open-back, around-ear wired gaming headphone without a microphone. It has a 32-ohm dynamic driver with an acoustic fleece, tuning that beyerdynamic says is based on the DT 990 PRO, a fixed single-sided 1.6 m cable with a 3.5 mm plug and 6.35 mm adapter, and a spring-steel headband. It weighs 290 g without the cable.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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.

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 ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 feature is the same under different published names, grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 505Wired analogue; detachable 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug (left-side entry) and supplied 3.5-to-6.35 mm screw-on adapter
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RWired; fixed single-sided 1.6 m straight cable with gold-plated 3-pole 3.5 mm jack and screw-on 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 505Dynamic transducer, angled forward in the ear cups
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RDynamic, with an acoustic fleece
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

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

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 505<0.2% (1 kHz / 90 dB SPL)
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R<0.2% at 1 mW / 500 Hz
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz and 90 dB SPL; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 505Synthetic velour
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RVelour, circumaural, replaceable (spare part EDT 990 VB); headband pad also replaceable
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 50512 Hz – 38.5 kHz
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R5–35,000 Hz
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance is stated.

Sennheiser HD 505 — 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.

Construction

Sennheiser HD 505High-grade metal mesh earcup covers; revised synthetic leather headband
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RSpring-steel headband with adjustable yokes; made in Germany
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 505107.9 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R96 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Voltage reference (dB/V), not dB/mW.

Sennheiser HD 505 — 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.

Same feature, different names (1)

The sources publish different names for the same feature. Both names and their sources are shown; they are not counted as differences.

Wearing style

Sennheiser HD 505Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 ROver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired gaming headphones
Sources

Both sources state the same feature under different published names. This is not a verified difference; check the exact feature you need.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNo
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic calls it a passive headphone; with the open design, outside noise is described as virtually unattenuated.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Microphone

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNo
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · Gaming headphones rather than a headset: the 3-pole stereo plug has no microphone channel, the page lists 'Without Remote', and no microphone is listed.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic describes it as a passive headphone whose maximum volume depends on the connected sound card.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical data

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

Supplied plug and adapter

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RGold-plated 3-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack with screw-on gold-plated 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Frequency tuning

Sennheiser HD 505Response described as very close to the Harman Curve
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's description of its published HD 505 response graph; not a measurement by this site.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded for this side.

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

Nominal headband pressure

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R2.9 N
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

In the box

Sennheiser HD 505Headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5-to-6.35 mm screw-on adapter, drawstring bag
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNot verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded for this side.

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

Platform compatibility

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RPC and consoles via 3.5 mm; works with PS5 and Xbox Series X through the controller jack
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic notes maximum volume depends on the platform's built-in sound card.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical data

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

Power handling

Sennheiser HD 505Not verified
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R100 mW
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)

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

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 505HD 500-series cables and accessories are compatible; replacement parts such as ear cushions are offered
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNot verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded for this side.

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

Manufacturer sub-bass claim

Sennheiser HD 505Extends further into sub-bass than the HD 599
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 RNot verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

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.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

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.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 505

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

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

Sennheiser HD 505

What it brings

  • Its 107.9 dB at 1 V rating and 120-ohm impedance are published together, so buyers can judge how much voltage a phone, computer or amplifier needs to supply.
    Manufacturer source
  • The cable is detachable, HD 500-series cables and accessories are stated to fit, and replacement ear cushions are offered.
    Manufacturer source
  • A 3.5 mm plug with a screw-on 6.35 mm adapter covers both portable and hi-fi headphone sockets.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

What it brings

  • At 32 ohms with a rated 96 dB SPL at 1 mW, beyerdynamic says it works on PC and on PS5 and Xbox Series X through the controller jack.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Its rated headband pressure is 2.9 N, and the velour ear pads and headband pad are listed as replacement parts.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • It has no microphone, so voice chat needs a separate microphone; beyerdynamic designed it for gaming in a quiet environment, and says outside noise is virtually unattenuated.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • The 1.6 m cable is fixed, and beyerdynamic notes that maximum volume depends on the connected platform's sound card.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
24 of 24 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 505 and Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R
SpecificationSennheiser HD 505Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R
Wearing style
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), open-back wired gaming headphones
WeightDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
237 g290 g
Acoustic design
Sources
Open-backOpen-back
Ear padsDifferent
Sources
Synthetic velourVelour, circumaural, replaceable (spare part EDT 990 VB); headband pad also replaceable
ConstructionDifferent
Sources
High-grade metal mesh earcup covers; revised synthetic leather headbandSpring-steel headband with adjustable yokes; made in Germany
Serviceability
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded.

HD 500-series cables and accessories are compatible; replacement parts such as ear cushions are offeredNot provided
Nominal headband pressure
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Not provided2.9 N
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Wired analogue; detachable 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug (left-side entry) and supplied 3.5-to-6.35 mm screw-on adapterWired; fixed single-sided 1.6 m straight cable with gold-plated 3-pole 3.5 mm jack and screw-on 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Battery life
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic describes it as a passive headphone whose maximum volume depends on the connected sound card.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical data
Not listed by the manufacturerNot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Cable lengthDifferent
Sources
1.8 m1.6 m
Supplied plug and adapter
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Not providedGold-plated 3-pole 3.5 mm stereo jack with screw-on gold-plated 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) adapter
Cable arrangement
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded.

Not providedFixed, single-sided straight cable
Platform compatibility
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic notes maximum volume depends on the platform's built-in sound card.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical data
Not providedPC and consoles via 3.5 mm; works with PS5 and Xbox Series X through the controller jack
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

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

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Dynamic transducer, angled forward in the ear cupsDynamic, with an acoustic fleece
Rated frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · No tolerance is stated.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
12 Hz – 38.5 kHz5–35,000 Hz
Frequency tuning
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's description of its published HD 505 response graph; not a measurement by this site.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded.

Response described as very close to the Harman CurveNot provided
Manufacturer sub-bass claim
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded.

Extends further into sub-bass than the HD 599Not provided
Nominal impedanceDifferent
Sources
120 ohm32 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Voltage reference (dB/V), not dB/mW.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
107.9 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)96 dB SPL at 1 mW / 500 Hz
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz and 90 dB SPL; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
<0.2% (1 kHz / 90 dB SPL)<0.2% at 1 mW / 500 Hz
Power handling
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Not provided100 mW
Microphone
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · Gaming headphones rather than a headset: the 3-pole stereo plug has no microphone channel, the page lists 'Without Remote', and no microphone is listed.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Not listed by the manufacturerNo
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 505

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

Sennheiser HD 505 — official UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic calls it a passive headphone; with the open design, outside noise is described as virtually unattenuated.

beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic TYGR 300 R — English specification sheet (E1, 12.18)
Not listed by the manufacturerNo
In the box
Sources
Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R

No source recorded.

Headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5-to-6.35 mm screw-on adapter, drawstring bagNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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Wearing style
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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.