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Sennheiser HD 300 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 569

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

508288 · HD 300 PRO (not HD 300 PROtect) · wired

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO closed-back monitoring headphones, three-quarter front view
Exact model & source notes

The HD 300 PRO (article 508288) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear wired monitoring headphone for studio, stage and broadcast work. Sennheiser rates up to 32 dB of passive ambient-noise attenuation, a 64 Ω impedance and a 123 dB maximum SPL, and says the viscoelastic ear pads, headband padding and cable are all user-serviceable. It weighs approx. 297 g without the cable. Sennheiser lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the HD 300 PRO for

  • Higher stated nominal impedance: 64 ohm vs 23 ohm

Choose the HD 569 for

  • Lower stated nominal impedance: 23 ohm vs 64 ohm
  • Longer stated cable length: 3 m vs 1.55 m
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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 569

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

Sennheiser HD 569 closed-back over-ear headset in black, three-quarter view
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

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. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 300 PROWired; user-replaceable 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm jack and supplied 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo jack 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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The box list names a 1.5 m cable; the technical data gives approx. 1.55 m. A replacement straight cable is listed as a spare part.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 300 PRODynamic transducers with precision diaphragms
Sennheiser HD 56938 mm transducer using Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology, with E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not state the transducer diameter on the pages and specification sheet read.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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 specificationsSennheiser 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

Sennheiser HD 300 PROUser-replaceable cable; Sennheiser describes a coiled cable with low handling noise that filters structure-borne noise at the earpiece
Sennheiser HD 569Two detachable cables supplied
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The spare part listed on the page is the 'HD 26/300 PRO - Straight Cable'.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)

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Cable length

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO1.55 m
Sennheiser HD 5693 m
Sources
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

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO<0.1% at 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL
Sennheiser HD 569<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)
Sources

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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Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 300 PROViscoelastic; user-replaceable
Sennheiser HD 569Large, soft, replaceable ear pads
Sources

Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO6–25,000 Hz
Sennheiser HD 56910 Hz – 28 kHz
Sources
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

Sennheiser HD 300 PROHD 300 PRO headphones, 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm jack, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo jack adapter, quick guide
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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO108 ±3 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Sennheiser HD 569115 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Sources
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.

Small physical differences (1)

Weight

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO297 g
Sennheiser HD 569300 g
Sources
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

Sennheiser HD 300 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired monitoring headphones
Sennheiser HD 569Over-ear, closed-back wired headset
Sources

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 (13)

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 300 PRONot verified
Sennheiser HD 569No
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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
Sennheiser HD 300 PRONot verified
Sennheiser HD 569Yes
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence. Omission from package lists, optional microphone accessories and stereo audio pin diagrams do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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 specificationsSennheiser 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

Sennheiser HD 300 PRONot verified
Sennheiser HD 569Not verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or a whole-device no-battery operating requirement. A wired connection, omitted charger or Battery included N does not establish not-required. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical data
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

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

Driver diameter

Sennheiser HD 300 PRONot verified
Sennheiser HD 56938 mm
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rated power

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO500 mW
Sennheiser HD 569Not verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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

Sennheiser HD 300 PRONot verified
Sennheiser HD 569In-line microphone with 1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable; omni-directional pick-up
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Ambient noise attenuation

Sennheiser HD 300 PROUp to 32 dB (passive)
Sennheiser HD 569Not verified
Sources
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.

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 300 PROField-replaceable components: ear pads, headband padding and cable are user-serviceable
Sennheiser HD 569Not verified
Sources
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.

Acoustic features

Sennheiser HD 300 PROHum and structure-borne noise rejection; recessed headband pad for pressure relief
Sennheiser HD 569Not verified
Sources
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.

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 300 PRO

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

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

What it brings

  • Sennheiser rates up to 32 dB of passive ambient-noise attenuation from the closed back and viscoelastic ear pads, for loud environments such as stages and broadcast.
  • Ear pads, headband padding and the cable are described as field-replaceable by the user.
  • Impedance (64 Ω), sensitivity (108 ±3 dB SPL at 1 V) and maximum SPL (123 dB) are all published, which helps when matching it to a mixer or headphone amplifier.

What to check

  • Sennheiser rates the contact pressure at approx. 6 N for a secure fit, and at approx. 297 g without the cable, comfort over long sessions is personal.
  • Check the supplied cable configuration: Sennheiser describes a coiled section near the earpiece, lists a 1.5 m cable in the box and approx. 1.55 m in the technical data. The separately listed straight cable is a replacement option. The transducer diameter is not stated.
  • The specification sheet lists this HD 300 PRO configuration without ActiveGard. Switchable ActiveGard hearing protection belongs to the separate HD 300 PROtect, article 506898; it is distinct from the unresolved active noise-cancellation claim.

Sennheiser HD 569

What it brings

What to check

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

Full specifications

How we verify
26 of 26 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 300 PRO and Sennheiser HD 569
SpecificationSennheiser HD 300 PROSennheiser HD 569
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired monitoring headphonesOver-ear, closed-back wired headset
Closed-backClosed-back
WeightDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 569

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

Sennheiser HD 569 — official UK product page and specifications
297 g300 g
Approx. 6 NNot provided
Viscoelastic; user-replaceableLarge, soft, replaceable ear pads
Field-replaceable components: ear pads, headband padding and cable are user-serviceableNot provided
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The box list names a 1.5 m cable; the technical data gives approx. 1.55 m. A replacement straight cable is listed as a spare part.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
Wired; user-replaceable 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm jack and supplied 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo jack adapterWired 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
User-replaceable cable; Sennheiser describes a coiled cable with low handling noise that filters structure-borne noise at the earpieceTwo detachable cables supplied
Cable lengthDifferent
Sources
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
1.55 m3 m
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser does not state the transducer diameter on the pages and specification sheet read.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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 specificationsSennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)
Dynamic transducers with precision diaphragms38 mm transducer using Sennheiser’s proprietary transducer technology, with E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment
Rated frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
6–25,000 Hz10 Hz – 28 kHz
64 ohm23 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
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
108 ±3 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)115 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
Maximum sound pressure level
Sources
123 dB SPL at 1 kHzNot provided
<0.1% at 1 kHz, 94 dB SPL<0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB)
Rated power
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded.

500 mWNot provided
Acoustic features
Sources
Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded.

Hum and structure-borne noise rejection; recessed headband pad for pressure reliefNot provided
Driver diameter
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

No source recorded.

Not provided38 mm
Microphone
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence. Omission from package lists, optional microphone accessories and stereo audio pin diagrams do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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 specificationsSennheiser US store — HD 569 product variant data (SKU and UPC)
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 300 PRO | HD 300 PROtect — product specification sheet (EN, SP 1184 v1.0)
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 manufacturerNo
Ambient noise attenuation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 569

No source recorded.

Up to 32 dB (passive)Not provided
Microphone type
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

No source recorded.

Not providedIn-line microphone with 1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable; omni-directional pick-up
Controls
Sources
Not provided1-button remote on the 1.2 m cable for managing calls
In the boxDifferent
Sources
HD 300 PRO headphones, 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm jack, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo jack adapter, quick guideHD 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
Operating temperature
Sources
−15 °C to +55 °CNot provided
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Battery life
Sources
Sennheiser HD 300 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or a whole-device no-battery operating requirement. A wired connection, omitted charger or Battery included N does not establish not-required. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 300 PRO (article 508288) — official UK product page and technical data
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 manufacturerNot listed by the manufacturer
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Impedance
64 Ω
Cable length
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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.