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Nieuwe sennheiser hd 490 pro professionele referentie studio hoofdtelefoon, nog in de originele doos. Deze hoofdtelefoon is ideaal voor professionele productie, mixing en mastering. De prijs is vas!!
This €300 listing for the used Sennheiser HD 490 PRO is a strong deal, landing well below the 25th percentile of €308 from our database of seven recent EUR comparable listings, where the median sits at €320 and the 75th percentile at €415. Even against external market data showing new prices around €360–€400, this asking price represents genuine value for a model that is widely respected as a reference-grade open-back studio headphone.
The HD 490 PRO excels in mixing and critical listening with its neutral, uncolored sound and high SPL handling up to 128dB, making it a reliable tool for professionals who need accuracy without fatigue. Its open-back design delivers natural spatial detail, and the included accessories typically cover balanced and unbalanced cables, adding upside for studio setups. At €300, this is a clear buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking top-tier studio performance without paying new-retail premiums.
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Founded in June 1945 by Dr. Fritz Sennheiser in a farmhouse near Hanover, Germany, Sennheiser began as Laboratorium Wennebostel, producing voltmeters and early microphones amid post-World War II reconstruction. Seven engineers from the University of Hannover joined the founder, quickly pivoting to broadcast microphones like the DM 2 in 1946 and the groundbreaking MD 82 shotgun mic in 1956. Renamed Sennheiser electronic in 1958, the family-owned company passed to second- and third-generation leadership, maintaining its innovative spirit over eight decades.
Sennheiser excels in professional and consumer audio, renowned for microphones, wireless systems, and headphones that set industry standards. Pioneers of the first open-back headphones (HD 414 in 1968) and enduring studio icons like the MD 421 and MD 441, they also produce high-end headphones, earbuds, soundbars, and conferencing solutions. While strong in pro audio like mixers and geophysical gear, their consumer focus centers on headphones and wireless tech rather than amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or cables.
Sennheiser commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending mid-tier accessibility with high-end excellence for discerning buyers and professionals. Trusted for reliability and sonic precision, it appeals to audiophiles seeking reference-grade headphones without boutique obscurity, backed by a heritage of technological firsts that sustains its global leadership.
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