beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Sennheiser HD 400 PRO

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DT 900 PRO X compared with HD 400 PRO
beyerdynamicDT 900 PRO XSennheiserHD 400 PRO
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2021November 2021
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoNo
Driver size45 mm–
BackOpenOpen
Impedance48 ohms120 ohms
Bluetooth codecsNone (wired)None (wired)
DriversSTELLAR.45 dynamic drivers (45 mm, Sound On Sound), made in Heilbronn, open; neodymium ring magnet, copper-clad voice coil wire, three-layer diaphragm; 5 – 40,000 Hz; 100 dB SPL (1 mW, 500 Hz), 114 dB SPL (1 V, 500 Hz); THD at 1 mW 0.80% at 100 Hz, 0.05% at 500 Hz, 0.04% at 1 kHz; max. input power 100 mW short-term, 30 mW continuousDynamic, open; angled 120-ohm transducers with a polymer-blend diaphragm; 6 Hz – 38 kHz (–10 dB); 110 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) on the spec sheet, 120 dB SPL in the product page's feature list; THD < 0.05% (1 kHz, 90 dB SPL)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)No battery (wired)No battery (wired)
Design
Weight345 g240 g (better)
Headphone cableYesYes
Fit and ear tipsCircumaural, open-back; spring steel headband with memory foam pad; headband pressure 5.3 N; replaceable velour ear pads and headband padCircumaural (over-ear), open-back; velour ear pads; replaceable ear pads and components
Works with3 m and 1.8 m straight cables, detachable, with a lockable 3-pin mini-XLR connector on one side; gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm adapterDetachable single-sided cables, 3 m coiled and 1.8 m straight, each with a 3.5 mm jack plug; 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
ColoursBlack–
In the boxHeadphones, 3 m straight cable, 1.8 m straight cable, 6.35 mm adapter, bagHD 400 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm jack plug, 1.8 m straight cable, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, quick guide, safety guide

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