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HifiMan HE-R9 vs Sennheiser RS 120-W

What HE-R9 does better (2) and where RS 120-W wins (1) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Sennheiser RS 120-W
Sennheiser · 2022RS 120-W
1 advantage≈ $95
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is HE-R9 better than RS 120-W?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 19,500 Hz+79%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 22 Hz+47%

Why is RS 120-W better than HE-R9?

  1. Weight460 g vs 230 g2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Open-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Lowest frequency15 Hz22 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz19,500 Hz
Impedance32 Ω24 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB106 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight460 g230 g
ColoursBrown, Black, RedBlack
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