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Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold vs Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus

What 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold does better (1) and where HD 490 Pro Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold
1 advantage≈ $350
vs
Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus
Sennheiser · 2024HD 490 Pro Plus
2 advantages≈ $440
3.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than HD 490 Pro Plus?

  1. Driver size40 mm vs 38 mm+5%

Why is HD 490 Pro Plus better than 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 5 Hz3×
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 36,100 Hz+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm38 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency15 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz36,100 Hz
Impedance16 Ω130 Ω
Sensitivity103 dB106 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight260 g260 g
Colours—Black
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