Description

Sennheiser IE 500 PRO In-Ear Monitoring Headphones

Overview: The Sennheiser IE 500 PRO is designed for musicians, DJs, and sound engineers who require high-fidelity audio and durability in loud stage environments. These dynamic in-ear headphones offer a rich, studio-like listening experience with an ultra-wide frequency response and enhanced midrange presence, ideal for professional use in challenging acoustic conditions.

Key Features:

• Reinvented Single Dynamic Driver: Equipped with the SYS 7 driver system and TrueResponse technology, the IE 500 PRO features a 7mm single driver that ensures natural and differentiated sound reproduction. This design reduces distortion, overlapping frequencies, and feedback peaks associated with multiple drivers. The headphones offer a frequency response of 6 Hz to 20 kHz and handle sound pressure levels up to 126 dB with total harmonic distortion (THD) under 0.08%.
• Enhanced Midrange Presence: The IE 500 PRO’s frequency response is extended, with added presence in the 1 to 2.5 kHz range, providing a direct sound and a wide, deep soundstage. This feature helps artists localize themselves in the mix more effectively, making it easier to perform in loud environments.
• Safe Monitoring and Reduced Fatigue: The headphones offer up to 26 dB of passive noise attenuation, protecting users from excessive stage sound levels. Memory foam ear adapters (S, M, L) expand to fit the ear canal perfectly, providing excellent acoustic sealing and enhanced bass reproduction, while maintaining safe listening levels and minimizing ear fatigue.
• Long-Wearing Comfort: The IE 500 PRO’s compact and lightweight design, along with customizable silicone and memory foam adapters, ensures a secure and comfortable fit. The adjustable sound tunnel with two rest positions allows precise fitting, closely matching custom-molded ear molds for extended use without discomfort.
• Reliable, Stage-Proof Cable: The headphones come with a 4.27′ detachable, clear twisted-pair cable featuring reinforced ear hooks and a proprietary cable ducting inside the ear mold. This design minimizes the risk of cable breaks and includes a sturdy anti-kink sleeve for durability. The twisted-pair design also reduces structure-borne noise for clearer sound at high volumes. The right ear mold has a red ring for easy identification.

Specifications:

• Driver Type: 7mm single dynamic driver with TrueResponse technology
• Frequency Response: 6 Hz to 20 kHz
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level: Up to 126 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Under 0.08%
• Passive Noise Attenuation: Up to 26 dB
• Cable Length: 4.27 feet (detachable, twisted-pair)
• Connector Type: 3.5mm jack

Comparison with IE 400 PRO:

• The IE 500 PRO offers higher sound pressure levels and a slightly wider frequency response compared to the IE 400 PRO. It also provides more presence in the midrange, which is advantageous in louder environments. The twisted-pair cable of the IE 500 PRO enhances resistance to structure-borne noise, offering cleaner sound quality at high volumes.

Recommended Applications:

• The IE 500 PRO is suitable for medium to heavy/loud musical genres, including rock, pop, heavy metal, and EDM. It is designed to handle the demands of loud stages and clubs while delivering exceptional audio performance.