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Featuring an open-back design that delivers an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise sound reproduction, HD 490 PRO gives you the clarity you need for your most critical mixing decisions. Handcrafted and German-engineered with built-to-last components and a lightweight, comfortable design, HD 490 PRO lets you feel the music and forget about the headphones. Meticulously engineered ergonomics eliminate pressure points while the open-back design provides natural ventilation, making hours in the music feel like minutes. Two sets of switchable ear pads, each with a unique sound signature for long hours of mixing and producing, eliminate ear fatigue and are designed with sustainability and durability in mind — they’re both washable and replaceable. HD 490 PRO also includes the innovative dearVR MIX-SE plugin from Dear Reality, placing you in the “sweet spot” and turning your DAW into an ultimate virtual mixing environment. DearVR MIX-SE simulates the carefully designed acoustics of mixing studios, helping you ensure a balanced, consistent translation of your mix on different systems. HD 490 PRO helps you achieve your full creative vision, eliminating audio blind spots, putting you in full control of every detail, and ensuring accurate playback beyond the studio. HD 490 PRO includes: 1.8 m cable, mixing ear pads, producing ear pads.","feature_bullets":["Open-back design with an extremely wide, dimensional sound stage and ultra-precise localization","Uncolored frequency response (5 - 36,000 Hz) for honest, dynamic sound reproduction across the full spectrum. 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They are comfortable, with one customer mentioning they can be worn for 8 hours straight, and customers appreciate their lightweight design, build quality, and adjustability, with one review highlighting the easy-to-swap ear cushions. The cable length receives positive feedback, with one customer noting the pre-installed 6.3mm adapter. 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