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| Product | Yamaha Pro 500 (Blue) | Beyerdynamic T90 | Audio-Technica ATH-M50 | Sony MDR1R (Black) | HiFiMan HE-400 |
| Price | $349.95 to $399.99 | $649.00 | $159.99 | $271.68 to $443.01 | $399.00 to $399.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | September 21, 2012 | March 7, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | While they're a bit overpriced, the Yamaha Pro 500 headphones deliver excellent sound tuned to satisfy audiophile tastes. | Sure, the Beyerdynamic T90 is pricey, but no other less-expensive headphone can match the T90's combination of comfort, sound, and build quality. | The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality. | It's true that Sony's MDR-1R headphones come with a lofty price tag, but if you're searching for highly accurate-sounding headphones with style and substance, they deserve your attention. | First-rate clarity, detail, and bass impact by way of new driver technology help propel the HiFiMan HE-400 headphones to the top of their price class. |
| Audio Specifications | Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz - Impedance 23 Ohm | - Sensitivity 102 dB - Impedance 250 Ohm | Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz - Sensitivity 99 dB - Impedance 38 Ohm | Frequency Response 4 - 80000 Hz - Sensitivity 105 dB/mW - Impedance 24 Ohm | Info unavailable |
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