The perfect mix of transparency, comfort, and reliability: The HD 490 PRO has been specifically designed for today's complex music productions. Its open design allows for highly precise sound reproduction with a very realistic, spatial stage. With the HD 490 PRO, there are no blind spots in audio playback – you have full control over all the nuances and details of the mix. The HD 490 PRO was developed in Germany and is handcrafted with durable components. The headphones are so light and comfortable that you can completely immerse yourself in the mix and almost forget that you are wearing headphones. The ergonomic design is gentle on sensitive areas of the head, and as a pleasant side effect of the open principle, there is plenty of airflow to the ears. Hours in the studio will feel like minutes. The HD 490 PRO comes with two different pairs of ear pads, one with a sound signature for mixing and the other for producing. Both are optimized for long use and prevent fatigue. The ear pads are washable and replaceable – for greater sustainability. Included is the innovative plugin dearVR MIX-SE from Dear Reality. With this, you are always in the sweet spot and can transform your DAW into the ultimate virtual mixing environment. dearVR MIX-SE simulates the carefully tuned acoustics of an ideal stereo mixing studio. This ensures that your mix sounds consistently good on different playback systems. With the HD 490 PRO, you can fully realize your creative vision. You have control over all the nuances of the mix, and there are no blind spots in audio playback. This allows you to ensure a perfect transfer of your mix to other playback systems.