89
“In this review we in detail check out the brand new Sennheiser HD 560S headphone. Find out how it performs and compares? Now on Headfonia!”
Publisher score: 89/100 · 70mo ago
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Sennheiser HD 560S
$229 · Wired · 5y 9m old
88
Review
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8.2
User score
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Spec sheet
Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 280 g
- Wearing style
- Over-ear open-back headphones
- THD
- < 0.05% (1 kHz / 90 dB SPL)
- Impedance
- 120 ohm
- Driver size
- 38 mm
- Driver type
- Dynamic, open
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
- Driver material
- Polymer-blend transducer membrane
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 38,000 Hz
Wireless and connections
- Connections
- 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm screw-on adapter
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
86
“The Sennheiser HD 560S are wired open-back headphones meant for listening to audio in quiet environments. They deliver a flat sound profile that should suit most...”
Publisher score: 86/100 · 70mo ago
83
“Those looking for a solid computer buddy might be well served by the Sennheiser HD 560S, an inexpensive set of open-backed headphones.”
Publisher score: 83/100 · 18mo ago
80
What Hi-Fi?Specialist
“Sennheiser promises ‘reference-grade’ sound on a budget”
Publisher score: 4/5
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
100
Expert ReviewsRead review ↗
“If you’re looking for comfortable reference headphones that don’t break the bank, Sennheiser’s HD 560S should be on your shopping list”
Publisher score: 5/5
92
Home Studio BasicsRead review ↗
“The Sennheiser HD 560S: Ideal For Gamers And Music Enthusiasts, Offering A Well-Balanced Sound Profile And Excellent Comfort. But,Is There A Better Alternative?”
Publisher score: 4.59/5 · 14mo ago
90
Tom's Guide
“Sennheiser HD 560S over-ear headphones are built for budget-conscious audiophiles that take listening seriously”
Publisher score: 4.5/5
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critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers
Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 88/100 at $229. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Verify amp sensitivity, long-session comfort, and whether staging holds up at low listening volumes.
Score distribution
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Highest100
Median89
Lowest80
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