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# Open-back design for expansive soundstage 38mm dynamic drivers for crisp sound 120Ω impedance for studio-grade clarity HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Audiophile Headphones

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** B/.611
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## Summary

> 🎶 Unlock the true soundscape — because your ears deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Audiophile Headphones by sennheiser
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Deep, Controlled Bass:** Extended low-end reach delivers gratifying bass presence without distortion.
- • **Pure Audiophile Precision:** Experience music exactly as the artist intended with natural, accurate reference sound.
- • **Immersive Open-Back Design:** Feel the lifelike depth and realism as sound waves expand naturally around you.
- • **Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement:** Enjoy a wide soundstage with drivers angled perfectly to your ears for ultimate comfort and clarity.
- • **Professional Wired Connectivity:** Reliable 1/4-inch wired connection ensures zero latency and pristine audio fidelity.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 560S are open-back, over-ear wired headphones featuring 38mm dynamic drivers and a 120Ω impedance, designed for audiophiles seeking natural, accurate sound reproduction. Their ergonomic design and polymer-blend transducer membrane deliver an expansive soundstage with deep, controlled bass, making them ideal for professional music monitoring and immersive listening experiences.

## Description

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Review: Neutral Mixing and Mastering Hero - TL;DR? The Sennheiser HD 560 S are extremely comfortable, lightweight, and easy to wear all day, with a secure fit that settles in nicely over time. Sonically, they offer outstanding value around $200 with an exceptionally neutral, well-balanced sound, wide soundstage, and strong resolution—making them excellent for critical listening, mixing, and mastering. --- These headphones are simply fantastic! For me, maybe the easiest headphones I have ever worn "all day." The clamp pressure is a bit tight out of the box, but not TOO tight. They WILL loosen up over time, so if you're sensitive to clamp, you might find yourself needing to "break them in." On some over-ear headphones, I can struggle in finding that "this is where they sit on my head" position. Beyerdynamic Headphones can sound great, but it can be annoying fiddling with how they sit on your head until you find the "just right" position. The HD560s? Easy. Put them on, adjust, and you're good to go! The materials here are what you expect! The earpads and headband are soft enough to comfortable, but firm enough to provide support. If you use them CONSTANTLY, you will eventually need to replace the earpads (1-2 years). The plastic is high quality, and there are nearly no metal parts. With that in mind: you could break these if you tried, but the plastic shouldn't fall apart any time soon. This makes them VERY lightweight, which is fantastic for comfort! SOUND: the single most important aspect of this product. These sounds good. Really Really good. I would argue that this is potentially the best sound you can get around $200. These are extraordinarily well-balanced. What does that mean? It means they are very very neutral. They are not hyped, they are not "exciting." They are perfect for checking a mix and more critical listening. These have enough resolution to pick out fine adjustments in sound (like slight tube saturation). The soundstage is wide without being "too much," allowing for a solid depiction of the "Stereo Image" without adding additional confusion. Overall? They sound incredible! Very Neutral; not too "warm," just the right amount of balance for critical listening. Overall? These are a fantastic choice for mixing and mastering. You can certainly use them for every day tasks as well, but some of the "punchy" or "crunchy" music might feel a little "anemic" under the microscope of the HD 560 S headphones. These are a true neutral. If you want to check balance? Pick these! The only scenario I have ever found myself "reaching for something else" is grabbing my Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X headphones for better resolution/ detail in the high frequency. The 900 Pro X are not as neutral (or wide) as the HD 560 S, but their additional top-end extension makes them solid for "sanity checking" high frequency information. For tracking and monitoring, I would reach for something else (ATH-M40x or DT770 (maybe the DT 900 Pro X, they are basically semi-open back)).
Review: It’s like listening to your favorite songs for the first time. - My Use Cases: - Gaming ~50% - YouTube/TV ~25% - Listening to or analyzing Music ~15% - Podcasts and audiobooks ~ 10% Praiseworthy Comments: - Most (I say most because some songs just sound too harsh) music is well balanced, with every instrument distinguishable and vibrant. I love listening to music in these, and if I have live recordings that I’m editing they help me pick out every listless detail with ease. - FPS games with a focus on awareness sound crisp, clear and atmospheric. I can’t comment to how the sound stage compares to other headphones, but I had the HyperX Cloud II’s before this and I would say they are similar. Being able to pick out details more clearly on the 560S really gives it the edge though. - I can barely feel it on my head. It is so light and it really is comfortable to me. I don’t think the clamping pressure is too big and I have more of a round head. ** I can play a video or a podcast while I’m playing a game and I’m able to distinguish both audio sources. I couldn’t do this on my Cloud II’a as they were just too muddy and I couldn’t hear either well. For me this is actually really huge as I play casual games, or sweaty games and I like listening to a podcast, news, or YouTube. - they look nice. Really simple aesthetic. Not bulky, wide, or different colors/textures. Noteworthy Criticisms: - the treble clarity and levels were overwhelming at first. I turned down the volume a good amount but my ears were tuned to different headphones. My Cloud II’s used some pleather ear pads and the bass was a bit stronger because they were closed back. The 560S is so open back you can hear yourself talk while listening to music. So the sound is just different from the cloud II’s. - I tried some “sheep skin” ear pads with these headphones and the clarity was lost. I got used to the clarity of the lows, mids and treble and I had a hard time adjusting to the sheep skin pads. I’ll try them again, and I’ll play around with the EQ but idk if I’ll want to switch from the velour. - even though they look good they feel cheap. I am going to take care of these, but I don’t necessarily think plastic can take a beating like metal components can. They will stay at my desk at all times so I’m not worried. - lack of lower end bass. You can hear the bass, the tone of the bass, and they clarity of the notes but there aren’t a lot of sub frequencies pushing through. I like this now, but it took some time to adjust. - no mic for gaming. I hardly meet anyone online anymore anyways, (sadly) so doesn’t change much for me. Final Thoughts: For $140 it’s hard to go wrong with these if your looking for a set with mid range audio quality. They are light, have a clean aesthetic, have ample clarity, and can be EQ’d (if that’s your thing) to some degree. I would recommend this to someone that analyzes their audio, or more specifically you are paying attention to a lot of different details in whatever it is you are listening to. Don’t buy these if you just want a pair of gaming headphones or you don’t know what is best for you. You may not like the sound.

## Features

- Natural and accurate reference sound that reveals the truth in your music
- Lifelike depth and realism from open-back earcups that allow sound waves to expand naturally
- Wide soundstage from ergonomic acoustic refinement (e.a.r.) that tilts the drivers to the natural angle of your ears
- Extended low-end reach with gratifying presence for clear bass performance, New polymer-blend transducer membrane offers highly-linear excursion for superb control
- Connectivity technology: Wired
- Connector type: 1/4-inch
- Included components: Headphones, Cable, Owners Manual

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08J9MVB6W |
| Additional Features | Lightweight |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Audio Monitoring |
| Audio Driver Size | 38 millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Battery Charge Time | 5 thirty_seconds_inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,359 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #37 in On-Ear Headphones #116 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | Adapter, Cable, Headphones, User Manual |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | control |
| Controller Type | Volume control |
| Customer Package Type | Lightweight protective packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,817 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 years |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Velour |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 6 Hz to 38 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 38 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04044155257267 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 6.3 mm Jack with 3.5 adapter |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 120 ohm |
| Item Type Name | Headphone |
| Item Weight | 600 g |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Model Name | HD 560S |
| Model Number | HD 560S |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 110 db |
| Series Number | 560 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
| Style Name | HD 560 S |
| Subject Character | no subject character |
| Theme | Audio |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 120 ohm

## Images

![HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Audiophile Headphones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z2y-w+hmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do these compare to the 58x and 6xx?**
A: I have all three.
The HD 6XX has the highest technical performance out of all three, and has the best dampening and least distortion. It’s tuning came from the studio-monitor like HD 600 sound, but the treble was intentionally reduced a bit so that mixing professionals or music enthusiasts could listen for hours and hours with less fatigue, and there’s just a bit more midbass to sound more like a home speaker system. So it has less sensation of “air,” but the drivers are quite articulate and detailed, also most people’s brains acclimate to the sound quickly so it sounds “normal” and pros can make mixing decisions based off it. The HD 6XX is a visual variant of the HD 650, and overall it is one of the most common HiFi headphones ever and a good reference point that has been compared to pretty much everything else. If I could describe the HD 6XX in one word, it would be “beguiling.”

The HD 560S is close behind the HD 650 in technicalities, with almost as much detail, and very low distortion. The HD 560S’ slightly smaller driver is also more efficient and needs less power to sound good, though the 120 Ω impedance is like a sweet spot that helps with some dampening and stability in amplifier operation, while being a bit less impedance than the 300 Ω HD 6XX. The longer, 1/4” terminated cable is great for listening to a TV or turntable while you sit in a comfy chair, but it also includes the best kind of 1/4” to 3.5mm adapter to prevent damage to your equipment. Things get interesting when you consider the HD 560S’ driver is set at a 9° angle, meant to interact with your outer ear more, and also the HD 560S has more treble “air” than the HD 6XX, so it’s easier to hear positional directions and recording venue acoustics... the HD 560S has better soundstage than the other two. Overall, the HD 560S is tuned closer to a studio monitor speaker, and maintains its deepest sub bass more than the other two, but has also the most linear sound... it sounds the most “reference” like a studio monitor speaker.

The HD 58X has an enclosure and flat-angle like the HD 6XX, and a driver size and impedance like the HD 560S, but it is the most “fun” sounding of the three, also the least expensive. A short cable, efficient to drive, more bass and treble to excite you, the HD 58X is lively and ready to immediately bring you a lot of fun. In one word, I think the HD 58X is “Perky!”

YMMV, hopefully from my description you can decide which appeals to you the most. I know it’s tough since they’re all between $180 and $220. Personally, I’ve been using the HD 560S the most lately, but it’s also the newest, so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

**Q: How much do they weigh? How long can you wear these before getting a hotspot on your head?**
A: Without cable, they weigh only 240g.
That is unusually light for a full sized over ear headphone. To further prevent a hot spot from forming at the usual spot at the top of your head, the HD 560S have a gap where the headband doesn’t touch the top of your head, instead distributing the weight to the sides and some to the earcup clamp. The clamp is snug... you won’t exactly forget that they’re there, but they won’t slip around, and the padding is pretty soft. I will literally wear these all day for 8 hours or so, though I give my ears a break from sound every hour or so (that’s just good hearing health!).

**Q: Can I plug these into my phone and get good sound? If not, how is it for Xbox gaming?**
A: These are efficient: you will get good volume out of most sources. Yes, you can use them out of an Xbox console controller.

However, the HD 560S are also high quality. You will be able to hear how much better an iPhone dongle can drive headphones than an Xbox controller. Also, the HD 560S stock cable is very long, with a 1/4” plug and a (very good) 1/4” to 3.5mm mini plug ponytail adapter.

Xbox controllers are limited... out of their $60 or so purchase cost, most of the parts cost goes to the button input electronics and wireless transmission, with only a tiny fraction going towards audio parts. Also, wireless requires some audio compression. Lastly, very little battery power is spared to power headphones.

In summary, yes you can use it with an Xbox controller out of the box, but you will have a much better experience if you use the HD 560S’ long cable to your benefit and plug it into your TV or AVR/receiver instead.

**Q: What country are these made in?**
A: They’re an international headphone, haha. The transducers (aka drivers or headphone speakers) are made in Sennheiser’s exclusive Ireland factory, pads are from Germany, enclosure and final assembly is in China. They are triple-checked for QC throughout production and just before being packaged for retail and shipping.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neutral Mixing and Mastering Hero
*by S***S on January 25, 2026*

TL;DR? The Sennheiser HD 560 S are extremely comfortable, lightweight, and easy to wear all day, with a secure fit that settles in nicely over time. Sonically, they offer outstanding value around $200 with an exceptionally neutral, well-balanced sound, wide soundstage, and strong resolution—making them excellent for critical listening, mixing, and mastering. --- These headphones are simply fantastic! For me, maybe the easiest headphones I have ever worn "all day." The clamp pressure is a bit tight out of the box, but not TOO tight. They WILL loosen up over time, so if you're sensitive to clamp, you might find yourself needing to "break them in." On some over-ear headphones, I can struggle in finding that "this is where they sit on my head" position. Beyerdynamic Headphones can sound great, but it can be annoying fiddling with how they sit on your head until you find the "just right" position. The HD560s? Easy. Put them on, adjust, and you're good to go! The materials here are what you expect! The earpads and headband are soft enough to comfortable, but firm enough to provide support. If you use them CONSTANTLY, you will eventually need to replace the earpads (1-2 years). The plastic is high quality, and there are nearly no metal parts. With that in mind: you could break these if you tried, but the plastic shouldn't fall apart any time soon. This makes them VERY lightweight, which is fantastic for comfort! SOUND: the single most important aspect of this product. These sounds good. Really Really good. I would argue that this is potentially the best sound you can get around $200. These are extraordinarily well-balanced. What does that mean? It means they are very very neutral. They are not hyped, they are not "exciting." They are perfect for checking a mix and more critical listening. These have enough resolution to pick out fine adjustments in sound (like slight tube saturation). The soundstage is wide without being "too much," allowing for a solid depiction of the "Stereo Image" without adding additional confusion. Overall? They sound incredible! Very Neutral; not too "warm," just the right amount of balance for critical listening. Overall? These are a fantastic choice for mixing and mastering. You can certainly use them for every day tasks as well, but some of the "punchy" or "crunchy" music might feel a little "anemic" under the microscope of the HD 560 S headphones. These are a true neutral. If you want to check balance? Pick these! The only scenario I have ever found myself "reaching for something else" is grabbing my Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X headphones for better resolution/ detail in the high frequency. The 900 Pro X are not as neutral (or wide) as the HD 560 S, but their additional top-end extension makes them solid for "sanity checking" high frequency information. For tracking and monitoring, I would reach for something else (ATH-M40x or DT770 (maybe the DT 900 Pro X, they are basically semi-open back)).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s like listening to your favorite songs for the first time.
*by U***H on July 30, 2024*

My Use Cases: - Gaming ~50% - YouTube/TV ~25% - Listening to or analyzing Music ~15% - Podcasts and audiobooks ~ 10% Praiseworthy Comments: - Most (I say most because some songs just sound too harsh) music is well balanced, with every instrument distinguishable and vibrant. I love listening to music in these, and if I have live recordings that I’m editing they help me pick out every listless detail with ease. - FPS games with a focus on awareness sound crisp, clear and atmospheric. I can’t comment to how the sound stage compares to other headphones, but I had the HyperX Cloud II’s before this and I would say they are similar. Being able to pick out details more clearly on the 560S really gives it the edge though. - I can barely feel it on my head. It is so light and it really is comfortable to me. I don’t think the clamping pressure is too big and I have more of a round head. ** I can play a video or a podcast while I’m playing a game and I’m able to distinguish both audio sources. I couldn’t do this on my Cloud II’a as they were just too muddy and I couldn’t hear either well. For me this is actually really huge as I play casual games, or sweaty games and I like listening to a podcast, news, or YouTube. - they look nice. Really simple aesthetic. Not bulky, wide, or different colors/textures. Noteworthy Criticisms: - the treble clarity and levels were overwhelming at first. I turned down the volume a good amount but my ears were tuned to different headphones. My Cloud II’s used some pleather ear pads and the bass was a bit stronger because they were closed back. The 560S is so open back you can hear yourself talk while listening to music. So the sound is just different from the cloud II’s. - I tried some “sheep skin” ear pads with these headphones and the clarity was lost. I got used to the clarity of the lows, mids and treble and I had a hard time adjusting to the sheep skin pads. I’ll try them again, and I’ll play around with the EQ but idk if I’ll want to switch from the velour. - even though they look good they feel cheap. I am going to take care of these, but I don’t necessarily think plastic can take a beating like metal components can. They will stay at my desk at all times so I’m not worried. - lack of lower end bass. You can hear the bass, the tone of the bass, and they clarity of the notes but there aren’t a lot of sub frequencies pushing through. I like this now, but it took some time to adjust. - no mic for gaming. I hardly meet anyone online anymore anyways, (sadly) so doesn’t change much for me. Final Thoughts: For $140 it’s hard to go wrong with these if your looking for a set with mid range audio quality. They are light, have a clean aesthetic, have ample clarity, and can be EQ’d (if that’s your thing) to some degree. I would recommend this to someone that analyzes their audio, or more specifically you are paying attention to a lot of different details in whatever it is you are listening to. Don’t buy these if you just want a pair of gaming headphones or you don’t know what is best for you. You may not like the sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very comfortable on larger head, not 'hot' on ears
*by H***R on August 18, 2024*

There are a gazillion reviews, so there's not a lot I can add, but thought I'd speak to two attributes I was most concerned about (beyond quality of sound, which is excellent). That is, the comfort both in terms of 'clamping force' on my large head (and contact with the top of my head), and whether they are 'hot' on the ears. My only other pair of over the ear headphones was something from the 1970s and it was truly horrible in all of these regards, but turned me off to over the ear headphones for years (I'm an In Ear Monitor person generally, but ones that rival the sound of these are several times the price) Clamping force on head: I have a larger head and the clamping force has been about perfect. It has never felt uncomfortable in that regard. I do have them extended all the way. Contact with top of head: The top of the headband does have an indentation that is intended to keep it from making contact with the top of my head, something I am VERY sensitive too. Unfortunately, it does make some contact with my head, but I suspect a smaller head would not have this problem, that said it has been an adjustment to getting used to the sensation, rather than causing discomfort, so overall, it is working for me and I have dozens of hours of use as of this review. Ears 'hotness' and comfort: The material used on the pads is very comfortable. Generally, wearing them (indoors) I never feel hot in them, but some days I do feel some warmth. Not sure why some days, and not others--perhaps just down to body temperature. Even then, I don't find it uncomfortably warm. The ear cups do flex/swivel a bit, and this also helps with fit and comfort. Cord Length: A quick word on this. The included cable length is fine. However, Sennheiser does not currently seem to provide a 15ft version (or any longer version0 with their proprietary twist connection. So, if you need to extend them, it is going to have to be with a cable extender. HOWEVER, and this is an important point if you want to extend it AND you need a 6.5mm (the larger size) male plug to go into your audio source of choice. The 6.5mm adapter they provided SCREWS into the smaller 3.5mm connector. Sure, that's more secure, but if you want to use a cable extender, that will be a male/female 3.5mm connector (likely) and then you will have to buy a separate plug in type 6.5mm adapter. These are not expensive, but it is an annoyance. In summary: My opinion is these headphones are a bargain. I watched many hours of video reviews on this headphone where it was also discussed, compared and contrasted in relation to similar products, by well known and regarded audio reviewers, and while sound was at the top of the list, the comfort factors I described above were right up there with sound. Reviews did a good job of objectively evaluating the Sennheiser 560S, and I would buy them again.

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