Sennheiser HD 560 S
A 120-ohm open-back driver with E.A.R. technology angles the transducers for a neutral frequency response and wide soundstage, delivering lifelike depth across genres. Weighing 240g with a detachable 3m cable, its lightweight build and polymer-blend membrane add controlled bass extension and comfortable long listening sessions. This headphone suits audiophiles wanting reference-grade accuracy for critical music evaluation at a breakthrough value, not for calls given the weak 11.7/100 call score.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Impedance | 120 |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 560 S Over-The-Ear Audiophile Headphones - Neutral Frequency Response, E.A.R. Technology for Wide Sound Field, Open-Back Earcups, Detachable Cable, (Black) (HD 560S) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 560 S | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 120 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 65 | 90 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 560 S | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 17.5 | 44 | 28.4 | 96.2 | 36.5 | 91.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 70 | 98.9 | 97.4 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.6 | 79.3 | 70 | 99.3 | 66.2 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 92.2 | 85.1 | 92.4 | 88.9 | 89 | 86.6 | 70 | 91.1 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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