Sennheiser HD 560S

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Over-Ear Headphones

Circumaural
Open
Frequency range: 6 - 38,000 Hz
Maximum level: 110 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1V)
Impedance: 120 Ohm
Total harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: <0.5%
Velours ear pads
One-sided, detachable 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm jack plug
Adapter 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm included
Weight: 240 g

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Available since October 2020

Item number 501912

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Design Over-Ear

System Open

Impedance 120 Ohms

Frequency range 6 Hz – 38000 Hz

Adapter Yes

Replacable Cable Yes

Marrone/Argento Black

Sensitivity 110 dB

Type Of Connector Mini Jack

Weight 240 g

1.768 kr

Including VAT; Excluding kr200 shipping

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For listening, analysing, and producing

The Sennheiser HD 560S is an open-backed dynamic over-ear headphone model that represents the point of entry into the manufacturer's audiophile product line and gives users a cable-bound solution with a finely detailed, honest, and punchy sound as well as a high level of wearing comfort (designed with home music enjoyment in mind), all at an attractive price. However, the model is also suitable for mixing and editing work in the production sector thanks to its wide-band, neutral sound character and its wealth of detail. Likewise, the HD 560S is a good choice when it comes to direct monitoring of digital pianos, synthesizers, or amp modellers.

An ear for the details

For the open-backed construction of these headphones, Sennheiser uses powerful magnets that safely drive slightly angled polymer-blend membranes. The manufacturer refers to this as Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement, the aim of which is to simulate as closely as possible the sound of speakers. The HD 560S headphones indeed offer a balanced and lively sonic impression that audibly sets itself apart from budget products, which means they can serve as a reliable tool for newcomers and up-and-comers in the field of music production. At the same time, the headphones provide level reserves that are sufficient even on a smartphone - and an adapter for the 3.5mm jack format is included in the scope of delivery.

Audiophile sound at an affordable price

Sennheiser classifies the HD 560S as an entry-level over-ear model in the audiophile product group within the consumer class. Thanks to their low weight, velour padding, and length-adjustable headband, these no-frills, cable-bound headphones not only offer an impressive sound but are also very comfortable to wear. What is more, their construction is sturdy and reliable as a result of the combination of stable plastic and protective metal grilles on the outside of the earpieces. With its open-backed design, the HD 560S is recommended for enjoying music on the one hand, but is also ideal for use by music producers who want a solid basis for assessing their mixing and editing work that won't break the bank.

About Sennheiser

In June 1945, Prof. Fritz Sennheiser founded the Wennebostel Laboratory, which initially produced measuring equipment. Commissioned by Siemens in 1945, the young company developed the MD-1 microphone, which was launched in 1946. After the development of further microphones, the company was renamed Sennheiser Electronic in 1958. Two years later, Sennheiser introduced the MD 421 dynamic microphone, which is still in production today and still held in high esteem by many sound engineers. Further groundbreaking developments, such as the HD 414 headphones and the MD 441 microphone classic, hugely enhanced the company’s international reputation, eventually making Sennheiser one of the leading manufacturers of microphone and headphone systems in the world.

Neutral, monitor-quality sound

Thanks to their high level of wearing comfort, the HD 560S headphones are also great for longer listening sessions. The sound results are balanced with a tight bass, generally rich in detail and open in the treble range. The stereo panorama, the dynamics, and the spatial sound are also reproduced in an appealing and comprehensible manner, so that the headphones are also a good choice for producers who are looking for monitoring qualities in addition to music or film playback. Depending on the production, the HD 560S reliably reproduces the punch, warmth, transparency, and proximity of the incoming signals, and is also an excellent choice for home use with synthesisers and other instruments with a headphone output. It should be noted, however, that this model is not designed for use on the stage or in the recording room.

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Great headphone

Jon Wong 23.10.2021

Great sounding headphone. Their technical proficiency doesn't make them boring. An example I can think of is eating ice cream. For example, vanilla flavor (this is whatever you're listening to) from a glass bowl (560S) that does not take anything from the flavor. The idea is to focus on the ice cream, and minimize any distraction. Other brands may suggest adding hot fudge or sprinkles to add additional experience (this is akin to adding "color" to the sound), but a headphone like the HD 560S just want the sound to speak for itself

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Excellent Quality Headphones

Graham1 04.03.2024

These are super comfortable, I can wear them for 4 hours and not get uncomfortable. The volume level is nice and loud and perfectly sufficient but not too loud like some of my other headphones that give me headaches after a few minutes.

Honestly stop looking, these Headphones are perfect for listening and also perfect for mixing on. I bought them to listen to the mixes each week after gettin home from recording my debut Album. It's a good buzz to get home & listen to the evolving mixes cause these Headphones really allow me to hear the smallest of noises. The producers head is wrecked, he bought monitors worth thousands recently & these Headphones put them to shame cause there are many things elusive on his monitors but they are clear as day on these headphones, which is exactly what i need, to be able to hear noises that need to be deleted later.

If you don't like critical listening, don't but these, if you do then Just buy them :)

Music sounds beautiful on these :)

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Has a good bit of "magic", but has its issues.

vodkadebugger 30.10.2020

Disclaimer: I've only had a few hours with these and am not a producer.

I use these headphones at home, powered by an iFi Zen Can, feeding it FLAC from my PC through a Digitech RP155 as a DAC. My favourite two hobbies at home are critical listening and video games, so that's my use for them. I also have Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X and a pair of IEMs.

Pros: very clear sound - they definitely give the impression of letting you hear everything in the music - to me they don't seem sibilant but they will cause listening fatigue at very high volumes quickly. I am very happy with the tuning of these cans - very revealing but not tiring and fun if you appreciate intricacies in sound.

Cons: build quality. Casing resonance from low frequencies at high volumes can be very obvious. This might be fixed eventually or never by Sennheiser.

Conclusion: I genuinely enjoy listening with these, the benefits to me outweigh the drawbacks and I consider these a legitimate upgrade to what I had before.

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Really light and sound better than my X2's

JHatton 26.12.2020

Use:
Mainly at home for music and gaming.

Pros:
Much lighter than my previous headphones (Philips X2's), Imaging is amazing and even more precise. You are easily able to point where anything is coming from whether it is listening to music or gaming. QuIte easily driven using a G5 currently and doesn't have any issues on low gain.

Cons:
The only major issue is it isn't as comfy as people lead others to believe, compared to my X2's they are quite harsh on the clamping force and the ear cups aren't the thickest and can sometimes if not placed correctly rub on your ears. Some people with bigger ears might want to replace the ear cups which I might do in the near future if they don't break-in. My only other gripe is the cable its a bit long and might also want to be replaced with something higher quality and less bulky.

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