Sennheiser HD 560S

Expansive, detailed presentation ; Comfortable design ; Solid build and finish

Beaten for verve and energy

The Sennheiser HD 560S offer an even and analytical listen, they’re just missing an extra ounce of energy and fun

Astute, revealing sound Light and comfortable Simple to use

Not the most entertaining (or tolerant) listen Plastics feel a bit unyielding Slightly leaky

If it’s insight you want, and absolutely crystal-clear understanding of a recording, the HD 560S make an awful lot of sense. If you’re just here to be entertained, though, you’ll need to look elsewhere.

Highly refined sound ; Very comfortable ; Spacious soundstage

Neutral sound won’t appeal to everyone ; Poor sound isolation

Consistent audio delivery. Comfortable, relatively stable fit. Very well-balanced sound profile. Impressive stereo imaging performance.

High audio leakage. No included microphone. Terrible noise isolation. Wired-only connection limits versatility. No sound profile adjustment features. Bulky design. No on-board controls.

The Sennheiser HD 560S are great for neutral sound. While they're slightly lacking in low-bass, most mixes should still have adequate body and warmth. Vocals and lead instruments are present, detailed, and clear in the mix, and audio is delivered with...

For properly examining a recording without sucking all the joy out of it, the Sennheiser HD 560S headphones constitute money very well spent. Which makes them an outstanding option for the kind of listeners we have in mind.

Neutral, open sound, an incredible amout of music for the money.

Non-foldable.

The Sennheiser HD 560S is a set of open, passive headphones that are in a price range that has long been crowded with wireless options. Convenient, yes, but the sound is far from what you get here. In fact, the HD 560S sounds better than any wireless...

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