Sennheiser HD 560S Open-Back Wired Over-Ear Headphones - Black

Had this, 400s and Momentum 4.
Definitely using this at home, can wear this significantly longer than M4.

+Super worth it while on sale, doesn't necessarily needs amp (using Fiio Ja11).
- the bass feels lacking a bit. Had this, 400s and Momentum 4.
Definitely using this at home, can wear this significantly longer than M4.

+Super worth it while on sale, doesn't necessarily needs amp (using Fiio Ja11).
- the bass feels lacking a bit.

The Sennheiser HD 560S are an absolute joy to use, especially for gaming. The sound is clear, detailed, and immersive, making it easy to pick up every little audio cue. They’re also super comfortable and lightweight, so I can game for hours without any discomfort.
I’ve had no issues with them at all — build quality feels solid, and they’ve performed perfectly since day one. The only downside for me is the wire. I really wish these were wireless, which would make them perfect, but that’s just personal preference.
Overall, if you’re fine with wired headphones, these are fantastic for both gaming and general listening. Definitely recommend the...view more The Sennheiser HD 560S are an absolute joy to use, especially for gaming. The sound is clear, detailed, and immersive, making it easy to pick up every little audio cue. They’re also super comfortable and lightweight, so I can game for hours without any discomfort.
I’ve had no issues with them at all — build quality feels solid, and they’ve performed perfectly since day one. The only downside for me is the wire. I really wish these were wireless, which would make them perfect, but that’s just personal preference.
Overall, if you’re fine with wired headphones, these are fantastic for both gaming and general listening. Definitely recommend them.

By: LachlanR49 08/08/25

Amazing quality and sound, especially for the price compared to similar headphones Amazing quality and sound, especially for the price compared to similar headphones

When i firstly connected these to audio interface m-track duo, I was really disappointed, these hd560s have 120ohm. When I connected to another audio interface umc 1820, they sounded surprisingly fantastic. So clear drums and percussion sticks sound, clear resonance in high pitch, positions of the players, etc. I could catch many things. When i firstly connected these to audio interface m-track duo, I was really disappointed, these hd560s have 120ohm. When I connected to another audio interface umc 1820, they sounded surprisingly fantastic. So clear drums and percussion sticks sound, clear resonance in high pitch, positions of the players, etc. I could catch many things.

These headphones have great sound quality for the price, and I ultimately loved using them for as long as they worked,
However, I've had to stop using them because the included cable degraded (not surprising, I've had them for over a year at this point), and after I tried using a 3.5mm cable, it turns out that 3.5mm is NOT how the headphones connect, you actually need a 2.5mm connection. That, along with the port being so hard to reach made it nearly impossible to switch out the cable, so unfortunately I've had to discard them.

THESE HEADPHONES ARE STILL GREAT, JUST BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL. These headphones have great sound quality for the price, and I ultimately loved using them for as long as they worked,
However, I've had to stop using them because the included cable degraded (not surprising, I've had them for over a year at this point), and after I tried using a 3.5mm cable, it turns out that 3.5mm is NOT how the headphones connect, you actually need a 2.5mm connection. That, along with the port being so hard to reach made it nearly impossible to switch out the cable, so unfortunately I've had to discard them.

THESE HEADPHONES ARE STILL GREAT, JUST BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL.

I'm far from being an audiophile but I could easily note the difference between this and the cheap nasty headphones I normally buy.

Others have noted these are initially tight on the head but I never found that. They are comfortable for long periods of time while gaming.

Being open backed means I can usually still pickup if the wife is trying to talk to me (could be a pro or con depending on your situation haha).

Next step is getting a budget friendly dac/Amp. I'm far from being an audiophile but I could easily note the difference between this and the cheap nasty headphones I normally buy.

Others have noted these are initially tight on the head but I never found that. They are comfortable for long periods of time while gaming.

Being open backed means I can usually still pickup if the wife is trying to talk to me (could be a pro or con depending on your situation haha).

Next step is getting a budget friendly dac/Amp.

Never have I had headphones that were so comfy. the sound quality is also the best I've ever heard. Never have I had headphones that were so comfy. the sound quality is also the best I've ever heard.

Working fine, sound is nice Working fine, sound is nice

I was apprehensive about buying headphones of a more premium price range but I had found that for DJing (especially when at home practicing just using headphones) the on-ear style gets very uncomfortable for me so even if the quality is good the comfort just isn't there for any session longer than an hour. Well, that has all been solved because these are so incredibly comfortable it barely feels like wearing anything. They're just like a warm little hug for my head. Moreover, the sound quality is incredibly crisp and satisfying - I play techno music and these headphones come closest of any I've tried to giving the impression of the music...view more I was apprehensive about buying headphones of a more premium price range but I had found that for DJing (especially when at home practicing just using headphones) the on-ear style gets very uncomfortable for me so even if the quality is good the comfort just isn't there for any session longer than an hour. Well, that has all been solved because these are so incredibly comfortable it barely feels like wearing anything. They're just like a warm little hug for my head. Moreover, the sound quality is incredibly crisp and satisfying - I play techno music and these headphones come closest of any I've tried to giving the impression of the music filling the room, without necessarily having to have the volume up at unsustainable levels.

As a bonus, they also look very smart and not excessively bulky - the smooth curves of the design avoid the chunky look that many headphones suffer from.

This is a fantastic product.

Great wide soundscape, nice construction. Would be nice to have longer cable, but still an awesome buy! Great wide soundscape, nice construction. Would be nice to have longer cable, but still an awesome buy!

Great value. I bought these to replace my HD595 which I've had for the last 20 years (still working by the way! just very worn). Very similar feel and sound to those, my only complaint is the cord is shorter Great value. I bought these to replace my HD595 which I've had for the last 20 years (still working by the way! just very worn). Very similar feel and sound to those, my only complaint is the cord is shorter

Got these a couple of years ago and they have been holding up great.

They sound great. I actually found the sound a little abrasive at first because I wasn't used to such a pronounced high end. I got over it and love them.
One thing to note is the cable is super long. It does get in the way slightly but I really don't mind. Would rather that than poor sound quality.
Build quality is pretty good. I wouldn't take them places without a case as you will probably scratch them like I did.
Definitely a good option for someone who can't quite commit to the higher end Sennheiser models. I'm not an audio engineer but I can't find a fault with them...view more Got these a couple of years ago and they have been holding up great.

They sound great. I actually found the sound a little abrasive at first because I wasn't used to such a pronounced high end. I got over it and love them.
One thing to note is the cable is super long. It does get in the way slightly but I really don't mind. Would rather that than poor sound quality.
Build quality is pretty good. I wouldn't take them places without a case as you will probably scratch them like I did.
Definitely a good option for someone who can't quite commit to the higher end Sennheiser models. I'm not an audio engineer but I can't find a fault with them.