HD 560S
SennheiserReleased Sep 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026
Experience detailed audio and deep bass with these comfortable, well-built wired headphones. The Sennheiser HD 560S scores 81/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from MajorHiFi, Homestudiobasics, Headfonia, and Headphonesty.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 7 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 73 (Sonarworks) to 85 (MajorHiFi). Sonarworks tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(13)
- Comfortable fit(5)
- Premium build quality(4)
- Strong bass(2)
- Easy to use(2)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Intense lower treble(2)
7 Publication Reviews
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In the battle of the Sennheiser HD 550 vs HD 560S, the HD 560S is the clear winner for audiophiles and professionals who demand accuracy and detail.
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The Sennheiser HD560S is a solid choice for both gamers and music enthusiasts.
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With the HD 560S you get a simple, yet good sounding headphone with an accurate and more neutral reference tuning.
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Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S.
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The Sennheiser HD560S does not replace the HD6XX for the best value headphone in 2020, but rather it improves on certain aspects (bass and soundstage) at the cost of others (treble and detail scaling)...
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