All the Headphone You'll Ever Need? Sennheiser HD560s Headphone Review

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[@cheapaudioman]

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[@gaborozorai3714]

The 560S actually achieves what Sennheiser say their goal was with this model: studio work compatible neutrality, clean, extended bass and resolution.

[@synaesthesia2010]

where's the extended bass? my pair are so flat there isn't any

[@gaborozorai3714]

@@synaesthesia2010 Not sure what you mean by flat in this case. If it's flat down to say 30-35 Hz that means it goes deep enough but without any bloom in the upper bass which would add some weight and slam.

[@h-dawg6462]

@@synaesthesia2010 the bass you put in is the bass you get out. listening to music for fun is not advised with these, for mixing & mastering i'm finding them amazingly revealing.

[@ginom407]

I love that you not only compare but that you point out how different items would compliment the item under review. You did that for the Polk bookshelf speakers, that is Awesome! THANK YOU!!!

[@knobbshots]

Thanks Randy, as always, humorous and informative!

[@saum]

Loved how you used song examples to elaborate the sound quality!

[@kentagk9]

Thanks for funny and awesome review as always. I like your down-to-earth real comments. I love my Sennheiser 560S and agree with everything you said. I bought Sony SS-CS5 after watching your video and I love them. Thanks for what you do! You rock!

[@eleftherioskarakostas7191]

bought the 560 ,600, 650 and 660 at the same time. Had them all for about 2 weeks testing ,my goal was to find the one that is closer to the real thing and that meant hearing a lot of live music, mostly jazz and classical and folk. I ended up keeping the 560s, the others werent even close. So thumbs up cheapaudioman.

[@WeThrowPie]

you obviously didn't have an amp

[@hibrucetzenh6170]

@@WeThrowPie should i get an amp or audio interface

[@A-G-F-]

The 600 is the best of them all, you just need a beefier amp

[@estelle4778]

@@WeThrowPie watch oluv gadget example with hd 600 , 6xx with an amp and without an amp doubt you ever find the different . nice try audiophile scam

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

would these be good to just listening to youtube videos - i listen to a lot of car/motorcycle reviews etc aswell as general stuff and a lot of music etc

[@VladVexler]

Great review. Unoriginally, I use these with ifi Zen Dac when I’m at the computer. Very happy with them, particularly for classical music.

[@toddwmac]

Considering I'm usually laughing from the start, love to know how many takes you usually need to get one without you completely cracking up. Thanks for a great start my day!

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

Just got my Emotiva B1, they're all you said they were in your review. Thanks to your advise, I feel I finally own a really nice pair of speakers w/o losing my shirt.

[@julupani]

Have been watching your videos for a while now. And this video shows up when I am actually listening to these cans!!!!

[@AlecDanila]

Same here :-)

[@darkpatches]

The plastic build quality is just fine. I've had the Senn HD 590s since the early-mid 2000s. Also have the Senn HD 598, similar build quality to 590 and looks like the 560, still fine. Incredibly light and comfy, so wear and forget. Mine have survived, so the build quality should really be described as great. Not for walking around, or jogging, or kickboxing, but who would do that? My two headphones sound like the verbal description of the 560. Love 'em. Picked both of mine up on Black Fri for $100; half off at the time. Good timing to buy maybe?

[@customs1003]

I remember back in the late 90's Sennheiser had a $300 headphone, the 595, that didn't sell well. They glued a thin piece of foam to the inside of the baffles and re-branded it the 555. It was the early days of the internet but I found a forum that explained how to remove the foam, and my pseudo-595 with my HTOmega Claro+ was my endgame for years.

[@CLMT619]

I bought a pair of HD570s in 1999 for $180, and next to them on the shelf was a pair that were wood grained and came in a wood box for $299. I don't know the model. I still have the 570s today and love them.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

I impulse bought my first Sennheiser's years ago (PXC550) and couldn't be happier.

[@doyleroberts1940]

Used your link and got the last one in stock for $140. Thanks, Randy, for the review.

[@deathtape1249]

Electrical hum in background really chilled me out. Nice review!

[@laowai2000]

just revisited this video, was going WTF is wrong with my ifi stack then read your comment!

[@dalemason5970]

Yeh me too! Thanks for that buddy. Must be audio cable next to power cable or unmatched gains or something I'm not too knowledgeable on humm. Still, I know it's not my speakers or amp now thankyou 🙌

[@Evolved_ue7]

That sith audio mic needs repair, sounds like a single ended power amp .

[@Foxrock321]

I know this was put out a year ago..but I’m just getting to the headphone table…glad you made these videos…I know Sennheiser rules in the recording studio….

[@adrianlevi2244]

IMO I agree 100% , my exact thought on the 560s . I love mine for their mostly un-hyped ability to translate what I think the source audio was intended to sound like.

[@damayor9559]

Outstanding as always Randy. I bought a pair on your recommendation and unboxed them tonight. I ran Tidal on my iPhone through a Dragonfly Cobalt for a couple of hours and was very impressed. I remembered my xDuoo MT-602 was not hooked up to anything so I put it inline, plugged the HD 560S's into it and was blown away. The music opened up and the sound stage was much more expansive. These are incredible "bang for the buck" headphones. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@HansWurst-mi8gg]

Do you hear a big different if use it with the dragonfly or are they "only" louder?

[@damayor9559]

@@HansWurst-mi8gg It's more than just "louder". When plugged into the Dragonfly Cobalt they are very detailed and highly resolving. There may be a very slight increase in volume but I think that's a result of the DAC doing its job. I don't remember having to turn them down volume wise.The sound stage is much better than just running them through say an Apple Lightning to 3.5mm dongle.

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

What are they like for leaking sound considering they are open backed?

[@dalemason5970]

X duo mt602? Please buddy? High res player no?

[@DonMegaWatt]

Great video ... Bought em ... These are "end game" headphones for me. I completely agree with your assessment.

[@joetspaulding]

When 15 year old my HD 555's quit working I'm totally getting these! Edit - just ordered a pair for my 12 yr/old daughter with your link! I love my 555's and my 598 SE's and yes they are so light and comfortable you forget they are on. they do not make your ears sore or hot even after hours of use

[@rjzlwop3153]

Good morning sir excellent video thank you for sharing

[@quincyfreeman2901]

These with dekoni leather pads are incredible, especially from a tuning standpoint. I’d take them with the aftermarket pads over the 6xx every day. I’ve always been a heavy music listener, and I’ve been on a headphone journey all year trying all kinds of stuff from budget to sub 1k stuff, and these are what I’m sticking with. Stock: they are on the cold side of neutral, and can come across a little sibilant and shouty for sure, mids are super balanced, and bass is lean but very well extended and linear. I really enjoyed it stock, but then.. With the pad swap, it becomes along the lines of my preferred tuning. Bass gets a bump, without getting muddy or loose, mids warm up a little, but remain pretty linear, and the peaks in the highs are reduced just enough, or balanced out by the bass increase. I also find the dekoni pads to be super comfortable. The only drawback is soundstage and separation - I still find both to be good, but are reduced as one would expect. 10/10 recommend this combo for the price. I think this combo out punches the Sundara at being a “complete” tuning/package - my opinion. To me, the Sundara’s upper mid dip doesn’t present things like piano well, and I’d argue it’s soundstage is less balanced/full (common characteristic for planars perhaps - it’s bigger, more out-of-head, but not tall or appropriately filled in). Cheers cheapaudioman! Pads used: Dekoni Audio Choice Leather v2 Replacement Ear Pads for Sennheiser HD598/599, PC37X & PC38X Headphones

[@cheapaudioman]

I need to try those ear pads out. I thought it leaned a bit cool as well and what your describing would take these to a different level.

[@quincyfreeman2901]

@@cheapaudioman I’m no “expert”, but they did the trick for me, balancing “fun” and “reference” how I’d personally want it. They are not labeled as being a replacement for the 560s, but they had the oval mounting ring and I had zero issues swapping between sets a few times.

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

As someone who is treble sensitive I've steered clear of these headphones due to all the reports of excessive sibilance. Does this mod completely eliminate the problem without reducing the soundstage too much? and would you say these are the best open back under $250?

[@quincyfreeman2901]

@@TF2ReplayMaker both those topics are highly subjective and relative. That said, as an all-rounder with the pads it’s my favorite so far under $350. Sundara has certain strengths over it for sure, but I think the 560s tonal balance is better, despite some highs edginess. Treble sensitivity… This generally requires a lot more context to fully answer, but I would say the mod does NOT completely eliminate the edge. For those that are especially treble sensitive, I’d pass on them, or try them out at a store or under a good return policy. Also, consider learning to EQ - it’s not the sin some people make it out to be. I’ll provide some context from my experiences for comparison of highs. Sundara was basically perfect, HE-X4&HE400SE were a tad sharp or sibilant at times, DT 770 is enjoyable but a bit peaky and sharp (not so much on the lower treble though), focals I’ve tried have been a tad recessed, AEON RT closed with 1-notch filters seemed more boosted in the upper highs but never irritating. To me, stock was a tad off putting on occasion. It seems to be primarily 2 peaks that are just a couple db emphasized, around 3-5k and 6-8k. For me, a “neutral” tuning with a drizzle of Mike’s hot honey and some thick sliced bacon is all I want (I.e. present, borderline spicy highs with a well extended bass and non-recessed mids).

[@zackw4941]

I haven't heard these. But I have heard 6XX and 58X from Drop. I think the 6XX sound terrible. They are so dark and muddy. But the 58X sound great! Very clearly and enjoyable. Yes, I used decent supporting equipment in both cases. HD590 were my first decent phones, back in the day. So I respect the budget Sennheiser stuff. Now I'm an Audeze man though.

[@SpaceLion949]

I loved the base on these, for me, I think is actually quite punchy. Clarity and instrument separation is so good.

[@JonBoudreaux]

I just bought these cans based on your recommendation even though I have much more expensive pairs of headphones, particularly Sennheisers. You were 100% correct about these headphones...the clarity is blowing my f***kin mind. Listened to all genres....from Playboi Carti, to Kacry Musgraves, Madonna, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Violent Femmes, Beck, Wham, etc....and it handled it all with grace and class. So happy i made this impulse buy. Cheapaudioman strikes it hot...yet again

[@thoughtrobot9537]

If I may ask, can I plug them directly into motherboard?

[@ramondelgado6778]

@@thoughtrobot9537 If it has an upgraded soundcard, then yes. These are awesome but a little harder to drive. If you are not planning on using a headphone amp/dac combo, just get the HD599SE.

[@Hoigwai]

I've had 3 pairs of Sennheisers over the years. Always so comfy and I don't have a small head so it can be an issue. As you said these have great, clean, detailed sound.

[@rosswarren436]

Thanks! I bought these today for $150 but forgot to use your link so here's a Super Thanks to say thanks a bunch. I plan on using them to EQ live music recording, so neutrality is more important than "sounding good". I can try to EQ them for "fun" when I play them for pleasure listening. Almost got the AKG 361 or 371 instead, but I hope these will do the job I need just fine.

[@cheapaudioman]

thanks, Ross! so kind of you

[@idibey566]

I paired my HD 560S with Hidizs S9 pro and it works really well, thank you for this review!

[@johngammon963]

Very funny very subtle - subbed !

[@scotttolan230]

I've never subscribed to a channel because of the Ad read in the beginning.... until now. +1 Sub. Also content turned out to be good too

[@SlickSniper3]

I use my HD560s for gaming and general use and they are fantastic to me. I came from HD599 and gaming branded ones. I'm more than happy.

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

whats the sound leaking out of them like?

[@dreamshakejake3736]

@@s1dew1nd3r4 Sound leak? More like sound waterfall. Love my pair, but everyone in the room can hear what I’m listening to. Open backs are a blessing and curse, I’d take the wider soundstage every day of the week tho.

[@epi2045]

Thank goodness I already own these. Every time I watch this channel I’m always buying something. Including some of the Sith Audio stuff 😂

[@da3726]

Listening to this review on my HD560s.

[@ChitMusik]

The Sennheiser HD 560S is a favorite headphone reference monitor for professional mix engineers. The reason is the aural neutrality - - which you spoke about.

[@omahahaha]

Ooh, cool Pioneer candy in the background!

[@Jon-nz3dm]

They're built just like my old 558's so they will last a long, long time. People generally talk about the plastic Sennheiser headphones in a negative way but they outlast nearly everything else, they're lighter, and they sound great of course.

[@manuchaves9511]

Great video. a question, in your opinion which is better the HIFIMAN he400se or the sennheiser hd 560s? I am not sure which one to choose as I have seen that both are excellent and have a similar price. but I would like your personal opinion on which is better.

[@subliminalvibes]

Watching this over coffee right now. 👍😎 Great price for evenly balanced, well separated, and tonally accurate cans. Great review. My headphones have a built-in hairloss meter also!

[@JohnScheppler]

Great review and I totally agree the Sennheiser 560S are an awesome headphone. Now I just need to find a closed back that sounds just as good.

[@eruilluvitar]

I've got a couple closed backs I love, but nothing that sounds like these 😔 I'd love to have a closed back version of these for work.

[@eeyorebill04]

Maybe try the Sennheiser HD 569?

[@ChrisGramer]

Randy, is that an SX-6 receiver back there? I had one of those in college and LOVED it! How's it holding up?

[@CLMT619]

These are very similar to my 1999 HD570s. Love them still to this day.

[@larrym2434]

Dude on the street sold me a pair of Seinheiser HD555, which are the predecessor of the HD560s. I've been loving these for a few years.

[@AreTwo2]

Yep. I have HD540 (yes I'm old, bought 25 years ago), replaced the worn out band with HD408 one (only one I could find that fits) with Fosi K5 Pro amp from my PC. very happy with results. I feel the HD560 would be similar. All you ever need.

[@FanOWater]

My HD555's are going strong after more than 10 years of almost daily use. The ear cups and plastic holds up.

[@mankepoot9440]

Listening this on a Sennheiser HD 535. I can't remember when i bought them. I needed a new cable and some new earpads, but still going strong.

[@sockhopsinger]

I think it runs pretty well on the Ifi Zen DAC or the Amp. The bass boost especially on the amp really puts a nice little extra punch into the low end.

[@HansWurst-mi8gg]

Change the sound with amp or are they only louder?

[@sockhopsinger]

@@HansWurst-mi8gg The bass boost certainly adds more in the low end, and, depending on the track, can either be excellent or a little bloated. However; the DAC can get way louder than anyone in their right mind should ever listen to headphones. HTH

[@jgbelmont]

Do they have a wireless equivalent at least in the comfort department? Love your vids by the way.

[@bitdo_]

These HD 560 S are on sale right now on Amazon. $153.99 3rd party seller (free shipping but not prime) or $165.25 sold by amazon (with prime shipping). I'm starting my journey with a new set of headphones before jumping on a dac amp speakers etc. I look forward to comparing these to my existing headphones and then later getting a dac/headphone amp combo. I hope at 120 ohms I can start testing these out before getting a dac/headphone amp combo.

[@darrinfyfe7728]

Great. Now I have to buy these.

[@dasninjastix]

Geekria sells Sennheiser replacement pads on par with the OEM pads (maybe a bit thicker but same sound).

[@derekd4349]

I am currently using the 560s and I switched to a hybrid tube amp and love them even more. Worth trying these with a hybrid amp or tube amp imo. Cheers!

[@juancarlosguzmancamara5578]

I also have the HD 560s, could you recommend a tube DAC/AMP model? Thank you in advance.

[@derekd4349]

@@juancarlosguzmancamara5578 for sure I am a huge fan of the Xduoo my602 hybrid tube amp and then I'm using the 100 dollar schiit amp. I think Z reviews just did a review on a 200 dollar tube amp/dac combo and he highly recommend it. Don't recall the name but one of his more recent reviews

[@juancarlosguzmancamara5578]

@@derekd4349 Thanks! my friend, grettings!.

[@derekd4349]

@@juancarlosguzmancamara5578 of course! And sorry I'm at work I meant to say 100 dollar schiit DAC

[@holzberd]

@@derekd4349 the mt602 looks great, nice recommendation. I had a question for you, if I may. I have the 560s and ifi zen v2 dac/amp coming, would the mt602 be compatible with this? Or should i return it and get a standalone dac instead? (Thank you, I'm really new)

[@thetruthgodcountry5052]

These are easily the best headphones I've used to date. As he said the separation is absolutely phenomenal and I have listened or should I say relistened to Moving Pictures by Rush and heard things with these headphones that I never heard before. The bass and drums had incredible punch and definition. I could honestly hear several layers that I never noticed before. It is true they do need some power, but that is easily solved if necessary. This would probably be the most significant investment could ever make in your home listening pleasure for under $200

[@YipJumpMusic]

I’m just really lost on the reviews on these headphones honestly. I’m seeing so many people say the bass on these headphones aren’t good at all and others that say they are outstanding. Idk if I should get em or nah.

[@geeker9545]

Did you get them?

[@gullrockgeorge9057]

Good advice on the "necksercises". You should contact Sith Audio to put out an audiophile exercise video.

[@tjellis1479]

necksercises and double chin ups....

[@Big_Yin]

Love Sennheisers easily repairable you can also get compatible 2.5mm cables on eBay or Amazon.

[@dasninjastix]

I curious how you'd find the new Deva Pro. I'm sort of stunned by how good they are and how good the HiFiMan's Bluemini R2R is.

[@Spaniard47]

Thank God I enjoy listening to 60hz test tones Great video ;)

[@gabrielgodwin9953]

I've always liked Sennheiser's HD series headphones, even some of the lower tier like the 202. Those are perfectly fine to buy several pair for clients to use while tracking, they can beat them up and be easily replaced and the headphones are pretty much already on their bill anyway. While I do love Sennheiser's products... I'd rather have the Audio Technica M40fs, (discontinued but replaced with the M40x) they're a slight bit cheaper and are extremely durable as well as carrying a lot of the same perks as the more expensive Sennheiser models. I have a pair of the AT M40fs that I've owned and used for 20+ years, they just will not die. Sennheiser is great and I stand by them but the newer AT M40 series is worth considering for the price point.

[@slamdozerkachna4584]

Love them

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I did some research when buying a set of headphones and landed on these 560s. They sound great. They are comfortable for long listening but I wear glasses and have to remove them after a while.

[@adaboy4z]

These are my entry into good quality headphones. I normally grabbed what was in the bargain bin at Ross or Walmart under $20. Great sound using a Loxjie A30 waiting on a FiiO BTR5-2021 headphone amp to arrive.

[@suvtropics]

20 dollars? Bruh

[@adaboy4z]

@@suvtropics real talk. JVC on ear for $20. Used them for years and whatever buds came with my cellphone.

[@ngantnier]

I just received my pair today. These are amazing compared to the hd598 and 599! I already have those two headphones so I had the upgrade earpads and balanced cable already. I do believe this is all the headphone I'll ever need. Then the 599s for really bad source material see better.

[@terencemayo662]

For open headphones I always go Grado. Very happy with my SR60s.

[@iamstoicdan]

Picked these up as a birthday gift for a burgeoning audiophile buddy of mine, and he loves them. Highs can get to be a bit much, but I'm sending him a iFi Hip Dac 2 (have you heard it yet, Randy?) in a few weeks to see if that tames the treble.

[@rejuvelaton5187]

Your the second audiofile, whom I respect, which has so emphatically endorsed the Sennheiser HD560s, so, that'😃s the headphone for me.

[@rhyselliott9170]

Hey new to Audiophile level headphones. What is a good starter amp (or someone I can grow into). To help get me started. I also have JBL stageA130s. Cheers!

[@mojoneko8303]

I have a pair of the Audio Technica ATH-M50X head phones so I want a significant upgrade for a second pair. I can manage $300.00 -$500.00 for that but I'm still not sure what headphones in that price range to consider. I need to do more research before I make a decision about that. Thanks for the video!

[@V1ralB1ack]

I love sennheiser. Honestly. Like all their headphones.

[@camiloramirezphoto]

Hey Randy, one great song to test sound for me is Never win by fischerspooner, Let me know what you think about it. Great song! thanks

[@petehurd5301]

Last pair of Sennheiser headphones I had, the cable froze solid at around -15C, which pissed me off greatly. It made me wish that there was a youtube channel devoted to reviewing audio equipment for people who did a significant amount of their listening time while walking their dogs in the arctic woods at night. but then I realized there probably was, but it would be in Finnish, and be spoken in that Black Metal voice and subtitled in a font that looked like spools of razor wire...

[@christianmelin8648]

I'm holding out for a sale on these, Black Friday can't come fast enough!

[@NikRakiqta]

Mad respect for using Rob Zombie, KoRn and Marilyn Manson songs for reference. Should I get the AKG K361 or the HD 560s (they are the same price atm) for tracking guitar and jamming along to metal music?

[@ii1825]

How do they compare to the Monolith M570 from Monoprice? I missed out on the 570's when you told us they were on sale awhile back for about $170-180 if I recall correctly.

[@tjellis1479]

Yep...I usually pair my HD560s with Evan Williams Bourbon 🔊🔊🔊 Dream Theater .....pretty much all their songs

[@pokrog]

i really think you should review the hifiman edition xs. i always hated the sundara as i thought it completely lacks dynamics and bass but the edition xs to me is better than an arya and has a much more natural timbre than most planars. reminds me of a baby he1000 v2 with better timbre.

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Thanks for making videos for the rest of us. Only downside for me; everything is quoted in American $$$ (I’m in Canada) Not a complaint, just an observation- I have to temper my excitement a bit. Regardless your recommendations and insight are super helpful. Thank you!

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Are they comfortable to wear around your neck? I have a pair of V-Moda Crossfade LP2's and they're pretty damn good but there's too much squeeze when I wear them around my neck

[@JuanGarcia-kv7yv]

Great way for start one’s day!! Now where’s the buy button??

[@lipscovc]

Randy would you do a video on bedget anc earbuds?

[@AdrianAK6]

Great recomend.Just got a pair to compete with my Sony MDR 1A .A nice step up .Handles the dense complexity of anything by Shpongle.Certainly challenged by Faures Requiem and Carmina Burana.Not up to counting heads in the choir.Of course.Not what headphones or speakers are up to that anyway.Nice that the sound doesn't leak,which surprised me,glad to not annoy my partner in bed with tunes she might not like.Runs well from my android phone.

[@wallmartkiller]

I currently own the HD 558 and am looking for a upgrade. Would these be a good choice?

[@wishbone20t]

Weird this video comes out today. While thrifting yesterday I picked up a pair of Sennheiser HD 598SR's mint condition $5 at Goodwill. I think those are probably a step up from this version but in the past I had actually found a very nice brand new pair of HD650s.

[@markchamberlain2148]

Did I miss something about how these performed with the headphone amp? You seem satisfied with the dongle dacs. Did the amp just improve the volume or something else?

[@HansWurst-mi8gg]

Did anyone have tested?

[@justinsane3909]

Just ordered this for my Surfans F20. I'm hoping the impedance rating is fine, or I'll need an amp to carry around with me.

[@etiennedelange6428]

Thankyou

[@sudipdutt9699]

I hv been thinking of getting it, for some time.

[@theradiantchild]

I have the HD558. Should I upgrade and should I run a dac/amp with them? I use them on my computer and have them plugged into my powered m-audio speakers

[@francisplourde2277]

Would you review the Samson SR850, would like to know where they stand against more expensive headphones

[@Ian-bl2xo]

These are a great headphone - bought them earlier in the year. But, I sold them and got the HD600. The HD560s is indeed a relatively neutral sounding headphone, but for me it just had a little too much treble lift at times to be perfect. It is very, very good, but I think the HD600 is better - more neutral, with no treble lift and for me a much more refined sound signature - and I have used a range of amps and dacs listening to both of these. You really can't go wrong with either, but my preference was for the HD600.

[@svenschwingel8632]

I bough an HD600 back in late 2001. Never regretted it. It says a lot about a piece of equipment when it's being produced for 20+ years.

[@zeeMuniStacksBundles]

Same, the HD 600 is an excellent product. The old one at least from ireland, I'm doubtful about the new one from china with lego level plastic. Update: I guess I was wrong maybe perhaps. I bought the new revision and it's made in Ireland. I'm confused but pleased. I swear someone said the new revision is made in china. Thank you Sennheiser for keeping things solid though.

[@georgemalone3318]

Hey cheap audio man looking for some good headphones not want to spend a lot of money but get quality these might be the ones

[@kontrolenthusiast1099]

You prefer these more than both the Sundara and Verums? and are the 560S vastly different than the 598? As always, enjoy your vids, cheers mon!

[@cheapaudioman]

so, I actually enjoy the verums and the sundaras more. I actually think these have more of a complete package. smaller form factor and nearly perfect response is probably a better fit for most people

[@kontrolenthusiast1099]

@@cheapaudioman Gotcha...

[@turtlet7201]

Lmao neck exercises! useful ramble, also hilarious too

[@carminedesanto6746]

Still rocking my HD650’s ….but I’ve moved into IEM’s 🥳 Maybe I’ll give these a listen …but I’ve just about given up on headphones.

[@laowai2000]

Have both, find HD6xx much more enjoyable.

[@jdsaint6944]

If you use these headphones with an IFI stack they sound really good with 2 X bass buttons. I have the IFI Zen Air Dac and IFI ZEN Air Can together. Makes a fuller sound with the two bass buttons.

[@gk_knight]

isn't the idea NOT to add artificial distortions like extra bass to the original recording?

[@MCFCtreble]

these are incredible even better that my foacl elegias

[@ANG3LS21]

Hello what’s the best low mid budget dac amp for HD560s

[@aworminmybook8234]

for bonus point... what's the craptastic silver/black receiver behind randy? 1990s sansui?

[@laowai2000]

Bought these new, followed up with a pair of HD6XX 2nd hand "as new" for under $130. Would recommend saving some money and going for a 2nd hand pair of HD6xx. Feel much more enjoyable experience.

[@deanj6722]

Hello sir! How's this compared to xm4?

[@nikolaygramchev]

I find the HD560S to be the best Senn's headphones after the HD800S. They are extremely neutral without being dull and have well done timber and detailing capabilities.

[@111olbap]

Ok, come on. Have you heard HD600/650/6xx on a good amp?

[@nikolaygramchev]

@@111olbap and what is a good amp for you? I have a Bottleneck, Feliks Audio Echo 2, Burson Soloist 3XP, iFi Pro iDSD. Think these are good enough! And I have nothing too much like critics on the FR but the replay is quite mediocre on sound stage. That is why I find them not relevant vs decent iems. A couple of weeks ago I aquired HD700 and I can say that this is the hybrid between 6-series and HD800s - I got the marvelous vocals of the 6-series and the spaciousness of HD800s (squizzed to a more realistic presentation).

[@111olbap]

@@nikolaygramchev HD700 has an uncomfortable treble response for me and I'm not a huge soundstage person. What matters to me is warm sound with great midrange and vocals. We all have different preferences. Also the HD600 and 6XX can be had for very cheap compared to the 700 and 800 headphones. The thing about sound is that its completely subjective. Some people love ATHM50X and think they're spectacular, for example. To me they feel like my ears are getting stabbed with treble knives. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes.

[@nikolaygramchev]

@@111olbap well, look how I started my first post "I find...." I speak about a certain experience of mine which I value.... Did you really tried the HD700 or you were just looking at its FR graph and some reviews? Yes, the FR graph shows a peak but: 1/ it may not hit your bad spot (like in mine case, since I have proven hearing up to 19khz); 2/ this ''peak' is there but if you look carefully you will see that HD700 is warmer than HD800 and 880s and that the overall treble is less than both 800; 3/ this 'peak' has a very easy mod while shout and box presentation is difficult to change.

[@111olbap]

@@nikolaygramchev I do not own the HD700 but I have spent about an hour listening to them at a store in 2015 and was considering buying them very briefly. I listened to all my favourite tracks that i know well. Did not like.

[@Alex-gx9kg]

If you could only be stuck with these or the 6xx which would you take?