Sennheiser HD 560S Review in FIVE MINUTES: Best BUDGET AUDIOPHILE headphones?

[@SoundGuys]

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[@highestpeeqs9532]

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[@hughhunt3655]

I just bought these - they have switched the default cable to termiante in 3.5mm, and added a screw in 1/4" plug screw similar to the Beyerdynamics you showed. I initially bought the 590 - but it took 2 seconds of them being on my head for me to return them and splurge the extra bit on these. 2 weeks in and its the best pair of headphones I have owned (used to be my QC45s)

[@sennheiser]

🙏 Thank you for putting the HD 560S into your rotation!

[@julianc691]

@@sennheiserwhat kind of amplifier do you need for this model? Please i need some help

[@hughhunt3655]

@@julianc691 no amp needed

[@julianc691]

@@hughhunt3655 u sure? These are hifi headphones that require some extra juice for peak performance

[@mariozenarju6461]

​@@julianc691I have a pair, they don't require tons of power. The impedance is high, but also is sensitivity. Just make sure the DAC is clean and flat for a faithful reproduction, or add a tube amp for a more natural reproduction

[@Bingobobcat]

Switching to these from closed back premium gaming headsets (a50s, nova pros, etc) was the best audio decision i ever made. These really sparkle and resolve the clutter of big gaming environments with precise detail. Love em!!

[@sennheiser]

💙💙 Well said! What titles are you using them for?

[@TheHulksMistress]

Right? ‘Gaming’ sets are such a scam. It’s like playing a game with a couple of cushioned tin cans strapped to your head

[@highestpeeqs9532]

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[@mrdream_official]

are these fine for gaming and listening to phonk music?

[@Draiver165]

​@@mrdream_officialPhonk is fucking trash, Don't buy headphones for that

[@Andyhandle]

I bought these a couple of days ago. Wow. I've had headphones from Audeze (great, bit heavy and not quite there across the board), from Grado (fun, heavy cable, not so great with some genres), Edifier stax, Sony, Bose... The Senneheiser HD560s are my favourite headphones already. Audio quality, especially using a 4.4mm to 2.5mm balanced cable from my A&K is astonishing. Comfort is great - so light, a single cable is so much better than 2 cables foem each ear. These handle every genre I've thrown at them. The enjoyment I'm getting from these reminds mw of when I got my first decent speakers, when ibgot my first quad driver IEMs.

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back.

[@Katatonya]

how does it handle metal?

[@Stonebearer]

@@Katatonya Excellent clarity for fast double bass drums, doesn't muddy guitars. Used with cheap Pro-ject Head Box amp. Cheers.

[@DeusRegum]

I've had the Sennheiser HD 599 SE's since 2019 and they are STILL awesome to this day!

[@sennheiser]

They're a great addition to any collection - thx for taking them along for the ride!

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

very good 'starter'

[@primalflowdao]

I bought both two weeks ago to test them and keep one pair, ended up keeping both the HD599 and the HD560S 🤷‍♂😁

[@highestpeeqs9532]

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[@proffessasvids]

​@@highestpeeqs9532 I suppose you used beyerdynamics? Lol xx

[@h-dawg6462]

as of 2022 these were revised. they now have different headband material, a shorter cable terminating in a mini-jack, and re-tuned 3db less in the treble range! reference sound and comfort wise....amazing! so good i bought two!!!

[@derpderp283]

not revised just two different model names with same headphone but different accessories, but i know what you meant

[@ShiggyCompPt2]

whats the new one? @@derpderp283

[@BigTacious]

should also be worth noting that these are arguably the best gaming headphones on the entire market, even when compared to headphones that cost much much more (e.g. dt 1990 pro, hd800s). the soundstage and detail especially are just so well done with these, and coupled with its tight bass roll off it's incredible at picking up footsteps for competitive games and for providing a detailed, immersive experience for first person games.

[@shamilbasayev99]

Its true as a pubg player

[@cobaltstar_8281]

What do you use for mic btw?

[@RainDevs]

@@cobaltstar_8281 I use a hyperx Quadcast

[@Automagi]

Great review! Love the 5 minute efficient format. Keep it up!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

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[@ddroz23]

I have them actually go them at Guitars Center. I've had a few openbacks. HP9500, Fidelio x2hr, dt990s. Hd 560s combine all of those to a well balanced sound. AMP improves greatly the performance. Light, airy with good directions and sound. For the money you really can't go wrong. I game a lot but the music is amazing too. The Fidelio x2hr are more full but again small differences.

[@jerzilla]

These have become my favorite headphones for mixing and producing and i have quite a few headphones, dt 990 pro 250 ohm, akg q701, sony xm3, audio technica ath-m50 OG, etc...

[@elpepe-wx7oj]

Oh wow thats really interesting, may i ask how come?

[@pk.002]

The twist lock inside can be removed, it's just a piece of plastic held in by small screws. You can then use any 2.5 mm cable you want, or put a 3.5mm adapter in

[@EwanShawcroft]

Exactly what I was wondering. Thanks!

[@pk.002]

@@EwanShawcroft You're welcome! It's very easy to remove, just be careful with the pcb and wires soldered into it above the lock. It needs to be unscrewed and moved out of the way before you can pull the lock out. You can do this to all of the HD 500 series too like the HD 598, 558, etc.

[@JTB--]

Got the 560s for $150 Bucks on an Amazon Prime Deal. Easily the best steal/bang for the buck buy of my entire HP collection

[@batata04]

love how chill this guy is

[@6643bear]

Hi, great interesting video, in the U.K. The 560s are selling around £130 , great phones but as you mentioned the hd6xx is very good price , however I fitted the custom cards bass mod kit and does sound better at the low end , I prefer these headphone over hd660 s . Regards Mark

[@letalmike]

560S is not a headphone meant for big heads. I returned them for this reason. They are very tight on the head with huge clamp force. For people with smaller/normal head they will fit properly. As for the sound,HD 560S are 10/10, especially if you play multiplayer competitive gaming.

[@robertdouglas4293]

Thx for the info, what you stated has been extremely helpful!

[@highestpeeqs9532]

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[@michaelgarzon6945]

Phenomenal video! -i'm left wanting more. Kudos.

[@LM-pg9hy]

one of the best gaming headphones for the price the imaging and sound is great especially when paired with a strong dac/amp

[@Mannwhich]

What dac/amp do you recommend? I'm kinda new to all this, and wondering where to start. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

[@gigasenator1970]

If you don't have problem with the sound like noises or the volume is low it 90_100 you don't need one the effect on sound quality is minimal to nothing or just placebo​@@Mannwhich

[@dogewow8999]

With EQ and a good AMPDAC combo their bass can throw a big punch.

[@casper75559]

Yo been looking for a good combo. May I know what your setup is?

[@dogewow8999]

@@casper75559 Fiio KA13, HD560s and a balanced 4.4 Openheart cable. I disabled the EQ since I bought sheepskin earpads, I think they did exactly what my EQ was doing.

[@blackstrobe69]

for me, fiio k5 pro and little eq for bass. Heaven

[@dimavoronenko3004]

I use this for mixing, they are just perfect, and price is crazy cheap for this sound quality. Basically this is hd 490 with little lower resolution in highs, I compared them side by side and prefer 560, buy this one!

[@SoundGuys]

I'm glad you found the right headphones for you! And yeah, that price is pretty hard to beat, eh? Happy listening!

[@JakeBonbrake]

i have these love them, blew a cheap amp that was 50 bucks but these still work great

[@earlybird3668]

These headphones are not that expensive, but the sound is amazing. They are also great for playing videogames, the directional sound is quite precise.

[@erlon1506]

Can I plug in any other cable to these headphones or it has to have this special lock thing at the end ? I want to plug in one with a microphone added to it

[@infinitewisdom9619]

Phenomenal Interview.

[@infinitewisdom9619]

Of course I meant review... whatever xD @@AA-bh3bz

[@proffessasvids]

The angled drivers are not like that "so they don't touch your ear" 😂 they're like that to induce an extra amount of phase difference between the radiation entering your ear canal directly and the radiation coming back from the outer pina (ear lobe). Its designed to mimic a pair of hifi speakers angled caorrctly out infront of you xx

[@EwanShawcroft]

Any opinions on how these compare to my current Fidelio X2HR? Used with PC for gaming and general content consumption. I've seen the Rtings comparison and look favourable for the Seinnheisers

[@eljazzar94]

They do touch my ears at the back but I have big ears, they used to call me dumbo... however its not even noticeable and doesnt affect the experience at all

[@itsgock]

Question. Should i plug these straight into my pc or my GoXLR is there a difference?

[@perlman7376]

I have these and I have no desire to upgrade. The cable is kind of clunky with its length and that add on adapter. Any recommendations for a simpler and shorter cable.

[@jasonjulian1]

I've got a set of HD 598se, which I like quite a bit... Are the 560s *that* much of an improvement?

[@sennheiser]

They're apples vs oranges, but would give the 560S the nod if you're SEEKING razor sharp accuracy and a neutral, reference sound that is largely uncolored.

[@jasonjulian1]

@@sennheiser Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for.

[@Scorchard]

Wonderful review, Thank you! however I do have a question, you mentioned the bass is kept flat. I'm not very informed in the sound side of headphones, or how the things I want, translate to descriptions, as I figured the bass would be heightened rather than kept flat. But, I do know I'm looking for headphones that will very well immerse me into whatever game I am playing, while also being at least decent for music. would these still be a good option for that?

[@SoundGuys]

If gaming and casual music listening is a priority for you, and you're not a fan of the flat bass response, then I'd recommend for headphones tuned for more consumer use. Gaming wise, you might enjoy the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023). If you want something less gamer-y, but still wired, then the AKG K371 are a solid pair. If you still want the open-back style of headphones then you'll like the Sennheiser HD490 Pro, which is similar to the HD 560S but has more bass emphasis when using the velour pads. Hope this helps. Happy listening!

[@Scorchard]

@@SoundGuys Thank you for the fast response! I appreciate it! i will definitely look into those! My issue if i can explain it better is i'm not fully sure what the flat bass is, it may be exactly what i'm looking for, i'm not sure what most terms for sound quality and how sounds work are. I am looking for very good headphones with wonderful sound quality and a kind of vibration that makes you feel the sound a little bit if that makes sense. Either way, thank you so much for the swift response, i really do appreciate it! i'll keep searching for a bit, but this video really helped me out, thank you! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! 😄

[@Scorchard]

@@SoundGuys I decided to buy the Sennheiser, and it did not disappoint! I now understand what flat bass means! 😅 Thank you so much for your help, and for this review! it helped tremendously! 😊

[@mrdream_official]

@@SoundGuys will these sound good when listening to phonk music or do i have to tune them?

[@JakeBonbrake]

but take in account for the open back design if other people in the same house it can be more bothersome than initially thought.

[@mikoedits2467]

Does it come with the adapter?

[@d.b.c.t1m059]

Call me crazy but I prefer these over all of my other headphones including my HD 800S.

[@derpderp283]

mind telling exactly why?

[@d.b.c.t1m059]

@@derpderp283 I think they just have better tuning. Better bass extension and less bright. A possible point of contention is how they differ in "spatial audio". The 560S just sounds natural but doesn't really do anything special. The 800S absolutely blows me away on some recordings how open and layered everything sounds while it also sounds hollow and distant on other recordings.

[@derpderp283]

@LuckySeven50507 I mean 560s is ever so slightly on the brighter side despite the marketing. Although it is more neutral than bright.

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

very good desktop pc headphone

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

@@derpderp283 sounds 'better' than z1r in most ears

[@adam346]

they are typical Sennheiser sound... they usually lack a bit of bass with flat mids and slightly brighter highs before falling off and it is fairly typical of most of Sennheiser non-powered headphones.. i.e. anything that does not require amplification. Their amplified headphones are often much, much more balanced and I have listened to a friends 600's and they were amazing... but for regular joes trying to listen to some nice tunes? These are probably in the same ballpark as 598's and 599's... price is similar.

[@ghaushahinfinity4910]

That is why they are good for playing digital piano and other instruments.

[@PannyLanny]

Any comparision between this vs dt 900 pro x? which one is better for gaming? (I own the dt 900 pro x but I dont quite like it simply because beyerdynamic doesnt respondd to my complainnt regarding the service of the headphone and i am unable to service it, so pathetic on the point of beyerdynamic)

[@mvv1408]

You can order replacement parts online, easy to service yourself.

[@supermeseriasu]

I like hd 599 better, they are more comfortable and easier to listen to long music sessions. 560s are kind of tiring.

[@GeordiLaForgery]

What's the difference?

[@YipJumpMusic]

What makes them tiring? Just curious. Does it get uncomfortable on your ears?

[@supermeseriasu]

@@YipJumpMusic Yes. I have a big head and the pressure is noticeable compared to the 599. And somehow their soundstage seems more tiring than the 599. I use Jabra elite active 7 and bose qc 35 at the gym, which I am very satisfied with and the hd599 comes close more of them than 560 s, which seem too neutral to me. I'm not a specialist, but hd599 seem closer to those with a closed back. For me, the 560s were not an upgrade and I returned them after 2-3 weeks.

[@Buckdax]

pair these with zen dac v2, push true bass. now u dont have to buy anything ever again

[@make725daily1]

Your video exemplifies sheer brilliance! - "Each surmounted challenge propels you towards success..."

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back.

[@brave1671]

Why calling them "best budget headphones"? These are one of the best headphones available regardless of price.

[@Torden-Thor]

Its the huh duh 5 60s by ol mate senni

[@zer0366]

not to be confused with the huh duuh six hungeos by ol mate senni as well

[@Torden-Thor]

@@zer0366 of course or the huh duh 5 twinnies by ol mate senni too

[@leonnarddavis]

Sounds like my "Heavys"... I'll never go.back to regular headsets

[@Beatsnmotivation]

Have you done a review on the sennheiser hd 400 pro? No one on you tube has done a VS 560s. I know they say are the “same” but are they? Great video you have a dope room!

[@Illuminous_]

I think, these pads are quite large and they won't mess with my perception of space and im brainwashed.

[@Xathos]

1:01 What?! Lol. Is he insane, or just ignorant? I mean, you don't NEED a car, when you have two functional legs, just like you don't NEED an external amp, but it makes a world of difference. On-board sound solutions still are not better than external ones.

[@Carrie-qe6mh]

terrible example when so many places have no public transport or sidewalks lmao

[@dominblabla]

Sennheiser makes headphones that are getting worse and more expensive. 10-20 ago years used to be quality... even for $50 you got sound that wasn't discouraging and was nice. HD 560s that cost less than $200 sound... weird. On a flat equalizer, the mid-high tones are so loud that it hurts my head and the treble and bass disappear. Only vocals, guitars and instruments can be heard from 500hz to 6khz. Bass and treble is hidden. Only after using the equalizer, boosting the bass by 5db, lowering the mid-high tones by 4db and boosting the treble from 12khz by 3db do they start to sound quite ok, but there are still moments in many songs when the mid-high tones scratch and strain the ears. If we lower the mid-high tones even more, the sound becomes muted and flat, so we need to leave it at -4db. The snare drum sounds weak, shallow and quiet, because it sounds mainly in mid-high tones, and when we lower them so as not to bleed our ears, the snare drum sounds simply mediocre. The music scene isn't great either. It's correct, but without fireworks. It seems to me that the HD 599 had a wider stage, various cymbals, hihats, etc. were better audible. HD 599 costs $150 and they sound better in general. Overall, very average headphones, should cost $100. But not almost 200...

[@homerdk77]

So when the cable breaks. And it will. ?? Nothx

[@jasonjulian1]

cables can be replaced and even repaired... Not ideal, but not an oddity.

[@arshtat]

dude, you can easily buy replacement cables. it's detacheable

[@bmpowellicio]

I have a Sennheiser cabled headphones that mu children abused and thirty years later they still sound great.

[@AhmMansurApu]

@@bmpowellicio Is the 560s good for competitive gaming

[@sennheiser]

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[@Nova_Lapis132]

Idk if it’s just me but def not getting your vids on my list.

[@Gadottinho]

it's more than 350 dollars here in brazil... thanks, socialists, for the incredible 92% import tax

[@antftwx]

Let's get rid of the word "budget" and just start putting the price in the title. Ffs.

[@orkhepaj]

so true 200+ euro is not budget at all

[@arshtat]

​@@orkhepajwait for sales, which is frequent for the 560s, and you can buy one for more or less $150

[@aishaish3925]

@@orkhepaj tbf, it's really a "budget" if you'd like a pair of audiophile headphones

[@orkhepaj]

@@aishaish3925 audiophiles overspend way too much

[@kendokaaa]

@@orkhepaj They're $209 (144 euro) in Canada. For headphones that's budget

[@jimjones6960]

$220USD plus tax.. we definitely have a different definition for "budget".

[@highestpeeqs9532]

Jesus loves yall, died for us, and rose again! Jesus calls for all of us to repent! He's coming back

[@casper75559]

Okay but what’s dacamp combo is Jesus running cause god knows I need one.

[@mvterivlistic]

cap

[@curly_wyn]

Jesus mows my lawn

[@d.g.o4410]

Amen! ❤ No seriously, Amen!

[@hayabusa09]

😂

[@trevornmartinmartin2756]

not impressed at all with my 560 s

[@williamhuff8601]

You managed to make a fantastic, realistic set of headphones sound bland and not worth having.... No trust in your opinion, sorry.

[@luismartinez6408]

These are not affordable.

[@laundrystare2640]

It's all context. "Affordable" might not be the best term, but that's a low price in terms of audiophile headphones. Just look at what they're selling the hd800 for.