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Sennheiser HD 560S Open-back Audiophile Headphones

Open-back Around-ear Audiophile Headphones with Detachable Cables and Replaceable Ear Pads
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Audiophiles: This One's for You

For listeners with an ear for detail, Sweetwater has the perfect pair of headphones for you. Check out Sennheiser’s HD560S Open-back Audiophile headphones for incredibly clear audio devoid of distortion. Discerning listeners will appreciate the transducer in the HD 560S as it produces an honest frequency range with plenty of deep bass extension. Taking notes from the HD 660S and comfort mechanics from the ultralight HD 599, the HD 560S brings together unique design that makes these headphones both comfortable and beloved by audiophiles. Listen from a wide range of sound sources — vinyl, CD, audio interfaces, computers, and more — for a taste of how your music should really sound.

Accurate transducer, efficient drive magnet

How does Sennheiser achieve the design for these neutral reference headphones? It starts with a transducer specifically tuned for accuracy. With these headphones you’ll find dependable A/B comparisons of components, remasters, and media formats thanks to a frequency range that’s honest. Built from a specialized polymer blend, the 120 ohm transducer in the HD 560S delivers brilliant sound quality. Next, the drive magnet features a unique damping system as well as massively efficient power that combine to provide deeper bass without annoying distortion. Add to that a natural propagation of soundwaves due to the open-back design and you have a pair of headphones that discerning listeners will appreciate.

Oh-so comfortable

When audiophiles around Sweetwater tried out the Sennheiser HD 560S headphones for the first time, they were stunned by how comfortable they felt even after hours of listening. The over-ear design not only feeds the audio signal directly into the listener’s ears, but it also serves as a comfortable and ergonomic design. The E.A.R. (ergonomics acoustic alignment) angled drivers are the source of this streamlined feed of clear audio signal — re-creating an optimal triangular listening position that replicates hi-fi loudspeaker set ups. These neutral reference headphones allow listeners to hear music devoid of artifacts commonly found in confined spaces. What’s more, users can easily swap out the large, soft ear pads thanks to their replaceable design.

Connect to a wide variety of sources

The Sennheiser HD 560S headphones come with a total of two cables to suit any listening situation. Whether your sources require a 1/4-inch input jack or a 1/8-inch, Sennheiser has you covered. Easily connect to headphone amplifiers, most hi-fi sources, digital audio players, record players, and much more! When you need to switch sources, simply detach the cable and reattach the one with the required plug — it’s that easy!

Sennheiser HD 560S Open-back Audiophile Headphones Features:

  • Audiophile headphones that deliver clear audio devoid of distortion
  • 120 ohm transducer tuned for accuracy
  • E.A.R. (ergonomic acoustic refinement) technology feeds the audio signal directly into listeners' ears
  • Drive magnet has a unique damping system and efficient power that combine to provide deeper bass
  • Dependable A/B comparisons of components, remasters, and media formats thanks honest frequency range
  • Open-back design supports propagation of sound waves
  • Comfortable even after hours of listening
  • Replaceable ear pads
  • Comes with 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch plug detachable cables
  • Easily connect to headphone amplifiers, most hi-fi sources, digital audio players, record players, and more

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Wired
  • Open/Closed: Open
  • Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
  • Driver Size: 38mm
  • Frequency Response: 6Hz-38kHz
  • Impedance: 120 ohms
  • Cable Type: Straight
  • Cable Length: 9.8 ft.
  • Detachable Cable: Yes
  • Color: Black
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 509144

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Phenominal sound quality.

Incredibly pure sound. I am very pleased with the performance of these, and they are extremely comfortable as well.
Music background: Drummer for decades.....
Rated 5/5

Cozy

comfy + perfect frequency response for headphones mixing (imo)
Rated 5/5

Sennheiser HD 560S headphones

Recently purchased, so far they are great. Light weight, comfortable and sound outstanding. Nothing but rave review.
Music background: guitar player
Rated 5/5

Great mixing cans.

I prefer to mix in studio on my Dynaudio lyd48's but sometimes I've got to mix on the go. When I use these headphones my mixes translate seamlessly. Honestly, I think my mixes sound better when I use these guys.
Music background: Professional musician and audio engineer

From their studio-standard MD 421 II drum mic to their trusty headphones and ultra-reliable wireless systems, there are countless good reasons why the artists and engineers here at Sweetwater are quick to recommend Sennheiser products. In our personal studios, you'll find plenty of HD 280 Pro headphones, e609 Silver cab mics, and other staples, while many of us rely on EW wireless in-ear systems onstage. Our long association with Sennheiser means we constantly have their latest products in stock and in our hands, so we're ready to tell you all about them. If you're looking for Sennheiser gear, then get the information you need from people who use it - trust your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

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