Sennheiser HD 560S

Launched Sep 2020 · Wired

66
OkayGifng score
Good for musicGood for comfortGood for value

Usual price₹12,490

Where to buy

Usual price ₹12,490 · launch price ₹18,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
80

Neutral, detailed and wide; lean, unexciting with bassy music

Noise cancelling
8

Open-back: no isolation at all

Features
20

Detachable locking cable, replaceable pads; no mic

Calls
5

No microphone

Comfort & fit
84

Light, cool velour pads; comfy for hours

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Wide, detailed stage with clean separation and clear vocals
  • Velour pads, padded band and light weight make long wear easy
  • Well finished despite plastic frame
  • Neutral, very detailed, broad stage
  • Deep controlled bass and natural vocals
  • Comfortable for hours
  • Airy, open presentation

Cons

  • Bass is nimble but light on weight
  • Rock and funk sound a bit flat and unexciting
  • Flat tuning can sound unanimated
  • Exposes poor recordings
  • Plastic feels stiff; leaks sound
  • Long single cable feels old-fashioned
  • Unforgiving with compressed files or a weak laptop output
  • What Hi-FiMar 2021

    Detailed, even and analytical open-back that is very comfortable; lacks the energy of livelier rivals.

  • TechRadarOct 2020

    Revealing, neutral headphone for studying a recording; less fun for casual listening.

  • Tom's GuideJun 2022

    A serious listener's headphone that is analytical without being dull.

  • StereoNETMar 2021

    No-nonsense neutral headphone, easy to recommend for clean sound on a budget; not colourful.

Full specs

Sound
Driversdynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option6.3 mm (detachable 3 m cable, locking plug at the left cup; 3.5 mm adapter)
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight240 g
Controlsnone
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableNo
Other
Warranty2 years
ColoursBlack
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