--- product_id: 246801683 title: "HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones, Black" brand: "sennheiser" price: "€ 439.82" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/246801683-hd-560s-open-back-over-ear-wired-headphones-black store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 120Ω impedance for precise audio Wide, natural soundstage Lightweight 240g for all-day comfort HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones, Black **Brand:** sennheiser **Price:** € 439.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your audio game with precision and comfort — don’t just listen, experience every detail! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones, Black by sennheiser - **How much does it cost?** € 439.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/246801683-hd-560s-open-back-over-ear-wired-headphones-black) ## Best For - sennheiser enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sennheiser brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Velour ear pads and ventilated cups keep you cool and comfortable during marathon listening sessions. - • **Engineered for Reliability:** Built with durable materials and German acoustic heritage for consistent, professional-grade sound quality. - • **Immersive Open-Back Design:** Experience lifelike depth and pinpoint audio positioning for gaming, music, and content creation. - • **Precision-Tuned Transducers:** Hear every subtle detail with a neutral, accurate sound profile across 6 Hz to 38 kHz frequency range. - • **Versatile Wired Connectivity:** Detachable cable with 6.35mm and 3.5mm adapters ensures seamless compatibility with PCs, DACs, and home audio setups. ## Overview The Sennheiser HD 560S are open-back, over-ear wired headphones designed for audiophiles, gamers, and content creators seeking a natural, accurate soundstage. Featuring 120Ω impedance, dynamic drivers tuned for neutrality, and lightweight velour ear pads, these headphones deliver detailed, immersive audio with all-day comfort. Compatible with a wide range of devices via detachable cables and adapters, the HD 560S combines German engineering durability with professional-grade sound clarity. ## Description Natural and accurate reference sound. With linear acoustics tailored to extended listening sessions and smooth, gratifying bass performance, the HD 560S was crafted for the analytical audio enthusiast. Today’s audiophiles monitor music with measured purpose on various devices, like headphone amplifiers, audio interfaces, and computers. The HD 560S delivers the linear performance required by audio enthusiasts at a breakthrough value, allowing the listener to have an honest look inside their music. The E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment recreates the optimal triangular listening position you find in hi-fi loudspeaker setups. This combination creates a wide, articulate soundstage without the need for room treatment, letting you hear the neutral version of your music. The HD 560S transducers are specifically tuned for accuracy, offering dependable A/B comparisons of components, remasters, and media formats. A headphone this neutral deserves a distraction-free fit and a "barely there" feel. The velour earpads were carefully considered to keep all contact points soft to the touch. The open, around-ear design offers benefits beyond sound—the ventilated cup remains cool without touching the wearer's ears. The open-back HD 560S delivers linear acoustics tailored to extended gaming sessions. Its analytical sound covers the full frequency range, making all details audible while emphasizing the high frequencies. The HD 560S highlights each nuance and allows you to pinpoint the direction of any sound. HD 560S HD 599 HD 600 HD 650 HD 660S2 HD 800 S Sennheiser delivers premium audio rooted in decades of German engineering. From audiophile headphones to true wireless earbuds, every product is crafted for exceptional sound, long-lasting comfort, and intuitive design. Experience rich detail, powerful clarity, and immersive listening wherever life takes you with Sennheiser. ## Features - Wide, Natural Soundstage: Open-back design delivers lifelike depth and directional detail. Ideal for music lovers and gamers seeking a more immersive alternative, and creators working on at home audio or video content. - Neutral, Accurate Sound: Precision-tuned transducers reveal subtle details across the entire frequency range. Excellent for audiophile listening and refining audio during content creation. - Lightweight Comfort: Velour ear pads and ventilated earcups reduce heat buildup and pressure, supporting long listening sessions for music, gaming, schoolwork, or content creation from home. - Reliable Wired Performance: Includes detachable cable with 6.35mm plug and 3.5mm adapter for PCs, laptops, record players, and home audio. Excellent headphones for PC, corded listening setups, and plug-in devices. - Clarity for Gaming & Detailed Listening: Open-back acoustics improve positional accuracy, helping you hear subtle details across music, games, and voice recordings; great for gamers and creators. - Engineered for Everyday Reliability: Built with durable materials and Sennheiser acoustic design heritage for consistent sound quality across entertainment, work, creative recording, and at home listening. - Made for Your Everyday Devices: Works effortlessly with PCs, laptops, DACs, home stereos, and other plug-in sources, ideal for listeners who prefer dependable wired headphones over wireless options. - Complete Listening Package: Includes HD 560S headphones, detachable cable, 6.35mm–3.5mm adapter, and quick-start guide for easy setup with your existing audio gear. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Antenna Location | Audio Monitoring | | Asin | B08J9MVB6W | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,300 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #189 in Over-Ear Headphones | | Brand Name | Sennheiser | | Built In Media | Adapter, Cable, Headphones, User Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktops | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | control | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,743) 4.5 out of 5 stars | | Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear | | Enclosure Material | Velour | | Frequency Range | 6 Hz to 38 kHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00615104356146, 04044155257267 | | Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear | | Headphone Jack | 6.3 mm Jack with 3.5 adapter | | Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Impedance | 120 ohm | | Item Weight | 240 g | | Manufacturer | Sennheiser | | Model Name | HD 560S | | Model Number | 509144 | | Noise Control | None | | Sensitivity | 110 db | | Series Number | 560 | | Specific Uses For Product | Music | | Style Name | HD 560S | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 615104356146 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Wireless Technology | Wired | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sennheiser - **Color:** Black - **Ear Placement:** Over Ear - **Form Factor:** Over Ear - **Impedance:** 120 ohm ## Images ![HD 560S Open-Back Over-Ear Wired Headphones, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z2y-w+hmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do these compare to the 58x and 6xx?** A: I have all three. The HD 6XX has the highest technical performance out of all three, and has the best dampening and least distortion. It’s tuning came from the studio-monitor like HD 600 sound, but the treble was intentionally reduced a bit so that mixing professionals or music enthusiasts could listen for hours and hours with less fatigue, and there’s just a bit more midbass to sound more like a home speaker system. So it has less sensation of “air,” but the drivers are quite articulate and detailed, also most people’s brains acclimate to the sound quickly so it sounds “normal” and pros can make mixing decisions based off it. The HD 6XX is a visual variant of the HD 650, and overall it is one of the most common HiFi headphones ever and a good reference point that has been compared to pretty much everything else. If I could describe the HD 6XX in one word, it would be “beguiling.” The HD 560S is close behind the HD 650 in technicalities, with almost as much detail, and very low distortion. The HD 560S’ slightly smaller driver is also more efficient and needs less power to sound good, though the 120 Ω impedance is like a sweet spot that helps with some dampening and stability in amplifier operation, while being a bit less impedance than the 300 Ω HD 6XX. The longer, 1/4” terminated cable is great for listening to a TV or turntable while you sit in a comfy chair, but it also includes the best kind of 1/4” to 3.5mm adapter to prevent damage to your equipment. Things get interesting when you consider the HD 560S’ driver is set at a 9° angle, meant to interact with your outer ear more, and also the HD 560S has more treble “air” than the HD 6XX, so it’s easier to hear positional directions and recording venue acoustics... the HD 560S has better soundstage than the other two. Overall, the HD 560S is tuned closer to a studio monitor speaker, and maintains its deepest sub bass more than the other two, but has also the most linear sound... it sounds the most “reference” like a studio monitor speaker. The HD 58X has an enclosure and flat-angle like the HD 6XX, and a driver size and impedance like the HD 560S, but it is the most “fun” sounding of the three, also the least expensive. A short cable, efficient to drive, more bass and treble to excite you, the HD 58X is lively and ready to immediately bring you a lot of fun. In one word, I think the HD 58X is “Perky!” YMMV, hopefully from my description you can decide which appeals to you the most. I know it’s tough since they’re all between $180 and $220. Personally, I’ve been using the HD 560S the most lately, but it’s also the newest, so... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ **Q: How much do they weigh? How long can you wear these before getting a hotspot on your head?** A: Without cable, they weigh only 240g. That is unusually light for a full sized over ear headphone. To further prevent a hot spot from forming at the usual spot at the top of your head, the HD 560S have a gap where the headband doesn’t touch the top of your head, instead distributing the weight to the sides and some to the earcup clamp. The clamp is snug... you won’t exactly forget that they’re there, but they won’t slip around, and the padding is pretty soft. I will literally wear these all day for 8 hours or so, though I give my ears a break from sound every hour or so (that’s just good hearing health!). **Q: Can I plug these into my phone and get good sound? If not, how is it for Xbox gaming?** A: These are efficient: you will get good volume out of most sources. Yes, you can use them out of an Xbox console controller. However, the HD 560S are also high quality. You will be able to hear how much better an iPhone dongle can drive headphones than an Xbox controller. Also, the HD 560S stock cable is very long, with a 1/4” plug and a (very good) 1/4” to 3.5mm mini plug ponytail adapter. Xbox controllers are limited... out of their $60 or so purchase cost, most of the parts cost goes to the button input electronics and wireless transmission, with only a tiny fraction going towards audio parts. Also, wireless requires some audio compression. Lastly, very little battery power is spared to power headphones. In summary, yes you can use it with an Xbox controller out of the box, but you will have a much better experience if you use the HD 560S’ long cable to your benefit and plug it into your TV or AVR/receiver instead. **Q: What country are these made in?** A: They’re an international headphone, haha. The transducers (aka drivers or headphone speakers) are made in Sennheiser’s exclusive Ireland factory, pads are from Germany, enclosure and final assembly is in China. They are triple-checked for QC throughout production and just before being packaged for retail and shipping. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Wallhack of Audio for Rainbow Six Siege (An Ordinary Gamer’s Review) *by on Reviewed in the United States July 16, 2026* Look, I am absolutely not an audiophile. I don't make music, and I usually just watch YouTube reviews until my brain melts. I’m just a guy who plays first-person shooters on PC, usually sticking to IEMs. However, I bought these headphones for one hyper-specific reason: Rainbow Six Siege. Let me tell you, these are an absolute game-changer. The open-back design makes the audio so clean and crisp that it feels like cheating. I can pinpoint exactly where glass is breaking or what direction a roamer is sprinting from without the sound getting muddy. My in-game spatial awareness skyrocketed. I've since started using them for racing games and everything else, too. The Build & Comfort: The Cord: It is ridiculously long. You could practically jump-rope with it, which is awesome for PC setups. Comfort: The foam earcups and headband are incredibly plush. I can play for hours without my head feeling like it's locked in a vice. Durability: Yes, it is made of plastic. No, it is not "dollar store" plastic. I have accidentally gravity-tested these multiple times on my floor, and there isn't a single scratch or crack. Plus, the stealthy all-black grill looks sharp. ⚠️ TWO HUGE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: THERE IS NO MICROPHONE: I’ve seen people complain about this online. Read the box, folks! If you want to trash-talk your teammates, you will need a standalone mic. YOU WILL HEAR EVERYTHING: Because they are open-back, sound goes both ways. If you have a blue-switch mechanical keyboard that sounds like a machine gun, or a loud roommate, you will hear them. Luckily, once the game volume kicks in, I easily drown it all out. Verdict: For the price, these offer top-tier performance without forcing you to sell a kidney. If you want a massive competitive edge in shooters like Siege, buy these immediately. 10/10. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Neutral Mixing and Mastering Hero *by on Reviewed in the United States January 25, 2026* TL;DR?The Sennheiser HD 560 S are extremely comfortable, lightweight, and easy to wear all day, with a secure fit that settles in nicely over time. Sonically, they offer outstanding value around $200 with an exceptionally neutral, well-balanced sound, wide soundstage, and strong resolution—making them excellent for critical listening, mixing, and mastering.---These headphones are simply fantastic! For me, maybe the easiest headphones I have ever worn "all day."The clamp pressure is a bit tight out of the box, but not TOO tight. They WILL loosen up over time, so if you're sensitive to clamp, you might find yourself needing to "break them in."On some over-ear headphones, I can struggle in finding that "this is where they sit on my head" position. Beyerdynamic Headphones can sound great, but it can be annoying fiddling with how they sit on your head until you find the "just right" position. The HD560s? Easy. Put them on, adjust, and you're good to go!The materials here are what you expect! The earpads and headband are soft enough to comfortable, but firm enough to provide support. If you use them CONSTANTLY, you will eventually need to replace the earpads (1-2 years). The plastic is high quality, and there are nearly no metal parts. With that in mind: you could break these if you tried, but the plastic shouldn't fall apart any time soon. This makes them VERY lightweight, which is fantastic for comfort!SOUND: the single most important aspect of this product. These sounds good. Really Really good. I would argue that this is potentially the best sound you can get around $200. These are extraordinarily well-balanced. What does that mean? It means they are very very neutral. They are not hyped, they are not "exciting." They are perfect for checking a mix and more critical listening. These have enough resolution to pick out fine adjustments in sound (like slight tube saturation). The soundstage is wide without being "too much," allowing for a solid depiction of the "Stereo Image" without adding additional confusion. Overall? They sound incredible! Very Neutral; not too "warm," just the right amount of balance for critical listening.Overall? These are a fantastic choice for mixing and mastering. You can certainly use them for every day tasks as well, but some of the "punchy" or "crunchy" music might feel a little "anemic" under the microscope of the HD 560 S headphones. These are a true neutral. If you want to check balance? Pick these!The only scenario I have ever found myself "reaching for something else" is grabbing my Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X headphones for better resolution/ detail in the high frequency. The 900 Pro X are not as neutral (or wide) as the HD 560 S, but their additional top-end extension makes them solid for "sanity checking" high frequency information. For tracking and monitoring, I would reach for something else (ATH-M40x or DT770 (maybe the DT 900 Pro X, they are basically semi-open back)). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The one to beat *by on Reviewed in the United States December 4, 2023* These are outstanding headphones at any price, and an unbelievable value at their typical ~$150 street price. I'm a recovering headphone addict and these have been good enough to help me stay sober. I think if your budget is up to $300 and you don't want to fuss around with amps and DACs and other gear considerations, these are probably the best "plug 'em into anything" headphones I've ever owned. They're light, they're comfortable for average-sized heads (though see more below), and they sound great playing any content from any source.Highlights:- Value: I've owned a lot of headphones (including perennial darlings like the HD600+650 and Audio-Technica ATX-M50 and higher-end stuff like the Audeze LCD-X and Focal Clear) and honestly, the headphone world is a perfect case study for the Law of Diminishing Returns. In other words, you can spend $150 on the 560S and get 75% of the sound quality that's even possible, or spend $1500 to get to like 85%. For most people, this is the sane stopping point.- Weight: the all-plastic build lets these float on your head at 280g (9.9 oz). For comparison, the Hifiman Sundara (another highly regarded pair of <$300 headphones) weighs 379g (13.4 oz). Three ounces may not sound like much, but over the course of hours, you really feel every ounce that's sitting on your head.- Easy to drive: I use these plugged directly into a PS5 controller and they get plenty loud at roughly 50-60% volume. I've tried them with different combinations of amps and DACs as well, but such gadgets are totally unnecessary to get the most out of the 560S.- Perfect audio for gaming: the wide soundstage is great, as is the sharp treble for picking out things like voices, footsteps, and gunfire. These are very popular with FPS players, and I can see why. I don't play PvP games, but they've saved me from many a cheap off-camera attack with their amazing positional audio cues. The nicest surprise on these is the bass, which is meatier than you'd expect for open-backed headphones. Unfortunately, because of the proprietary cable jack, I had to buy a kooky adapter (ASIN: B07Z2MPW61) so I could use the V-Moda BoomPro mic I had lying around for voice chat. The overall setup is a bit klunky but almost certainly outperforms popular gaming headsets.- Surprising noise isolation: these are by no means going to block out the outside world like a pair of closed-back headphones, but there are enough layers of stuff inside them between the grille and your ear that you're not going to hear everything around you with them on.Lowlights:- Oddball connector: I despise proprietary connectors, and Sennheiser's 2.5mm recessed jack with a twist lock is one of the most obnoxious on the market. What they lose in compatibility with other cables is by no means gained in security—who cares if your headphones unplug at the earcup when subjected to intense force?- Not very comfortable for big heads and big ears: although the design of these is generally compared to the HD500 line, having owned the absurdly comfortable HD598SE, I can say these don't come close. They clamp kind of hard and worse, the earpad foam is thin and when it flattens out (immediately), it presses the driver units against the cartilage of my ears. Fortunately, I was able to modify these with some third-party 3d-printed adapter rings so I could use bigger, cushier pads from Brainwavz. Now I can use them for 4+ hours without major discomfort. This may not be an issue if you don't have big ears like I do. Also worth noting is that some styles of glasses will be agony with these.- Not as nice for music: the things that make them perfect for games (accentuated high frequencies) make them a riskier proposition for music. Your mileage may vary, of course, but these can be pretty spicy for certain instruments and effects.All in all, despite the added hassles and costs to make these comfortable for my anatomy, I'm still very happy with them and don't think I could do better for my use case (plugged directly into PS5 controller with an inline mic) at any price. For their usual price of $150-180, I can't see what anyone could complain about. Thanks for reading! ## Frequently Bought Together - Sennheiser HD 560 S Over-The-Ear Audiophile Headphones - Neutral Frequency Response, E.A.R. 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