Sennheiser HD 560S - Reference sound for analytical listening
The HD 560S is Sennheiser's reference open-back, built for listeners who want the recording itself, not a flavoured version of it. A neutral, linear tuning and a wide soundstage surface fine detail, while the low 120-ohm impedance keeps it easy to drive from interfaces, players and amps alike. A genuine long-session reference headphone, available at Soundium.
Key Features
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Open-back design: Wide, natural soundstage that lets recordings breathe.
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Angled transducers: Direct sound to your ears like a hi-fi speaker setup for accurate imaging.
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120-ohm impedance: Easy to drive from audio interfaces, portable players and dedicated amps.
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6 Hz to 38 kHz response: Deep, controlled bass and airy highs with ultra-low distortion.
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Velour earpads: Breathable comfort tuned for long analytical sessions.
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Detachable cable: Swap or replace the 3 m cable without tools.
Customer Benefits
If you mix, master or listen critically, the HD 560S keeps you honest. The open-back stage avoids the closed-in feel of sealed cans, and the linear tuning reveals where a track sits without hyping the bass or smearing detail. Angled drivers place instruments naturally across the stage, so panning and depth read clearly. Light at 240 g with plush velour pads, it stays comfortable through long sessions, and the modest impedance means it performs from an interface headphone-out as readily as from a dedicated amp.
Quick Specs
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Impedance: 120 Ω
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Frequency response: 6 Hz to 38 kHz
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Maximum SPL: 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
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Total harmonic distortion: < 0.05% (1 kHz, 90 dB SPL)
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Transducer: Dynamic, open-back
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Ear coupling: Circumaural
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Cable length: 3 m, detachable
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Connectors: 6.3 mm jack with 3.5 mm adapter
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Weight: 240 g (without cable)
In the Box
- Sennheiser HD 560S headphones
- 3 m detachable cable with 6.3 mm jack
- 3.5 mm adapter
- Quick start guide
Ideal For
- Critical listening and mixing at home
- Long, fatigue-free analytical sessions
- Audiophiles upgrading from closed-back headphones
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros:
- Neutral, revealing tuning that stays honest
- Wide, natural open-back soundstage
- Easy to drive from almost any source
- Light and comfortable for marathon sessions
⚠️ Cons:
- Open-back leaks sound, so not for shared or noisy spaces
- Linear tuning is honest about poor recordings
If you want a transparent window into your music rather than a coloured one, the HD 560S earns its place on your desk. Find the Sennheiser HD 560S at Soundium.