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Sennheiser HD 560S Headphones

May 12, 2022

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Worthy contender to the 6XX, but needs a better cable

I'm sure they made the cable specifically for people with full-size amps in mind, but I wish it was easy to find balanced cables for it

Recommends this product? Yes

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danieljohnsonrn

Jul 20, 2022

AsatiirI agree that I wish balanced cable were easier to find, but I had an easier time finding a replacement cable for the 559 or 599. They are still my daily driver for over a year based on reliable sound quality and comfort. Can't recommend 560s more for the money, but I have a pair if 58x coming in the mail which might give it a run for the money. Purchased my pair elsewhere because I missed the original run here, so I can't post a review here except as a reply.

Jul 20, 2022

Erock541

Jul 21, 2022

danieljohnsonrnwould be interested in hearing your comparison between these and the 58x eventually... also, i know it's additional cost, but i would recommend a new cable for the 58x. the stock cable works fine, but i got an 8 core silver plated one on another site and it has worked and sounded much better imo. great headphones though. i use them all the time. I would however, be interested in these 560s as well.

Jul 21, 2022

phoenixsong

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Aug 18, 2022

danieljohnsonrnHaving heard both, the HD560S sounds sharper in the treble, brighter overall in tonality and more technical all around. It would be a case of different strokes for different folks :) *PS: Although I do find the HD560S a little too hot in the treble, EQ is always an option and there are also inline filters available like these custom ones from Solderdude Passive filters | DIY-Audio-Heaven (wordpress.com)

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Aug 18, 2022

danieljohnsonrn

Feb 21, 2023

Erock541sorry for the delay in reply; it's probably too late, but here it is FWIW. The 58x seem to be more detailed and resolving for accuracy but with narrower soundstage and slightly more clamp. The relatively extended sub-bass on the 560S is clearly noticeable, but isn't unsatisfactory in the 58x. I think, all-in-all, I prefer the 560S due to the wider soundstage, but I'm a bassist by training (so I might lean toward the low end for focus preference, after purposefully focusing on it for years-on-end). $150 for these seems like a no-brainer for someone who likes open-back, analytical sounding cans. They creak a bit going on, but once in place, they never move while not squeezing my noggin too much. I find I like the convenience of the single cable, as well, but that's a tiny benefit. I definitely recommend a replacement cable for mobile convenience (listening on LG phone with quad DAC, etc). HTH!

Feb 21, 2023

eddiezr

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Mar 16, 2023

danieljohnsonrnYour comparison perfectly answered my unasked questions. : ) I've got the 58x and like it a lot for most music. I'm not a gamer so that's not an issue. The 58x has a decent amount of sub bass for my tastes, while the mids and highs are fantastic for vocals and acoustic instruments, so the 560s isn't for me. Thnx.

Mar 16, 2023

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lsrocha

May 20, 2023

danieljohnsonrnThe 559 or 599 use the exact same Cup connection as the 560S. They should be perfectly inter-Compatible...

May 20, 2023

danieljohnsonrn

Oct 3, 2023

lsrochaNot really a reply to the above, but I find it interesting and/or telling that the 560S is selling for more than both the 58X and the 6XX in October 2023. I don't own the 6XX, but i wonder if more people are going for the 560S, or if it's simply supply vs demand. I think that I'm probably happier with the 560S given that I'm more an instrumental listener than vocal listener. The 6XX sure has sold more units though...

Oct 3, 2023

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Jiggs123

Feb 16, 2024

danieljohnsonrnI have both the 6xx and the 560s. I'm old and have measurable mid and high frequency hearing loss. I much prefer the 560s. Got it for almost half what is sells for here. Music only, no gaming.

Feb 16, 2024

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