Customer Ratings & Reviews

I watched multiple reviews on the HD 560s before purchasing and it was compared a lot against the HD 6xx because they are priced almost the same. They are similar in many respects but the HD 560s sound a bit more analytical while the HD6xx sound a bit fuller. I think the HD 560s is an excellent choice if you want affordable clarity and good spatial presentation. They are very light, comfortable, and although made mostly of plastic - it's a tested design that holds up well. The cable is realllly long for how most people will probably use the headphones, but you can get a shorter replacement easily. The best thing about headphone options from Best Buy is how easy it is to return items.

Let’s talk about the Sennheiser HD 560S—aka, the headphones that made me question if I actually put them on or just thought about it. I’m using these for podcasting and everyday listening at my computer. And honestly? They do everything I need them to do… which is wild, because I’m usually the guy who needs seven adapters and a firmware update just to hear a YouTube video. Here’s the breakdown: • Comfort: So lightweight, I’ve checked twice to see if my ears were still attached. • Sound Quality: Crisp highs, clear mids, and bass that doesn’t punch—just politely introduces itself and joins the conversation. • Use Case: From editing my voice to hearing Paul’s laugh in stereo—these things make podcasting smooth. And scrolling YouTube rabbit holes? Never sounded so professional. Final verdict: They’re like the Toyota Corolla of headphones—reliable, comfortable, and way better than you expect… but without the weird cloth seats. Would I buy them again? Only if these disappear mysteriously—which is highly likely, because now my wife wants them. 10/10: Would forget I’m wearing them again.

im no audiophile, but these sound crazy good, they have a nice, balanced sound with a wide sound because theyre fully open, they run out of basically anything because of their sensitivity regardless of how many ohms they have, but i would still invest in a proper dac to get the best sound out of them. theyre incredibly comfortable, no complaints wearing them for hours at a time. they come with a nice long, thick cable, a little long for what i use them for, but they come with a 6.3 to 3.5 adapter, and these are sure to last a long time because the cable is replacable and the build quality is good, and even though its all plastic, they dont feel cheap. i totally recommend, absolutely worth it.

These Sennheiser open air headphones are fantastic. They fit very comfortably and sound crisp with excellent highs and deep bass. The open air design works well and allows one to hear both ambient room sounds as well as headphone audio cleanly. Great headphones

I tried so many headphones to find ones with great sound quality that don't cause headaches, pain from wearing glasses or overheated ears. I have a ridge on top of my skull, and cannot wear headphones unless they have an indent like these or a band. Additionally, I have fibromyalgia and a weak neck, and can't use headphones that weigh much more than 8oz. If headphones are too tight, then my glasses push into my temple. These open-back headphones fit the bill for all of these things. They are exceptionally comfortable. My husband was concerned that the sound from the headphones would bother him while trying to sleep. This has not been the case at all. Neither of us can even hear them unless wearing them. I initially tried these by plugging them into my stereo, and they sounded great. I was disappointed though with the sound from my computer, but then I learned that you really need a DAC/amp for these headphones, or at least the free FxSound software. I was happy with FxSound, but my audiophile friend convinced me to get a iFi Zen DAC v3. Using this with PowerMatch turned on was a game changer. Pairing the iFi DAC with the iFi Zen Can 3 and listening to the highest quality Tidal tracks was absolute music nirvana.

I pair an old pair of closed-back Sennheiser headphones for years (decades, even maybe) and they finally broke. they still sounded good but the headband finally let me down. Since I edit videos, I thought these would be a better choice. At first I thought the fit was a little tight, but that was because I was used to my old units, which had become quite loose due to the fracturing headband. These are much lighter than my old ones, too, so they should be comfortable over long sessions. They sound great, which is what matters. I couldn't justify spending many hundreds of dollars, but I also didn't want something so cheap that they would give me an incorrect "view" of what I was editing/mixing. These hit the sweet spot, I think. They are, of course, terrible for listening in areas with loud background noise, being open-backed. But if that's the situation you're in, these aren't for you. Period.

I ended up returning these because I could not get them to be comfortable enough for longer than a 45 minute to 1 hours session. The clamp force and my glasses on my big noggin don't make for a good fit. So if you have a big head, maybe look at something else. That being said, these sound really good. Some of the best headphones I've ever heard. These are flat, like flat flat. The soundstage and imaging are on point, they got some sparkle in the highs and the mids are classic Sennheiser but not quite as forward as the HD58X and the like. The bass is pretty light in these and it doesn't respond well to bass tuning but these are still really good headphones.

After over a year of use, I still absolutely love these headphones. They can feel a little warm from time to time, but the comfort is still enough to wear them for an extended period of time. Sound quality is great compared to most closed back headphones I’ve used before.

Pricey but worth it. The audio, comfort and clarity is top notch but Sennheiser is known for this. The only real complaint, but I knew this, being not an anc headphones, there is more outside sound than expected. Thinking over the ears would help reduce that, but loud environment will cause a disturbance. Maybe if it's my head, but I think if I had a better seal, I might hear as much exterior noise. All in all, great headphones

Had this pair on my wish list for a few months and was waiting for a sale but ended up with an opportunity to snag an open box "excellent" online. Not gonna lie, I was waiting and hoping for an open box deal to pop up and would check regularly. Let me start with I knew the risk with open box headphones, I'm sure you guys have read the same stories I have, but the price was way too good to pass up so I took the chance. The box was a little beat up but the headset itself was actually like new, I was pleasantly surprised. Not really any indication that the headphones were used at all. It was one of those times when you open the box and can't believe that it looks so good, so you're just hoping it actually produces sound when you plug them in lol. The headset itself is incredible, there's plenty of reviews out there. This review is to show people who are skeptical of open box deals, it's simply worth it for the chance to get something like new for 1/4 its retail price. If you get a dud, just return it. In my case I got extremely lucky, just be patient and do your research.

It's not often that I put on headphones and it sounds amazing right off the bat. It usually takes time for me to break in new headphones but I was amazed to see that everything sounded so clear and just simply amazing when using these headphones. Amongst my 4 headphones in my current collection, this definitely would become a favorite of mine to use often. Clamping is a little tight at first but gets better overtime with use, the headphones started getting more comfortable within the second day of using these. Would definitely recommend picking this up ASAP!

Audiophiles have their needs in headphones, but musicians have specific needs, too. Headphones need to sound good, but they need to sound revealing. In 2020, many of us have found that we need to play at home a lot more and can't turn up as much as we used to be able to, which means practicing through headphones is more important than ever. For musicians, headphones need to be comfortable, faithful, and present, and they need to interface well with gear. The HD 560S does all those things. My Roland FP-90 digital piano has very picky headphone outputs that make even nice headphones sound really poor, and this is the only headphone out of about 7-8 pairs I've tried that actually sounds good plugged into it. It seems to have no trouble with any source, whether it be practice guitar amps, a built-in headphone output, or my Audient EVO 8. The sound is not flattering for the sake of it, but it will sound good if your source is good. There's enough treble to get ASMR tingles, but not too much to where electronic music would be painful. There's definitely enough detail here to mix with, and the stereo imaging is excellent. If you get your sound good in these headphones, it will sound good on most headphones or speakers. I've always felt that open headphones in the past were easier to listen to, but that closed headphones were punchier and more exciting and therefore better to play instruments through. These headphones are different; they are punchy enough to help you feel all the extreme dynamics of a digital piano or a virtual drum set and dish it out. Very impressed.

I have never purchased a pair of "audiophile" headphones before; I've only had Beats, Bose, various "high-end" gaming headsets, but all of those pale in comparison to these. I've never experienced music like I am with the HD560s, especially now that I have paired these with the Audio-Quest Dragon-Fly Red USB DAC. I subscribed to Tidal music and am listening to music in lossless format which has made me appreciate songs that I never thought twice about listening to. These headphones will allow you to pry into the world of music creation and determine whether or not songs were actually mixed and mastered well. Songs I once loved I can no longer listen to with these because I can actually hear how badly they were made. The opposite of that is also true, where there are tracks that I never really cared for but these headphones have given me an appreciation for just how well they were done. I can't believe how amazing music sounds now. I can finally understand why people would consider themselves to be audiophiles. I haven't listened to music this frequently since I was in college, and that was nearly a decade ago. It is like seeing for the first time, a breathtaking experience that I am so happy to be able to have. Buy a headphone amp, buy these headphones, and listen to music in a lossless quality format. It will change your appreciation for music - I guarantee it. Headphones this inexpensive shouldn't sound this good. They are crystal clear. They are comfortable. They are INCREDIBLE.

Words can't really do this headphone justice. It's the definition of balance. The only thing lacking from it is build quality; it has a slightly cheap plastic feeling to it. Aside from that- it checks every mark. To me, comfort and audio are the most important aspects of a headphone. The sound is very balanced, and if you're worried about it not having enough bass then don't be; it's not lacking by any means. They have some solid punch to them. Not as much as, perhaps, the Momentum 3, but the Momentum sounds a bit more compressed by comparison. My only issue is that they sounded a bit quiet out of the box. I had it plugged into the front panel IO of my computer; and it was getting only to about 80% of where I wanted it to go. I was going to begin messing with EQ settings; but when I plugged the headphones into the back of my El Gato Wave 3 they suddenly sounded much louder and more present. I think perhaps my microphone is delivering more power to it or running it through a different sound card or something. (I'm not sure exactly what fixed it, just that it was fixed). Being given the right amount of power to do its job, these headphones will present to you a very balanced and quality audio experience. I am going to also be purchasing the Skullcandy Crusher Evo to complement these.

I was looking for a headset to replace my JVC HARX700 (costs only $40). I have been using it for gaming, music, and videos for 9 years, and still blows away the newest $100 surround sound gaming headsets on the market. I would say the HD560s is the open ear version of the JVC HARX700 but with way better clarity and imaging. The soundstage is just the best I have heard especially using spatial audio or SBX Surround vs all the virtual surround headsets I have heard. Even having all the effects off just brings a clean flat eq. The impedance is 120ohms, but the volume on my Surface Pro 8 at level 20 is a good sound level that doesn't leak much on the outside at night. At level 50 the sound is really loud, but still clear. You might need an amp and DAC for devices that can't handle it. Of course, it's an open headset so you can hear everything so if you are in a noisy environment, I do not recommend getting these. If you are like me, you can get a closed and open headset. If you get a closed make sure it's tuned flat eq so the sound is more natural, and then you can adjust it the way you like. Bass is not overpowering and it's clean to the point that you can feel the punch which I like. The mids are decent while the highs are sharp and clear. But it does beat out $200 virtual surround headsets imo. You can hear where the footsteps are coming from in Halo Infinite. You can't go wrong with budget headphone like these

Absolutely incredible sound and comfort. 10/10 for gaming, movies, music, the entire kit and I swear the entire caboodle

Excellent audio quality ,extremely comfortable , ease of use

Impressive and balanced sound, especially in the mid and high ranges. Cymbals, chimes, and other high-pitched sounds sparkle wonderfully without being harsh. As is common with open backed headphones, the bass is slightly quieter than in other designs and could use an equalizer to bump it up a touch. The sound stage and overall sound quality more than makes up for this though. Comfort is good overall, although people with a wider head may want a headphone stand that keeps the band stretched to help reduce the clamping force.

Like many people, I’ve ended up with a lot of headphones. For pure listening in a quiet environment, music or videos, the HD 560S is easily my go-to set. First, the build. Yes, they’re made of plastic and, no, they don’t fold for storage or travel. Still the plastic makes them lightweight and, while not luxurious, they do not feel cheap in any way. They come with a long cable. Like, really long. Like, long enough to trip over when you move. I pulled out just what I needed and left the rest wrapped up, but someday I’ll probably have to get a shorter replacement. And that takes us to the sound. This is the reason the 560S was made. The sound is simply remarkable, every sound, every note, is heard with clarity and precision. This includes the music you were supposed to hear as well as the sound of a bow hitting a muted string or someone in the studio covering a cough. The open air design gives them a very wide soundstage. It doesn’t sound so much like you’re listening to a recording as it does like you’re surrounded by instruments. The effect when watching movies can be startling, as that car that pass3 doesn’t just move from left to right, it seems headed right out of the room. This would be the place to mention that if you like headphones that color the sound, like Bose or Beats or most any consumer model, then you’ll probably hate these. They’re not designed to give you a specific listening experience, but to bring out what was recorded with complete and uncompromising accuracy.

I used to think that there were plenty of mainstream headphones that were good enough for me, mainly sticking to Sony and a couple other brands since I used to be a bass head (No, I never owned Beats, huge waste of money) But now I have seen just what I'm actually supposed to be hearing and these headphones helped me out a lot. Keep in mind that I have owned other open back headphones before this, the Philips SHP9500 and 9600, Koss KPH30i and Grado SR80e. But these are the first pro-ish headphones I have had and they are worth every scent of their $200, in fact I would say that you're getting these for a steal. However, the first complaint that I have is that there is only one cable in the box, and it's an incredibly long and coiled cable. Now, I understand that these are meant to be run off an amp or desktop hardware, but the very least they can do is include a shorter cable. Out of the box, the clamp pressure is high, not so much that it's unbearable but enough to give me a headache after 20 minutes. I suggest stretching these out with a stack of books. Yes, they are made of plastic, but it's a high quality plastic that is perfectly acceptable. What I especially love is the color scheme, full matte black. The sound signature is the most interesting part about this headphone - completely flat with slight emphasis on the treble. Now some mainstream listeners would not like this, but if you find a song that has bass mixed into the track, you can still hear it. However these headphones are meant more for different types of music, mainly instrumental or lighter music. Don't get me wrong, Pop, Rap and House music will sound great there, but these headphones focus on the mids and highs and leave the bass a bit behind. In fact it could even be argued that these headphones can be used to mix and monitor music and audio. So for me, as long as you listen at a desk or have a portable amp dac, these are highly enjoyable headphones for those that want something that isn't mainstream and can provide a very different experience with the music you're already familiar with.