Customer Ratings & Reviews

For the price it's a top-tier choice for neutral, reference-grade sound on a budget. Ideal for home listeners, mixing, and audiophiles who value detail and balance — just don't expect booming bass or luxury build quality.

Light, comfortable, and amazing sound, couldn't ask for a better pair of wired headphones!

Really solid headphones! Good sound quality and they feel great. If you really care about audio then i think these are a good pick

Not going to give a super techy review here. Suffice to say these are new Sennheiser headphones and are in HIGH demand for good reason. The sound is on par with the 600 series cans. I know that sets the bar high, but for $200 these headphones do NOT disappoint. I'm kind of a Sennheiser junky. I have the HD558, HD598, HD599, HD58X, HD600, HD6XX, HD660S and now HD560S. This headset is just as good or on par with the HD600 which is a world class headphone... no joke. Sennheiser engineering is top notch and anything made by this company is of supreme quality! Buy with confidence.

Soundstage and seperation is great for gaming when plugged into my SMSL c200 DAC/AMP. The headphones are very analytical and I found the audio to be a bit dry/flat while gaming in comparison to my other headphones and IEM's, which isn't bad or unpleasant, just different. Because these headphones are so analytical/true to sound, they don't have a ton of bass. The bass is definitely there, and it sounds nice and crispy clear, but if you prefer warm bass that will rattle you, these are not it- that's not what they're for. I have a pair of Simgot EM6L's that seem much punchier and clearer in-game (WZ2) when compared back to back with these headphones, but the HD 560S seemed to have better diaganol imaging, allowing me to pinpoint the position of sounds a bit easier than with the EM6L's. Comfort is okay. I have a slightly larger than average sized head and they are still a bit snug after 2 weeks of moderate use. It's not uncomfortable while wearing them, but I definitely notice how tight they were when I take them off. It's kinda like when you take your shoes off after a long day. My only minor gripe with these headphones is that they seem to be pretty sensitive to how you position them over your ears. The audio changes a bit if they shift forward/backwards. I'm not sure if this is common across all open-back headphones as this is my first pair, but it is noticeable for me. Not necessarily annoying though, and definitely not a dealbreaker considering I got these on sale for about $50 off the normal price. Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and would reccomend these to anyone as an entry into "audiophile" heaphones.

I love these ever since i bought them and a proper amp for the power. Some of the best listening i've have had in my life for music and even some gaming i feel like everything is immersive. the comfort level on these is insane zero headache or hot ears can wear them for hours and stand up and forget im wired in.

Coming from HD 598, these sound less muddy and overall were an improvement for me. They are still pretty comfortable, but for some reason they’re more a bit more clampy. I think they’d be 5 stars without the clamp, making them a lot more comfortable. Maybe they’ll break in over time. Overall great for music and gaming.

These are absolutely insane for the money. Gorgeous open soundstage and range, and one of the flattest headphones I've ever heard. The cable is comically long, so I purchased a third party cable elsewhere to replace it, but overall couldn't be happier. Used with a Rode AI-1 on my desktop for gaming and music, also tried it hooked up through my PS5 and sounds incredible for console gaming as well. If you are looking for a quality wired headset, this is an absurd value.

These are good headphones. Audio and music is clearly distinct and when I listen to classical music each of the orchestra instruments are clear. Nice long wire and they are comfy on my ears. Good job!

One of the best pair of headphones I've ever heard. Heard it called the 800S's little brother, but I haven't heard that headphone yet. I think out of all the ones I own so far (HD 660S, PC37X, PC38X, and HD 599), this is tied for first. For $200 it's a steal. On sale feels like armed robbery. Buy them.

Couple of months in, and it's still very solid! The Soundstage is outstanding. Both for music and FPS Gaming! There's quite a clamp on the first week or two, basically a break in period. But you should be able break it in quicker by letting it rest on a headset block. Other than the noticeable clamp and the need for the break-in period, it's very comfortable and super light! Definitely recommends!

Excellent sound, great experience with open box item

great for my home studio. sounds open and free compared to others

Love these headphones, the sound is amazing, they’re super comfortable and I can wear them for very long periods of time without any discomfort. I just yesterday found out the headphone Jack was removable , so that was a pleasant surprise

I purchased these only to end up getting a huge deal on the HD 650 elsewhere. I spent a few days listening to both and in the end the HD 650 won because they were the best at what I wanted them for. However, the HD 560 S were pretty good on my computer with an external DAC. You could probably power these with a AudioQuest Dragonfly and I can’t remember if I tried to or not but you could probably use that with a mobile device and they would work fine. I would not use these as out and about headphones as you can hear what is being listened to outside of them and if you want some quiet to hear the music you will not get that with these.

I bought these for gaming and just general music listening. I'm not an audiophile and don't have lots of experience with high end equipment these are probably the most high end headphones I've ever used. I have a small amp and with it I can most certainly hear the crisp mids and lows there isn't a lot of bass although it still is present but I appreciate the clean sound it has

Perfect entry for those trying to get into the audiophile realm. I’m no audiophile myself but the difference these have against a gaming headset is major. Decent soundstage, all tones shine and don’t get muddied out, very comfortable aside from ears touching the drivers (my ears stick out lol). If your ears are closer to your head you’ll be fine. Ad an amp and a good dac (I have the Schiit stack) and these headphones really shine.

headphones have a great base and the sound is flawless. I brought them to play Warzone and you can hear footsteps perfectly. super lightweight and don't bother your ears since they have a big cup.

Got these open box for a great deal. Love them. Listen to vinyl through my Yamaha amp and they sound amazing. Highly recommend. They don’t block external sound though so the room needs to be somewhat quiet.

These headphones are amazing and the sound is so good!!