Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HD 560S
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- SKU:
- 11927638
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 665 reviews
(665 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Sound Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Comfort4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall quite good
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really comfortable headphones. Cable length is 1.8 meters which is long enough. They are open-ended, so not much sound blocking
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
560s review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It sounds amazing! I love it how clear the sounds are.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Shockingly good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great headphones. Did not enjoy the little surprise they came with in the box.
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A much needed upgrade
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The store associates were extremely helpful and answered any questions I had about the headphones
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible headphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.By far the best headphones I have ever owned. Better than every bluetooth set out there. And for $220, you shouldn’t consider any other set than this
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 1 out of 5 stars
Open Box QC is terrible
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I ordered what was listed as an Open Box Excellent condition set of these headphones and the condition they arrived in shouldn't even pass as Fair. No original box which could be forgiven if not for the missing adapter and overall filthiness of the headphones. The ear pieces were covered in dandruff/dead skin inside and out, I refused to even put them on my head. They also had scuffs on the outside and the sticker on the gallon bag they came in was ripped off. I can only assume they had received more orders for Open Box Excellent than they could fill and decided to ship out lower condition open box items to see if whoever they sent it to would let it fly. I messaged customer support immediately and the only course of action they provided me was to either exchange or return. No offers of a credit or anything to compensate me for their terrible business practices and I had to spend time and fuel to drive to the closest Best Buy to me which is 30 minutes away. Learn from my mistake and only buy an open box item if it's available to inspect in person at your local store.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome headphones
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent for video game immersion and music production with no latency
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for games, movies, and music.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Favorite headphones I've ever owned. Open back design is great if you're wanting to be able to hear things going on in your house. Bass response is nice without being over-pronounced. Great for games, movies, and music. Wish there was an identical model with a mic attached though. Only downside is the velvet/velour pads are lint magnets.
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I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Clamping force
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Another Execellent Sennheiser Product
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a big Sennheiser fan and this is my 9th pair of Sennheiser. Excellent audio quality. Really flat and clear sound. As with most Sennheiser headphones this produces a tight but somewhat light bass sound, so if you like pounding bass please look elsewhere. Now, the one thing that sets the HD560s apart from all the other Sennheisers I own is in its treble response. The HD560s is a lot brighter than the HD6XX, HD58X, HD518 and the HD598. If you never liked Sennheiser because of the so called Sennheiser veil this might be that pair that will change your mind. Just like the HD518 and the HD598, this HD560s is quite comfortable to be worn for long sessions. Unlike the HD58X and the HD6XX the clamping force is only about half as strong so the HD560s might fall off if you like to listen to music in a reclined position. IMO the HD560s is on par with the HD6XX and I would really recommend anyone who is interested in Sennheiser products to try this one out.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very impressed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So Ive always used "gaming" headphones throughout the years. And these headphones absolutely blow them all away, I'm coming from astro a50s. These have much better clarity and sound quality while being cheaper as well. I'm thoroughly impressed. the bass is a little lacking, but the treble on these are amazing music sounds much better now. They're comfortable and don't hurt after long periods of wearing and I have quite the big head, they don't weigh much at all either. I will stick with Sennheiser from now on.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best headphone at this price point.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Sound, Affordable Price
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I recently purchased the Sennheiser HD 560S headphones as I've gotten back into enjoying my CD collection on my old computer and iPod, and I needed a quality pair with a cable. Also, having a headphone amplifier, the 1/4 inch adapter on these headphones made them a perfect choice. The listening experience they offer is very good. As my first pair of open-back headphones, I initially wasn't too thrilled with the sound, especially when comparing them to my ATH-M50's. The HD 560S are quieter and have less bass punch. However, after spending more time with them, I came to prefer the HD 560S as they are leaps and bounds more accurate than the ATH-M50's. They're also much more comfortable to wear and listen to. The open-back design creates a sense of music being around you rather than directed at you, which is vastly preferable for longer listening sessions. It's important to note that some might prefer headphones that are more like the ATH-M50's for their louder volume and stronger bass, especially when not using a headphone amplifier. If you're used to that sound and need a closed-back design, these might not be for you. However, if you're after a high-performance pair of headphones that offer incredibly accurate sound and reveal details in your music that you haven't heard before, these headphones are a buy for me without hesitation. Overall, I highly recommend the Sennheiser HD 560S headphones for a truly delightful listening experience.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best budget entry level audiophile headset
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, WeightCons mentioned:Cable length
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light weight headphone with clear, spacious sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Headphones!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best pair of headphones I’ve used up until now. Absolutely spectacular sound, amazingly comfortable, lightweight! They’re simply phenomenal and a great way to get into open back headphones!
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great cans ! Buy them !
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cans are terrific! The sound quality is great, they are well made, light weight, very comfortable! No distortion with the 120ohms. I use them for playing piano, the sound is flat, exactly what i need.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've always wanted to try Sennheiser but they were out of the budget. But after some holiday savings, I managed to get these. I'm not an audiophile. So I don't know the bees knees about audio but what I can share from a normal user is that these are great! They sound good and I can still hear things going on outside of my room. Which is what I wanted. The sound is nice and clear to me. I can hear things well in game (I just need to learn where it's coming from). The comfort is also nice. I can wear this for a good 2-3 hours per session. I will say that unless I misread, no description says that the plug has a screw cover on it. I thought the pieces were swappable but no. The end of it looking bigger than it is, that's removable. So honestly that's all I can share. Quality feels good for the price.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great cans for 200 beans
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The HD 560S: Like Wearing Air…Fantastic
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed & sound great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.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.
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