Customer Ratings & Reviews

[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones have been out for 20 years, nothing has really changed sbout them because theyre quite literally the bes flat headphones yoy can get under $200.

Honestly was a little skeptical after reading the reviews but I love these. Clear crisp sound that isn’t distorted when listening to loud songs. I know this probably seems dumb but I’m used to using bose or cheaper Sony or raycon headphones. I am used to heavier base sounds because of using bose, but slight adjustment to EQ, and I’m happy. Doesn’t have noise canceling property and I’m actually ok with that. My only problem is the headband pulling my hair out as I use it which infuriates me

The HD 560S is a new headphone design for which I found favorable expert reviews with an Internet search engine (review guidelines prohibit naming other products and websites). I am using it with a MQA-enabled DAC/AMP to stream CD-quality and hi-res music from a USB port of a Windows 10 PC. It fits comfortably and performs well, particularly with hi-res music from two streaming services that I have on trial subscriptions. The open back design provides a satisfying sensation of spaciousness but unavoidably allows sound to leak both ways, so I deducted one star just as a warning. Any external sound, like a TV, will leak in and the headphone sound may be overheard by anybody nearby. It comes with only a detachable long (10 ft) cable that has a heavy 6.3mm jack (for AVR use) and a heavy 3.5 mm adapter. For use with a smartphone that has a 3.5mm stereo output port it would be better to use a short (4 ft) cable with a 3.5 mm jack. A Sennheiser rep. told me that the 1.2m cable provided with the HD 599 is suitable but they have no spares in stock for purchase now.

I purchased these as "Open Box - Excellent" condition on a whim. Headphones arrived and were in perfect shape. They are quite good and transparent headphones. I read the reviews and everybody said they were excellent intro-level audiophile level headphones. I agree. Very good for open back headphones and I recommend them. Very happy with my purchase.

Excellent audio quality ,extremely comfortable , ease of use

Can't go wrong with Sennheiser. I previously had the 280HDs and the padding feel apart after 4 years. These are definitely a step up in build quality and comfortability. A disconnectable wire is also amazing, especially because it could be strained over time like my 280HDs that did not disconnect from the wire. Dog chews it? Easy to replace for like 10 bucks (3rd party). Whether you're a casual headphone user or an audiophile, these are a great pair for anybody. Audio is very clear. Be warned that these do not noise cancel. I can hear through them very well, and while I like this, I'm sure many won't.

Probably the best introduction to audiophile headsets. I used to game and listen to music on "gaming" headsets and now that I have tried these, I can't imagine going back. The amount of detail and clarity is insane for the price. These are amazing for games like cs2 and valorant. I wish I had known about these when I was younger. If you're thinking about upgrading your audio setup, definitely try these with a dac amp. I guarantee you will love it.

I had considered purchasing the top-of-the-line model, but I chose this one instead—the wired Sennheiser HD 560S—and they turned out to be simply magnificent. My wife loves them: she plays the piano while wearing them without feeling any fatigue at all, and the sound is simply stunning. Wired is the way to go, simple and the best.

First, I would like to say that this arrived in pristine condition. When I put them on, I noticed the clamp force was pretty strong, but once I adjusted the band length and fixed the positioning on my head, it was comfortable. I tried a gaming session with them and after 2-3 hours I forgot I even had them on. The only con would be no microphone but you could have a stand-alone one or buy an attachment for these specific headphones. Would recommend buying these, especially if you could snag them for open-box price.

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.

Comfortable, especially for long sessions, amazing sound, great price, what else is there to say! If you dont mind a wire, these headphones are phenomenal. I had to finally upgrade from the astro a40s that ive had for years cause of how good they were. But finally they went out. Got these and were blown away. Just make sure if you use them for gaming to buy a separate mic! They're definitely worth it

Switched to these after using a pair Airpods Max, and added a Sound Blaster AE-5 Plus. Set my sound to Direct Mode, and it's a new world of sound for my games and music. I highly recommend these, definitely worth the money.

I play Rainbow Six Siege and I can say that these are perfect for competitive games. I can hear everything and exactly where it came from, which provides a massive advantage. It is like I can hear colors. Would absolutely recommend!!

I use these headphones every day. I use them for playing games, this is one of the best pairs of headphones I have ever had when it comes to surround sound and sound clarity. If not THE best. The quality is out of this world. I play siege and cod and any FPS you can think of as well as story based and cinematic games. Blows every headset I have ever gotten out of the water. Including my astro a-40s and 50s. hyper x cloud II's and the Logitech G pro x2 lightspeed. There is no built in mic, but I just use a stand mic.

I am primarily interested in the clarity of the directional sound that these have for gaming purposes and they clearly and accurately reproduce footsteps or projectile movement/impact. Great for gaming. Musically they are pretty nice as well. Some finer details that get lost in cheaper headsets are noticeable on this pair. I also got a phenomenal price open box.

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.

Do yourself a favor and try a pair of open backs. Completley changes the game when wanting to hear key details like footsteps when there's a bunch of explosions and other things going on. You will not be disappointed. Just don't expect deep rumbly bass because this is an analytical set.

Comfortable, great frequency range, clear highs and full bass. Bought other brands at same time, returned the others, kept this one.

Bought these to game with. Had Astro a40s and steel series move pro wireless.. these are exceptional for gaming and we won’t be going back. The weight disappears on your head and there is 0 fatigue even after a long 12 hour day wearing them. The sound stage is amazing, directional is better than any gaming set I’ve ever used.

The best Sennheiser headphones ! I sold my 660S and HD58x after I got these. I read DMS's review on YouTube and decided to give them a shot and I am glad I did. Everything he said is what I hear. These are perfect in everyway I can think of. Bass is perfect with very good sub bass extension, mids are great like all other Sennheiser's and the top end is sweet. The mids bass bloat that most Sennheiser's have is gone on these. These scale with better quality music so if your music is low quality, these will let you know. I highly recommend these.