Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

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.

Excellent for video game immersion and music production with no latency

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

These headphones are hands down the best sounding headphones I have ever owned. I am primarily using them to game and listen to music on my desktop. I paired them with my Creative SoundBlasterX G6 DAC. Sound is crisp, they do have good bass, I know they are monitor studio quality headphones and are supposed to have a neutral sound however these headphones are very dynamic. Definitely recommended these for Gaming and high quality lossless audio.

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.

and you are not in need of a headset mic then this is the product for you. In fact this is such a good all around headphone that it can be used for anything; music, movies, games etc. Sennheiser makes some of the best audio products. Prior to this I was using the PC38X. I still love that gaming headset and I use it for conference calls because of the mic. The HD560S however has better sound stage and imaging. I love the audio from Rage 2. When playing that game I can hear the water dripping in the sewers. These EQ well. I found the bass a little lacking. By just adjusting some EQ it took me a couple of seconds to get the perfect sound. Mids and highs are excellent out of the box. Lastly, the notorious Sennheiser clamping force. Sennheiser's always tend to be a little tight around the head. These are the tightest pair of headphones I own. I definitely like a little clamp, but these are a little more than I would desire. I've returned headphones in the past for being too loose so clamping is important. The force on these are not a deal breaker, but if you tend to have a large head than be aware. These are super light weight and made out of plastic so I'm not sure if stretching them out can crack them. Overall I love these headphones. For what you are getting at this price point I have nothing but positive things to say about these. I highly recommend.

Incredible headphones. Whether I am using them for gaming or listening to music, these are the best headphones I have ever owned thus far. Very light construction without feeling cheaply made. Very comfortable for long periods of use.

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.