Sennheiser HD 560S – Over Ear Open Back Headphones

Sennheiser HD 560S – Over Ear Open Back Headphones

With linear acoustics tailored to extended listening sessions and smooth, gratifying bass performance, the HD 560S was crafted for the analytical audio enthusiast.

• Natural and accurate reference sound
• Polymer-blend transducer membrane for highly-linear excursion
• E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment
• Open-back design for natural expansion of sound waves
• Comfort and mechanics based on HD 599 chassis
• Detachable 1.8m cable with 3.5mm plug (6.35mm adapter included)
• Compatible with HD 500 BAM microphone for gaming headset conversion
• 2 Year Warranty

Highlights & Key Technologies

Reveal the Truth in Your Music
Today's audiophiles monitor their music with measured purpose on a wide range of devices from headphone amplifiers, audio interfaces, computers, and more. The HD 560S delivers the linear performance required by analytical audio enthusiasts at a breakthrough value, allowing the listener to have an honest look inside their music.

Open Earcups for Open Minds
The HD 560S features an open-back design that provides natural propagation of sound waves. The E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment recreates the optimal triangular listening position you regularly find in hi-fi loudspeaker setups. This combination creates a wide, articulate soundstage without the need for room treatment, letting you hear the neutral version of your music unaffected by the artifacts of a confined space.

Signature Sound
The HD 560S transducers are specifically tuned for accuracy, offering dependable A/B comparisons of components, remasters, and media formats. The entire frequency range is honest, complemented by smooth, deep bass extension that reveals what nearfield loudspeakers often struggle to reproduce—especially between 20 and 50 Hz. The 120 ohm transducer is all-new, featuring a specialized polymer blend in its membrane for linear excursion and improved brilliance above 10 kHz. The drive magnet offers highly efficient power while its sophisticated damping system manages ventilation—this combination yields deeper bass while mitigating the distortion that otherwise impacts clarity—a difference only the most discerning listeners can appreciate. Whether you are exploring the catalog of an undiscovered artist or revisiting a vintage audiophile preamp the HD 560S offers a fatigue-free listen that you can depend on.

Comfort is King
Although the HD 560S sound is rooted in the reference-level DNA of the beloved HD 660S, its comfort mechanics are based on the chassis of our ultralight HD 599. A headphone this neutral deserves a distraction-free fit and a "barely there" feel on the listener's head. Even the velour earpads have been carefully considered to keep all contact points soft to the touch. The open, around-the-ear design offers benefits beyond natural sound—the ventilated cup remains cool without ever needing to touch the wearer's ears.

It's All About Connection
Because audiophiles frequent a variety of sources, the HD 560S was developed to provide an exceptional experience regardless of the playback system. The detachable 1.8 meter cable provides the perfect amount of freedom to access your gear, no matter how it may be oriented within your setup. The 3.5mm plug lets you connect to headphone amplifiers and most hi-fi sources while a 6.3mm screw-on adapter ensures you can extract the most out of your reference material on portable digital audio players and countless other audio devices.

Details & Specifications

MODEL INFORMATION
Model: HD 560S
Article No.: 509144
Warranty: 24-month warranty

TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer principle: Dynamic, open-back
Frequency response: 6 Hz – 38,000 Hz
Nominal impedance: 120 Ω
Sound pressure level (SPL): 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
THD (total harmonic distortion): <0.05% (1 kHz / 90 dB SPL)
Transducer design: All-new 120 ohm transducer with specialized polymer-blend membrane
Drive magnet: High-strength magnet system with sophisticated damping

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Wearing style: Over-ear, circumaural
Ear pad material: Velour
Design heritage: Sound DNA from HD 660S, comfort mechanics from HD 599
E.A.R. technology: Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement angled driver alignment
Weight: 280 g / 9.9 oz
Dimensions: 198 x 111 x 300 mm / 7.8 x 4.4 x 11.8 in

CABLE & CONNECTIVITY
Cable design: Detachable
Cable length: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft
Connector type: 3.5 mm (1/8") jack plug
Adapter included: 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter

COMPATIBILITY
Compatible accessories:
HD 500 BAM Boom Arm Microphone
Balanced audio cable (4.4mm Pentaconn, 1.8m)
HD 500 series replacement cables and parts

ACOUSTIC DESIGN
Open-back design: Natural propagation of sound waves
Soundstage: Wide, articulate soundstage recreating triangular listening position
Bass extension: Deep bass extension especially between 20-50 Hz
Treble performance: Improved brilliance above 10 kHz
Tuning philosophy: Linear accuracy for A/B comparisons and analytical listening

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
HD 560S headphones
1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug
3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Safety guide
Regulatory information