Sennheiser HD560S Open Circumaural Audiophile Headphones

The HD 560S represents Sennheiser’s commitment to analytical precision, engineered specifically for audiophiles who demand reference-level accuracy during extended listening sessions. Built with linear acoustics and smooth bass performance, these headphones cater to today’s discerning listeners who monitor their music across diverse playback systems including headphone amplifiers, audio interfaces, and computers.

The open-back design facilitates natural sound wave propagation, while the innovative E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) angled driver alignment recreates the optimal triangular listening position found in premium hi-fi loudspeaker configurations. This engineering approach generates a wide, articulate soundstage without requiring room treatment, allowing listeners to hear their music in its neutral form, free from the artifacts of confined spaces.

At the heart of the HD 560S lies a newly developed 120 ohm transducer, specifically tuned for accuracy and featuring a specialised polymer blend membrane that ensures linear excursion and enhanced brilliance above 10 kHz. The frequency response remains honest throughout the entire range, complemented by smooth, deep bass extension that reveals low-end detail between 20 and 50 Hz that nearfield loudspeakers often struggle to reproduce. The sophisticated damping system manages ventilation while the efficient drive magnet yields deeper bass response with reduced distortion.

Comfort mechanics draw from the ultralight HD 599 chassis, creating a “barely there” feel that supports fatigue-free listening sessions. The velour earpads maintain soft contact points, while the ventilated around-the-ear design keeps cups cool without touching the wearer’s ears. The detachable 3-metre cable provides optimal freedom for various setups, with a 6.3mm plug for headphone amplifiers and hi-fi sources, plus a flexible 3.5mm adaptor for portable digital audio players and other devices.