I just got these and they sound great! For $200, these are great value. I had the 6xx and the biggest immediate difference is how much tighter and deeper the bass is. You actually get a sense of sub bass with these headphones. And he's right, they sound very neutral to my ears as well (maybe a touch bright). On a final note, the sound stage is noticeably wider, and I could not tell a difference in resolution between the two.
I am wearing my 560s now. And i must say this sound from these construction people looked like they were inside my living room.Wonderful headphones, thank you for this nice video
Great video! One tip: I found it a little annoying how your voice audio panned left and right a lot during the video. It was probably more noticeable because I was wearing headphones, though.
I have the he400se chinese version without the stealth and the imaging is not as precise. Dont have the 560s but I put the drivers in a new custom case and now I could hear the clapping go sideways but not upwards/downwords. The he400se have a lot of strength otherwise but I would not recommend them for gaming. Playing Pubg I had a hard time telling where the enemies where behind me. Running an eq helped somewhat together with the famous grill mod. I've watched countless reviews of both headsets and all say the Sennheiser have better imaging. But I love the openess of the HE400SE so thats my go to for music.
16:11 Holy crap I thought for a second that was coming from my house... I was shocked because I don't even have a phone or anything that sounds like that lol. Had to pause the video and go back to confirm it was actually coming from your video lol almost gave me a heart attack
Yeh, I bloody love this headphone. Got 'em, they sounded mega but sent them back because of poor fit and seal. After going through a good few other headphones, I realised that the 560S were what I was after, despite the fit. Bought them again, never been happier. *Also, you can run them balanced. You just need to buy a 2.5 to 4.4, etc.. Amazon/eBay £15-20.
My ASUS board actually has a nice DAC with proper amping. It detects the Ohm of the headphone when connecting it, and sets the amplification to one of three available settings. the HD560S for example was connected and it detected an Ohm level of 110 or above and set the amplification to the maximum. This way I have only 40% volume in Windows 11 and Spotify is at about 80% and the volume is perfect. Just a heads up for some of you if you're buying your next motherboard to look out for proper inbuilt soundcards. Mine's called the ROG STRIX B360-G.
14:08 I have the newer revision of the hd560s where they toned down the treble a bit and I can hear the claps change position just slightly though it's more noticeable when they get further away, if I move the drivers forwards of my ear holes then it loses a lot of that positional detail.
Thanks for the great review. Would you recommend the HD 600 over the 560S given the 110$ price difference in Europe where we don't have the 6XX? Also can you tell me if I would be able to power the HD 560S through a usb DAC/Amp such as the Hidizs S9 or bluetooth FiiO BTR5?
I would recommend it because the sound signatures are too different to ignore the pros/cons of each in order to save money. The HD560S don't really need a whole lot of power, but you should be able to.
These headphones “sounds” like a good deal. This review is like “music to my ears”. I know I know. My puns “sounds” cringe. I should stop before I get into “trouble” Oof
@@EdisonArias HD 599 is a sidegrade to the SHP9500s in my opinion. I have both. They sound very different though, HD 599 has a bigger soundstage and a warmer sound. I like both of them. I haven't heard the 560s but I believe they are an actual upgrade, but again they will have a very different sound signature than the SHP9500s. Only you can try them and decide.
I sold my hd6xx because of the mid-bass hump, I couldn't stand it really even after eq, anyway I think the 560s will suite me better because it has better sub-bass and better soundstage even though it loses a bit of resolution in comparison.
Tried the HD560s... too bright, no or little sub bass! Sold them and bought Beyerdynamic DT770 32ohm... wow, perfect. Dynamic, fast, lively, detailed and great bass, with a kick and slam - so happy. Just can't stop listening to all types of music - blows me away have great they sound IMO.
770 has a vomitive rollercoaster on the bass. 560s has great sub bass, but I understand if you wanted it to sound louder. 770 would be nice without the weird bass dips and 990 would be excellent without the mud in the mid bass.
@@carldaniel3155 huh okay idk everyone says they were bright, maybe the 32 ohm version is tuned differently but I doubt that. I do know that the 250 ohms is the brightest version tho.
I have the dt990 32 ohms and I have to say that the hd560s were a lot more neutral in the sound. DTs are just very bright and boost the bass. Most of the time that's okay but in electronic dance music you really notice the issues with that. Sometimes you can't really hear the singer. The comfort on the dt series is just perfect. But sound is better on the hd560s.
Hey which you recommend hd58x or hd560s With audient evo 4 interface For gaming(valorant, warzone) , editing yt vdos, entertainment Never ever bought a audiophile headphones(rn using corsair hs50 XD) Awsm vdo mate ❤️
Hey chuck, any chance you would review amps in the future? I got on the Monolith THX 887 hype train to find that they sound no better than the o2+odac. I find that your descriptions of headphones are pretty in line with what I hear so I am really interested to hear what you think about amps. Personally, I did notice a cleaner sound coming out of the o2+odac than mobo audio, but is there any point in going any higher than that in the amp department? (vs Drop THX 789, Monolith THX 887 etc)
Nice review. I have the 560s and i want a different not neutral headphone as a second pair. Do you recommend the hd600/650 or something that has sub ohm base(my preference i mean)? Thank you in advance.
The only reviewer to record this pair showed there is a single peak somewhere between the mids and the treble. Will await more sound demos by different people.
I do, some pros consider dt880 but hd560s can be considered for competitive.... I recommend k712pro and tygr300r for more single-player, but to me pc38x and hd560s are more close to the sweetspot
Yeah I got these as well, but I prefer the 58X in most areas. I like the intimacy better and it’s just smoother and more refined than the 560S. Also, there is some forwardness I’m hearing around 4-5 kHz, which even the HD600 doesn’t have. I still think they are really good, but not an upgrade to the 58X/600.
Great review! I do have a couple of things to comment on this video, though: In regards to the E.A.R. technology, it is not the indentation inside the earcup - That's just the swivel for the cups to rotate up and down. The so-called E.A.R. technology is none other than the positioning of the driver. The driver is angled to parallel our ears' real position (hence the name), which indeed improves the soundstage as it allows the sound to come from in front of you just like in real life, as opposed to coming from the sides like most headphones do. Also, in terms of build quality, I have to tell you, I listened to this video in my HD 598 which I first purchased in 2015 - 5 years with them and only last week the headband padding started to peel off. And the HD598's plastic looks cheaper than that of the HD 560S. So durability will not be an issue. Finally, this is not something I can prove or elaborate on as deep as I wished, as I'm not that tech savvy, but as far as I know, single-sided headphones can be run on balanced mode, I've read lots of comments on Head-Fi about how to make the HD 5xx series balanced, and I seem to remember from Sennheiser's own website, that they claim the new 560S are already balanced-compatible (provided that you get a balanced cable with their propietary end), like, out of the box. So if you do keep them, don't give up on running them in balanced mode and let us know how they improve. So... ¿Un poco picoso, eh?
Great review. I boiled it down to these and the Sundara's and had them back to back a lot. The tonality of the HD 560s is on par, but the Sundara is so far superior with clarity, resolution, and detail. If Sennheiser makes another headphone with the same tonality as the HD 560s, but has better resolution, detail, clarity, and resolve. Basically a more capable driver with the same tuning, they will have an absolutely incredible headphone. I wish they used the HD 6x0 series 40mm driver in these instead of the 38mm 500 series driver. If they had done that, I probably would of chose them over the Sundara.
@@jasonfranciosa To be frank, it'll have to be either the HD600 or the Sundaras. The HD600 do tick off more boxes than the Sundaras, but the Sundaras are one step above in quality. This is why I'd recommend having 2-3 HPs in your arsenal and simply swap back and forth between them as you please.
I think they can be a good choice, but not really the best choice. If gaming will be your primary use for these, I'd go with something else. As a secondary use case though, they're great.
@@chuckolatte600 I already have a dedicated mic what can you suggest? I’ve heard pc38x was good but I don’t want a mic. Brand doesn’t matter and I plan on purchasing a schiit amp and dac to go along with it. As far as sound goes for what I’ve heard I love the Bose qc35II. Wasn’t a fan of the Sony w1000xm3. Maybe that can give you an idea of what I like instead of being vague.
@@chuckolatte600 nice man, I have no access to try these headphones out. Having to return headphones over and over until I find the right pair would be a huge hassle. I appreciate your help. I do feel like I would enjoy something more neutral over a dark, warm or bright headphone. When it comes to gaming, I don’t enjoy the intense bass most headphones give you.
I just got these. I'm honestly not so sure I like them. I'm coming from Porta Pros with Yaxi pads (which I love). I think I may have misunderstood a little what these headphones are for. Some songs and music sound just amazing with them, but others seem to lose their soul and become dry and boring. I think it's like when HD TVs first came out and you could see all the wrinkles on the reporter's face. At first you think "i'm not sure I wanted to see that". That's the same thing here with imperfections in mixing and mastering. Some songs I am just not sure I wanted to hear those details being pushed forward in such an unflattering way. That said though, when I find a recording that's produced well, they sound pretty great. They also take EQ very well. I find myself using the wavelet and Peace auto EQ presets and they sound very good EQ'd that way. Without, they can border on harsh with some songs though and the lack of mid bass and bloom makes these headphones not nearly as immersive or "juicy" as my Porta Pros, even if the neutrality, detail and clarity is kicked up so high (on a lot of songs anyways). So I think buying these has showed me what I actually wanted. I wanted a headphone that I could mix on, and that I could use for casual listening. I think in that respect this does exactly what I would need it to do for mixing but falls short. But, I also wanted a headphone I could just listen to music for pleasure on and what these seem to excel at is informing me of the musical and production value of what I'm listening to with painful honesty. I think I'm just going to return these, and bite the bullet on a set of HD600s or HD650s.
Hey there really need your help here. I've been looking for a cable to replace the long stock one. Unfortunately, I bought a silver coated copper which end up making the sound very thin and hollow. Do you have any recommendation or guide towards buying a new cable? Eg: copper, pure silver, hybrid.
Great review. I own and agree. They do certain things very well and have an overall frequency I enjoy. I wish the details and clarity was better but I definitely enjoy them
Haha. That picture of metal 😅 I jumped on the hype train too. They have not lived up to it. Resolution and tonality are just not there. They are good for their price point but nowhere near the 600 line. They are really more for audio professionals than audiophiles.
Hd560s for competitive, k712pro for more single-player. Pc38x covers a weird spot where "jack of all trades, master of none" fits the most, but I recommend it as the best headset still, even has better mic than lcd-gx.
I'm right now deciding on these vs dt 880 for getting into music production and just listning to music. I will be using either one with a motu m2 audio interface since i will record guitar aswell and can't afford to spend too much money. I am leaning towards the hd560s but are there any other suggestions? Budget is around 250.
I've never heard the dt 880, but I can tell you that the HD560S seem pretty great for music production. Up to your tastes though, if you do intend on using them for personal enjoyment as well.
I think you would mostly be looking for an R2R DAC (which tends to smooth out the highs and warm up the bass a bit). A tube amp might also be worth taking a look at, DMS did mention he prefers the 560S on a tube amp for enjoyment purposes.
I bought the NewFantasia replacement cable. It doesn‘t fit. The twist-lock system is not identical which might be the cause or it‘s the slightly bigger base. Anyways, any idea where else i could get a decent, shorter cable at a reasonable ($10-15) price?
@@chuckolatte600 Yeah, I bought the 1.5 m version. Tbh, I‘m using it because I would have had to pay more for returning it than it cost, and it functions. But because the twist-lock doesn‘t work, its fit isn‘t very secure and it can be easily pulled out. But I haven‘t had problems with it so i guess it‘s fine if you need to use it.
I don't really do that sort of stuff myself, but I've heard many people use these as their go-to open-back HP for mixing/mastering. Hope that helps, haha
I'm trying to look for the 598's price, but cant find any at retail. I believe they usually go for $100, right? If so, then probably not. I've never heard the HD598 before, but I have to imagine that there wouldn't be a huge change in the sound quality itself, rather just the sound signature.
@@chuckolatte600 thanks for the reply! Yeah that's what it's seemed like from the reviews I've seen, basically just a slightly more premium feeling 598. I ended up paying $150 for mine about 5 years ago so it's even more of a less worthy upgrade haha.
This headphone have a thin / tiny sound or have a sound with a nice "body"? anyone who have this can help me? I want to use it for EpicSoundtracks, Rock, POP, Electronic, Melodic, Orchestra, Female Vocals, Movies and Gaming…
Are you messing with you audio, or is your mic recording in stereo? It so distracting when listing to this review. And your voice is consistently moving side to side. It's so distracting.
3:24 and 14:03 hello weeb friend, I see you're man of culture. I like you and your reviews, you deserve from me sub and like like... right now. Keep it up!
Can I use these straight from my iPhone 11 Pro? I’m not planning to use an amp. Love to be on the go most of the time (around the house), so an amp is not something I’m looking to get. At the same time, I don’t care much for Bluetooth headphones. So maybe these are a good option? Some other options are HD599 and some Grados, especially RS2.
I don't think these need a whole lot of power, but a budget-oriented phone like the Galaxy A50 probably does not provide clean power. If necessary, it should be OK...
@@chuckolatte600 Okay, thanks. I do have an audio interface for my PC. I use it fot my mic, so it's not a real headphone amp, but I can plug in my headphones and I believe it provides some power. I hope my Behringer UMC22 is good enough.
If your reasons are completely for professional purposes, then sort of, yeah. If it's for personal enjoyment however, I think it is definitely a mistake. Your preference in sound signature is personal but make no mistake, the HD560S are a step below the HD6X0 line in terms of quality and resolution.
@@chuckolatte600 Thank you very much for responding. I appreciate your time and reviews. One more thing, I am not a bass head but can you suggest me a budget headphone with better bass extension or should I invest in expensive DACs. Also I’m not looking for professional use, just casual but passionate listening. thanks in advance :)
I just got these and they sound great! For $200, these are great value.
I had the 6xx and the biggest immediate difference is how much tighter and deeper the bass is. You actually get a sense of sub bass with these headphones. And he's right, they sound very neutral to my ears as well (maybe a touch bright). On a final note, the sound stage is noticeably wider, and I could not tell a difference in resolution between the two.
I am wearing my 560s now. And i must say this sound from these construction people looked like they were inside my living room.Wonderful headphones, thank you for this nice video
Yep, I'm wearing mine also as I type. Love them!
Great video! One tip: I found it a little annoying how your voice audio panned left and right a lot during the video. It was probably more noticeable because I was wearing headphones, though.
Ah yeah, I'll look into adjusting it to mono
Please make a vidio on 560s vs hifiman he400se
I have the he400se chinese version without the stealth and the imaging is not as precise. Dont have the 560s but I put the drivers in a new custom case and now I could hear the clapping go sideways but not upwards/downwords. The he400se have a lot of strength otherwise but I would not recommend them for gaming. Playing Pubg I had a hard time telling where the enemies where behind me. Running an eq helped somewhat together with the famous grill mod. I've watched countless reviews of both headsets and all say the Sennheiser have better imaging. But I love the openess of the HE400SE so thats my go to for music.
His voice sounds glorious listening to him with the 560s 😁
Solid review! Definitely following your channel now.
Coming from you, that means a lot! Appreciate it!
This is becoming one of the best channels for headphones, well done!
“Your mom backing up” got my sub.
Came for the review, stayed for the lols, and GHOST!, great band, will try that track when i get these cans, cheers
I think the EAR tech works, in combination with the pads anyways. My 599s have a better/bigger soundstage than my 650s.
DMS , I did not know about that channel,I will check him out.
16:11 Holy crap I thought for a second that was coming from my house... I was shocked because I don't even have a phone or anything that sounds like that lol. Had to pause the video and go back to confirm it was actually coming from your video lol almost gave me a heart attack
I own these headphones and agree with the review
Yeh, I bloody love this headphone. Got 'em, they sounded mega but sent them back because of poor fit and seal. After going through a good few other headphones, I realised that the 560S were what I was after, despite the fit. Bought them again, never been happier.
*Also, you can run them balanced. You just need to buy a 2.5 to 4.4, etc.. Amazon/eBay £15-20.
I bought the dt990 edition, because of the comfort, but musicality is better in the 560s. Its a brilliant headphone.
@@StCreed 560s is a hella good tube can too.
My ASUS board actually has a nice DAC with proper amping. It detects the Ohm of the headphone when connecting it, and sets the amplification to one of three available settings. the HD560S for example was connected and it detected an Ohm level of 110 or above and set the amplification to the maximum. This way I have only 40% volume in Windows 11 and Spotify is at about 80% and the volume is perfect. Just a heads up for some of you if you're buying your next motherboard to look out for proper inbuilt soundcards. Mine's called the ROG STRIX B360-G.
I've seen multiple people comparing the Sennheiser 560S to the Beyerdynamic DT880 (which I love). Does anyone have a detailed opinion on it?
560s are the first great headphones Sennheiser made. Welcome on the audio scene, Sennheiser.
@@CardinalsFanever lmao
14:08 I have the newer revision of the hd560s where they toned down the treble a bit and I can hear the claps change position just slightly though it's more noticeable when they get further away, if I move the drivers forwards of my ear holes then it loses a lot of that positional detail.
Thanks for the great review. Would you recommend the HD 600 over the 560S given the 110$ price difference in Europe where we don't have the 6XX? Also can you tell me if I would be able to power the HD 560S through a usb DAC/Amp such as the Hidizs S9 or bluetooth FiiO BTR5?
I would recommend it because the sound signatures are too different to ignore the pros/cons of each in order to save money. The HD560S don't really need a whole lot of power, but you should be able to.
@@chuckolatte600 Thanks. I've also been looking into beyerdynamics headphones. Whats your experience with those?
@@teok8855 None, actually haha
These headphones “sounds” like a good deal. This review is like “music to my ears”. I know I know. My puns “sounds” cringe. I should stop before I get into “trouble” Oof
Good luck with the channel!
Thx!
Man hello! I really like your videos, just wanna ask you to compare this HD560s with HD599 and SHP9500, would be great to see it!
;)
I own a SHP9500 and I truly want to know if it's a side grade getting the HD560s or HD599...
@@EdisonArias No, it's definitely an upgrade. But then, would you want to upgrade yet again when you decide to jump to a higher tier?
Hd 599 is more bloated and warm, I used them for four years. The hd560s is much nicer in my opinion.
@@EdisonArias HD 599 is a sidegrade to the SHP9500s in my opinion. I have both. They sound very different though, HD 599 has a bigger soundstage and a warmer sound. I like both of them. I haven't heard the 560s but I believe they are an actual upgrade, but again they will have a very different sound signature than the SHP9500s. Only you can try them and decide.
I sold my hd6xx because of the mid-bass hump, I couldn't stand it really even after eq, anyway I think the 560s will suite me better because it has better sub-bass and better soundstage even though it loses a bit of resolution in comparison.
Maybe. Same reason I swapped from the 6XX to the 600 lol
He400se vs hd650 comparisons??
Tried the HD560s... too bright, no or little sub bass! Sold them and bought Beyerdynamic DT770 32ohm... wow, perfect. Dynamic, fast, lively, detailed and great bass, with a kick and slam - so happy. Just can't stop listening to all types of music - blows me away have great they sound IMO.
770 has a vomitive rollercoaster on the bass. 560s has great sub bass, but I understand if you wanted it to sound louder.
770 would be nice without the weird bass dips and 990 would be excellent without the mud in the mid bass.
arent the dt770 brighter? lol
@@GalaxiusPilgrim not bright at all. Just incredible sound quality. Every listen is just a wow momment. 👌
@@carldaniel3155 huh okay idk everyone says they were bright, maybe the 32 ohm version is tuned differently but I doubt that. I do know that the 250 ohms is the brightest version tho.
I have the dt990 32 ohms and I have to say that the hd560s were a lot more neutral in the sound. DTs are just very bright and boost the bass. Most of the time that's okay but in electronic dance music you really notice the issues with that. Sometimes you can't really hear the singer.
The comfort on the dt series is just perfect. But sound is better on the hd560s.
Thanks for the review
you're right about onboard audio being not clean and dirty, I have been using Modi 3 and wow the difference is huge.
hahaha metal 571 looks happy with his hd800
Hey which you recommend hd58x or hd560s
With audient evo 4 interface
For gaming(valorant, warzone) , editing yt vdos, entertainment
Never ever bought a audiophile headphones(rn using corsair hs50 XD)
Awsm vdo mate ❤️
Hey chuck, any chance you would review amps in the future? I got on the Monolith THX 887 hype train to find that they sound no better than the o2+odac. I find that your descriptions of headphones are pretty in line with what I hear so I am really interested to hear what you think about amps. Personally, I did notice a cleaner sound coming out of the o2+odac than mobo audio, but is there any point in going any higher than that in the amp department? (vs Drop THX 789, Monolith THX 887 etc)
At some point, I do intend on mixing in amp reviews/comparison releases alongside the HP releases. Not in the near future though.
They're 150 euro now (155 dollar i guess) so should be a good deal?
Nice review. I have the 560s and i want a different not neutral headphone as a second pair. Do you recommend the hd600/650 or something that has sub ohm base(my preference i mean)? Thank you in advance.
yeah that HD600/650 woudn't be diff enough to justify it. I'd look into some Sundaras or something that excels at bass a bit more
Of I can't run them balanced then why can I run mine with a 4.4 to 2.5 cable on a balanced amp
Lol @ the metal571 cameo. Well done. 👍
The only reviewer to record this pair showed there is a single peak somewhere between the mids and the treble. Will await more sound demos by different people.
interesting listening to your voice jumping around the stereo field , on a headphone review ....
would you recommend these over the 600/6XX for gaming?
I do, some pros consider dt880 but hd560s can be considered for competitive.... I recommend k712pro and tygr300r for more single-player, but to me pc38x and hd560s are more close to the sweetspot
Sennheiser HD 560S or the Phillips Fidelio X2HR? (Regardless or price)
Coming soon ;)
Yeah I got these as well, but I prefer the 58X in most areas. I like the intimacy better and it’s just smoother and more refined than the 560S. Also, there is some forwardness I’m hearing around 4-5 kHz, which even the HD600 doesn’t have. I still think they are really good, but not an upgrade to the 58X/600.
How do single player gaming, movies on HD 560S or electronic music genres ?
I'd say they're pretty good, not absolutely fantastic for gaming/movies when it comes to a "wow" factor. Excellent for music if you ask me
@chuckolatte Thanks for info, I'll keep thinking about hd 560s.
Is it just me or does your voice go from left to right and sound like it's coming from behind? Great review btw...
Great review! I do have a couple of things to comment on this video, though:
In regards to the E.A.R. technology, it is not the indentation inside the earcup - That's just the swivel for the cups to rotate up and down. The so-called E.A.R. technology is none other than the positioning of the driver. The driver is angled to parallel our ears' real position (hence the name), which indeed improves the soundstage as it allows the sound to come from in front of you just like in real life, as opposed to coming from the sides like most headphones do.
Also, in terms of build quality, I have to tell you, I listened to this video in my HD 598 which I first purchased in 2015 - 5 years with them and only last week the headband padding started to peel off. And the HD598's plastic looks cheaper than that of the HD 560S. So durability will not be an issue.
Finally, this is not something I can prove or elaborate on as deep as I wished, as I'm not that tech savvy, but as far as I know, single-sided headphones can be run on balanced mode, I've read lots of comments on Head-Fi about how to make the HD 5xx series balanced, and I seem to remember from Sennheiser's own website, that they claim the new 560S are already balanced-compatible (provided that you get a balanced cable with their propietary end), like, out of the box. So if you do keep them, don't give up on running them in balanced mode and let us know how they improve.
So... ¿Un poco picoso, eh?
Si ;)
That e.a.r thing inside the earcup is just space for the hinge
Concerning the cable chest problem,I should imagine it's worst for those that have extra padding up front.
Great review. I boiled it down to these and the Sundara's and had them back to back a lot. The tonality of the HD 560s is on par, but the Sundara is so far superior with clarity, resolution, and detail.
If Sennheiser makes another headphone with the same tonality as the HD 560s, but has better resolution, detail, clarity, and resolve. Basically a more capable driver with the same tuning, they will have an absolutely incredible headphone.
I wish they used the HD 6x0 series 40mm driver in these instead of the 38mm 500 series driver. If they had done that, I probably would of chose them over the Sundara.
Sundaras are definitely a special HP lol
@@chuckolatte600 I can't seem to find anything that competes as an all-around headphone for $400 or less. Any suggestions?
@@jasonfranciosa To be frank, it'll have to be either the HD600 or the Sundaras. The HD600 do tick off more boxes than the Sundaras, but the Sundaras are one step above in quality. This is why I'd recommend having 2-3 HPs in your arsenal and simply swap back and forth between them as you please.
@@jasonfranciosa the stax Sr 207 is a better choice. Better resolution than the sundara
You are comparing a 150 euro headphone with a 390 euro headphone. I mean... sure, the hifiman is better. But for the price? Nope.
So Chuckolatte what is your favorite headphone?
What do you think about these hd560s headphones for gaming?
I think they can be a good choice, but not really the best choice. If gaming will be your primary use for these, I'd go with something else. As a secondary use case though, they're great.
@@chuckolatte600 I already have a dedicated mic what can you suggest? I’ve heard pc38x was good but I don’t want a mic. Brand doesn’t matter and I plan on purchasing a schiit amp and dac to go along with it. As far as sound goes for what I’ve heard I love the Bose qc35II. Wasn’t a fan of the Sony w1000xm3. Maybe that can give you an idea of what I like instead of being vague.
@@SmokinNate Yep, shows you prefer something a little more neutral over something v-shaped and hyped. I think you'd enjoy the HD560s then.
@@chuckolatte600 nice man, I have no access to try these headphones out. Having to return headphones over and over until I find the right pair would be a huge hassle. I appreciate your help. I do feel like I would enjoy something more neutral over a dark, warm or bright headphone. When it comes to gaming, I don’t enjoy the intense bass most headphones give you.
I'll probably stick to my 599
"motherboard audio is dirty messy etc"
Speak for your motherboard! 😂
I just got these. I'm honestly not so sure I like them. I'm coming from Porta Pros with Yaxi pads (which I love). I think I may have misunderstood a little what these headphones are for. Some songs and music sound just amazing with them, but others seem to lose their soul and become dry and boring. I think it's like when HD TVs first came out and you could see all the wrinkles on the reporter's face. At first you think "i'm not sure I wanted to see that". That's the same thing here with imperfections in mixing and mastering. Some songs I am just not sure I wanted to hear those details being pushed forward in such an unflattering way.
That said though, when I find a recording that's produced well, they sound pretty great. They also take EQ very well. I find myself using the wavelet and Peace auto EQ presets and they sound very good EQ'd that way. Without, they can border on harsh with some songs though and the lack of mid bass and bloom makes these headphones not nearly as immersive or "juicy" as my Porta Pros, even if the neutrality, detail and clarity is kicked up so high (on a lot of songs anyways).
So I think buying these has showed me what I actually wanted. I wanted a headphone that I could mix on, and that I could use for casual listening. I think in that respect this does exactly what I would need it to do for mixing but falls short. But, I also wanted a headphone I could just listen to music for pleasure on and what these seem to excel at is informing me of the musical and production value of what I'm listening to with painful honesty.
I think I'm just going to return these, and bite the bullet on a set of HD600s or HD650s.
560S vs 660S maybe? :)
make your microphone audio mono next time please :)
Are HD 600S on your horizon anytime soon?
wouldn't an apple dongle be enough of a DAC for these?
I'd say so, but they'll improve from a proper dac/amp regardless
Is it easier to power than the HD58x?
Oh shit chuckolatte be making jojo references now
Hey there really need your help here. I've been looking for a cable to replace the long stock one. Unfortunately, I bought a silver coated copper which end up making the sound very thin and hollow. Do you have any recommendation or guide towards buying a new cable? Eg: copper, pure silver, hybrid.
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Try this cable from NewFantasia. i've only tried their Sundara cable before, but they definitely work and haven't failed me thus far
Great review. I own and agree. They do certain things very well and have an overall frequency I enjoy. I wish the details and clarity was better but I definitely enjoy them
Haha. That picture of metal 😅 I jumped on the hype train too. They have not lived up to it. Resolution and tonality are just not there. They are good for their price point but nowhere near the 600 line. They are really more for audio professionals than audiophiles.
Yeah, but I'll keep them anyway since I don't have an HD5XX HP yet
should i get the pc38x or the hd560s for gaming ?
Haven't heard the pc38x, but it really depends on what type of game you will be playing.
Hd560s for competitive, k712pro for more single-player. Pc38x covers a weird spot where "jack of all trades, master of none" fits the most, but I recommend it as the best headset still, even has better mic than lcd-gx.
Hello. How do these compare to the koss porta pro? I know the sound signature is quite different
Yeah, definitely different haha. These are more neutral, whereas the porta pros are warm and dark (forward bass, recessed highs)
I'm right now deciding on these vs dt 880 for getting into music production and just listning to music. I will be using either one with a motu m2 audio interface since i will record guitar aswell and can't afford to spend too much money. I am leaning towards the hd560s but are there any other suggestions? Budget is around 250.
Btw the 600 is like $100 more so not really an option and since i live in europe the 6xx isnt really an option either
I've never heard the dt 880, but I can tell you that the HD560S seem pretty great for music production. Up to your tastes though, if you do intend on using them for personal enjoyment as well.
chuckolatte Alright, thanks for your answer. I Will probably be buying these then :)
13:30 I legit thought I had a blue screen
Will you be able to compare those Sennheisers 560/580X/6XX to Beyerdynamic DT880 250ohm?
They are similar price range.
Not out of the question, but I don't have plans for Beyers anytime soon
Mine seal all around my ears.
Loved the review and personality, can you give us a couple amp and/or dacs that complement the 560s?
I think you would mostly be looking for an R2R DAC (which tends to smooth out the highs and warm up the bass a bit). A tube amp might also be worth taking a look at, DMS did mention he prefers the 560S on a tube amp for enjoyment purposes.
Hmm stupid question maybe but why on the box 12Hz - 38kHz and on official site is 6Hz-38kHz?
Good question
I bought the NewFantasia replacement cable. It doesn‘t fit. The twist-lock system is not identical which might be the cause or it‘s the slightly bigger base. Anyways, any idea where else i could get a decent, shorter cable at a reasonable ($10-15) price?
Oh no. You mean the one I linked to?
@@chuckolatte600 Yeah, I bought the 1.5 m version. Tbh, I‘m using it because I would have had to pay more for returning it than it cost, and it functions. But because the twist-lock doesn‘t work, its fit isn‘t very secure and it can be easily pulled out. But I haven‘t had problems with it so i guess it‘s fine if you need to use it.
@@nepomukullmann3013 Oof, I'll be sure to look into that. Thanks for bringing it up
Very nice
I own the hd558 should i upgrade to the 560s for gaming?
Nah, that would be more of a side-grade.
Does anyone have any experience using this 560s for mixing or mastering? Thanks
I don't really do that sort of stuff myself, but I've heard many people use these as their go-to open-back HP for mixing/mastering. Hope that helps, haha
Do you think these are worth the price to upgrade from the 598 (open)?
I'm trying to look for the 598's price, but cant find any at retail. I believe they usually go for $100, right? If so, then probably not. I've never heard the HD598 before, but I have to imagine that there wouldn't be a huge change in the sound quality itself, rather just the sound signature.
@@chuckolatte600 thanks for the reply! Yeah that's what it's seemed like from the reviews I've seen, basically just a slightly more premium feeling 598. I ended up paying $150 for mine about 5 years ago so it's even more of a less worthy upgrade haha.
@@olizelda Well at that point, I'd recommend upgrading to something higher-end, not a sidegrade to a HP in the same line.
You CAN run them balanced with the right cable.
Mmm...even then, I don't think it might be worth doing. These really aren't all that difficult to power.
BEST sound below 300€?
I prefer closed back
That's pretty tough. The only closed back option I've heard below $300 worth the money are the AT m40x and the Yamaha mt5
Spicy.
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can you mount a Vmoda mic on it?
No, but you can get this mic instead. Same concept, I've been using it for almost a year now and it's been great! amzn.to/3yKDWR0
@@chuckolatte600 does this one have that twist lock mecganism?
@@SileDevil yep
This headphone have a thin / tiny sound or have a sound with a nice "body"? anyone who have this can help me? I want to use it for EpicSoundtracks, Rock, POP, Electronic, Melodic, Orchestra, Female Vocals, Movies and Gaming…
I wouldn't call the sound "small" but I would say it falls under the "thin" sound category.
@@chuckolatte600 oh.... Thanks
If xlr improves sound signature, then putting pin stripes on my car improves engine power -.-
Call me crazy, I heard what I heard dude
Where did you buy these?
Directly from Sennheiser. Pre-ordered while it was still up. Took them a week to ship, so it's currently tough to get a pair haha
@@chuckolatte600 Would you be interested in borrowing your 560S? Really itching to hear them, It's driving me nuts that I can find a pair to buy.
@@comedy20282 Sorry, currently not doing the whole "lending/borrowing' thing. GL finding a pair though!
Are you messing with you audio, or is your mic recording in stereo? It so distracting when listing to this review. And your voice is consistently moving side to side. It's so distracting.
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6:35 I like the joke slip there from The matrix none of this is real I'm not real
Hmm this or the x2hr ?
th-cam.com/video/Hh8wn_sIxvo/w-d-xo.html Here's the comparison!
@@chuckolatte600 thanks man I was ever slowly leaning towards the x2hr your vid solidified my decision as I want something that would wow me - subbed
Can I use these straight from my iPhone 11 Pro? I’m not planning to use an amp. Love to be on the go most of the time (around the house), so an amp is not something I’m looking to get. At the same time, I don’t care much for Bluetooth headphones. So maybe these are a good option? Some other options are HD599 and some Grados, especially RS2.
Yeah, I think you'd be fine without an amp. Just make sure whatever lightning to 3.5mm dongle you use is qualiity.
Do I need an amp when using it on my Samsung Galaxy A50?
I don't think these need a whole lot of power, but a budget-oriented phone like the Galaxy A50 probably does not provide clean power. If necessary, it should be OK...
@@chuckolatte600 Okay, thanks. I do have an audio interface for my PC. I use it fot my mic, so it's not a real headphone amp, but I can plug in my headphones and I believe it provides some power. I hope my Behringer UMC22 is good enough.
@@LoekTheKing Ah well that's something. Glad to hear it!
@@chuckolatte600 I hope that interface does provide neutral sound, and not overly bassy or trebly sound or something lol
I would suggest getting Apple’s USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. It drives these well and actually has a pretty clean DAC.
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I was planning to sell my HD600 and buy these, will I be making any mistake by doing so? 😜
If your reasons are completely for professional purposes, then sort of, yeah. If it's for personal enjoyment however, I think it is definitely a mistake. Your preference in sound signature is personal but make no mistake, the HD560S are a step below the HD6X0 line in terms of quality and resolution.
@@chuckolatte600 Thank you very much for responding. I appreciate your time and reviews. One more thing, I am not a bass head but can you suggest me a budget headphone with better bass extension or should I invest in expensive DACs.
Also I’m not looking for professional use, just casual but passionate listening.
thanks in advance :)
@@arktism Bass extension? Honestly, you should try the Sundara. I know they're not exactly "budget" but yeah haha
150$
I prefer peasant thankyou
I didn't board this hype train.
They're not for everyone, that's for sure lol
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