Sennheiser HD 560S vs DT 770 PRO 80 ohm: open or closed for your room?
Compare the exact wired HD 560S and 80-ohm DT 770 PRO by acoustic design, room sharing, cable arrangement and microphone needs.
Start with the room. HD 560S is open-back, so sound leakage and outside noise are part of the decision. DT 770 PRO 80 ohm is closed-back, which can better suit a shared space, but that does not make it active noise cancelling. Neither is a complete microphone headset by itself.
Choose around your situation
Sennheiser HD 560S
Consider HD 560S for a quieter environment where leakage is acceptable and open-back listening is what you want to try. Check comfort and the available headphone output rather than judging by impedance alone.
beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohms)
Consider the 80-ohm DT 770 PRO when a closed design better suits the room. Confirm the exact impedance version and account for its fixed, long cable; other DT 770 variants are different purchases.
What changes between these exact parts
These are published specifications. The last column explains how they affect the selection; it is not a benchmark result.
Scroll across the table to compare both models and the practical implications.
| Check | Sennheiser HD 560S | beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohms) | What it means for your build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic design | Open-back | Closed-back | The room and nearby people affect which design is appropriate. |
| Nominal impedance | 120 ohms | 80 ohms | Impedance alone does not determine loudness or whether an amplifier is needed. |
| Cable | Detachable | Fixed 3 m straight cable | Check reach, routing and how you would handle cable damage. |
| Microphone | Separate microphone needed | Separate microphone needed | Add a microphone path if calls or multiplayer chat are part of the setup. |
Worked decision: gaming and calls at a shared desk
Consider both what you hear and what other people in the room hear.
Decide whether open-back leakage is acceptable. If the room is noisy, assess the closed design without assuming it will cancel all outside sound.
Test the actual headphone output at a comfortable level and check for noise or insufficient headroom. Do not buy an amplifier solely from the impedance number.
Plan a separate microphone and input connection. Check cable reach and comfort for the length of your typical session.
When to keep what you have
Keep comfortable headphones that already work well from your source. A different impedance or driver specification is not an independent sound-quality ranking.
Checks still to make
- Exact impedance variant and connector adapter.
- Room leakage and listening comfort.
- Microphone/input needs and cable routing.
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Sources and scope
The decision examples are RigAtlas analysis based on the specifications below. We have not benchmarked these parts for this comparison. Manufacturer requirements can change; check the exact model before ordering.