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Sennheiser HD 560S

Open-back listening headphones for a quiet space where sound leakage is acceptable.

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The decision

HD 560S is a deliberate listening choice rather than an all-in-one headset. The open-back design makes the surrounding room part of the decision: consider nearby people and background noise before selecting it for a shared desk. Its 120-ohm impedance is not a sound-quality score or enough information to prescribe an amplifier by itself.

Consider it when

  • A quiet listening space and a suitable headphone output.
  • A user who already has a separate microphone for calls or games.

Look again when

  • A noisy shared room where isolation is a priority.
  • Expecting a microphone in the supplied stereo cable.

The checks that can change your choice

Check the actual source at a useful level

Confirm comfortable listening volume and headroom with your intended output. If it is inadequate, assess the output and headphone requirements together; do not buy an amplifier solely because the impedance number looks high.

Inspect the retail cable revision

Supplied cable lengths and adapters can vary with the retail revision. Confirm the connector needed by your source and how the detachable cable will route across the desk before ordering extra accessories.

Published specifications

Open-back wired headphones; 120-ohm impedance; detachable cable; 3.5 mm / 6.3 mm audio connection.

BrandSennheiser
Exact modelHD 560S
TypeOpen-back wired headphones
Connection3.5 mm / 6.3 mm audio connection
Impedance120 ohms
CableDetachable cable
MicrophoneSeparate microphone needed for voice chat
Before connectingCheck the cable and adapter supplied with the retail revision; use a suitable headphone output.

Stereo listening headphones without a headset microphone; voice chat needs a separate microphone. Use a suitable headphone output. Check the supplied cable and adapter for the retail revision; this entry does not assume every PC output drives them equally.

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Compare the choice, not just the name

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.Read the comparison ↗

A different choice worth checking

beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohms)DT 770 PRO 80 ohms is a specific variant with a 3 m straight cable. It is worth considering when a closed-back headphone and a long desk cable suit the setup, with a separate microphone if needed. The 32-ohm, 250-ohm, PRO X and M models are different choices; their characteristics should not be transferred here.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗Audio-Technica ATH-M50xATH-M50x offers a closed-back analog listening arrangement with detachable cables. Choose it when that connection and form suit the desk, then check comfort and listening level with your actual source. A larger driver or different impedance than the M40x does not by itself establish better sound for your needs.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗

These alternatives address related choices. Recheck their platform, connections and fit before treating one as a replacement.

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