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Sennheiser HD 560S

SennheiserMusic headset

HD 560S

Released September 2020.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Release date 2020-09-17 Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available

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General

Series
HD1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026HD series audiophile headphones
Model numbers
5091441Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Article number (SKU) 509144
GTIN / EAN
4044155257267, 6151043561467Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The page data carries barcode 615104356146, which matches the Target UPC. This is the US code.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026UPC 615104356146 (US)13Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/sennheiser-hd-560s-4044155257267Read 10 October 2026EAN 4044155257267 with reference 509144 (EU)
Announced
24 September 20208Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026Press release dated 24 September 2020
Status
Available1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker US store.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.953Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026MSRP $199.95 USD4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Price $199.95 USD, MSRP $199.95
Launch price (EU)
€1995Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Review last updated 2020-10-20: for 199 euros you get the headphones. Price as published by the reviewer, VAT included. No maker EUR source was found.8Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026States 199 EUR (MSRP) for Europe, available from 29 September 2020. Replaces the reviewer figure as the stronger source.
Markets
US, EU1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026US store page with USD pricing. The 2020 press release gives the European price and date.
Colours
Black6Maker product pagejp.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Page shows Color: Black
Segment
Music1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Listed in the maker audiophile range.

Design

Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Wearing style: over-ear. The ear cups surround the ear.
Ear cup enclosure
Open1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026
Folding
None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says Foldable: no
Swivelling ear cups
Yes5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Comfortable thanks to the easily rotatable ear cups.
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open
Driver size
38mm9Reviewheadfonia.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table row: Transducer size 38 mm. The same table calls the design closed, which is a review typo. The maker says open.10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Review text: all-new 38 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup. Search results reported 50 mm on Digitec and Galaxus listings, which were not opened. The maker pages do not state a driver size.16Reviewmajorhifi.com/sennheiser-hd560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: 38mm polymer dynamic driver.
Drivers per side
13Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
Diaphragm material
Polymer blend1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026All-new 120 ohm transducer with a specialized polymer blend in its membrane
Magnet
High-strength magnet1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Overview: all-new transducer with a high-strength magnet. The drive magnet offers highly efficient power. The magnet material is not stated. A German retailer text names neodymium, which is not stored because the maker does not confirm it.
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min6 HzMax38 kHz1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20266 Hz - 38,000 Hz. The page gives no tolerance or test standard.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 6 Hz - 38,000 Hz on the global page.15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: 6 Hz to 38 kHz (-10 dB).19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Frequenzgang von 6 Hz - 38 kHz.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
120Ω1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The maker text names an all-new 120 ohm transducer. The spec table has no impedance row. The 2020 German press release states an impedance of 120 ohm.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance 120 ohm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Listed impedance of 120 ohm and sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance of 120 ohms19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026German launch press release: trotz der Impedanz von 120 Ohm sind die Treiber äußerst effizient. Passive headphones.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
110dB1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hohe Empfindlichkeit von 110 dB/1V.
Sensitivity reference
Per 1 V1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Maker states the level per 1 Vrms.
THD (claimed)
0.05%1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026< 0.05 % at 1 kHz / 90 dB SPL. Stored as the upper bound.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same < 0.05 %19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Klirrfaktor <0,05% bei 90 dB.
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Open-back passive design.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Flat sound signature. Bass is slightly underemphasized at -4 dB and treble is balanced at 0 dB against the reviewer's target. The reviewer says the headphones lack a little low bass, as open-back headphones often do.17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Sound Signature Flat. Review text: flat sound profile, but they lack a little low bass. Graphs and the other sound results are members-only and not read.
Bass amount
-4dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Bass Amount Underemphasized (-4 dB). Methodology v2.3, review of 2020-11-13 with the header text updated 2026-10-08. Deviation from the RTINGS target curve. Test settings (power, connection, pads, instrument) are members-only and not read.
Treble amount
0dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Treble Amount Balanced (0 dB). Same methodology and target as the bass amount.
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Not available
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Battery life (measured, max)
Not available
Clamping force
7.04N5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: pressure averaged from big and small head 718 g, read as gram-force and converted at 9.80665 m/s2 to 7.04 N. The reviewer's rig is not described on the page. Same sample as the 242 g weight.
Weight (measured)
242g(8.5 oz)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: weight without cable 242 g, with cable 282 g (305 cm cable). Stored value is without cable.

Microphone

Microphone
None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Headphones without a microphone.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Flip to mute
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: 3.5 / 6.3 mm straight. The cable has a 3.5 mm plug and a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter is in the box.
Cable connector on headset
2.5 mm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026The left ear cup has a removable locking 2.5 mm TRRS plug.
Longest included cable
1.8m1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20261.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug. The 2020 launch press release and HeadphoneCheck describe a 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug. The current maker pages say 1.8 m with a 3.5 mm plug, which is kept.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Detachable 1.8 m cable
Headset USB plug or port
Not available
Audio over USB-C cable
Not available
Passive wired listening
Yes1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Passive analog headphones with no battery or electronics.
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Not available
Connection per platform
Not available
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no wireless and no battery. Passive analog headphones.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026Spec list names no battery
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Not available
Volume control
None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no remote or in-line volume control
Game and chat mix
Not available
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Padded10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list names a padded headband
Headband material
Velour-wrapped padding10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour
Frame material
Mostly plastic4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Mainly plastic body. The band is largely plastic.
Ear cup material
Mostly plastic with metal grilles on the back5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The majority of the housing is plastic. The protective grids on the back of the ear cups are metal.
Ear pad material
Velour1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Velour earpads
Replaceable ear pads
Yes14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Genuine replacement velour ear pads for HD 560 S, article 575209. HeadphoneCheck calls the pads not exchangeable. The maker part list wins.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads (Sennheiser article 575209), Detachable cable14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Ear pads: maker part 575209 lists HD 560 S as compatible. Cable: the maker page calls it detachable.

Software

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Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
240g(8.5 oz)3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Weight 240 g15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: Weight w/o cable 240 g. The maker's current product page lists 280 g with no cable statement. HeadphoneCheck weighed 282 g with the 3 m launch cable and 242 g without, so 280 g is read as a weight with cable. Corrected from 280 g to the schema meaning of weight without detachable cable.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, UK RoHS Regulations 201218Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-560s/safety_instruction/Safety_Guide_HD_560S.pdfRead 21 October 2026Safety guide, release Feb 2025, English section Manufacturer declarations: General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) under the EU declaration of conformity and RoHS Regulations (2012) under the UK declaration of conformity. It also states compliance with country-specific sound pressure limits. The guide names no instruction manual.

In the box

In the box
HD 560 S open-back headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter screw-on jack adapter, Drawstring storage bag1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
Cable with 3.5 mm plug1.81
Source1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The 6.3 mm adapter is listed in the box but is not a cable.
Carrying case
Soft1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Drawstring storage bag in the box list.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The US page says the price includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are excluded.

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