True audiophile headphones often cost upwards of $300 / £300 / AU$400, but Sennheiser's latest cans would provide all the specs you'd expect from a pair of analytical in-ear headphones, without the hefty price tag. Retailing for €199.95 / £169 (approximately AU$280), the Sennheiser HD 560S deliver "accurate, natural reference sound that divulges every detail, complemented by remarkable low-frequency extension", making them ideal for use during long analytical listening sessions. According to Sennheiser, the HD 560S' transducers are "specifically tuned for precision, providing reliable A/B comparisons of mixes, sources, and media formats," without giving your music the headphone character.
Audiophile Specifications
With an open-back design, Sennheiser says its latest headphones "facilitate the natural expansion of sound waves" for a "wide, articulate soundstage" that sounds great for solo listening, but keep in mind that much of it is likely of the sound leaks out. . cans, making them unsuitable for use on the go or in the office (for fear of inspiring scorn from your colleagues). The HD 560S offers a wide frequency range from 6Hz to 38kHz (most headphones offer something in the 20Hz to 20kHz range), which the company claims allows for "smooth low-frequency extension" and means the headphones can "accurately reproduce the complex bass sounds found in modern music." A sensitivity of 110 dB/1V also means that these cans offer "clarity and expressive dynamic range," says Sennheiser.
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(Image credit: Sennheiser) You should be able to use the Sennheiser HD 560S with just about any playback source, thanks to 120 ohm impedance; In other words, your powerful amp shouldn't 'blow up' these headphones. they require more horsepower than most to propel them. You won't find any wireless connectivity on board like on the Sony WH-1000XM4, though that's not necessarily a bad thing, as many audiophiles still prefer to use wired connections to avoid compressing their audio over a Bluetooth connection. Instead, you'll get a detachable 3 meter cable, a 6,3mm jack and a 3,5mm adapter with a 150mm cable. However, there's no option for a balanced connection, which is common with audiophile headphones, and is said to reduce distortion and prevent crosstalk between the left and right channels. That said, the lack of a balanced connection could be one way Sennheiser has kept the price of the HD 560S relatively low. Since Sennheiser designed the HD 560S for long listening sessions, care has been taken to make the design as comfortable as possible. According to the audio brand, the headphones use "an ultralight frame," while the "ventilated cap stays cool without touching the ears that wear it." The ear pads are also made from luxurious velor, which should be soft and comfortable even during the longest listening sessions.