The clearest way
into reference sound.
The HD 560S is Sennheiser's entry point into genuinely neutral, open-back listening — the same E.A.R. driver philosophy as the flagship line, tuned bright and analytical for a fraction of the price. Handled in India by Headgear Audio.
Reference sound shouldn't need a reference budget.
The HD 560S carries Sennheiser's Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) technology down from the flagship open-back line — angled drivers that recreate the optimal listening position instead of firing straight at your eardrum. The result is a bright, detailed, unusually neutral tuning for the price.
At 120 Ω it's also the easiest headphone in Sennheiser's open-back reference range to drive — a phone dongle or a basic DAC is enough to hear what it can do.
Where the HD 560S sits in Sennheiser's open-back range.
Three different tunings, three different jobs. Here's how the HD 560S stacks up against the two open-back references above it.
| Spec | HD 560S | HD 600 | HD 650 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Dynamic, open | 42mm dynamic | 42mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 120 Ω | 300 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Frequency response | 6 – 38,000 Hz | 12 – 40,500 Hz | 10 – 41,000 Hz |
| Signature | Bright, analytical | Neutral, analytical | Warm, relaxed |
| Easiest to drive from | Phone / dongle DAC | Desktop amp | Desktop amp |
| Price (Headgear Audio) | ₹15,990 | ₹24,990 | ₹29,990 |
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Before you add it to cart.
Will it work straight out of my phone or laptop?+
Yes — at 120 Ω the HD 560S is Sennheiser's easiest-to-drive open-back reference headphone. A phone with a 3.5mm jack, a USB-C dongle DAC, or a laptop headphone output will all get it to a usable volume with good dynamics.
How does it compare to the HD 600?+
Both are open-back and neutral, but the HD 560S is tuned brighter and more analytical, sits at a lower impedance so it's easier to drive, and costs less. The HD 600 is the warmer, more forgiving of the two.
Can I use my existing Headgear Audio cable with it?+
The HD 560S uses a single-sided 3.5mm detachable cable with a 6.3mm adaptor included — check with us before ordering a replacement cable, as this connector differs from the dual-3.5mm HD600/HD650/HD660S2 family.
What does the warranty actually cover?+
2 years from Sennheiser against manufacturing defects. Keep your invoice — Headgear Audio handles the claim on your behalf as the authorised seller.
The numbers, unrounded.
Figures are Sennheiser's own published specification.
Nothing you'll need to buy separately.
The stock cable isn't the ceiling.
Upgrade cables improve noise floor and build quality — check connector compatibility with us before ordering.
SENNHEISER HD 560S
2-year Sennheiser manufacturer warranty
Ships from Mumbai · Genuine, sealed unit
No-cost EMI available at checkout