The headphones are made for listeners who are more interested in understanding a tune in all its details.
Sennheiser has introduced HD 560S headphones for analytical listening sessions. The headphone offers natural and accurate reference sound that divulges minute details and is complemented by a low-frequency extension.
The headphones are made for listeners who are more interested in understanding a tune in all its details. It aims to show how a track is intended to be heard, rather than delivering an interpretation offered up by a headphone’s sound design. The HD 560S’ transducers are specially tuned for accuracy, offering A/B comparisons of mixes, sources and media formats. It comes with open-back ear-cups that facilitate a natural expansion of sound waves. The cups also come with angled alignment that recreates the optimal triangular listening position of loudspeakers.
The Sennheiser HD 560S offer a frequency response of 6 Hz – 38 kHz. The headphones have a high 110 dB/1V sensitivity and a low THD to offer an expressive dynamic range and clarity, even at a high SPL. It has been crafted to effortlessly reproduce the complex bass sounds found in modern music.
Speaking about the headphones, Jermo Köhnke, Product Manager at Sennheiser said: “We are excited to introduce the entry-level audiophile HD 560S headphones. In terms of bass response and value for money, this product represents a paradigm shift for open, dynamic headphones. With linear acoustics tailored to critical listening sessions, we have designed the HD 560S for audiophiles who evaluate a recording’s entire journey through the audio path.”
When it comes to the headphones body, the HD 560S uses an ultralight chassis for distraction-free listening. The ventilated cup remains cool without touching the wearer’s ears. It has a voice coil that was specifically developed to provide an exceptional experience regardless of the playback system. Its 120 Ω impedance allows the HD 560S to be used with virtually any audio source. The HD 560S is also equipped with a detachable 3-meter cable, 6.3 mm jack and a 3.5 mm adapter with a flexible 15cm lead.
The Sennheiser HD 560S is available at AED 799 inclusive of VAT in UAE and USD 207 excluding VAT in other regions in MENA.