You know a headphone is truly great when DMS starts sounding like Zeos

@marksafe5463

3 жыл бұрын

Haha without the cussing 🤬😂

@mrcatsoup4496

3 жыл бұрын

Also without anime wallpaper

@mikepoulsen9017

3 жыл бұрын

that username tho-

@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING

3 жыл бұрын

Zeos is the best

@alondite215

3 жыл бұрын

Zeos is clueless, and possibly deaf.

I love how clearly uncomfortable DMS is giving something an all-glowing review. At this point DMS is amoung the top crop of headphone reviewers period so this is exceptionally high praise. Great vid as always.

@Krmpfpks

3 жыл бұрын

"among the top crop"? Is there anyone coming close?

@AnotherAnonymousMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Krmpfpks Honestly, there are plenty of online headphone reviewers with different styles and unique selling points. Joshua Valour has insane production, Steve Guttenberg is like an audio sage. Resolve reviews/ The headphone show, are pretty solid, The next best thing studio are worth listening to, as is anyone from Soundstage. Inner fidelity is no joke. There's Passion for sound doing solid work too. And of course there's Zeos doing his thing over on the zaney entertainment side. I'd rate DMS as top tier in this crop.

@frykauf

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah DMS is very much not a person who just says "this is great", "this is also great", "and this too". I think everyone appriciates his highly critical stance in reviewing audio gear, very much in contrast to even the more critical reviewers. His reviews are always helpful, even if I don't share the same preference in sound signature.

@Krmpfpks

3 жыл бұрын

AnotherAnonymousMan I pretty regularly watch all of them, besides tyl from innerfidelity (who I didn’t count since he has retired) none of them even come close to DMS ears and objective judgement.

@AnotherAnonymousMan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Krmpfpks As I said, I consider DMS to be top tier. But one expert opionion is only one expert opinion, and when freely available, should only ever taken within the context of others. IMO It's *never* useful to champion any individual's opinion on subjective matters. In this instance it's possible that DMS has overvalued neutrality over detail retrieval, imaginge, and soundstage and his idea of its key characteristics might not match your own. Perhaps its dynamics or speed make it a no-go for you but perfectly acceptable at the pricepoint for him etc. *TL;DR:* It's impossible to get a rounded view of something from one opinion, regardless of how credible it is. And ranking an individual opinion as "best" needlessly robs you of some objectivity in a field that's already quite subjective. IMO

If the 560s legit makes the 600 line obsolete I wonder if they're working on a new one (say a HD670s or maybe a HD700s). Good to know Sennheiser isn't just sitting around and is actually developing new stuff!

@derekw6811

3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see an HD700s

@Anti-FreedomD.P.R.ofSouthKorea

3 жыл бұрын

Psssst, incoming HD650 extreme conservatives!! (jk jk)

@frykauf

3 жыл бұрын

I 100 % believe they are refreshing their lineup. It's very much due, they're just gonna release them few months apart so the sales of one won't affect the other.

@BennytheMenace

3 жыл бұрын

@@frykauf Or so we end up buying the whole collection due to the stepping stones

@meltinini7920

3 жыл бұрын

I just want them to re-issue an HD 580 Precision (which is an HD600 with slightly less bass and treble, which is more agreeable)

The man speaks truth. I got a pair of these this week, and their clarity and neutral sound are startling. An unbelievable headphone for $200.

@MurariPOV

3 жыл бұрын

How's this compared to beyerdynamic 770 pro

@alouisschafer7212

3 жыл бұрын

I can get them for 140$. Lets hope they outclass my DT 990s

@xfrostyresonance8614

2 жыл бұрын

@@MurariPOV It's a fucking curbstomp of the DT770.

@bazadam6635

2 жыл бұрын

I know right. I'm here to say thanks to DMR.

@spamcan9208

2 жыл бұрын

After watching a few reviews I said screw it and hit the buy button at the end of this video. It's my first set of audiophile headphones and I was hesitant to buy anything because I don't know much yet. What I do know is why I wanted them. I want to hear all those little details that I can't hear unless I'm somewhere in person listening to a piano or when I used to play trumpet. I missed what I heard in high school band class. Now I have to figure out amps and dacs and where I should source music.

"I know you should be mixing on speakers, but if you're gonna use a headphone at all for mixing, this is the headphone you should be using" was what sold me on this headphone since it spoke to my exact use case. I've only had my pair for five hours but I already feel as though I can breathe again and I've felt so much more excitement and eveness in my mixes immediatley. Thanks for helping me take this step, I should have done this years ago.

Awesome video man, the graph comparing it to HD6XX was great. I love my HD650 and HD700 and will give these a try.

Yo DMS love your videos! I hope your channel keeps growing!

Hey man!! love your insight on headphones, you leave the greatest detail for us audiophiles looking for the specifics. I would love to see a review on the Blue Ella's !! Cheers man

You should answer the question of witch Dac's and Amps you'd recommend with them. Quality video.

This is by far the best review of these headphones. You clearly understand the whole point of these being reference cans. Other reviews I have watched seem to have missed the point entirely. Thanks for this, good stuff!

This is exciting news, and what makes me even more excited is how comfortable the HD5XX range is, due to the long elliptical pads that let my ears tuck in behind them, and the angled drivers that never touch my ears. That form factor surpasses the HD6XX earcups for comfort, and goes toe to toe with Bose QCs. These should make killer reasonably priced gaming headphones.

@richard7673

Жыл бұрын

SO THATS WHAT hd5xx means when you guys put the xx's in OMG

@jackgreen05

Жыл бұрын

As a HD 569 owner, I aprobe this comment!

Yeah you were right about this one DMS. I don't really like the peak/elevation around 4-5kHz, but once you EQ that out, I swear these get way too close to the Elex in terms of detail, speed, soundstage, and imaging. These are also way tighter and faster in the bass compared to the 650 and 58X, and more dynamic in general.

I'm a huge fan of these headphones. Got them as a counterpart to my LCD 2 classics and DT 1990s. They're essentially what I wish the 1990 was in terms of frequency response. The 560s have energy in the highs(compared to the LCD but it's warm so I guess this is truly neutral) but it's just right. Everything whether it's bright or warm sounds awesome on them. The bass extension is phenomenal and tight. I certainly would return the 1990s for the 560s if it wasn't too late. Their imaging still isn't on the level of the 1990s for gaming, but that's for gaming. For enjoying music I'm going 560s all day. They're a great counter to the LCD's warmer sound.

The Sennheiser 500 form factor is just the most comfortable. I've got the HD 518 and you can forget you're wearing them. The HD 650 is a hefty and heavy set and my daily driver the DT 770 Pro too, made of spring steel.

Succinct review with great reference points. Thank you! I'm almost sad about falling in love with my grados again :P

hey man. just discovered your channel. its great! keep up the good work!

Damn. This is high praise. I've been trying to find a replacement for my 7 year old HD 650s for a while now and while I have other stuff that sounds different I've never been able to get rid of the 650s. Has the day finally come??

@alondite215

3 жыл бұрын

No, the 650 are still the better headphone. Buy new pads for the 650 instead.

@princesmith8008

Жыл бұрын

Which is better for gaming (story-based/single player) and watching movies?? HD 650 or HD 560S??

Just ordered! I own the 800s and the 6xx. The 800s is a little distant and cold though exceptionally detailed and airy, while the 650 is a little congested and murky but so intimate and smooth. The 5xx line is my favorite in terms of soundstage out of all headphones I've listened to but the frequency response, detail retrieval and resolution were always lacking. I really hope it will be the middle ground I've been looking for and I can be at peace! And at a cheaper price!

@HOTSPEEDMike

3 жыл бұрын

Detail retrival on my 599's is perfectly fine. However I wonder if 560's are much of an upgrade, or just a slightly different flavour....

Man I subscribed not for the great information and awesome content. I subscribed cz your calmness, honesty, and conciseness put me in a great mood. Thank you for producing top notch content. Respect.

Just pre ordered a pair because of this review. Can't wait to get my hands on them!

Look at my boy dressing it up...do your thang bro. You got that 80s new wave look going

Listening to this on a pair of the HD560s for the first time since buying them and it sounds great!

@philipchignell4902

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Just picked a pair up thanks to your recommendation, upgraded from my Shp 9500, Thank you I'm loving these every minute

@captainkilos

3 жыл бұрын

Are these a big improvement? Looking to do the same upgrade but I do competitive FPS gaming

@justinlime69

3 жыл бұрын

@@captainkilos sound stage is a bit closer but I can still pinpoint the footsteps no problem, music listening is much more enjoyable with these for me

Flatter than the DT-150s?!?! Btw em excited for this headphone, a lot of people had high expectations for this and it seems legit, and i trust your reviews along with other reviewers... Love your work as always!!

Listening to this on my HD6XX and Topping L30 amp, i'm happy as is, though i really want to have a listen. Hopefully this will be available at stores in Singapore soon

@matskarlsson924

3 жыл бұрын

EQing your HD6XX may be a more economical solution if you don't like them. ;-) Try the oratory1990 setting but only boosting bass 5.5 dB (you can thank me later).

I've been looking at the 599 for a very long time to upgrade from the super budget Samson SR 850. When I discovered the existence of the 560S, I went to Headfi and discovered your channel through a link to your review. Thanks for the info, and I am now subscribed to your content. Keep it up!

@CrankCase08

3 жыл бұрын

The uber-inexpensive Superlux HD681F ('F' for flat) is a very decent upgrade from the Samson SR850. It completely pisses over my DT880, which will soon end up on eBay.

@MyouKyuubi

2 жыл бұрын

Grab 599 if you don't want to use, or can't afford an amplifier. (For immersive gaming and general music enjoyment) 560s for sure, if you intend to use it with an amplifier though. (For audio purists, not to be confused with audiophiles, that want proper sound in everything they do for a relatively cheap price, even if that costs a bit extra for the amplifier) That being said though, running the 560s on a Topping A90 is a bit overkill, and is no doubt a huge reason why the headphone sounds so amazing, he should've run it through a cheaper amp, like, a Schiit Heresy or FiiO K5 Pro, through something that most people would be likely to have.

@ARKumalarkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyouKyuubi man this comment was a throwback. Thank you so much for your advice, but I've been rocking the 599 for almost a year now. And yeah, my requirements are indeed gaming and casual listening without amps. The 599 has not disappointed at all.

@MyouKyuubi

2 жыл бұрын

@@ARKumalarkey

@supermeseriasu

7 ай бұрын

@@ARKumalarkey Do you still recommend 599? I wanted to buy 560s but I understood that 599 has better comfort. I spend a lot of time at the computer and comfort is paramount, I'm not an advanced audiophile. Media, games and some music for hours on end. Are they breathable in the summer? I had Bose soundcore q35 and I used to sweat with them, I sold them and I really want something breathable,

I have just (pre)ordered this headphone based on this review - thanks!

thanks. you helped me choose a headphone for mixing and mastering.

I made a mistake first time, bought 560S and compared it against my Philips X2HR . Offcourse 560S wasnt as bright as the X2HR when swapping between headphones. I went to extend of returning it , few days later I figured the 560s sound stage was so much better and relaxing compared to X2HR .. I could hear instruments with clear directional sense in X and Y axis. I bought 560S again to give it another try. Went through a week of using it and now Im not returning back to X2HR. Not that I dislike X2HR but 560s takes music listening to the next level for me. I hate the 9 feet cable provided with the headset though. Changed to a smaller one and its now my daily driver plugged against Schitt Hel ! The best headphones I own.. it even beats my Sony 1000Xm4s for relaxed , warm, natural sound and backed by excellent soundstage which splits everything out like watching a 3D Movie . Audio Nirvana! This one will punish bad quality music or production... I switch to X2HR for that.. :D

First i was shooting for some Beyerdynamics for mixing/mastering, so i took DT 770 PRO and 990, but for majority of the headphones you need Sonarworks reference ID to make it work and real, to iron all the imperfections like Beyerdynamics has in the highs etc. Few days later i took HD 560S to test it, which has amazing sound quality, neutral sound and so much details. I decided to return Beyerdynamics, even though they were a bit more comfy (for me personally) and have better build quality, but for the sake of reliable and good sound and no need to invest into Sonarworks at all, i decided to go with HD 560s. Great headphones..for this money imaginable value.

This one got me excited, good job!

4om Zeos 2 DMS in a 2 click & in just few minutes made up my mind - left the neutral studio Koss PRO4S in favour of the Sennheiser 560S (the S is there 4 all the gr8 oneS i guess) - and with all of my heart 'N' soul i can assure U - This Is It! - the absolutely amazing detail + brilliant clarity & vocals that make U wonder R U still in Ur room or sitting on a little stool in the studio listenning to Diana Ross recording Chain Reaction... [not a word more or a letter less]... We wanted it & finally got it! BTW nice going DMS - on topic & rightly convincing - my thx 4 the spot on review;)

My HD560s finally turned up and I have to say a big Thanks to DMS for providing such an accurate review - to the point that I could imagine how they sounded before they even arrived. These headphones are very impressive if you want a neutral representation of your music, with clear space for everything in the mix.

@ChrisBessy

3 жыл бұрын

can you mix the bass of your track with them ? thank you

@stefanredmond8884

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBessy I think they'd be very good for mixing.

@ChrisBessy

3 жыл бұрын

@@stefanredmond8884 I have hd600 but no bass enough and I dont hear good the trebles .... but I hesitate between buy a better amp, because I use focusrite 2i4, or buy a hd650s or hd599 ....... my mixes with hd600 are not very good in my car .....

@stefanredmond8884

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisBessy I haven’t tried the 600s but from reviews I’ve seen the 560s have slightly more bass and more treble - but they are overall quite alike.

@THROES_XK

11 ай бұрын

@@stefanredmond8884 I want to buy this headphone and I want the best amp/dac for it Can you recommend an amp/dac for under $200? I want it to be portable and if not it can be normal

i got my 560s yesterday. its fantastic. clean crisp flat. just 195.95 its amazing. 560s is a little bit lean but clean and mid high detail. it has some bass tension(not quantity, but has good tension) a new standard? yes.

This video made me buying a 560S for late night (Pre-)mixing sessions and working on the road even though I already own a HD600 since years (which is still my favorite for casual listening to my vinyls and CDs) Thanks for this recommendation! 🙂

Damn. Now I need to get this, too. Thanks, DMS!

I used to use a pair of HD598 and they did always sound natural and what i considered to be what everything should sound like.

Finally back in stock and purchased without hesitation

ty for the inspiring and equally informative video :)

These are GREAT. I bought them becouse of this video also. Ater some time I started to feel that the top end is a bit to sharp, and that they could have a bit more bass and sound a bit warmer. And... there is a way to do that! If anyone feels the same as me - try it with 598 CS pads. The difference is HUGE - those pads smoothes out the treble, gives real strong bass, and change the tonality more towards analog than digital side. Also the stage has improved in depth. Incredible difference. I've read about it from some polish reviewer and it all was true. The only thing that can be considered as downside is that vocals would not be as close as they were before.

0:57 "Makes some waves" Sine waves if you will

Damn I got this pair of headphones and now I'm hyped because of this review

@DMS3TV

3 жыл бұрын

I still love them

Thank you for this. I've been a long time Sennheiser man and was about to go in a different direction but now I have something new to add and I think it will suit my Engineering purposes. Can't wait to test it myself.

Love to see a review on Hifiman HE400i 2020, been contemplating on what pair of headphones I want next and haven't seen too many reviews on these.

@alondite215

3 жыл бұрын

The 5XX just made the 400i irrelevant. $220 on Drop.

@MomentaryStir

3 жыл бұрын

@@alondite215 Except for the fact that the 5XX doesn't sound as good as the HE400i 2020. 5XX is basically Hifiman Deva, which you can also find in Europe for a lower price than $220.

I just got a pair and I think if factoring in the amp requirements and price, this is a better value than the hd6xx since it can sound great out of a simple portable dac amp while the 6xx needs more juice to go loud and get that slam going. I have the hd6xx by the way and love it. My Grado 325x is coming as well hahaha.

@Gwinter452

7 ай бұрын

Can the 560s be used directly from a phone (usb-c) with an adapter (usb-c to 3.5mm)? I'm new to all this stuff, lol.

Love the graph overlay 👍

I bought these last week and have been using them for listening to music at my computer. They're pretty sweet.

Thank you for sharing this review!

Z’s going to jump out a window in his review of these.

@Sasha_May

3 жыл бұрын

"Theeeese!" (c) Zeos

@POWERofO7

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sasha_May insert orgasm noise*

@larryeckerdt9750

3 жыл бұрын

But his review station is in the basement, so...

@ZReviews

3 жыл бұрын

OR.. they will be totally flat and I won't be able to stand them. Its never a guarantee what I will and won't like.

@agentorange8530

3 жыл бұрын

Z's not gonna like them because they're flat and have no booty.

Just that moment where he was silent and listening to his music in pure awe is the kind of experience I want to have with a new pair of headphones. I just might pick this up soon. Thanks for the review DMS :)

Pre ordered .... ! Been wanting to use your affiliated link. Glad i did for these.

@xk964264

3 жыл бұрын

2 weeks later and sennheiser still haven’t shipped my order .. lol. Unbelievable

Just pulled the trigger on these. Taking first step into something beyond consumer audio. Will be paired with a Topping DX3 Pro. Wish me luck.

Totally agree with this review. One thing I have noticed is the imaging. Compared to my Focal Elegia's, the 560s presents clearer and more defined instruments in my opinion. I know that closed back's and open back's often differ in these areas anyway, but I am still surprised at how much better the imaging is considering the price. All In all the 560s are great in every way. If in doubt, just buy them!

Your review of the 560s was a major reason for my eventual purchase and I am extremely satisfied. I'll subscribe even though I can't imagine having to upgrade. Thanks for the content.

@marpinpar

Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me about music listening experience? Have you played games with them?

@fortunefiderikumo

11 ай бұрын

@@marpinpar music is amazing,awesome for gaming as well,i play a lot of Shooters and I can pinpoint my enemies exact location with them

Finally decided on my first decent set after 2 months after lurking on various channels. Heard their good for rock so I'm sold and can't wait to crank up A storm in heaven

already ordered them. they will be sent tomorrow im pumped after what you just said! actually my first pair of Sennheisers too. see them in two days

@xk964264

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get them ???

@davejohnson2702

3 жыл бұрын

@@xk964264 nope. They were processed last week but they didn't deliver so when I tried to cancel they said they couldn't because it was already processed. The I got a message today saying the shipment was backed up or something dumb. I said I don't care cancel it. Its the worst experience I've ever had buying headphones.

It's so hilarious watching DMS actually being impressed by something.

First time I've ever seen you, just curious to what do you think of Grado headphones

I ordered one bases on your review….For $200 it is excellent, especially with classical music! A true hifi headphones! I love it!

@DMS Just bought these... Thank you so much :)

I was so close to buying the 6XX headphones. I am SO glad I didn’t. This sounds like exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for an amazing review!

@DominicDarrell

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the 6XX on the 21st :(

@cychloryn

3 жыл бұрын

me too, i just got mine last week! oh well lol

@DominicDarrell

3 жыл бұрын

@@cychloryn Not like it's necessarily worse, especially considering it's pretty much the same price. I'm just glad to finally have a nice audio setup

@squidwardstesticles5914

3 жыл бұрын

I was just about to buy the 58x, but now I’m gonna wait until there’s more reviews of these and some comparisons between the 2

@dae8894

3 жыл бұрын

Squidward's Testicles I think either way at some point you have to experience the 58x. I hardly use mine, but I feel like it's a stepping stone everyone should get just because of the value

Big fan, keep up the good work shill

This review is 100% responsible for my purchase. And I 100% agree. Flat. Exactly as produced. Perfect. Thank you.....

thanks for the video, it really helped me

So great that they finally made a great reference! Wonder how does it compare to something like the HiFiMAN Sundara in terms of soundstage, imaging and perhaps detail retrieval? Also hoping that they would introduce more new headphones like these but perhaps with a higher price and even better specs:)

@MrMakatech

3 жыл бұрын

It means you can buy two pair of HD 560S for the price of one Hifiman Sundara.

@bxg8097

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMakatech true, but a planar is leagues beyond a dynamic due to its speed

@MrMakatech

3 жыл бұрын

@@bxg8097 I am actually thinking about the Sundara, do you have it? How is the base?

@bxg8097

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMakatech hi, nope i do not have it, sorry :/ But ive been reading a lot of reviews and apparently the bass is good for a planar. I think it works best as a neutral sounding, a little bit colder headphone, but from what ive seen, still a bit warmer sounding than the HIFIMAN Deva

Interesting ...I've been using the HD 560 Ovation II's since 1993 and I've went back to them over the HD 600, 650,700. They just exactly like you described these new ones. They produce so much detail yet have balanced bass they I've never found anything that can match them. They still make and sell the ear pads and the cables for my 560 Ovation II's but these have me curious how they hold up against the legendary classic.

just wanted to say, I love your videos!

i appreciate the intelligence of this review. subscribed forgot to add, really would like to see good reviews of the b&o h95s since there don't seem to be many out there (by "good," I mean "well done," not necessarily glowing, if that makes sense)

I have reference IEMs, but I've been longing for an affordable reoference headphone.

Great review. Do you know where can I find balanced cable for the hd560s headphones

I'm new to the audiofile world and this will most likely be my first real pair of headphones, I see a lot of mixed reviews for these but I keep coming back to yours, I plan to use these for gaming, listening to all types of music, and for almost everything else. You mention these are very anaylitical headphones and are very flat, I do not plan on using these for anything professional but just for listening, I probably won't be able to tell much of a difference between these and a lot of other headphones at this price point but I see a couple of people complaining about the build? I sure hope they will last.

Just got my HD 599's! Would also like to try the 560's in the near future.

This sounds so exciting! A total rave is so not you, bro. Sounds like I may need to buy yet ANOTHER pair of Sennys!

@ordjk4797

3 жыл бұрын

Yup what I had to do

I might consider getting these to replace my old hd598 as I mostly use them for editing vocals and SFX and having a wide sound stage for playing some games

@streamcnoremorse3323

3 жыл бұрын

Do you got them? How they sound comparing to 598? I have 598 too.

@streamcnoremorse3323

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered hd 650

Just picked up a pair at BB for $149.00 on a Black Friday deal. After watching this video I can't wait to hook them up. Great review/video. You covered all the bases. Thanks! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@mastroitek

6 ай бұрын

I hope you will enjoy them. I got them 2y ago, I liked them but I still prefer the warmer and more relaxed sound of the 660s. But with that said, the 560s still live next to my desk, so that I can get them up and running in less than 30s... Regardless of what is my personal preference, I still believe that the 560s are insanely good for the price

been looking at getting the hd 600s for years now but after hearing this, the 560s is in the cart now AND its cheaper! thanks for the help deciding what to get. have a good one.

This exactly what I needed to hear. I'm buying these headphones.

@VolcardoReviewer

2 жыл бұрын

Same, this video and another reviewer that reviews headphones only for gaming purposes both raves about these.

Hey DMS, where can I buy those wall diffusors? They look so incredible good...

Thank you very much for this review! The final straw to push me into buying this. I'm totally loving it! Who needs sleep anyways?

@DMS3TV

3 жыл бұрын

Try them with tubes!

@87jajabing

3 жыл бұрын

@@DMS3TV yup. And that's thanks to you too. I am looking into dark voice. I am new to these hobby and your recommendations are somewhat spot on for my taste. I almost wanted to get the sundara but the sound signature just doesn't feel right to me. QC is another factor.

Hey DMS, great work and reviews, would love to get your opinion on the hd569 closed back cans by sennheiser, cheers Dave

Preordered on the strength of this video , My first pair of open back headphones thought it would be a good place to start , thanks for emptying my bank account lol nice review and subbed

@jasonbrown31485

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you order them from?

@kbsub

3 жыл бұрын

Jason Brown sennheiser Canada

@Will-is3od

3 жыл бұрын

Are they good for gaming?

@Daisyboobs

3 жыл бұрын

@@Will-is3od I game with them, and they're really good. Some people want a lot of bass in their gaming headphones, but for me, they're perfect. They're so good, I can't play Alien Isolation without cold shivers. The sound of seagulls and the ocean in Valheim is so gorgeous. The audio leakage is so quiet, it isn't picked up by my AT2030 microphone nobody has complained yet, and I've played on people's twitch streams.

Let's wait for Crinacle or Oratory to measure those bad boys. But they seem lit.

A beautiful pair of headphones, elegant designed!! From the graph you shared I feel like the Mids are smoother in the HD6xx, which one do you recommend for listening Pop and EDM music??

I bought a pair of these for the office, because they’re cheaper than the 6XX I have at home. I run the 6XX off a Darkvoice so I took my XDUOO TA-26 to the office. All I wanted was something that didn’t suck so I could code in something like the same state of bliss I have at home. I LOVE THE 6XX ON THE DARKVOICE. Then I started listening at the office and thought it was… better. WTAF? Now I know why. It’s been a few months, and I love both experiences. I’ve tube rolled the crap out of both amps and have them right where I like them, and the headphones are matched perfectly. I haven’t tried my solid state amp with the 560s but it sounds like I should. I have the baby Topping with its DAC sibling.

Does this still have the vague off center imaging of the 600-series? After personally comparing 660 to Elex, I felt that metal571's description of "3-blob imaging" was correct RE:the 600-series. I guess what I'm asking is if the 560S has better, worse, or comparable imaging to Elex because I know you used that as a reference for a while too.

@RafiGish

3 жыл бұрын

Josh' Valour mentions Metal's 3-blob thingy in his 1st impression: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6aXxdOSl9Kzf5M.html

@TheBrotesque

3 жыл бұрын

@@RafiGish To clarify, he mentions that it is less of an issue on the 560s compared to 600 line

@TheBrotesque

3 жыл бұрын

@Roseki I think there has also been some speculation that the angled drivers help with imaging

@j.d.4697

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBrotesque He says they have great imaging, so I'd assume that disqualifies the blob issue?

How does this compare to the OG HD598 (beige) soundstage, and sound? I have one, and looking to upgrade. So far I'm looking at k712 vs Sundara

Greetings From Venezuela, thanks for your excellent reviews, do you think if i lose too much if i choose the 660 in terms of Sounstage/Imaging?

Heya great video! Should i save up for the 560s or should i get the Shure SRH1840? I found one for 140$ headphone only (They normally have a carrying case and extra pads i think). I mainly listen to rock, jazz, and electronic. Also a little bit of gaming. Thanks!

"if you wanna line up and call me a shill" lol so good

Hi .. after about a 2 weeks of research into headphones I bought a pair of these HD 560s after watching your review .. I actually had a budget that would have enabled me to go about £150 above the price of these .. I'm so blown away by the sound quality I'm now enjoying through these 560s .. love em to bits.. thanks so much for this review I would probably not have found these without it .. I've saved money as well .. ps .. I listened to a track called Infinity by WYR GEMI.. I think I could feel the bass going through my body to my feet .. these headphones had a total grip on the bass.. unreal.. regards and thanks .👍😁

@CamaGoesGym

Жыл бұрын

Did u use eq settings at all?

@CamaGoesGym

Жыл бұрын

Beaxuse in the video he saif they are very neutral, so how are they basy? Sorry im new to audiphile etc, i ordered them and they are set to arive in a few days, dont have an amp either lool, i so have logitec z623 that had built in amp tho, maybe ill try em on there as well

@simonhawkins7004

Жыл бұрын

@@CamaGoesGym .. no E Q settings .. use them plugged onto a new cambridge audio DAC .. they sound great ... they have great clarity and a neutrality .. really pleased .. and they didn't cost the earth .. I could have easily paid more than double what I gave for these .. I think your review was spot on .. thanks.

@simonhawkins7004

Жыл бұрын

@@CamaGoesGym the bass is deep .. but not coloured tonally..

@CamaGoesGym

Жыл бұрын

@@simonhawkins7004 so after getting them yeasterday i plugged em into my desktop ans they were a letdown, not loud and barely different, then i thought about it and realized ive been using usb and wireless headsets for a while, i have asud prime b550 mobo and decided to plug it into my work laptop which is quite expensive, the sound quality increased like 3 fold and the sound was insane, but now i still have to return them as i need them without buying an amp on top for the price, im going to go with the Epos H6Pro with gsx 300 external soundcard includer. Not sure if u know about them

I was bidding on the 660s via ebay, but after seeing this review... I preordered this set. I'm really looking forward to it now!

@PSON_

2 жыл бұрын

How are you liking the headphone so far? I am debating between this and the Sundara.

@Zooptopus27

2 жыл бұрын

@@PSON_ I use them every day at work. I love them! I don't own the Sundara though, so I can't compare it. The only thing I wish it had was another cable... since the original is so damn long. Luckily I have a lot of space and I can just put it to the side.

Hi DMS, you love the Drop+DCA Closed X and the HD560S. Which would be best for music production?? Or have both been surpassed in 2023? Keep up the gr8 work...

Great! You have help me saved a couple of hundreds from buying the expensive DT1990 PRO. 🙂👍

@nikonovandrej1985

2 жыл бұрын

DT 1990 is great, and better in every aspect imaginable!, if you are completely deff at around 8K 😁

Damn, just when I thought I already had more than enough headphones...

@luiscastro5456

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha

Awesome! I actually managed to win them on the munich high end audio show!

@DMS, great review. Two years later do you still rate them as good? From my own research it seems that these are still the headphones to beat for their price. Thanks.

For casual music listening and videogames should I go with something from the DT series (like DT770) or the 560S?

Long time Sennheiser user here. Decided to give the Sundara a shot but the unit I got had some manufacturing defects and I don't think I want to give them a second chance. Looks like I will probably stick with the tried and true Sennheiser. I've become a neutral-head recently. These should work well for me.

Great review 👍 Looking for a good set of headphones for fps games these or the 58x's

Okay DMS -- I've had these for a week now and ... = AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED!! No hyperbole here... they are nicely balanced, there is nothing that you cannot hear which is not true of all headphones, and they don't have that silly bass-boost that some incorporate. I want my headphones FLAT ... I will take care of sound enhancements as I see fit. THANK YOU for this most accurate review. So readers know, I am strictly in it for music listening (but I know that they are more than capable for mixing) and that is 80% mainstream R&R (think Classic Rock)but jazz and classical come off superb as well. Easy recommend.