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Updated January 10, 2024·
Given that the Koss Porta Pro with a microphone is usually less expensive, if you're on a budget and need a microphone for calls, they're a good choice for on-the-go listening due to their portability and affordability. However, if you're seeking higher sound quality and more detailed audio reproduction for home listening, the Sennheiser 560S might be better despite being more expensive. The Sennheiser's may also offer a wider soundstage and better comfort for long sessions. So, if cost is a concern and you need a mic, go for the Koss; if you prefer sound quality and comfort, invest in the Sennheiser. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
9.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good.
Gaming
8.2
6.9
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1
5.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is good.
Cost
$60
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
6.0
8.0
The Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Koss Porta Pro (with mic) | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
Sennheiser 560S
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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About Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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