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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Rode NTH-100, being closed-back headphones, provide better noise isolation and are suitable for environments where you do not want to disturb others. They are a bit heavier and have a somewhat shorter cable. The Sennheiser 560S, on the other hand, boast a higher overall sound quality and a more open soundstage due to their open-back design, making them excellent for an immersive listening experience at home. However, they let more sound in and out, which may not be ideal for public places or when noise isolation is needed. Both require a wired connection and have a detachable cable but neither are designed for exercise or sports. If you often travel or need to use headphones in noisier environments, the Rode might serve you better; for critical listening in quiet spaces, the Sennheiser could be the superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
- The Rode NTH-100 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser 560S.
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 Rode NTH-100 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
TV and Video
7.7
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Rode NTH-100 is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The Rode NTH-100 and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.
Cost
$149
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Rode NTH-100 has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
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Key similarities
Gaming
6.5
6.9
The Sennheiser 560S and Rode NTH-100 are both only fair for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.1
The Sennheiser 560S and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Rode NTH-100 and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Rode NTH-100 | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Rode | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 349.2 Grams | 244.9 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."
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 Rode
Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.
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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