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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Sennheiser 560S versus the HD600, keep in mind that both offer a high-quality listening experience with open-back design and similar comfort levels. The 560S is slightly less expensive and has been praised for its overall sound quality, particularly suited for music listening. The HD600, while usually more costly, also has a strong reputation for its sound and is slightly more durable. Both do not have features such as active noise cancelling or sweatproof certification, which makes them less ideal for noisy environments or exercise. They are ideal for home use but aren't the best choice for travel or outdoor use due to their open design and lack of portability features. Neither model is optimized for wireless use or specialized codecs. If budget is a primary concern, the 560S could be a more attractive option without compromising much on sound quality or comfort. If you value longevity and have a bit more to spend, the HD600 could be the right choice. Neither is particularly well-suited for gaming or TV due to potential latency issues. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Cost
$180
$350
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$250
$300
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$400
The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $350.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
9.5
9.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be best in class for music, while the Sennheiser HD600 is excellent.
Gaming
6.9
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD600 to be good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The Sennheiser 560S and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD600 is good.
TV and Video
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD600 is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Sennheiser 560S and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sennheiser 560S | Sennheiser HD600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 1997 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
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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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