expired Posted by plu388 • Mar 2, 2022
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expired Posted by plu388 • Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022 8:09 PM
Sennheiser HD 560S Wired Over-The-Ear Headphones
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With that said, they make the 6xx sound exciting and that's hard to do. These are extremely neutral. They're a bit harsh on the top end for me but they're still great. I used them as my main set until I got Focal Clears. Now I use them with my PS5.
Edit: As for open vs closed back, open back is better for gaming. Much wider soundstage, less overpowering bass usually. Better for footsteps, vocals, etc. However sound leakage is a consideration. It's not enough to transmit through a mic(I've tested dynamic and condenser) but it is noticeable to others in a room with you.
Also the replacement cable, should you ever need one, is $10 on amazon. That isn't expensive, and the stock ones are durable as hell from my experience.
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The question becomes which one is better for you: HD560s or TYGR 300r.
With the tygr you gain the bass extension , better build quality,, better comfort and the V shape sound that some prefer.
With the HD560s you gain better mids, detachable cord unlike the Tygr's attached cord, and a neutral sound that some prefer.
I didnt notice much of a difference besides what i just mentioned but again...my subjective opinion. You could nitpick at soundstage, detail retrieval but tbh they are both very close.
So....
The best thing about either one is that they are so good, you would need to step up pretty high up the price ladder to get something better in most/all aspects
There are alot of little issues with the HD560s that make it far from the best headphone
One I forgot to mention is the twist lock cable
On HD58x/H6XX if the headphones become tangled / trip / snag - the connectors will come loose from either ear cup.
On this HD560s the cable will snag and either damage the input hole or destroy the cable.
Another problem (or could be a pro) is that the cable is 10 ft long instead of the 6 ft long cable found on the aforementioned models.
Sennheiser does NOT sell a shorter cable and the shorter cable available online (Amazon/other stores) is not the same impedance and destroy the sound signature changing the sound significantly
They even have one with a microphone attached as well.
Why use cables with different impedences / 3rd party accessories when the official manufacturer makes cables ready to order for at most $1-2 more?
Both Xbox Series X / PS5 Dualsense controllers have plenty of enough power to drive these headphones.
If you have to get a DAC/AMP avoid the SoundBlaster G6 - spend a bit more for a Zen Dac V2 or a Hel 2 DAC/AMP both of which are compatible with both the Series X/PS5
Id try to run them first right off the headphones to possibly save yourself an additional $150-200
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They even have one with a microphone attached as well.
Why use cables with different impedences / 3rd party accessories when the official manufacturer makes cables ready to order for at most $1-2 more?
I have an extremely large noggin and I was worried about clamping force. The 560S are super comfortable even for large heads. Way more comfortable than the audio technicas, logitechs, steelseries and hyper x gaming headphones.
I had the 599SE but sold those and kept these instead. Those were good too but not nearly as neutral aka accurate
They even have one with a microphone attached as well.
Why use cables with different impedences / 3rd party accessories when the official manufacturer makes cables ready to order for at most $1-2 more?
https://spares.s-consumer.com/en-...art/572274
The only available source I've been able to find is some outfit called "audio equip" that sells them through Amazon and Ebay for $28.
Both Xbox Series X / PS5 Dualsense controllers have plenty of enough power to drive these headphones.
If you have to get a DAC/AMP avoid the SoundBlaster G6 - spend a bit more for a Zen Dac V2 or a Hel 2 DAC/AMP both of which are compatible with both the Series X/PS5
Id try to run them first right off the headphones to possibly save yourself an additional $150-200
On the Hel2 and Zen, can you set up EQs on the PS5 and Xbox with them? No? You can with the soundblaster. You can set up an EQ to increase the frequencies that footsteps are at and the Soundblaster can power the hungry AKG K712 Pro headphones sufficiently for gaming.
So much bad advice from someone that probably doesn't even own decent headphones or amps or dacs.
On the Hel2 and Zen, can you set up EQs on the PS5 and Xbox with them? No? You can with the soundblaster. You can set up an EQ to increase the frequencies that footsteps are at and the Soundblaster can push even power the hungry AKG K712 Pro headphones sufficiently for gaming.
So much bad advice from someone that probably doesn't even own decent headphones or amps or dacs.
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On the Hel2 and Zen, can you set up EQs on the PS5 and Xbox with them? No? You can with the soundblaster. You can set up an EQ to increase the frequencies that footsteps are at and the Soundblaster can push even power the hungry AKG K712 Pro headphones sufficiently for gaming.
So much bad advice from someone that probably doesn't even own decent headphones or amps or dacs.
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