Sennheiser's HD560S are a fantastic set of open back cans that are one of the more affordable entry points into what can be quite an expensive world of audio. Normally, we see these cans get discounted to £99 and squeal with excitement about it, although it's possible to snag them for even cheaper thanks to a refurb pair from Sennheiser itself and an extra 20% discount to boot. As it stands, they're £79 normally, but with that additional reduction applied at checkout, you can get the HD560S for just £63 from Sennheiser. Read more
A fantastic pair of open back cans for even less.
Sennheiser's HD560S are a fantastic set of open back cans that are one of the more affordable entry points into what can be quite an expensive world of audio. Normally, we see these cans get discounted to £99 and squeal with excitement about it, although it's possible to snag them for even cheaper thanks to a refurb pair from Sennheiser itself and an extra 20% discount to boot. As it stands, they're £79 normally, but with that additional reduction applied at checkout, you can get the HD560S for just £63 from Sennheiser.
The HD560S look similar to some of Sennheiser's other cans within the same lineup, offering a sturdy plastic frame and a comfortable fit. A 240g weight keeps them especially lightweight, while there is also a lot of padding and a reasonable clamping force. This is a far cry from some of Sennheiser's other cans, which come with quite a heavy clamping force - I'm looking at you, HD660S2. They also have a detachable cable for convenience, although with a 120ohm impedance, you will want to be using an external USB DAC or amplifier with these to get the most out of them.
These are open back cans, meaning what they lack in a more robust low end, they make up for with excellent stereo imaging and soundstage. However, with that open back chassis, they are only really suitable for home listening, unless you want those around you to also indulge in whichever tunes you're listening to. They offer an excellent neutral sound profile too, with great detail - this means that no specific part of the mix should be too overbearing, or have too much prominence over other frequencies, while presenting rich vocals and instrumentation across a variety of genres.
If you're after a fantastic set of open back headphones that are lightweight, comfortable and offer great all-round audio, these refurb Sennheiser HD560S for just £63 are a bargain.