Sennheiser - HD 560S

These sound really good - exactly the nice warm balanced sound that we love from Sennheiser. It's overpriced at release in India at 19K ($260 as of Feb 2021), but I guess discounts will kick in once they aren't so fresh.

The build is sturdy but mostly plastic. I would definitely say my Beyerdynamic DT 880s feel more solid given their metal construction.

Nonetheless, very happy with Headphone Zone as always, and the sound of the 560s did not disappoint, despite not being burnt in fully.

I own few Sennheisers; HD 599 SE is the one I was using before this one.
Was concerned; if this thing sounds better than HD 599? And.. YES, it does; above and beyond..
Better depth, details; clarity; soundstage, bass; YES to ALL..
Music sounds pleasantly precise! No-added flavor.
Reference Grade? Yes, Sennheiser!

~ About HeadphoneZone ~
I have known and browsed HeadphoneZone for a while; but didn't purchase anything until now..
My first time purchase experience went really well.
Order and delivery within 2 days; SUPER professional efficiency!
Package was sturdy, neatly well-packed and secured. Item arrived in pristine condition.

High-Five Guys! Keep up the awesome work!

Excellent detail, comfortable. Cable provided is clunky but workable (cable locking mechanism is compatible with the Audio Technica M50x/M40x one if looking for replacement cables). Currently using with FiiO Btr5 DAC Amp, but felt additional power not necessary for use with mobile devices.

The sennheiser HD560-s are an unpretentious set of headphones that work towards a very specific brief and meet it with precision!
They are light, comfortable and remain comfortable for hours on end. A point that usually gets missed in the pre buying phase of many great but painful to wear headphones and iem’s.
They say analytical on the box and that’s what they deliver. Go in with eyes open and you won’t be disappointed.
You can focus on specific instruments and form a very clear sonic image of them as they present themselves in the soundstage. You can also let them play your favourite songs as you go about your tasks and they are a great background listen as well. The twain rarely meet - so well done sennheiser!
Some points for those of you looking for answers that I was looking for;
These headphones are driven well by your iPhone or equivalent and produce the above mentioned pleasing sonic output. They may be improved by an amp and dac - but it’s not a prerequisite (Please check the headphone safety setting if you don’t get sufficient volume on your first go. )
They work great also as WFH headset - you can get your better half to sign off on Yet Another Headphone Purchase :-) (you can pick up a mic enabled cable from sennheiser’s website - originally meant for the 598c and priced at about 2k - photo attached)
Post purchase regret - None. I’m quite pleased with the headphones!
One thing to watch out for - the stock cable is looooong, heavy and terminates in a 6mm jack. A regular 3.5 mm adapter is packaged - but it all adds upto the weight.
All in all these are a solid GO!

Coming from a HD599 , I can definitely say these cans are worth every penny! Highly recommend them.

560S are great for analytical listening sessions. Their technical proficiency doesn't make them boring. They are incredibly analytical, which isn't a bad thing, but it can be overpowering—some genres, when properly mixed and mastered, sound outstanding. But when composers did something wrong, it's glaringly apparent.
The best analogy is like eating the world's best vanilla ice cream (whatever you're listening to) from a chilled glass bowl (560S). The idea is to focus on the ice cream and minimize distraction from it. Other brands may suggest adding hot fudge or sprinkle to supplement the experience (in this case, adding "color" to the sound), but the neutral headphones like the 560 want it to speak for themselves. HD560S reveals detail so well it can take away from the musical experience. In my honest opinion, if you are considering purchasing HD560S make sure you have a non-analytical set of headphones as well. I still do highly recommend HD560S, but they do deserve a small warning.

I was searching for a open backed neutral sounding, wired reference headphones for home use. This perfectly matched my expectations. Look no further if this description matches what you are looking for!