Reveal the truth in your music.
Today, audiophiles purposefully listen to their music on a wide range of devices, from headphone amplifiers to audio interfaces to computers. The HD 560S delivers the revolutionary level of linear performance demanded by audio analytic enthusiasts, allowing the listener to truly peer into their music, whether for entertainment or productivity.

Open earphones for open thinking
The open back design of the HD 560S allows sound waves to spread naturally. The ergonomic acoustic refinement (E.A.R.) angled driver unit placement reproduces the optimal triangular listening position used by hi-fi speakers and high-end recording studios. This combination creates a wide, articulated soundstage without the need for acoustic spatial manipulation, allowing the natural version of the music to be heard without being influenced by the artifacts of the enclosed space.

Characteristic sound
HD 560S converters are specially tuned for accuracy, offering reliable A/B comparisons of components, mixes and media formats. The entire frequency range is honest, complemented by smooth, deep bass extension, showing what nearby speakers often struggle to reproduce - especially between 20 and 50 Hz. The all-new 120-ohm transducer diaphragm features a special polymer blend to improve linear deflection and brightness above 10 Hz. The drive unit's magnet ensures extreme energy efficiency, while a steel mesh damping system ensures ventilation; this combination results in deeper bass and simultaneously reduces distortion that otherwise affects clarity — a difference that only the most demanding listeners can appreciate. Whether you're using a new high-resolution master or a retro audiophile preamp, the HD 560S makes listening easy and reliable.

Comfort comes first
While the sound of the HD 560S is rooted in the DNA of the popular reference level HD 660S, its comfort construction is based on our ultralight HD 599. Such a natural headphone deserves to fit the listener's head without distraction, creating a feeling ""as if it's not even there". Even the suede ear cushions are carefully designed to be soft at every point of contact. The open, ear-hugging design has benefits beyond natural sound—the vented cushion stays cool without ever touching the wearer's ear.

It's all about connection
Because audiophiles use a variety of sources, we designed the HD 560S headphones to deliver an exceptional experience regardless of the playback system. The detachable 3m cable gives you complete freedom of access to your gear, no matter how you orient it within your setup. The 6.3 mm (¼ inch) jack connects the headphones to amplifiers, audio interfaces and most hi-fi sources, while the flexible 3.5 mm (⅛ inch) adapter ensures you get the most out of your portable from reference material stored on digital audio players and many other audio devices.