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Sennheiser HD 560S · 159 €Sennheiser HD 6XX · 249 €
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| What matters | Sennheiser HD 560SSennheiserMedium confidence | Sennheiser HD 6XXSennheiserMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Best price | 159,00 € (best in this comparison) | 249,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.2 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.6 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.8 | 9.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 9.4 | 9.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Repairability | 8.8 | 9.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 8.0 (best in this comparison) | 6.4 |
| Battery | N/A — wired | — |
| Noise cancelling | None, open back | None — open back |
| Weight | 240 g | 260 g |
| Connection | 6.3 mm + 3.5 mm adapter | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes, €25, plus cable and headband | Yes — full parts availability |
| Best for | Working at a desk · Accurate, uncoloured sound · Buying once and keeping it a decade | The classic Sennheiser sound at the lowest price it has ever had · Long listening without fatigue · A first serious pair |
| Avoid if | You need noise cancelling · You want wireless · You share an office — they leak sound | You want bass impact · You have no amplifier |
| Main drawback | Open back leaks in both directions | 300 ohm — a phone will not drive it properly |
Verdict
The Sennheiser HD 560S wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 headphones, the Sennheiser HD 560S has both the highest Worth Score (8.7) and the best score per euro at 159,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is open back leaks in both directions.
Best overallSennheiser HD 560S — Highest Worth Score here at 8.7, tied with the Sennheiser HD 6XX. Best for working at a desk.
Best if budget is no objectSennheiser HD 6XX — 90,00 € more than the Sennheiser HD 560S and level on Worth Score. Best for the classic Sennheiser sound at the lowest price it has ever had.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.