Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX vs Sennheiser HD 560S
Quick take: The Sennheiser HD 560S costs $30 less.
| Spec | Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX | Sennheiser HD 560S |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$200 | ~$170 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Wired & Studio | Wired & Studio |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | — | — |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | — | — |
| Codecs | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | — | — |
| Weight | 260 g | 280 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | No | No |
Pros & cons
Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX
- ✓Identical acoustics to the HD 650 at a fraction of the price
- ✓Rich, non-fatiguing tuning that flatters most genres
- ✓Renowned Sennheiser midrange for vocals and acoustic music
- ✓Parts (pads, cables, headband) interchangeable with HD 650
- ✓Comfortable 260g frame once the clamp breaks in
- ✓Frequently on sale well under $200
- ✓Detachable cable with 6.3mm adapter
- ✗300-ohm impedance sounds flat and quiet without a proper amp
- ✗Laid-back treble reads as 'veiled' if you want detail and air
- ✗Sub-bass roll-off typical of the HD 6-series
- ✗Narrow soundstage for an open-back
- ✗Open design leaks sound and isolates nothing
- ✗1.8m cable is short for some desk setups
Sennheiser HD 560S
- ✓Reference-grade neutral tuning with bass extension the HD 600/6XX lack
- ✓Excellent imaging and a relatively wide stage — superb for gaming
- ✓110 dB sensitivity means dongles and interfaces drive it fine
- ✓Light 280g with roomy earcups for long sessions
- ✓Detachable 1.8m cable plus 6.3mm adapter
- ✓Very low distortion (<0.05% THD) at the price
- ✓Frequently discounted well below its $200 list
- ✗Elevated treble with occasional sibilance — the usual first EQ target
- ✗All-plastic build feels cheap next to how it sounds
- ✗Open back: no isolation, full leakage
- ✗Revealing tuning is unkind to bad masters
- ✗Included cable terminates 2.5mm at the cup, limiting aftermarket options