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  1. Table of Contents
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  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Beyerdynamic DT 880 vs Sennheiser HD 560S

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beyerdynamic DT 880
Sennheiser HD 560S

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Sep 26, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tested using Methodology v2.0

Updated May 23, 2025 03:33 PM

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Beyerdynamic DT 880 Picture
Sennheiser HD 560S Picture
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureSemi-Open
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicNo
TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureOpen-Back
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
MicNo
Sound Signature
Flat
  1. Recommended in 6 articles:
  2. Wired
  3. Studio
  4. Critical Listening
  5. Open-Back
  6. Sennheiser
  7. Under $200

Variants

  • DT 880 (32 Ohm) (Gray)
  • HD 560S (Black)

Review

See Beyerdynamic DT 880 Review
See Sennheiser HD 560S Review
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Our Verdict

Beyerdynamic DT 880

Sennheiser HD 560S

Whether the Sennheiser HD 560S are better than the Beyerdynamic DT 880 depends on your tastes and priorities. The Sennheiser can be used without a headphone amp and are much more stable on your head. On the other hand, the Beyerdynamic have a significantly better build quality and come with a soft case to protect them from minor scratches and splashes. However, they need an amp to drive them.

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