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HiFiMAN Sundara vs Sennheiser HD 560 S

Reddit prefers Sennheiser HD 560 S โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 57% positive).

#2 in Headphones

HiFiMAN

HiFiMAN Sundara

57

Pros

  • +Great for instrumental music
  • +Violin hits different
  • +Great for eq
  • +Excellent value (refurbished)

Cons

  • โˆ’Replaced in the mindshare by many other headphones
  • โˆ’Too relaxed tuning for gaming
  • โˆ’Sounds flatter in game
  • โˆ’Gunshots lack punch in game
โ€œThere's no way the Sundara has been recommended so much it's top 5 in 2026. It's so hard to believe that just because it's been replaced in the mindshare by so many other headphones for years now.โ€
Sennheiser HD 560 S
#13 in HeadphonesReddit favorite

Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 560 S

$149.99

100

Pros

  • +Takes well to eq for bass (low shelf around 70hz)

Cons

  • โˆ’Lacks bass without eq (implied)
โ€œthe 560s takes well to a low shelf say around 70hz to give it some bass.โ€

Specifications

SpecHiFiMAN SundaraSennheiser HD 560 S Over-The-Ear Audiophile Headphones - Neutral Frequency Response, E.A.R. Technology for Wide Sound Field, Open-Back Earcups, Detachable Cable, (Black) (HD 560S)
Driver80mm Planar Magneticโ€”
Frequency Response6Hzโ€“75kHzโ€”
Impedance37ฮฉโ€”
TypeOpen-backโ€”
Weight372gโ€”
Connectivity3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter)โ€”
Driver TypePlanar Magneticโ€”
Priceโ€”$149.99
Reddit sentiment57%100%
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