Sennheiser HD 560S vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 560S and Shure SRH940. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 560S vs. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 560S Shure SRH940
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26 cm
Width - 25.7 cm
Depth - 10.5 cm
Weight 240 g 322 g Sennheiser HD 560S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 560S headphones.
Colour - Silver
Earpad Material Velour -
Recommended Use - Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 560S Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound -
Frequency Response 6 - 38000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than Shure SRH940.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.05% -
Sensitivity 110 dB/Vrms 100 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 560S have higher sensitivity than Shure SRH940.
Impedance 120 Ohm 42 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
CABLE Sennheiser HD 560S Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 560S Shure SRH940
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 560S Shure SRH940
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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