Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sennheiser HD 560S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 and Sennheiser HD 560S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 vs. Sennheiser HD 560S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 560S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack, 6.35 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Series HD 5 -
Weight - 240 g
Colour Silver -
Earpad Material - Velour
Recommended Use Home audio -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 560S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 6 - 38000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.05% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579.
Sensitivity - 110 dB/Vrms
Impedance 50 Ohm 120 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 560S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 560S
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 Sennheiser HD 560S
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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