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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 560S

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 vs 35). None of the 14 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.

Comments naming both
14
Say they own both
2
Choose the DT 770 PRO
0
Choose the HD 560S
0

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 14 comments naming both.What the levels mean

Counted across 12 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.

At a glance the better number on each row is highlighted
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROSennheiser HD 560S
Typical price$160cheaper$180
Overall rank#3higher#20
People who recommend it121more35
Say they own it184more36
Mentions988more384
Typeclosed-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastAccurateHomeFirst serious pair
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.Recommended as the safe first serious open-back for accurate music listening at home.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $180

#3 overall

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

2 of the 14 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
  • Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
  • One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
  • Wide-sounding for a closed design

The complaints

  • Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
  • Non-detachable cable on the classic version
  • Clamp is tight for larger heads

In their words

#20 overall

Sennheiser HD 560S

2 of the 14 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Still the default open-back under $200 on Head-Fi; the 2024 thread asked if anything had replaced it and nobody named a clear successor
  • Neutral, accurate sound that works across genres
  • One Steve Hoffman owner calls it the most comfortable audiophile headphone he owns, out of five pairs

The complaints

  • No microphone, so it fails for people who also want calls
  • Plain plastic build
  • Neutral tuning can feel unexciting to bass lovers

In their words

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Sennheiser HD 560S?
None of the 14 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 35 the Sennheiser HD 560S. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Sennheiser HD 560S?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is cheaper: $160 against $180 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Sennheiser HD 560S?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 35. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Sennheiser HD 560S is #20.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 560S?
Yes. 2 of the 14 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 2 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 2 the Sennheiser HD 560S.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 560S?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Sennheiser HD 560S: no microphone, so it fails for people who also want calls. The full lists are on each side below.

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