Sennheiser HD 400S vs. Sennheiser HD 560S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 400S and Sennheiser HD 560S. 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 400S vs. Sennheiser HD 560S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight 217 g 240 g Sennheiser HD 400S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 400S headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Velour
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 400S are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 6 - 38000 Hz Sennheiser HD 560S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.05% Sennheiser HD 560S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 400S.
Sensitivity - 110 dB/Vrms
Impedance 18 Ohm 120 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 400S Sennheiser HD 560S
Included Accessories - 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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