Thx for the replay . But iam not an audiophile nor a oro gamer too but i appreciate good quality sound and i like wide soundstage .so in short is this headphone worth its price comparing to cheap one or gaming headset
Generally, I like to use an audiophile headphone while gaming, and use a separate mic. One of Sennheiser’s strengths is their wearing comfort: very soft, lightweight, and the contact surfaces are well distributed.
The HD 560S does come out of the box with a firm clamp… most people like it because it keeps the headphone from slipping if you move your head around. The tuning, open back, and angled drivers all contribute to good soundstage, and in general the tuning isn’t overly highlighting any single part of the frequency over all the others (it’s not a bright or bass-heavy headphone, though most people aren’t used to the sub bass extending its presence in the lowest frequencies as well as the HD 560S does). This sort of sound character is good for a sense of realism and immersion. Technical performance-wise, the HD 560S is also very detailed and crisp, with good separation of notes or sound effects; while it should get “loud enough” from a game console controller, they really shine and show their potential if you use a better quality DAC and amplifier.
Pro gamers are like NASCAR drivers… they have a lot of sponsors that they have to represent, and they also perform their sports in an unusual and very demanding environment. Blocking out crowd noises and distractions are their main audio priorities. Often, they wear ear muffs or sealed over-ear headphones, and then IEMs underneath for further isolation. For competitive play, they also often seek advantage by having more midrange and lower treble emphasis (de-emphasizing bass and most of the treble to reduce distractions and fatigue), use a lower dynamic range so footsteps are louder and gunshots/explosions aren’t as loud, and they also will often have the game volume a bit down with their team chat volume turned up. Solo amateur gamers, playing from home, can have a much higher fidelity and more comfortable setup if they desire.
What you value is, of course, up to you. I would say the HD 560S actually isn’t an entry level headphone, but rather a very high performing mid-fi headphone, so on a purely performance level it provides a very high value to cost ratio. But some people have a lower budget, some people prefer more bass emphasis, and so on. Honestly, the PC37X was the last headphone (it’s a gamer headset with a boom mic) I got before beginning to consult as an industry insider, and despite having some very high-end options I would often reach for the PC37X for playing directly on my iPad almost every night for three years. The HD 560S was released at that point, but my gaming group kind of moved on so I’m listening to music more and not sticking to one as much. In the past 12 months, the HD 560S and IE 900 have probably had the most hours
