HD 569

I really like these head phones they replace some 20 year old Sennheiser's and for a rare occasion I notice a more than marginal improvement in sound quality. The 'phones are well built ,strong and comfortable and don't get too hot. They exclude sound from the outside just as well as sound going out. They seem to have a flat response across the frequency range and a very good dynamic range just right for orchestral works. The bass is not exaggerated which I don't like anyway. i tested them on digital music files of jazz, acoustic folk, rock and classical music. I also tested music from YouTube and voice from the BBC: they performed very well. I compared a completely analogue(vinyl)recording against a so called" HIRES" digital equivalent to see if I could tell the difference. Th recording in question was a from " Chasing The Dragon" records where a vinyl record is rehearsed and performed live and mixed and cut directly to vinyl; no tape recorders involved. At the same time a 24/192 recording is made digitally. The work in question was Espana with two operatic arias from Bizets " Carmen" and two orchestral works from Chabrier and Rimsky Korsakov respectively. Rosie Middleton's rich and wonderful voice was reproduced almost perfectly on both the analogue and digital recordings. The orchestral works work were reproduced with wide dynamic range and the orchestra sounded just like an orchestra. Headphones reveal more detail then speakers and it proves to me once and for all that digital recordings are better for sound quality than their equivalent vinyl ones. But if you ignore the inevitable surface noise of an LP the analogue versions come very close to digital. When you consider that LPs were invented in 1948 it shows how far we have come regarding sound quality, which is what really matters. Whatever, the medium these 'phones make a very good account of themselves and the music and I recommend them thoroughly. Pity no case was supplied but what can you expect for a hundred quid or so. It's the sound quality that really matters.

I wanted a pair of over ear, closed back, not-noise-cancelling, wired headphones that didn't break the bank, and had been looking for ages. I was a bit reluctant to bite the bullet on these because they'd be replacing a pair of Sennheiser Momentum 2 which are, obviously, in a different league when it comes to build quality. (I'd bought the M2s second hand, would never have spent as much as they cost new.) These are excellent at the price, in my opinion. The sound is really good (bearing in mind I am no audiophile) and although the 'phones are heavy compared to the M2s , you don't notice when they're on. The padding under the headband and the ear pads themselves are made from velour, so very comfortable, and the era pads are larger than the M2 over-ear ones. My husband, who also has M2s - which he has never complained about - tried to persuade me to swap with him as he liked these so much! So all in all, I'm very pleased. The sound is at least as good as others I've tried in the round-about-£100-range; the build quality's good, and they're comfortable.

I decided to get these after reading several other very detailed reviews here. I can confirm what others have said that they are not too bass-heavy, which is fine for me but other customers may want to bear this in mind. The bass is still markedly stronger than my previous headphones whilst the treble is clear and not tinny-sounding. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be. It's also true that they do grip your head quite tightly and may take some getting used to but they are plenty adjustable. Personally I find them very comfortable. The ear pads are really nice and velvety; they do get warm as others have mentioned but I don't have a problem with this and find it adds to the comfort. It's still winter, maybe come summer I'll have a different view, lol. I would say the regular 1.2m cable is a little short and because of the inline mic it may not be compatible with some TVs. I found this with mine; I have to pull the headphone jack very slightly out of the TV otherwise they don't sound right and sound continues to come out of my TV. It's annoying but workable and I believe there are alternative cables out there one can buy. Overall the sound is really excellent and I love the sturdy design and the whole look of them. I'd certainly recommend them to anyone who wants a solid, more than decent pair of headphones for all purposes without having to break the bank.

No complaints at all, a well designed piece of equipment, feels nice to wear - sounds nice

The headphones come in very good package, the sound is great, the bass is beautiful. Works even better if your device have dedicated sound card. The only minus I would give is the cables which come with the headphones. There are two separate cables which can be detached but the main, longer one is 2,5mm to 6,3mm jack type. And the other cable is 2,5mm to 3,5mm but it's extremely short and it's not TRS, but TRRS (3 rings on the 3.5mm end), they do not work in PCs. Should be two rings only. I would suggest you to add either two exactly same (long) cables or single cable with detachabe 6,3mm to 3,5mm jacks 👍 thank you.

For the price these headphones are fine and the build quality it ok but, they feel abit plastically. The foam pads feel abit rubbery and have a smell like rubber when new, which is my main issue with them. The bass is great when you hear it but is weak mostly. They are comfortable for long listening and do block out some background sound. For me the weight is average and design is good especially resting your head against something as the outer case is relatively flat, pillow ect. Not sure I would buy again.

I prefer circumaural headphones (preferably closed back) for listening to music or the TV (I have Sennheiser PX100 and PX200 for use at the computer or laptop), but I always have trouble finding suitable headphones because I have quite large ears. After trying several pairs (and having to take advantage of Amazon's excellent returns policy) and e-mailing Sennheiser for advice I found these. The sound - to my non-audiophile ears - is great and I find them supremely comfortable, even for a long listening session. In fact I like them so much that I bought a second pair as a spare, and after my wife tried them I had to get a third pair for her.

These are some really great headphones. For most music listening I use Sennheiser Momentum on-ear, which are still considered one of the best sounding headphones on the market. These headphones match the great sound of the momentum, if not excel it. The sound is extremely well balanced with great mid-frequencies, as well as clear highs and lows meaning they sound great for all types of music, especially classical which has a greater dynamic range than pop-music. This makes them especially great for me as a composer. I am also a gamer and have been using the Sennheiser Game Zero for some time. I can honestly say the sound quality of the HD 569 are is far better than the Game Zero... even though the HD569 is currently £20 on Amazon! They are almost entirely made of plastic, which is one small down-side but they feel very sturdy and have a good weight to them without being too heavy for long use. The exchangeable cables are a great option because it means they can be used for both MP3 players and pc's, and also higher-end hifi systems that use the larger 6.3mm plugs. All-round a great pair of headphones that has a wide range of uses. Update: 1. After using the headphones for a wider range of audio, I have noticed clipping and distortion at the higher frequency spectrum (Was watching a horror movie and screams, high strings etc where VERY distorted). This could cause a problem for a lot of people. 2. Inside each of the cups is a little triangular part that sticks out a little and I have started to notice that my ears touch these whenever I wear the headphones and it soon becomes very noticeable, making the headphones quite a bit less comfortable (I'd almost stretch to say they have become uncomfortable). I don't have particularly larger ears, nor do they stick out but I believe the main problem is the thin padding on the HD 569, which means after a bit of use (keeping in mind they've only been out a few days), the ear cup pads become very thin leaving little padding around the ears.