Head-Direct HiFiMan HE-560

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Transparency to die for, Planar magnetic drivers, Lighter and more comfy than most planar headphones
Ultradetailed sound—even more so than with the preorder version, Incredible low end, Broad sound stage, Comfortable, Good price/performance ratio, Neutral sound
Classy looks, Ultra detailed sound, Incredible low end, Broad sound stage, Comfortable, Good price/performance ratio, Neutral sounding

Cons:

A stayathome headphone
Quite expensive at $899, Good amplifier and source required

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Last revision on March 17, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Transparency to die for, Planar magnetic drivers, Lighter and more comfy than most planar headphones
Ultradetailed sound—even more so than with the preorder version, Incredible low end, Broad sound stage, Comfortable, Good price/performance ratio, Neutral sound
Classy looks, Ultra detailed sound, Incredible low end, Broad sound stage, Comfortable, Good price/performance ratio, Neutral sounding

Reviewers Didn't Like

A stayathome headphone
Quite expensive at $899, Good amplifier and source required
Quite expensive at $899, Cable could be better, Good amplifier and source required

Expert reviews and ratings

The words underneath HiFiMan's logotype proclaim "Innovating the art of listening." Founded by Dr. Fang Bien in 2007, HiFiMan's first commercial product, the HE-6, established a new product category for headphones--a reference planar design that was not...

By Home Theater Review on March 16, 2016

HiFiMan's heavily revised planar magnetic headphones take the sound closer to the ever-elusive goal of reproducing...

By soundandvision.com on February 05, 2015

That HiFiMAN is dedicated to only producing the very best headphones around has become obvious to everyone following the debate surrounding the HE-560's release. The pre-order version we reviewed here (all teak finish) appeared to be their final retail...

By techPowerUp! on October 06, 2014

There's a quality to the sound of the HifiMan HE560s that really draws you in and makes you sit up and listen. They are balanced and detailed in the top end and, whilst the bass doesn't go as low as some others in for review (notably the Sennheiser...

By hifipig.com on August 25, 2014

The HiFiMan HE-560 impressed me more than I had anticipated, going so far as to replace the Sennheiser HD600 as my primary full-size headphone thanks to the outstanding bass performance and clarity, as well as the flexible, lightweight construction that...

By innerfidelity.com on March 18, 2015

I won't beat around the bush; I love HiFiMAN's planar magnetic headphones. I think they produce some of the best sounding headphones on the market. One could argue that previous models may not have been the most comfortable, or were a bit shy in the low...

By Home Theater HiFi on October 09, 2014

What Hifiman has created is extraordinary. Sure they got off to a wrong start but all that is forgiven after having listened to the rev 2. For only $899 they have come up with a very high level headphone. Fans of orthos and lovers of a linear, neutral...

By Headfonia on August 14, 2014

HiFiMAN (then Head-Direct) was responsible for the surge interest in orthodynamic headphones when they launched their HE-5 headphones a few years ago. Since then we have had the pleasure of testing their HE-400, HE-500 and HE-6 headphones which all...

By techPowerUp! on May 21, 2014

The Hifiman HE-560 is one of the headphones everyone has been waiting for and therefor I'm posting this short unboxing write-up and first impression. I will post a full HE-560 review soon with all the specs etc, right now it's just the basics.I received...

By Headfonia on May 06, 2014