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HiFiMAN HE560 V4 vs Sennheiser HD 650

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HiFiMAN HE560 V4
8.2
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 650
9.0
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
9/10
35Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
89dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The HiFiMAN HE560 V4 scores 8.2/10 with 35Ω impedance and 89dB sensitivity. At 35Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Sennheiser HD 650 scores 9/10 with 300Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 650 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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