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Sennheiser HD 560S vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

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

HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 560S
7.8
/ 10
Over-earMid range
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
7.2
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
7.2/10
120Ω
IMPEDANCE
38Ω
110dB
SENSITIVITY
99dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sennheiser HD 560S scores 7.8/10 with 120Ω impedance and 110dB sensitivity. At 120Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x scores 7.2/10 with 38Ω impedance and 99dB sensitivity. At 38Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 560S 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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