The HIFIMAN HE560 ranks #69 out of 249 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#69 HIFIMAN HE560 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Scores 83 on the Harman scale with a balanced, open planar sound and accurate lower mids.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass falls about 5.4 dB short at 30 Hz, upper mids dip about 3.6 dB, and a 7.3 dB dip near 9.7 kHz softens treble detail. Its 45 ohm planar driver needs an amp to reach high volume. See headphone amps and DACs with enough power to drive it.
| Released | 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.42 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar |
| Drivers | 1 x planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 83 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 45 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.04 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (375 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,006 Hz | +7.1 dB | 1.81 |
| Peak | 3,866 Hz | -4.6 dB | 1.60 |
| Peak | 163 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.24 |
| Peak | 9,045 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.00 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 907 Hz | -0.8 dB | 2.49 |
| Peak | 630 Hz | +1.5 dB | 5.75 |
| Peak | 216 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.97 |
| Peak | 305 Hz | +0.9 dB | 4.10 |
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