Sennheiser MX560

160 reviews

Jan, 2025

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sound (68)
price (58)
usability (32)
bass quality (21)
comfort (21)

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durability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Sennheiser MX560. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviews about the bass quality and comfort are on the whole positive. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the durability. Reviews are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser MX560 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sennheiser MX560

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Sennheiser MX560 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and reliability. The comfort and sound also get good comments. Many are negative about the usability and portability, while opinions are divided on the bass quality.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser MX560

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Sennheiser MX560 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and bass quality. The comfort and price also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the durability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Sennheiser MX 560 Earphones

Bin those iPod earbuds and get something decent!

And despite the plastic construction, these headphones do feel well-constructed and well-made. There's nothing here that makes me think it's a candidate for breakage. The 3.5mm stereo jack is, thoughtfully, at right-angles, so when your MP3 player is...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Frazier Barretto (techtree.com)

Sennheiser MX560

These earphones claim an overall good music experience with their "Basswind" technology

Good design, decent sound quality, comfort, quality cable of appropriate length for DAPs

Pricey

May, 2008

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Sennheiser - MX 560

Sennheiser has built a deserved reputation for designing high-performing ‘phones at reasonable prices, and if you're not willing to spend hundreds of pounds on high-end models from companies like Shure, they should be your first port ...

If you're in the market for a decent pair of headphones to replace the default set supplied with your audio player and are for some reason averse to ‘bud designs, there are few better solutions around at this price point.

May, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Rather Disappointed

Tested with both my mp3 players and my Realtek HD sound output on my PC with a variation of equalizer settings. I was rather disappointed with the sound quality in comparison to other earphones I've owned in the past. I expect more from a company like...

Decent sound quality for the average user, but could be better for the original sale price of $34.99

Not built very ergonomically to fit the ear, reducing sound quality/noise cancellation and causing them to fall out somewhat easily.

Oct, 2008

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