Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X vs Sennheiser HD 560S
A spec-by-spec look at two of the gaming headphones competitive players cross-shop. Sennheiser HD 560S needs only ~8.3 mW for clean 110 dB peaks vs ~10.0 mW for the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — easier to run loud and clean off a modest amp or even a dongle. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X rewards (or needs) a real amp. The full breakdown — and which to buy for your style — below.
Specs compared
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X | Sennheiser HD 560S | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Open-back | Even |
| Footsteps (positional) | 5/5 | 5/5 | Even |
| General use | 4/5 | 4/5 | Even |
| Music | 4/5 | 4/5 | Even |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 120 Ω | Even |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 110 dB/V | Even |
| Power for 110 dB peaks | ~10.0 mW | ~8.3 mW | Sennheiser HD 560S |
| Price class | Premium | Premium | Even |
Which should you buy?
- Both are open-back — imaging comes down to tuning. Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X: large, airy stage with sharp transient detail — strong directional cues for FPS.
- Sennheiser HD 560S needs only ~8.3 mW for clean 110 dB peaks vs ~10.0 mW for the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X — easier to run loud and clean off a modest amp or even a dongle. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X rewards (or needs) a real amp.
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