System Unlock · Sennheiser · headphones · starter
First albums to play on the Sennheiser HD 560S
Entry open-back that still shows compressed vs open masters.
Listening character: neutral tilt · value reference · wide stage for the money. We lean into jazz, classical, electronic, rock and de-emphasize trap. Facet stress: soundstage, detail, imaging.
Unlock Night
See what % of a playlist unlocks your system
Paste a playlist, pick your gear — get an ordered listening night with preferred editions when verified.
Unlock this playlist on your gear →Start with the catalog list
Nobody has logged an unlock on this model yet. The albums below are a first-play shortlist for Sennheiser HD 560S — mark one if it sounds great on yours.
Albums that play to its strengths
Albums that lean into Sennheiser HD 560S's character (soundstage/detail/imaging · headphones).
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Hits 2 profile genres · Strong soundstage 8.3, detail 8.8 · Modern streaming-era master
Floating Points
Hits 2 profile genres · Strong soundstage 8.5, detail 8.8 · Modern streaming-era master
David Bowie
Hits 2 profile genres · Strong soundstage 8.0, detail 8.4 · Modern streaming-era master
Esperanza Spalding
Hits 2 profile genres · Strong soundstage 8.0, detail 8.4 · Modern streaming-era master
Thundercat
Hits 2 profile genres · Strong soundstage 8.1, detail 8.5 · Modern streaming-era master
Nils Frahm
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.3, detail 8.5 · Modern streaming-era master
Max Richter
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.0, detail 8.4 · Modern streaming-era master
Ólafur Arnalds
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.0, detail 8.4 · Modern streaming-era master
Ludovico Einaudi
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.1, detail 8.5 · Modern streaming-era master
Lady Blackbird
Matches jazz lean · Strong soundstage 8.9, detail 8.5 · Modern streaming-era master
Daft Punk
Matches electronic lean · Strong soundstage 8.5, detail 9.0 · Modern streaming-era master
Daniel Barenboim
Matches classical lean · Strong detail 8.1 · Modern streaming-era master
Test this setup
Demo tracks that stress soundstage, detail, imaging — useful before you log an unlock.
- Angel — Massive Attack
Deep bass weight plus atmosphere; reveals boom vs control.
- Tom's Diner — Suzanne Vega
A cappella midrange probe for presence, congestion, and sibilance.
- Spanish Harlem — Rebecca Pidgeon
Treble air and vocal intimacy — sparkle without harshness.
- Shine On You Crazy Diamond — Pink Floyd
Width, depth, and slow-build dynamics — space and composure.