Sennheiser HD 569
The closed-back, over-ear design with 38mm dynamic drivers delivers a 10Hz-28kHz frequency response for rich, clear bass and reference-grade audio without disturbing others. Its secure fit, in-line microphone, and efficient 23-ohm impedance add everyday convenience and a strong budget audio score of 64.3/100. These headphones are best for home listeners who want faithful sound reproduction, isolation, and hands-free calls at an accessible price.
About This Headphones
The closed-back, over-ear design with 38mm dynamic drivers delivers a 10Hz-28kHz frequency response for rich, clear bass and reference-grade audio without disturbing others. Its secure fit, in-line microphone, and efficient 23-ohm impedance add everyday convenience and a strong budget audio score of 64.3/100. These headphones are best for home listeners who want faithful sound reproduction, isolation, and hands-free calls at an accessible price.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 38 mm
- Impedance ohms 23
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | padded |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 38 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Impedance | 23 |
| Sensitivity | 115 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.99 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 569 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 38 | 30 | - | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 23 | 48 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 45 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 569 | 30.8 | 44.5 | 77.1 | 74.7 | 44.4 | 10.3 | 37.1 | 93.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51 | 100 | 98.8 |
| Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT ATH-S300BT Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 85.1 | 97.1 | 51 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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