Sennheiser HD 569 Headphones

Sennheiser HD 569 Headphones

The Sennheiser HD 569 is a closed-back, over-ear wired headphone from the HD 500 series, built for listeners who want detailed sound with the isolation that an open-back design cannot provide. Its closed earcups keep outside noise out and your music in, which makes it the practical member of the series for shared rooms, offices, commuting and late-night listening. Inside, Sennheiser’s proprietary 38 mm transducer system works with Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) technology, which angles the drivers to channel sound directly towards the ears. Two detachable cables are included, one for home systems and one with a microphone and remote for mobile use.

Key features

• Closed-back, over-ear design for effective passive isolation from ambient noise
• Sennheiser proprietary transducer system with 38 mm drivers
• Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) for direct, clear sound delivery
• Frequency response of 10 to 28,000 Hz with powerful bass response
• Low 23 ohm impedance, easy to drive from phones, laptops and portable players
• Two detachable cables: 3 m with 6.3 mm plug, and 1.2 m with 3.5 mm plug, 1-button remote and microphone
• Large earcups with soft, replaceable ear pads for long sessions
• Wired connection with no battery, charging or pairing required

Closed-back sound with isolation

The defining choice in the HD 569 is its closed acoustic principle. The sealed earcups attenuate ambient sound passively, so traffic, office chatter and household noise intrude less on quiet passages, and they also reduce the sound leaking out to people nearby. Within that sealed space, Sennheiser’s transducer system delivers a broad soundstage for a closed headphone, with rich detail and a bass response with real weight behind it. The frequency response extends from 10 Hz to 28,000 Hz, total harmonic distortion is kept below 0.2 percent, and the sound pressure level reaches 115 dB, so the HD 569 plays cleanly at both modest and higher volumes.

Easy to drive, simple to use

With a nominal impedance of just 23 ohms, the HD 569 does not need a dedicated headphone amplifier to reach satisfying volume. A phone, tablet, laptop, game controller or portable player drives it comfortably, and a home amplifier or receiver works equally well through the longer home cable. There is nothing to charge and no wireless connection to manage: plug in and the headphone is ready, which also means zero latency for video and gaming and consistent sound quality that does not depend on a battery.

Two cables for home and mobile

Sennheiser supplies the HD 569 with two detachable cables so it can move between setups without adapters or compromise. The 3 m cable terminates in a 6.3 mm straight plug for home hi-fi and audio interfaces, while the shorter 1.2 m cable uses a 3.5 mm straight plug and adds a 1-button remote and an omni-directional microphone, letting you take calls and manage playback from a phone. Because the cables detach at the earcup, a damaged cable can be replaced on its own instead of replacing the whole headphone.

Comfort over long sessions

The over-ear earcups are large enough to sit around the ears rather than on them, and the soft ear pads are replaceable when they eventually wear. At 300 g the HD 569 has a solid, substantial feel without becoming tiring across an album, a film or a working day of calls and music. For listeners who want the HD 500 series sound in a headphone that respects the room around them, the HD 569 is the closed-back answer: isolating, versatile and easy to run from almost any source.