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Sennheiser HD 569
Its proprietary Sennheiser 38mm drivers and closed-back design deliver a 10Hz–28kHz response with effective noise isolation at a modest 23ohm impedance. A sturdy 454g build and integrated microphone hold a 4.8/5 rating for comfort and utility during long sessions. This wired headphone suits home listeners prioritizing clear, isolated sound for movies and music—studio score 50.8—though it lags for work tasks at 27.8.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 38
impedance ohms 23
open closed back closed
56 Overall Score
Price CA$181
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong sound (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 569 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 38 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 23 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 47 | 32 |
| 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 | - | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 20 | 50 | 24 | 30 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 569 | 33.2 | 52.4 | 80.5 | 80.3 | 50.3 | 10.5 | 86.8 | 48.9 | 89.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 0 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 73.3 | 80.5 | 64.4 | 95.1 | 89.9 | 81.1 | 99.4 | 98.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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