Sennheiser HD 569 Closed-Back Wired Over-Ear Headphones with Two Cables
Product description
For listeners who need a wired, around-ear headphone that helps reduce outside noise, the Sennheiser HD 569 pairs a closed-back design with soft, replaceable ear pads. It is built for listening at home or on the go, and the included cables give you a choice between a longer connection and one with an inline microphone and remote for calls and music control.
The key distinction is practical: choose the longer cable for a seated listening setup, or the shorter cable when call controls matter more.
Everyday use
The HD 569 is a wired headphone, so it does not rely on a wireless connection. Its closed-back ear cups are intended to reduce ambient sound and help keep your listening more private, this is passive isolation, not a claim of active noise cancellation. That makes it worth considering for music, videos or gaming in shared spaces where you would rather not use an open-back design that leaves your ears more exposed to surrounding sound.
The two detachable cables make the use case more flexible. The 3 metre cable has a 6.3 millimetre jack, while the 1.2 metre cable has a 3.5 millimetre jack, microphone and remote. A solid pick if you want one wired pair for longer listening sessions and occasional calls, with a cable option suited to each. Check that the connector you plan to use suits your audio setup, as the supplied cables have different plug sizes.
Key specifications
- Type: Closed-back, wired, over-ear headphones
- Transducers: Sennheiser proprietary 38 millimetre transducers
- Impedance: 23 ohm
- What’s included: Detachable 3 metre cable with 6.3 millimetre jack, detachable 1.2 metre cable with 3.5 millimetre jack, inline microphone and remote
- Ear pads: Soft and replaceable
- Colour: Black
Benefits
The around-ear fit and replaceable pads are useful details for people planning longer listening sessions: the cushions can be changed if they wear out, rather than being a permanent part of the ear cup. Sennheiser describes the sound as having clear, rich bass, while its E.A.R. design is intended to direct audio towards the ears. Those are design aims, not a guarantee that the tuning will suit every listener.
Buyer feedback is positive about sound and comfort, with some people saying the headphones remain comfortable over extended use. Experiences with fit are not uniform, though: some find the fit comfortable, while others describe it as tight. Opinions also vary on cable length and build quality. That makes fit and the cable you expect to use worth weighing alongside the sound features, It may not suit you if you need a wireless headset or want a reliably loose fit without trying it on.
Should you buy it?
The HD 569 makes most sense if you specifically want closed-back, wired headphones and value having two detachable cable options, including one with call controls. It offers a different approach from choosing a basic single-cable pair: here, the longer cable is suited to a fixed listening position, while the shorter, mic-equipped one can be more convenient for calls. If your priority is freedom from cables, this is not the right format. If you are choosing it for long sessions, mixed reports about fit are a relevant consideration rather than a reason to assume it will feel the same for everyone.