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Sennheiser HD 4.40BT or HD 4.50BT, used in wired mode. I’d advise against them, they have small cups and headbands and are uncomfortable for average-sized heads.

Regarding a shorter cable:

The connector on the HD560S is a locking 2.5mm connector, so not any cable is going to work. The easiest way to get one is probably by buying the HD5X8/HD5X9 cable from Sennheiser (1.2m long and 3.5mm terminated). While it is designed for other 500 series headphones, it works perfectly well for the 560S too (no idea why Sennheiser doesn’t mention that anywhere). Alternatively look for a third party cable.

Damn. I hope you can figure something out.

Be happy that your ears aren’t the problem, that would be worse. Are you still within the return period?

If it’s the fit, there’s not much you can do… maybe try pad rolling, but that might be throwing good money after bad.

Do you have any other earphones for comparison, just to make sure your ears aren’t causing the problem? Hopefully it’s the headphone.

Have you tried wearing them the wrong way around to see if really depends on the headphone?

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Love the 650 as well, it was my first really good headphone and it’s still the one I’d never consider selling. It may have some downsides, but it just sounds so extremely good for a lot of music… one of the most tonally pleasant headphones ever.

Yeah, it’s pretty hard to get. I’ve bought them twice (once as a gift) and had to wait a few weeks for stock the second time. Still worth it imo.

The Dunu Titan S has some similarities (neutral-bright as well), though there is a bit more bass. The Truthear Hexa is also an option (with less bass, but also a bit less bright).

If it doesn’t cost you significantly more, I’d advise to get the Qudelix 5k instead, since it’s the much better device (when it comes to features and software support).

It depends on what I’m doing and what kind of music a bit, and I listen at relatively low volumes. Sometimes it gets distracting and I have to turn it off, but sometimes it’s quite helpful when waiting for something (a build to finish, Tests to run, whatever) since the music stops me from starting to do something else.

I usually listen to music while I’m working (software development), but also often when I’m reading (in the evenings).

I’ve got TWS for commuting as well (because of the ANC), but I almost never use them at home.

In general, there are advantages to wired headphones, even ignoring their professional use: low latency, compatibility with all kinds of devices, and especially sustainability. TWS last maybe 5 years in the best cases before the battery dies (and often cannot be swapped) or software support runs out. A good pair of over ears can last decades.

Yeah, post your question as a comment there.

Literally four posts below you and pinned is the technical help thread.

I usually swap pads at least, if possible. But most used headphones that I’ve bought were vintage and needed repairs or replacement parts anyways.

Yeah, I’ll definitely have to try them out before. It’s too much money to buy them based on looks alone, and I’d want to try through different sets to see which one fits me best. Maybe I’ll make the journey to try them out next year.

To be fair, I did not upgrade, but instead side-grade (and bought some novelty headphones and vintage stuff for the fun of it). And that timbre/natural sound aspect is exactly why I’m never selling them. I’ve only heard one headphone in my (rather limited) experience that sounded better in that regard than the 650/6XX (or the 600 as well).

Well, and ZMF… they’re absolutely gorgeous, and if I ever get to try them, my wallet will be crying too.

Years? Damn, I got the itch after about six months…

Still, my HD 650 is the one headphone that I’d never sell.

I don’t really have a system. I just switch when I feel like it, and sometimes I’ll listen to music that works well with the headphones.

Both are great headphones, and great choices. I own a DT1990 and I like it (not the least for its excellent build quality and comfort), but the sound really can be too piercing on a lot of music (even though it is extremely impressive for others). I’d advise for the HD600. It is literally the audiophile headphone.

Surprising. I bought one about two months ago (as a gift), and they came with the long 6.35 terminated cable and an adapter cable to 3.5.

I had a similar issue about two years ago, and my hearing improved enormously after getting my ears cleaned. Otherwise, you’ll know that the damage might be permanent. I hope you can get it resolved easily!