As far as open backs go, the best option is the HD 490 Pro.
Daemonxar in r/sennheiser
Source6 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, 2 toward Sennheiser HD 560S, and 0 don't pick a side.
As far as open backs go, the best option is the HD 490 Pro.
Daemonxar in r/sennheiser
SourceHeadphones I like more though include the HD 800 S, the HD 490 Pro
Origami_Avatar in r/sennheiser
SourceSennheiser HD 490 Pro is probably my favorite headphone under $500
Daemonxar in r/HeadphonesAdvice
SourceGreen marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
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6 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 4 lean toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO, 2 toward Sennheiser HD 560S, and 0 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Sennheiser HD 490 PRO.
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Sennheiser HD 490 PRO has 90% positive sentiment over 147 Reddit mentions, while Sennheiser HD 560S has 86% positive sentiment over 138 mentions.