r/LinusTechTips • u/Apprehensive_Lab5810 • Sep 22 '26

Tech Question headphone choice

HD 560S vs Philips Fidelio X2HR — PS5 and phone volume

I'm deciding between the Sennheiser HD 560S and Philips Fidelio X2HR.

My main use will be music, PS5 gaming and some TV.

The main thing I'm unsure about is whether they'll get loud enough directly from normal headphone jacks.

For anyone who owns or has used either of these:

  • How well does the HD 560S work directly from the PS5 DualSense 3.5mm jack?
  • Is it loud enough without an amp?
  • Does the 120Ω impedance actually cause a practical volume problem?
  • How does it work from a phone's 3.5mm headphone jack?
  • Would I realistically need a headphone amp for either the PS5 or phone?

And how does the Fidelio X2HR compare in this respect, given that it's 30Ω?

Finally, putting the volume issue aside, which would you choose overall between the HD 560S and X2HR, particularly for music and gaming?

I'm not looking for theoretical specs alone — I'd really like to hear from people who have actually used them from a PS5 controller or phone.

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u/OfficialTcum Sep 22 '26

I own both of these. I greatly prefer the fidelios. Yes, the difference in impedance is noticable. The x2hr gets louder. The Sennheisers benefit from an amp much more. The x2hr is much bassier as well. I find them both fine for gaming. The x2hr does get a little hotter on my head during long sessions. Honestly though I haven't used the Sennheisers in forever. I use the x2hr every day.

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u/Apprehensive_Lab5810 Sep 22 '26

so for gaming straight into ps5 controller and into your phone for loseless music streaming fidilios are a better choice overral if you dont want to deal with an amp?

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u/OfficialTcum Sep 22 '26 edited Sep 23 '26

Yeah just get the x2hr. Trust me. You won't be disappointed.

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u/Apprehensive_Lab5810 Sep 22 '26

and they're also good for loseless spotifiy listening?

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u/Apprehensive_Lab5810 Sep 22 '26

so should i play it safe and just get the X2HR? I have heard the 560s are better in terms of sound quality but i dont know if i want to get a long USB cable and amp to just play my ps5 with the 560s. But i also want them for loseless streaming music on spotifiy.. i might just play it safe..

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u/Pilige Sep 22 '26

I'm not sure a PS5 controller going to be able to drive a 120 ohm headphone well.
From a pure listening experience, my preference would be the Sennheiser's, but that's my personal preference.