HD 560S vs Beyerdynamic BT 900 Pro X need advice (FPS + casual music)

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I mainly play FPS games and I’m honestly not great at sound cues, so positional audio matters a lot to me. I’ve been reading a ton and people keep saying the HD 560S and Beyerdynamic BT 900 Pro X are actually pretty similar overall and that it mostly comes down to personal preference.

I decided to grab the HD 560S and I’m picking it up tomorrow. My plan is to test it for gaming first, but I’m a little worried about music. A lot of people say the 560S isn’t very “fun” for music.

That said:

  • I barely listen to music on my PC
  • I already have AirPods Pro 2, which I use most of the time for music
  • My PC use is mostly gaming

I also kind of regret buying the Astro A50 Gen 5 and I’m thinking of selling it. If I do that, I’m wondering:

  • If the HD 560S feels “good enough” for music, should I just keep it and call it a day?
  • Or is the BT 900 Pro X still worth considering as a more general all-around headset?
  • Am I overthinking this and should I just keep the 560S for FPS and use AirPods for music?

Would appreciate any real-world impressions, especially from people who’ve tried both. Thanks

Posted Feb 15, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC

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