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Sennheiser HD 555 Headphones

HD 555 Headphones
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Sennheiser HD 555 Headphones

  • Reviewed by: tanis38

    02-29-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: Good value, spacious soundfield, good for DVDs, extremely comfortable

    Weaknesses:Soft, almost muted sound in music

    Overall Evaluation: I found the HD555's pretty suitable for watching DVD's and gaming, but I was not very found of their music performance. I found their sound too soft when listening to music, almost as if there was a barrier between the music and my ears. The sound just wasn't as sharp as I was hoping. In comparison, my Grado SR60's and Ultrasone HFI 700's I find very detailed.I think it just came down to my personal sound preference. The HD555's were not a band set of cans, but try them out before purchasing if you can to see if you like their sound signature. I believe the warmer, softer sound is common in Sennheiser headphones, and many people love it.Also, these have probably been the most comfortable headphones I have used. The ear cups surround your entire ear, so there is absolutely no pressure on them. I would forget I was wearing them at times.

  • Reviewed by: gloriajk

    07-13-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Great sound, great comfort

    Weaknesses:Not suitable for use in public

    Overall Evaluation: These pick up sounds that I never heard before. Wonderfully designed - can replace pads when they wear out and soooo comfortable to wear even with glasses. Note the open design, though - if you are planning to use them in the office, don't. For the price I payed, the pair is a winner!

  • Reviewed by: Gohoos81

    06-19-07

    Duration of ownership: 3 Months

    Strengths: Circumaural, open design is second to none. Sennheiser is a winner with these. Great for gaming

    Weaknesses:CAnnot think of a single weakness. Two things maybe, not good for work, since they are "open" and people can hear some noise, and they aren't free.

    Overall Evaluation: Absolutely fabulous headphones. Sennheiser has come out with a real winner on these HD555. I bought these for gaming, and with my sound card, the position effects are incredibly. I can game late at night and not wake my roommates. They are exceptional for movies and have tremendous range from bass to several octaves about this, for symphonies or classical music.These were $xx when I bought them, and at the higher end of the $xx, but worth every penny. I absolutely love these headphones, but cannot use them at work because they are "open" headphones. If you want something for work, try "closed" headphones such as the HD 280 Pro from Sennheiser, which are great circumaural and are "closed", are good, but nothing compares to the HD555.These fit well, are easily adjustible, have a very long cord, and can fit nearly any adapter. The foam padding around the ears is very comfortable, places the units away from the ear contributing to the surround effect. There is a hard angled plate in the back (which doesnt touch the ear) which helps redirect sound through deflection and increase the sense that sound is coming from BEHIND you. Awesome idea. If the foam padding wears out, it can be replaced without replacing the entire unit. GREAT IDEA.These units have been battered, dropped, kicked, punted, and still sound as good as ever. IF you burn them in (just play music through them non-stop for > 5 days), the sound gets better. Most users of Sennheiser headphones agree to this. This product just gets better with age.Would absolutely buy this again and recommend it to anyone. My wife loves these, too.

  • Reviewed by: Meyerson

    01-02-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Comfortable fit, good sound.

    Weaknesses:Substantial sound leakage could disturb nearby non-listeners. Jack configuration not optimal.

    Overall Evaluation: Great sound from these headphones. But those concerned about disturbing others nearby (in a car, on a train) may want to consider other models. These do not contain sound well. Also, while Sennheiser should be commended for including a headphone jack adapter (1/8") for the headphone's native 1/4" adapter, the resulting mass threatens destructive leverage to smaller audio jacks if it gets bumped. Sennheiser ought to make this unit available with the reverse configuration for those who prefer to use it with iPods and other portable devices.

  • Reviewed by: mcattack86

    07-16-06

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Exceptional sound quality, quite comfortable, all wires concealed inside headphones

    Weaknesses:A little loud for everyone around you, input cord is NOT removeable, plug-in is 1/4"

    Overall Evaluation: I bought a pair of the Sennheiser EH2270 Evolution headphones and they were excellent...until they broke. The right headphone would not produce any sound. I had them for about 8 months and fortunately they were still under warranty. Sennheiser sent me this pair as a replacement since the EH2270's were discontinued. The sound is very similar to the EH2270's. It is a big step up from the cheap Sony MDRQ22LP headphones I originally had. I use these for personal listening - I'm not a DJ or music producer - and usually listen to hard rock. All other reviews I've read say all Sennheiser headphones are mainly suited for classical music, but I think they sound great for my genre. I can set the equalizer to any settings and still get uninterrupted playback. The EH2270's would pop/click whenever I had the equalizer on "rock" and force me to turn it off. The bass also has a positively noticeable difference in comparison. The HD555's are very comfortable in my opinion, although the material makes the top of my head itch from time to time. The earphones are very comfortable though, much better material than the EH2270's, which tended to sweat after extended periods of use. They are very stylish too, the design makes them look compact and not bulky like other models. It seems like it is built to last - very sturdy - and there are no loose wires like the EH2270's (probably why they broke). All other reviews talk about a huge difference in sound quality between open and closed headphones - how open headphones have a fuller sound - but I don't agree. They all sound the same, especially for this pricerange. From a personal-use point of view, these headphones suit my needs perfectly for under 100 bucks.

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