Sennheiser HD 550

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Sennheiser HD 550

Sennheiser

HD 550

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 612263
Model: HD 550
Price: $306.90

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The HD 550 is a solid choice for someone looking for an open-back experience without spending a fortune. It's a balanced, comfortable headphone, perfect for critical listening at home or in a quiet space – think classical, acoustic, or even well-produced electronic music. The soundstage is surprisingly wide for a closed-back design.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser HD 550
  • Headphones
  • Circumaural
  • Open-back design
  • Dynamic
  • Frequency range: 6 - 39
  • 500 Hz
  • Impedance: 150 Ohm
  • SPL: 106.7 dB
  • Total harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: <0.2%
  • Velour ear pads
  • Synthetic leather headband
  • Detachable
  • single-sided
  • smooth 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm mini jack plug
  • Microphone compatible
  • Weight (without cable): 237 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes screwable adapter 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm and drawstring bag
PROS
  • • Comfortable velour earpads offer extended listening sessions.
  • • Open-back design delivers a wide, natural soundstage.
  • • 150 Ohm impedance suits a wide range of amplifiers.
  • • Detachable cable prevents damage and allows for easy replacement.
CONS
  • • Synthetic leather headband can get warm during long use.
  • • Lacks a truly premium, robust feel compared to higher-end models.
  • • Open-back design isn't suitable for noisy environments.

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Key Features

Type Open-back, Dynamic
Driver Size 32mm
Impedance 150 Ohm
Frequency Range 6 - 39,500 Hz
Sensitivity 106.7 dB
Cable Detachable, 1.8m, 3.5mm mini-jack
Weight 237 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HD 550 is generally brighter and less 'warm' than the HD 650, lacking the HD 650's more intimate and relaxed character. It's a more neutral presentation overall.
While decent, they aren’t a professional monitoring solution. The open-back design and slight coloration make them better for casual listening than critical studio work.
You *can* use them with a smartphone, but you’ll likely need to crank the volume, and you might not get the full sonic potential. A dedicated headphone amplifier will significantly improve the experience.

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