Sennheiser just released its brand new HD 550 hi-fi headphones. These babies balance super clear sound with smooth tuning that feels natural to your ears. They create huge stereo sound images around you and weigh almost nothing, which lets you hear all the rich layers in your music and games for hours without breaks. Klaus Hanselmann from Sennheiser said people who want lightweight headphones with honest sound and deep bass will love these. You notice the detailed sound right away, but most users really fall for how comfortable they feel during long listening sessions.
At the core of the HD 550 sits a custom 38 mm speaker made in Ireland at their Tullamore facility. It delivers amazing clarity from super low 6 Hz all the way to 39.5 kHz, with tiny distortion below 0.2%. The 150-ohm rating means these headphones work great with lots of different audio equipment. They perform even better when you connect them to premium gear like the Sennheiser HDV 820 amp. The open-back design uses new acoustic mesh that guards the speakers yet removes barriers between you and your music. The angled speakers create a big soundstage that puts you right in the middle of your songs.
Gamers benefit from excellent spatial awareness without lag, making both competitive and casual play more immersive. These headphones stay true to classic Sennheiser sound with punchy bass, crisp details, and balanced middle frequencies that serious audio fans prefer. The HD 550 features a more relaxed fit compared to other 500-series models. They weigh just 237 grams, lighter than most game controllers, making them practically vanish when worn. The soft headband and ventilated metal mesh ear covers keep you comfortable for hours without sacrificing strength.
Like other models in the 500 family, these headphones have a modular design that lets you swap cables and ear pads easily. They come with a 1.8-meter cable with a 3.5-mm plug plus a 6.35-mm adapter, which works with almost any device. You can buy additional cables separately to connect with balanced sources or microphone jacks if needed. The new HD 550 headphones can be pre-ordered right away. They ship in early April and cost 299.90 Euros, bringing premium audio performance at a mid-range price point.
At the core of the HD 550 sits a custom 38 mm speaker made in Ireland at their Tullamore facility. It delivers amazing clarity from super low 6 Hz all the way to 39.5 kHz, with tiny distortion below 0.2%. The 150-ohm rating means these headphones work great with lots of different audio equipment. They perform even better when you connect them to premium gear like the Sennheiser HDV 820 amp. The open-back design uses new acoustic mesh that guards the speakers yet removes barriers between you and your music. The angled speakers create a big soundstage that puts you right in the middle of your songs.
Gamers benefit from excellent spatial awareness without lag, making both competitive and casual play more immersive. These headphones stay true to classic Sennheiser sound with punchy bass, crisp details, and balanced middle frequencies that serious audio fans prefer. The HD 550 features a more relaxed fit compared to other 500-series models. They weigh just 237 grams, lighter than most game controllers, making them practically vanish when worn. The soft headband and ventilated metal mesh ear covers keep you comfortable for hours without sacrificing strength.
Like other models in the 500 family, these headphones have a modular design that lets you swap cables and ear pads easily. They come with a 1.8-meter cable with a 3.5-mm plug plus a 6.35-mm adapter, which works with almost any device. You can buy additional cables separately to connect with balanced sources or microphone jacks if needed. The new HD 550 headphones can be pre-ordered right away. They ship in early April and cost 299.90 Euros, bringing premium audio performance at a mid-range price point.
