A comfortable, high-quality headphone system
Extended spatial field surrounds you with sound; ergonomic Acoustic Refinement enables ideal sound channeling for a new kind of listening experience
Features State of the Art Duolfol diaphragms
Velour ear pads let you keep glasses on while listening
Comes with manufacturer's 2-year warranty
Technical Details Frequency Response 15-28,000 Hz Transducer Principle Open, dynamic THD
< 0.2% Max. SPL 112 dB (1 kHz, 1V)
Ear Cupling Around-the-ear Cable Length
9.8 ft (3m)
Nominal Impedance 50
Weight (without cable) 260g Connector
6.3 mm stereo (3.5mm adapter)
General Description The HD 555 features a special internal Surround Reflector, which generates an extended spatial sound field, making it the ideal headphone for home theater, as well as music. Other innovative features include Sennheiser's E.A.R.technology and optimized Duofol(tm) diaphragms for a new level of audio enjoyment. Overall listening pleasure is combined with outstanding wearing comfort.
Features Open-Aire ™,circumaural,dynamic,stereo headphones Good attenuation of ambient noise channeling for a new kind of listening experience State of the art,advanced Duofol diaphragms Highly optimized,field-strengthened neodymium ferrous magnet systems Outstanding comfort for long listening sessions Velour ear pads even allow wearing eyeglasses without loss of comfort Longevity through exchangeable components Lightweight aluminium voice coils for high efficiency and excellent dynamics Surround reflector improves spatial sound characteristics Lifelike stereo sound experience Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) enables ideal sound Powerful bass and increased signal levels for modern rhythm-driven music 2-year warranty
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HD 202
HD 555
HD 595
PXC 450
HD 650
Frequency
18-18,000 Hz
15-28,000 Hz 12-38,500 Hz 8-28,000 Hz
10-39,500 Hz
THD
<0.5%
<0.2% < 0.1% <0.1%
<0.05%
Transducer Priciple
Dynamic, Closed
Dynamic, Open Open, Dynamic Dynamic, Closed
Open, Dynamic
Weight
130g
260g 270g 240g
260g
Wireless
No
No
No No
No
Sound Pressure Level
115 dB
112 dB
112 dB 108 dB
103 dB
Warranty
2 yrs
2 yrs
2 yrs 2 yrs
2 yrs
Noise Cancelling
No
No
No Yes
No
This review is from: Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling
This is an excellent pair of headphones for those (few) of us who like classical music. I've used these headphones with a player that has no bass/treble controls, and found that the headphone sound is well balanced throughout the spectrum. The bass does not boom, something that you don't want in classical music. It is there, but balanced as it should be.
I've noted that when playing something like Haydn's Cello Concerto, the solo instrument hits you right in the middle of your head -which is where it shoud be -, and the orchestra surrounds it from far left to right.
Other reviewers have mentioned that the open format of these headphones results in large sound leakage into the air around you. I've found that the leakage is quite small, and not noticeable a couple feet away. Then again I don't crank the sound up to 100 decibels.
As for the complaint about the plug, I've had no problems in this regard. It fits snugly into phone jack, and seems well made.
My only very trivial complaint is that I sometimes use these on my portable DVD player while lying in bed, in which case the very long cord is a bit of a nuisance. My personal preference would have been a short cord plus a detachable cord extension.
These headphones are great for just about any kind of music....
This review is from: Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling
Sennheiser definitely makes quality headphones, and prior to buying this, I owned Sennheiser HD-202, which seem to be the most popular Sennheiser model on Amazon. The only complaint I had with the 202's was that they hurt my ears after a while. Plus, I had some extra cash to burn and I wanted awesome headphones that would last me a very, very long time. Here s where the 555 comes in.
Simply put, this is the best audio investment I have ever made. These will definitely last at least 10-15 years. I'm sure you've all read about the awesome sound, so I won't waste your time with that. The comfort level, however, is incredible! I can wear these all day (really!) without even noticing them.
I live in the dorms at school, so I bought these headphones to give my roommates privacy. Don't worry about the sounds leaking. The only leak slightly more than other headphones. Also, the sound only leaks within your immediate space. So my roommate on the other side of the room doesn't even hear my music even at a relatively loud volume....
This review is from: Sennheiser HD555 Professional Headphones with Sound Channeling
For anyone new to audiophile headphones, you may be surprised to learn that Sennheiser is THE name in the audiophile headphone business, and have been for some time now.
In case evidence would help you:
1)Ask the pros - HD600s are popular in serious studio recording, where sound quality is all-important.
2)More expensive is not necessarily better - other companies use their names or unnecessary and expensive materials to bump up the price....
3)Sennheiser is interested in "true sound", and, accordingly, puts into their products the right materials and excellent acoustical engineering. Everything in the 555s is for sound quality and comfort and durability. (Some headphones use wooden shells, fancy materials, and other such gimmicky things...that's just plain stupidity if you consider the sound, but it gets buyers that don't know audiophile headphones.)
4)Open vs closed - sound is vibrations. The air needs to vibrate if you want good sound. Closed headphones may help cut out noise in some situations, but it will dampen the sound in all situations. (Sennheiser's audiophile line are all open.)
5)Look at the stats! - the stats alone are better than most...the 555s are, essentially, standard for audiophile headphones...595s, 600s, and 650s are better, but other brands have a tough time matching even some of the lower ones, such as the 515s.
6)Noise cancelling vs pure quality - I have tried Bose noise cancelling headphones, which attempt to advertise good quality, but in fact, the noise-cancelling mechanism calls for the "closed" type and, furthermore, functions by ru...
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