The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones are equipped with 38 mm transducers (150 ohms) and present themselves as a rather audiophile model, having a frequency response of 6 Hz to 39.5-kHz and a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.2%.
Sennheiser HD 550, modular design££££
Design-wise, the headphones are the worthy heirs of the HD 500 series, sporting a soft textured headband and metal mesh shells, for a weight of only 237 grams. This relative lightness of course contributes to optimal comfort. Suitable, thanks to its impedance, for both a gaming sound card and an audiophile DAC, the Sennheiser HD 550 benefits from a modular design (like the other models in the 500 series) allowing its earpads and cable to be replaced.
The floor to Klaus Hanselmann, Sennheiser audiophile product manager££££
“Audiophiles and gamers looking for a headset with absolute lightness and authentic sound reproduction will be won over,” says Klaus Hanselmann, audiophile product manager at Sennheiser. The HD 550 immediately charms with its airy clarity, but it is its balanced sound signature that will seduce those who like to listen for hours.”
Supplied with a 1.8 m long 3.5 mm mini-jack cable and a 6.35 mm adapter, the Sennheiser HD 550 is available immediately. Recommended retail price: 299.90 euros.
