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Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $169.95
Buy New: $99.99
You Save: $69.96 (41%)
New (21) Used (4) Refurbished (1) from $79.50
Rating:  152 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 8.3 x 3.9
Warranty: 2 years
MPN: HD555
Model: HD555
UPC: 615104053427
EAN: 0615104053427
ASIN: B0001FTVDQ
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | A comfortable, high-quality headphone system | | • | Extended spatial field surrounds you with sound; ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (EAR) 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 |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Sennheiser HD-555 Audiophile Headphones use an internal surround reflector to generate an extended spatial sound field, making it the ideal headphone for home theater and music. Other features include Sennheiser's E.A.R. technology and optimized duofol diaphragms to cut intermodulation. Neodymium magnets optimize accuracy in part of a package that delivers deep, full bass together with crisp, sharp high notes, especially from percussion and wind instruments. Velour ear pads let you comfortably wear eyeglasses while listening, and these headphones come with a two-year warranty.
Product Description
SENNHEISER HD555 -- Get ready for the truth! Prepare for deep, full bass and crisp, sharp highs, especially from percussion and wind instruments with this stereo headphone that has been expressly designed to deliver the most performance to listeners of contemporary music. This high end, open, dynamic stereo headphone features Sennheiser's innovative E.A.R. ( Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement ) technology, for a new kind of listening experience. Special diaphragm geometry reduces intermodulation Compressed cellulose fleece reduces total harmonic distortion Frequency response - 12Hz - 38.5kHz Cable Length - 10 Feet
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| Customer Reviews: Read 147 more reviews...
 Not worth the extra costs compared to PX-100 August 12, 2008
I had busted a pair of my PX-100s and was looking for a replacement. I thought I would spend a little extra and see what improvements I would get. After comparing them with another pair of PX-100s I was unable to notice big improvements that justified the $50-60 price increase. I highly recommend the PX-100. Minor factors in comparison were the lightweight portability and the comfort, in both areas I also preferred the PX-100. Kudos to Sennheiser for making great products.
 Yep, the best $100 I ever spend! August 11, 2008
These headphones are amazing, and the price makes it a no-brainer. I now own two pairs (office+home), and use them for many different types of music. And they just perform! I wear them for hours and hours and almost forget they are there. And the music that comes out? Oh, my god.
So, believe all the rave reviews and just buy them!
Niels
PS I also tried the 202 because of the great price. Don't. They are SO far from these, and gave me headaches because of the bad fit. So they are now collecting dust on a shelve in the garage.
Best $100 i ever spent! July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wearing these headphones is a pleasure. They are the most comfortable cans i've ever used. They have a velvet liner that just feel great. Sounds is amazing. Get a pair!
Nice headphones July 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nice set of headphones for less then $100. I use them for watching TV through a Denon 5.1 receiver and the sound is very good. Seem to be very sensitive since I don't need to turn the sound up very high for adequate vol. Appear to be well made and are comfortable for movie lenght. I considered other brands but took a chance with these, based on good reviews, and I have not been disappointed. I considered wireless because I would prefer not having a cord but I have not been impressed with any I tried. They really can't reproduce surround sound but are very good for times when my wife doesn't want to listen to the program I'm watching.
The closest you'll get to audiophile headphones for 100 dollars or less. July 4, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Almost everything that can be said about these headphones, has been said, so I'll keep this mostly to physical pros and cons
Pros:
The most accurate sound you can get for 100 dollars. Not up to par with my Beyerdynamic DT880's, but at one third the cost, you are getting atleast 3/4th's the sound (if that makes sense) so they are an excellent bargain. These are easily the best headphones you can buy at 100 dollars.
The velour ear cups mean that the pressure applied to your head is very minimal, and these are indeed the second most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, next to the DT880's (I've had Grado's, AKG's, other Sennheisers etc) and the inclusion of a velour (I believe) head cushion means that the top of your head won't hurt even after hours of use.
These cans are also very easy to drive from a PC soundcard, and even on my integrated sound card, they'll go to ear splitting volumes if I am so inclined. I bought these specifically because my beyer's can't be driven by my computer, and I got sick of having to move my headphone amp between devices (Between Ipod, computer, etc).
The Bad:
An all plastic frame makes me think that one good drop might be the end of these headphones. The ear pieces are attached to a swivel joint (for comfort, which does help) but the joint is plastic as well, so it's not hard to imagine it popping off. I may just be worrying too much though, because I have a pair of all purpose koss headphones that are entirely plastic, and they've lasted atleast 10 years (though they sound terrible in comparison)
I said these were the second most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, and while that is true, there is one caveat; Even though they are comfortable, my ears are too large for the space provided (the velour sits around the ear, with your ear inside) so my ear presses against the outside of the ear pad. Not a huge deal, and not nearly as severe as with other headphones, but still an issue if you have big ears.
The biggest complaint I have is probably how much sound leaks in and out. I realize that these are open headphones, but even at low volumes, everything you are playing is easily heard by anyone in the same room (so these aren't good for dorm rooms, planes, trains, etc). I was expecting that, but I wasn't quite expecting how much sound is let in. My DT880's are also open, but they don't let nearly as much sound in or out as these Sennheiser cans. The sound of my computer fan is easily heard through the headphones if I don't up the volume a little louder than would otherwise be necessary (meaning others will hear it even more).
There is also a lack of bass with these cans. Others have said it is balanced, but I would almost go so far as to say it's a little bit diffused. Using equalization though, this problem is quickly fixed (if you see it as a problem).
One last con; These headphones come with a large (1/8th inch I believe) plug, with a very rigid 1/4th adaptor (the plug on your computer, compared to the plug on your stereo). This doesn't seem like a huge deal, but this type of adaptor is very prone to snapping and damaging your headphone cord. I'd suggest spending an extra 5 or so dollars and getting a flexible adaptor.
As with all headphones in the quasi-audiophile range (audiophiles will tell you that these cans aren't neutral enough to be audiophile quality. They are close enough at 100 dollars though) you first need to evaluate your own hearing before you spend any amount of money. I have friends that can't tell the difference between my 300 dollar Beyerdynamic headphones, and my old 30 dollar Koss headphones. If you don't have really sensitive ears, you are better off buying the cheaper Sennheisers and saving yourself some money (the 202's, the 212's, etc). I'd suggest going to a local audio store and trying these headphones side by side with a much cheaper pair, and seeing if you truly can tell the difference between the two (and then coming back to buy from Amazon, of course). Also, if you don't buy a whole lot of CD's, and most of your music is compressed MP3's you bought off the net, or songs from youtube/myspace/whatever, these headphones won't help you and they may actually make that type of music sound worse because they will expose flaws in the recording that you wouldn't have been able to hear otherwise.
In conclusion, these are the best headphones you can buy at 100 dollars, and unless you need complete isolation (if you do, I suggest the HD-280's for the same price), or you really love bass, or you have really big ears, these headphones are exactly what you are looking for.
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