Product ReviewsSennheiser HD555 Binaural Stereo Headphones
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 Rating: Review Date: 03/01/10  |
Cons: Slightly Heavy, Loose Bass (Boomy)
Pros: Crisp Audio, Comfortable. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/25/10 |
Cons: A bit tight on head.
Pros: Great overall sound quality! Comment:
These are great sound quality, and the long cord is an added plus for t.v use. These are perfect for drowning out noisy neighbours, and street traffic. Some sound comes in & out. For me this is good for hearing the phone ring. The headphones are a bit tight, although other reviews said this improves with use. Delivers more bang for the buck when on sale. |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/22/10 |
Cons: Price
Pros: SoundQuality Comment:
Wow, some say it lacks bass...but when paired with a Xonar Essence STX these things come alive!I just love them, they are very comfortable. And from what I read and heard, it only gets better the more and more you break them in!!! |
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Rating: Review Date: 02/21/10 |
Cons: The mini plug adapter doesn't fit with the volume control on my logitech Z-2300's but they're plugged into the front of my PC now.
Pros: Very comfortable headphones, I can barely feel them over my ears, A very clean balanced sound no overpowering bass and crisp highs Comment:
These headphones sound amazing!!!!! I'm extremely happy with the purchase of these, I've noticed more subtle notes that I never heard before with my previous headphones I did however notice that the speaker line outs from my motherboard just don't pump out enough power to properly drive these headphones with their high resistance and I find myself raising the volume to compensate to have a comfortable listening level and am now thinking of getting a sound card to compliment these or possibly a headphone amplifier.I can see how some people think that these units lack bass, but I find these to be quite balanced between the low mid and high frequencies, but for those that do a simple equalizer tweak will give you what you're looking for. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/08/10 |
Cons: Weak on the lower end
Pros: Light comfortable Comment:
Ok so these are a little weak on bass but still great sound overall.Happy with the quality and the sale price was sweet. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/13/09 |
Cons: Lacks a bit of bass
Pros: Clear SoundExtremely ComfortableAffordable PricingNo Amp Needed Comment:
These are a great pair of cans, they sound great. There is a good soundstage because they're open backed, definately worth the money. They do lack a bit of bass though. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/22/09 |
Cons: None
Pros: Superb sound!Extremely comfortableGreat for the priceGood bass; nice and clean Comment:
Simply the best set of headphones you can get when on sale. I was blown away by the sound of these. At the beginning, they may seem a bit tight, but after about 100 hours of burn in, they get really nice. Bass is clear and not muddy, and most of all, not over done. I'm hearing things I've never heard before! Paired with an Auzentech X-Plosion. |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/16/09 |
Cons: None
Pros: ComfortableCrispy SoundSturdy Comment:
Paired these up with an AuzenTech PreLude 7.1 SoundCard.The sound that these give off are AMAZING.Got these on sale for $129.99Best purchase ever.Highly recommend for anyone |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/01/09 |
Cons: none
Pros: Amazing Quality, long cable Comment:
Bought these to improve the sound quality in game and when listening to music and I heard the difference immediately. Compared to my USB headset the sound is incredibly clear.They also are quite easy to wear for long periods, I almost forget I have them on and they still aren't perfectly broken in. First few days they were a little stiff but they got better quickly and fit easily now. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/29/09 |
Cons: Price..make sure to pm
Pros: Excellent sound Comment:
I really believe everyone that games or listens to music shouldn't cheap out on a good set of headphones. Iv'e spent the last 8 years with my 2.1 setup. Until recently i live in a place where i cant have my music or games too loud. I decided on these b/c of the reviews. Now im listening to music and noticing sounds iv'e never noticed. Makes the experience of playing games so much better. So seriously guys, save alil more money and get these. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/28/09 |
Cons: Pricey
Pros: Excellent quality, comfort and appearance Comment:
The best headphones I have owned. Not only do they look extremely sharp, but the quality of sound makes the price worth it. Excellent comfort on these, just remember that it will let some sound out/in. |
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Rating: Review Date: 09/03/09 |
Cons: none
Pros: Without a doubt the best cans I've ever owned Comment:
Solid crisp sound, good quality construction, everything sounds like a million bucks with these and super comfy |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/27/09 |
Cons: None
Pros: + Comfort+ Sound Quality+ Cord Lenght+ Looks good+ Price (awesome price for the quality) Comment:
I've had enough of my Shure earphones so I bought these and couldnt be happier! They look good, have an awesome bass, super comfortable sounds great, Apocalyptica sounds even better with these cans :PMust have! |
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Rating: Review Date: 06/24/09 |
Cons: Cable uses a 6.3mm jack with 3.5mm jack adapter, would have preferred it to be a 3.5mm with a 6.3 adapter.
Pros: Very comfortable, great sound quality Comment:
Good quality sound, comfort, even with glasses, well worth the price these are listed at. Only problem I have with them is I would have preferred a 3.5mm jack on the cable with an adapter for 6.3 for easier connections. |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/02/09 |
Cons: -A little lacking in bass
Pros: -Awesome clear sound-Good price after PM-High quality build Comment:
These headphones are awesome. Music and games sound so much clearer than ever before. The only downside is like a lot of headphones out there, they have a slight lack of bass. Not a big deal to me, but if you listen to rap or crap like that than you probably wont like these much lol. For the price I got them at, they were absolutely worth it. They sound clearer than my HD 280 Pro's which are closed back, but the HD 280 Pro's have slightly more bass. Awesome buy. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/30/09 |
Cons: The headset could be less tight on my head.The headphone jack is quite long, around 2"
Pros: Great soundVery Comfortable Comment:
Great pair of cans, the jump in quality is astounding from a 30$ pair of CyberAcoustics. Definitely a quality pair of headphones, would buy another pair immediately. Really fast shipping too, came in the day after I purchased it. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/14/09 |
Cons: Non-sale price is a bit steep, you may have to look for a good deal elsewhere and pricematch
Pros: Incredibly comfortableGreat sounding Comment:
I'm no audiophile, but a friend recommended me this set and what a huge change it is from the $15 generic stuff.For music, the mids and highs are crisp, and the bass is warm but not overwhelming.For games, it's good at positioning and clarity. I picked up a clipon Zalman mic (also a recommendation from the friend) and it's a great combination.I would recommend picking up this set if you're looking for a pair of headphones around $130-150 (pricematched or on sale)Even if it's a bit over your price range I would definitely check these cans out- if you're accustomed to the cheap stuff and take a listen to these, you won't turn back. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/21/09 |
Cons: nothing
Pros: Very ComfortableAmazing SoundLong Cord Comment:
these headphones are amazing. I never knew music could sound this clear and good, these headphones make it feel like sound is surrounding you rather than just beside your ears. games are unreal, explosions sound so real and you hear every little detail, its really something you gotta hear for yourself.these headphones are Extremely well made and you don't even feel them on your ears they are so comfortable. worth every penny paid. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/05/09 |
Cons: Goofy plug.
Pros: Very comfy, sound amazing, long cord Comment:
This set of headphones is amazing, I switched to them from a 5.1 speaker set-up and love it using my auzentech prelude. Sounds are very clear and sharp, and games that didn't sound to great before sound very good now.Bass could be better but its nothing to look down at either. Make sure you listen to good quality music as these will pick up small faults in bad quality MP3's.My only real complaint is the plug sizes, they have the big amp size plug on it with a converter to make it fit 3.5mm jacks like on your computer and mp3 player. It makes it veyr long and if you lose this converter then you need to buy a new one to use it with your computer. |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/01/09 |
Cons: sound insulation
Pros: Strong bassaccurate trebleVery comfortable Comment:
These are really comfortable, its so soft and you don't sweat after 30 minutes of wearing them. Once it starts to burn in and tweak the EQ a bit, these will be better then whatever $50 headphones that you've been using. The bass has enough kick and you can really hear all the different sounds in music and movies. Sound reproduction is very good even in games. I knew that it was an open headphones but i didn't expect 100% sound leakage. Thats my only concern, if it was even just 75% sound leakage i would of been completely happy and give this 5 stars.I guess its a good trade for accurate and crisp sounds.I don't mind as much since its for home/private use. these are really worth it if it was on sale or even price match them. This review was modfied by poster @ 01-01-09 04:42 PM |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/23/08 |
Cons: None at all
Pros: Great headset Comment:
I've been using these with my auzentech prelude and i am one happy camper to say the least. It brings everything alive and its incredibly comfy. After pricematch these become one of the more affordable quality headphones you can get. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/12/08 |
Cons: The cord is pretty freakin longGet ready to be accused of wallhackingExtended listening might cause you to fall in trance, beware...
Pros: Incredible sound!Very confortableGood at pretty much everything, music, gaming and mixing.The expensive price must only be a bait to make you buy something else, don't fall into the trap and get it! you won't reget Comment:
Been listening to music pretty much all week long, something like 14h a day and I don't even feel a bit unconfortable. The sound is incredible, don't miss the chance, its a great bang for your buck.Get ready to be accused of wallhacking, seriously... |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/07/08 |
Cons: The cord could be softer as this one would seem to retain kinks and bends from packaging, a minor annoyance at best.More aluminum or composites instead of plastic would be nice at this price point.
Pros: Fit and finish are first rate.The sound is beyond any competitor I auditioned.Comfort and wear ability are excellent. Comment:
Used at home for both music and movies I am so far very happy with this choice.I am driving these with an Onkyo 606 receiver with an Onkyo 706 DVD and a Helios x5000 as sources. Testing has included CD, DVD, Flac, MP3, AVI, and Xvid/MP3 playback all at expected or above audio quality. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a solid mid level headphone for music and cinema use at home. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/20/08 |
Cons: Has a 1/4IN jack as standard, which is a nuisance for me since the only things I plug it into are 1/8IN. Good thing they provide an adapter.
Pros: Great sound, fit nice and are comfortable, usual Sennheiser build quality (meaning awesome). Comment:
Great sound, fit nice and are comfortable, usual Sennheiser build quality (meaning awesome). I use these with a Zalman ZM-MIC1 for gaming/ventrilo, and I love it! Definitely better than the PC-161's I had before. Next step is an actual sound card. Got them on sale so they weren't as expensive as they usually are. |
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Rating: Review Date: 11/08/08 |
Cons: The high's are a little bit bright, but that's nitpicking. I seriously doubt anyone would notice. Bass is a little milder than other headphones, but that is easily fixed with a little eq adjustment. No inline volume adjustment.
Pros: Superb sound quality, 'in the room' sound as opposed to 'inside your head', very loud, very little distortion. Great bass response when tweaked. Comment:
These headphones are awesome. There are so many little details that make them quality. The head cushion on the headband is very plush and comfortable. The headphone cups have a soft plush felt covering, which is really nice because it doesn't stick to your skin when you sweat, and it doesn't make you sweat after 20 minutes of use. The headphones are lightweight, I wear them for hours and hours without any fatigue. Typical night i'll sit down at my computer at 5pm and game till 3am wearing these headphones the whole time. My ears don't hurt, my head doesn't get sore, nothing. I forget they're there. That's a world of difference from the LTB 5.1 Magnum headset I had before. The headphone cable is a single cable that leads from the left earcup, so there's no tangling of wires. The cable terminates in a 1/4" plug, which is a little inconvenient for computer usage, but great if you want to use these hooked up to an amp or receiver. They do come with a 1/4 to 3.5mm adapter to connect to computer jacks. And don't worry about amping them, they get plenty loud from the computer's sound. I do recommend a sound card to let them really shine though, after all they can only do as good as the signal you give them.Overall i'm extremely happy with them. I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the HD 595's, I can only imagine how much nicer they could be. |
Overall a great headset I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a beginner audiophile headset. Search around first though and Price match them(I say this because NCIX Service is unmatched but prices will vary). Great product.