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Noise Control Sound Isolation

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  • 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
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Headphones Jack 3.5 mm Jack
Model Name language _ tag
Connectivity Technology Wired
Age Range (Description) Adult
Material Velour
Specific Uses For Product Professional
Compatible Devices Wide range of devices with audio output options
Control Type Media Control
Cable Feature Retractable
Item Weight 1.6 Pounds
Frequency Range 10 Hz - 39,000 Hz
Customer Package Type Standard Packaging
Control Method Remote
Number of Items 1
Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
Earpiece Shape Over-Ear
Is Autographed No
Series Number 555
UPC 615104053427
Global Trade Identification Number 00615104053427
Manufacturer Sennheiser
Product Dimensions 9.5 x 8 x 4 inches
Item Weight 1.55 pounds
Language English
ASIN B0001FTVDQ
Item model number HD555
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Date First Available February 16, 2006

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The HD 555 open, dynamic stereo headphones feature a special internal surround reflector. It generates an extended, spatial sound field. Ideal headphones for home cinema as well as music.

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Customers praise these headphones for their sound quality, noting they provide excellent directional sound and no ambient noise, while being comfortable with a snug fit that doesn't press into the head. They receive positive feedback for their build quality, open ear design, and clarity, particularly in the midrange and treble, and customers find them well worth the price. The fit and weight receive mixed reviews - while they accommodate large heads comfortably, the cord is too long for some, and while they are initially light, they become heavy with prolonged use.

256 customers mention "Comfort"238 positive18 negative

Customers find these headphones comfortable, describing them as soft and tight without being uncomfortable, with one customer noting that their ears feel free inside the cans.

"...The piano performance in "Until the Last Moment" is intimate and buttery smooth, with the string arrangements extended out to the desk in front of..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...almost as comfortable as the dream cloud like sennheisers removable jack noise cancelling no leakage as far as i know..." Read more

"...Extremely comfortable. The velour, over-the-ear design is great and I've literally worn them for hours without even noticing them...." Read more

232 customers mention "Quality"221 positive11 negative

Customers praise these headphones for their build quality, with one customer specifically noting their suitability for gaming purposes.

"...The grilles on these are quite large and fairly substantial (for headphones) back waves from the drivers will emanate out of them...." Read more

"...around the head as well as well as the cups are made from the really nice plastic that you simply will not see on many headphones under $200...." Read more

"...i mean honestly, the numarks have a fully metal head band so it's super durable. i have no fears about being hard on those babies...." Read more

"...Pros: Build solid, comfortable clear sound if you have the volume down, long extension cable which is nice IMO, gold plated and you are..." Read more

145 customers mention "Value for money"130 positive15 negative

Customers find these headphones to be worth the price, offering great value for audiophiles.

"...effect on the sound, but it feels nice to touch and adds to the expensive look of the headphones...." Read more

"...atleast 3/4th's the sound (if that makes sense) so they are an excellent bargain...." Read more

"...crisp and bass response, Sony and KOSS does a better job and for a cheaper price...." Read more

"...Overall the sound is quite good for these. Amazing for their price -- especially if you catch them on sale...." Read more

50 customers mention "Design"37 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the design of these headphones, particularly their open ear design and appearance that looks like new.

"...take into account the Fletcher-Munson effect and really do have a nice signature...." Read more

"...One of them is a popular $100 pair HD515. They look similar cosmetically and sound almost the same when you try to listen to some mp3s under 320kbps...." Read more

"...I baby my equipment, so it's definitely a design flaw and not misuse on my part...." Read more

"...kind of muddied sound compared to the beats and senns stylish, but personally feels kind of chunky stylistically speaking when i wear it on my..." Read more

47 customers mention "Clarity"47 positive0 negative

Customers praise the headphones' clarity, particularly noting the midrange and treble, with one customer mentioning that every note is distinct and beautiful.

"...Afterwards I noticed a fuller and smoother overall sound in the mids and highs with a little more detail brought forward along with better imaging...." Read more

"...no problem whatsoever here, just clean accurate sound with plenty of depth...." Read more

"...My expectations for these was this, to have the same crystal clear and crisp audiophile sound my HD280's have, except with the added bonus of better..." Read more

"...But it plays out right in a nice way. You'll get lots of detail and resolution from this baby but also it will uncover many flaws in your lossly..." Read more

52 customers mention "Weight"35 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' weight, with some finding them very light while others note they become heavy after prolonged use.

"...It sort of bounces. It is also light. The edges are rounded, not sharp like some headphones...." Read more

"...These were lightweight, though, and the headband was large enough that I didn't feel any concentration of pressure across the top of my head which I..." Read more

"...They can be downloaded at audiocheck.net. Out of the box they sounded thin and bright with a sizzle at the top-end, as the pink noise test confirmed..." Read more

"...You get mixed feelings when holding it the first time. They are heavy and solid enough to give you a good impression about durability...." Read more

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Pros- Amazingly clear sound. I've never had a better sounding pair of headphones in my life. I can't give an audiophile description of the sound quality, but to me everything seems to be in place for an open pair of headphones. Extremely comfortable. The velour, over-the-ear design is great and I've literally worn them for hours without even noticing them. On the package and in several reviews I've seen a comment on how you can even wear them with glasses on... I didn't know that that was a big deal, but I was blown away at how this pair of headphones didn't shove the frame of my glasses into my skin like every other pair I've ever worn. Sturdy construction- They're a teency bit heavy, but the construction is perfect. Right down to the little rubber tabs behind the cups and flexibility of the cups themselves, I can tell these are going to last a long time. Nice design. Aesthetically, these are really pleasing. Even the placement of the reflector cups within the phones that adds to the sound quality is ingenius. Cons- Not a lot of bass. I bought them knowing they wouldn't be bass heavy because they're of the open design. They're not exactly weak on the bass, but if you like bass, the only way you're going to get it is to put your hands on the back of the phones themselves as you listen to it. Then you just look silly and have defeated the purpose of purchasing open-designed headphones. No ambient noise reduction. Again, I bought them knowing they weren't designed to keep sound out. If I had to say how much sound they eliminate, I'd go with 0.00%. Even cranked all the way up, there was a gathering at school in the quad and I could still hear conversations around me. Sound leakage. I also knew of this before buying them. Good lord it's like you have stereo speakers on your head when you wear these, so if you want to listen to music in a library, or in line at the bank, or in your dorm room, or anywhere where other people are, you're going to get dirty looks unless you have it at a very low level. And you're going to be able to hear people talking smack about you and your obnoxious headphones because, well... refer back to the sound leakage issue. It's so weird! I was at Taco Bell, and this baby was screaming across the dining room, and I cranked these up and I could still hear it. Only now, people around me were looking at me like I was a jerk because they could hear every note of my music. FLAW OF THE CENTURY THAT I HAVEN'T READ IN ANY REVIEW- The plug-in is a quarter inch, and it comes with a gigantic quarter-to-eighth-inch adapter. This is simply retarded. The other way around (1/8" to 1/4") is always a nice feature, but this isn't the case with these headphones. When you plug into the adapter, you've got about three inches of garbage hanging out from whatever you're plugging into. So if you have an iPod in your back pocket, you might as well have a satellite sticking out. The other thing about the stupid eighth-inch adapter is that the actual gold plated plug sticks out of a really huge piece of plastic, so unless the input you're plugging into is out in the open, you can't plug in all the way. So if you have an extremely popular silicone iPod cover, for your extremely popular iPod, you're going to have to take it off before using these headphones, defeating the purpose of buying that cover. That adapter is also a hassle when plugging into my laptop. It just doesn't go in and stay in. Either it pops out, or it isn't secure enough to stay in place, and this causes sound to go in and out of the right phone while making the left one crackle and pop. The bottom line is that these aren't really for portable audio. And according to reviews I read after the fact, these headphones are pretty much designed for stereo receivers and either watching DVD's or gaming. I can't even see them for computer gaming considering they don't properly connect to the eighth inch headphone input PCs have. I would say that if you're prepared to make a few sacrifices and get some dirty looks when you take these out into public, the Pros will outweigh the Cons. And if all you're doing is plugging into a quarter inch stereo receiver to watch DVD's... you're set for life, girl... 'cause these are insanely comfortable and rugged.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2011
    Even though these headphones have been out for seven years, I feel it's time to write in-depth about their technical performance and give a few examples of how that plays out into the music realm.

    EXTERIOR DESIGN: These are large open headphones that let sound in with only a slight attenuation in the high frequencies and virtually no attenuation in midrange or low frequencies. The grilles on these are quite large and fairly substantial (for headphones) back waves from the drivers will emanate out of them. And it's not the tinny trebly sound from small open headphones like the PX100 that others in the room can hear; but the mids and highs in songs can easily be discerned. At higher volumes, it's similar to the volume level a laptop can put out. If these characteristics do not fit your listening environment, then these particular headphones are not for you.

    I've had them for nearly nine months and have used them every day. The comfort is great and the velour earpads never feel itchy either. The contact pressure of the HD555 is hardly noticeable and I can wear them for a few hours without discomfort. I would not advise expanding them too much outward as this may cause the cracks at the upper arm. Mine have no cracks on them since I expand them only slightly wider than my head when taking them on and off. I don't want to take any chances flexing these like what can be done to the headbands of the HD202 and its variants.

    EXTERIOR UPDATE 4/26/11: About a couple of months ago, I was shocked to see a hairline crack on the headband's lower plastic right arm that is currently just past the second 'N'. The crack actually starts at the narrow top part next to the black groove. The left side is fine. It seems like the plastic used there is too stiff and rigid, barely having any kind of flex or torsional resistance. Apparently, Sennheiser is quietly changing this material in the new HD598 to be more durable starting this spring.

    ACOUSTICS: The baffle is angled at 45 degrees from the front with respect to the earpads. This is the angle that sound waves arrive at the outer ear from room speakers positioned at 60 degrees to the listener (the equilateral triangle setup). Thus when listening to the HD555s, I perceive the sound occurring outside my head not just in width, but also depth. The depth extension is like being in the sweet spot of a high-quality speaker set at near-field distance! The listening experience is pleasantly natural with spacious, airy highs and mids. Crossfeed isn't really needed on these cans, since the angled sound waves strike the outer ear before entering the inner ear creating a slight time delay, which is how we perceive spatial sound. The HD800 also has an angled baffle. But the superior wave produced by the new 56mm ring driver coupled with larger earpads and housings will obviously produce an even bigger sound field than the 555.

    It's worth noting that the HD555 and 595 use the same drivers (part #5218**). A clue can also be seen in that both have a max SPL of 112dB, while the 515 uses an inferior sounding driver and is rated at 108dB. The 555 and 595 also have the same inner grilles (large circular holes with a fine mesh on the other side) and outer grilles. The new 558 now has a honeycomb inner grille and a fine fabric covering the outer grille with the Sennheiser logo riveted to it. This cloth may slightly attenuate the treble, making the lows and mids seem more apparent. Perhaps that's why the box for the 558 states "outstanding bass and vocal projection" and the 598 states "natural spatial sound experience." The 598 retains the outer grille from the 555/595 and now has a frame/bracing type of design for its inner grille.

    I carefully did the foam mod about a month after I bought the 555s. The biggest difference came in a fuller midrange and improved imaging/soundstage where I heard sound pieces occurring in new locations in the sound space where they weren't before. The stage also got wider and more realistic, and was easily noticed when an audience cheered and clapped after a performance. This make sense since the foam pads previously blocked much of the back waves from exiting the grilles, giving a somewhat closed sound. The treble got a little cleaner and the bass tightened as well.

    SOUND QUALITY: These headphones have a remarkably smooth frequency response, running nearly flat (in terms of acoustic perception of loudness) from about 60Hz all the way to about 12kHz! I did half-octave sine wave testing by ear and the -3dB point is at 60Hz compared to 90Hz where then the volume level remains the same all the way to about 2kHz where there is just the slightest dip; then there's a slight rise only around the 3 to 4kHz region (could be my ears are more sensitive at these frequencies, but it's never noticed during music playback) and back to being level all the way to 12kHz. After 12kHz, the response starts to slowly drop until the auditory limit of 20kHz is reached.

    The HD555 lacks a bit in the deeper bass extension (30 to 45Hz is another 3dB lower than 60Hz) compared to the HD650 and HD800. The frequency response chart for the HD598 at Headroom is spot on with my experience and confirms that bass and low mids should be at about a +3 or +4dB plateau and start to drop around 500Hz until 1kHz (at 0dB) is approached. In other words, from 90Hz to almost 2kHz, I can't hear a difference in volume, and so the response is very smooth and accurate! We start to hear things louder than their actual measured levels in the upper mid/lower treble 2-4kHz region so the response should be reduced a few decibels. These headphones take into account the Fletcher-Munson effect and really do have a nice signature. With a frequency response this smooth, I can enjoy music at higher volume for longer periods without any peaks promoting ear fatigue.

    The bass quality is great. It has tight impact, is fast, punchy, and devoid of boominess. Perhaps this lack of boom in the bass prompts some owners to perceive the bass as weak. But boomy bass, thick-sounding muddy mids, and grainy highs indicate a good deal of diaphragm distortion is happening. And distortion makes music sound louder than it's supposed to be.

    These headphones synergize wonderfully with the Xonar Essense STX on the high-gain setting. Superb dynamics, transients, detail, a deep & wide soundstage, and precise imaging are revealed with this combo. Please don't think that since these are 50 ohms, they sound fine without an amp. An amp is mandatory for unleashing its true capabilities. I plugged them into my other computer that has a Xonar DX and was shocked at the downgrade. They became dark-sounding (since the highs were veiled) with absolutely no micro/macro dynamics, resulting in flat and boring music. The soundstage was unconvincing and overall volume was quite low.

    The burn-in period is very long. The proper way to run these in is with pink noise (I use the extra-high gain only for that) and sine wave sweeps at very high volume (around 100dB). They can be downloaded at audiocheck.net. Out of the box they sounded thin and bright with a sizzle at the top-end, as the pink noise test confirmed. But they'll settle in and pink noise will then sound warmer, fuller and balanced. The driver is somewhat limited in its excursion ability when it hasn't had many hours of exercise.

    UPDATE: I've also had success with playing a 1kHz sine wave at near max levels stated in the specs. Download a .wav file or use a tone generator. I played it only for a few minutes for a few days with maxed-out player, Windows control panel, and sound card's amp gain settings. Do not do this while wearing the headphones as 1kHz at that high an SPL becomes intolerable after only a few seconds!!! Afterwards I noticed a fuller and smoother overall sound in the mids and highs with a little more detail brought forward along with better imaging. To extract the most low-frequency performance, I used a 1 Hz sine wave so the driver can do the most excursion (plus it's cool to see the dome going back and forth). When a low frequency signal from about 60Hz and below is too much to handle, you'll hear a low pop/tick sound the same rate as the frequency it's playing. A lower midrange frequency of 250Hz instead puts out very noticeable harmonic distortion when the volume is too high I use that sound as a sort of "redline" indicator to not go much louder in the bass. This rather alarming low popping/ticking sound does not mean the drivers are getting damaged, though certainly too high may cause damage! Mine exhibit no abnormalities like buzzing or rattling.

    MUSIC PERFORMANCE: The HD555s handle various genres very well with clean sound and smooth frequency response. With this type of quality I can also easily critique how well albums were mastered. For example, Rammstein's first studio album, Herzeleid, has the best sound quality out of all their subsequent albums (figures, since it came out in 1995). This metal album has actually has great dynamics with drum attacks, clear cymbals, and fine articulation of the riffs. Crank it up on "Asche Zu Asche" and these cans display a lively and energetic performance of the epic riffs right in front of me with clear and dynamic slaps of the sticks hitting the drums. Bass guitar, prominent in "Du Riechst So Gut" and "Laichzeit" is nicely textured and controlled with no boominess in the upper bass and mid-bass. Sehnsucht had its clarity and dynamics reduced a bit, and I consider it to be the minimum of acceptable quality for this genre. Unfortunately, all their post-millennium albums, particularly their latest one, are victims of the loudness wars-- a thick and heavy overall sound with muddy riffs, indistinct cymbals, no dynamics. But find some well recorded metal music, and you'll have a head-banging, foot-stamping good time with these phones.

    The HD555s outstandingly render Daft Punk's "Voyager"-- great resolution and tight bassline. And at 2:40 when the bass comes in again with the harp, they immerse me in a full-bodied mid-range ambience from the front and sides. The timing of the quick and deep bass in "Too Long" at the 5:08 mark is cohesive with the mid and high frequencies, with the tearing/ripping sound effects playing about a foot in front of me.

    Finally, these cans shine with live recordings. A fine example is Yanni's Live at the Acropolis. The dynamic fanfare in "Santorini" is simply theatrical, and the huge crescendo of the horns and cymbal crash at 1:19 swallows me up like a big wave. There is excellent separation of the orchestral parts, and the finale that starts at 5:00 becomes a pure emotional event. The piano performance in "Until the Last Moment" is intimate and buttery smooth, with the string arrangements extended out to the desk in front of me. Violin performance is wonderfully expressive in "Within Attraction", showcasing excellent reverberation width inside the theater and very impressive transient response during the dueling violins section.

    That all being said, the HD555 is a superb partner for a wide variety of genres and allows you to rediscover your music collection.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2012
    I bought Sennheiser HD555 sometime between the Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2010. Back then I did not have much experience with large headphones meaning I would not be able to recognize sound quality differences between headphones that cost $300 or $250, but this headset has taught me. I mainly use it when I play video games, on all, Xbox 360, PS3, PC. Used the HDMI cable then adapter, as well as direct connection to the PC.

    The headphones are relatively powerful. If I am playing a PC game, I can crank up the volume on the PC, plus I use a volume amplifier sometimes, when the game may not produce sound loud enough. But even when I bring the volume up, which is rare, the sound does not sound distorted. (I do not recommend making these headphone blast like a boombox around your neck. It can damage them if the volume is too loud).

    The ability of HD555 to produce loud and clear sound leads to another question. Can the others hear the headphones when they are on your ears. Answer yes. The sound does escape the confines of space between your ear and the headphone. However it is muffled, and only occurs at loud volumes.

    In addition to the above, I've tested the headphones many times over the two years of ownership and there is no static, hissing, or any unnatural sounds that sometimes happen with headphones that are cheaper. So that's good.

    Now to headphone's tangible and esthetic quality. I would rate these very high on a scale of 1-10, but since I've used about only 5-6 pairs of headphones of this size I do not know how good they can get, so I'll subjectively give these 8.5 out of 10. The plastic used for the frame that goes around the head as well as well as the cups are made from the really nice plastic that you simply will not see on many headphones under $200. It is strong, meaning it can take occasional pressure of bending, when you take the headphones one or off, or extend them. They plastic overhead frame will bend slightly but it never feels like it is under pressure to break. It sort of bounces. It is also light. The edges are rounded, not sharp like some headphones. The surface is very nice to touch and feels similar to a matte photograph. Meaning there are no finger prints. To get an idea imagine those Dr.Dre Beats by Monster. They're decent headphones but their plastic is smooth and shiny, can have finger prints, or scratches.

    The cups on the sides have a strong metal mesh material. I do not know if it has any effect on the sound, but it feels nice to touch and adds to the expensive look of the headphones. On the inside the headphones is plastic covered in strong, thin material.

    The padding that goes between the head and the headphones, as well as pads between the cups and ears are nice. Nothing special really, but they are soft. They allow for perspiration, meaning it feels like pores of the skin can have some air and not sealed off like with some headphones that may have smooth plastic material.

    Over time the soft padding that touches your skin and hair can gather dust. While it can be removed of course there is no way to remove the pads for replacement or washing. The ones on the ears are attached permanently. Maybe you could remove them if you disassemble the entire headset, but you may screw up everything. The strip that touches the head on the top is tightly glued on, so it is not meant to be removed either. I could easily clean them with a lint brush or a hair roller. But if your headphones are unfortunate to get water or dirt on their soft parts then I don't think there is a way to fix it.

    Now to the brief description on the sound. When I just got HD555 I didn't think the audio was anything special. I thought it was just good. But I was wrong. The sound is actually very good and has a wide range of frequencies when it comes to high upper limits (various high pitched treble, fine, quiet sounds, often used in ambient sound effects) After I bought this head set I had a chance to buy other decent headphones. I bought a pair by Audiotechnica, which are alright, and I had a chance to try the less expensive models of Sennheiser. Each very well reviewed. One of them is a popular $100 pair HD515. They look similar cosmetically and sound almost the same when you try to listen to some mp3s under 320kbps. But when you plug them in to watch a movie or especially games there is no comparison and HD555 blows the other ones out of the water. Playing games with good sounds, whether Xbox or PC is much more fulfilling with HD555 because I can clearly hear the quieter sounds and effects in the environments. Same goes for music. I tried it multiple times with different headphones, but every time HD555 gave me better results, which were similar to my other expensive headphones such as Audio Technica ath-AD700.

    Plastic quality and the padding are not as good on less expensive Sennheiser headphones, which tells me the value of HD555 really does pay off and the quality can be clearly seen.

    IMPORTANT:
    There are no drawbacks I can think of except one. If you plan on having these headphones on for longer than one hour they will become uncomfortable and you will feel discomfort around the ear. It is either that or you might start sweating. When I sweat I can feel the touch of the pads around the ear and its just not pleasant. I have to remove them, take a walk around the house relax. Then it will be non issue. This is not an issue unique to these headphones. Everyone who's used headphones a lot knows this happens.
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  • miro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Kopfhörer, sagenhafter Tragekomfort
    Reviewed in Germany on March 26, 2009
    Ich besitze seit ca. 2 Jahren den Sennheiser HD 202, der zugegebener Maßen in einer anderen Preisliga spielt. Aber der Tragekomfort ist furchtbar. Die Ohrmuscheln sind relativ klein und nach nichtmal einer Stunde halte ich es nicht mehr aus (trotz keiner Ohren).

    Ganz anders der HD 555, den ich mir vor 3 Wochen gegönnt habe! Hatte ihn vorher beim Elektro-Discounter "anprobiert" und war begeistert. Die großen Muscheln sind mit samtartigem Polster überzogen und sitzen fest, ohne Druck auszuüben. Die einseitige Kabelzuführung trägt ihr übriges zum Komfort bei. Beim HD 202 führen 2 dünne Drähtchen zu den Kunstleder-Muscheln - furchtbar.

    Die offene Bauweise ist garnicht so schlecht wie ich befürchtet hatte, da ich bisher nur geschlossene Kopfhörer getragen habe. Man setzt ihn auf und hört nachwievor seine Umgebung genauso wie vorher. Das ist erstaml ungewohnt, aber in den meisten Situationen sinnvoll denke ich. Und es ist beileibe nicht so, dass jemand in ein paar Metern Entfernung alles mithören kann was man hört. Wenn man mit normaler Lautstärke hört, dann dringt zwar etwas nach Außen, aber das stört meiner Meinung nach nicht. Ist aber nicht "porn friendly" ;-))

    Zu guter letzt der Klang:
    Ich bin kein Musikfreak der jedes Detail hört und dementsprechend beurteilen kann. Aber dieser Kopfhörer ist das Beste was ich bis dato gehört habe! Super sauberer Klang, leichte gute Bässe, nichts verzerrt, sagenhaft. Ist halt Sennheiser!

    Pros:
    + Tragekomfort sagenhaft
    + Kabelführung einseitig und hochwertig
    + offene Bauweise -> Umgebung wird wahrgenommen, man kann sich mit Mitmenschen unterhalten
    + super Klang

    Contras:
    - 6,3 mm Klnike am Kabel, Adapter auf 3,5 mm (umgekehrt wäre mir lieber)
    - offene Bauweise -> Umgebungsgeräusche können stören, im Umkreis ist wahrnehmbar was man gerade hört
    - Kabel fest am Kopfhörer montiert

    Also eine klare Kaufempfehlung für alle die nicht zwingend einen geschlossenen Kopfhörer brauchen!

    Noch ein Wort zum Druck auf die Ohren: frisch ausgepackt sitzt der HD 555 recht stramm; ich habe ihn für ein paar Minuten über ein kleines Kissen "gezogen" um ihn etwas zu dehnen -> danach sitzt er perfekt!
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  • 料理本大好きママ
    5.0 out of 5 stars 本格派の音が楽しめます。
    Reviewed in Japan on October 25, 2011
    耳にはすっぽりとフィットし、とてもキレイなサウンドで満足しています。
  • Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm sad these headphones seem to have gone away
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2016
    I'm sad these headphones seem to have gone away, because they're some of the best headphones you could own without needing an amplifier to maximize their potential. The bass is a little weak, but other then that the sound is absolutely stunning. These open-back cans really bring out all the good qualities of having open-back headphones and just surround you in the music. If you can track down a pair these days, they are some of the absolute best headphones if you're looking to just enter into audiophile territory.
  • Ratiu Marius
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in France on July 16, 2019
    Exactement comme dans la description. Produit top!
  • Alessandro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima qualità
    Reviewed in Italy on December 29, 2012
    Davvero soddisfatto dall'acquisto, ottime cuffie, e con una semplice modifica è possibile trasformarle nelle HD 595, su google si trovano vari articoli che spiegano come fare questa modifica e perchè sono in realtà delle 595.