Sennheiser HD 550 Over-Ear Open-Back Headphones

Enjoy stylish comfort and audiophile-grade sound quality with the HD 550 from Sennheiser, over-ear, open-back headphones ideal for gaming and everyday listening. Sporting a balanced and transparent sound profile with a wide 6 Hz to 39.5 kHz frequency range, and a weight of just 8.3 oz, these headphones are built for long, immersive listening sessions.

The HD 550 delivers high-quality sound with punchy bass, neutral mids (for voice intelligibility), and an airy, open treble response. The open-back design provides a wide soundstage and excellent breathability for enhanced comfort. Every element of the design has been refined to balance sound quality with lightweight comfort. Velour earpads and a synthetic leather headband offer a plush fit for extended listening sessions The headphones feature the robust and reliable mechanical design of the HD 500 series. The HD 550 sports a detachable cable, and the input jack on the earcup is balanced, allowing for use with balanced headphone amps or optionally with a microphone, transforming the HD 550 into a premium gaming headset. The Sennheiser HD 550 includes a drawstring bag, a 3.5mm audio cable, and a 3.5mm to 1/4" TRS plug adapter.

The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones feature audiophile-grade sound quality thanks to a dynamic transducer with an improved laminate diaphragm, providing extended bass and treble response. The lighter voice coil also delivers a more transparent sound.

• Extremely wide 6 Hz to 39.5 kHz frequency range
• Laminate Duofoil membrane and a lightweight voice coil reduce unwanted resonances for optimal transient response
• 150-ohm impedance for great audio performance on most playback devices including headphone amps
• Acoustic foam absorbs unwanted sounds, for better treble reproduction and a more controlled bass response
• Open-back design with mesh material avoids reflections for a truly open soundstage
• Acoustically transparent dust cover ensures pure transmission between transducer and eardrum

The HD 550s are designed to provide a highly balanced frequency response:

• Punchy bass that is well embedded in the very low frequencies, providing less warmth than the HD 599 but a more balanced treble response
• Neutral midrange makes voices and instruments shine and is free from unwanted coloring
• Precise and airy treble that's free from narrow-band resonances and strong in the highest octave

Utilizing the trusted mechanical design of the HD 500–series headphones, the HD 550 headphones are built with high-grade metal mesh (no plastic) on the headband and reliable components throughout, with aftermarket spares available if needed.

The headband is designed with reduced clamping force for a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones are extremely lightweight, allowing for extending listening sessions without strain. With velour foam earpads, synthetic leather headband, and an airy open-back design, these headphones are built to feel like there's nothing covering your ears.