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.
- 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
- 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
The Sennheiser HD 500 BAM Headset Add-On Boom Arm Microphone allows communication without lag during long calls or gaming sessions, ergonomically assisting the user. Designed for use with HD series headphones, the HD 500 BAM works directly with most devices that have a 3.5mm TRS port and supply plug-in power, allowing it to deliver the audio standard listeners expect from Sennheiser to computers, gaming consoles, and mobile devices.
A 10mm condenser capsule ensures clear voice transmission; its cardioid polar pattern minimizes room noise, and the replaceable foam pop screen reduces breath sounds. The included Y-adapter enables the HD 500 BAM to be used with computers that have separate 3.5mm mic and headphone ports. User control is maximized with in-line mute and volume controls.
- HD 505
- HD 550
- HD 560S
- HD 569
- HD 599
- HD 599 SE
- HD 620S
- Not compatible with other brands