Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very comfortable and light, sounds similar to hd 560s but less shouty, I use it for gaming and it’s perfect

The HD550 is a great step forward for Sennheiser’s legendary 5-series. The 550 has a great sound signature with good bass throughout the range, a warm-neutral overall tonality, great detail and wide soundstage. They rival the 600/650/6XX in every way. Theyre great for music and movies, and when paired with the new Sennheiser HD500BAM mic, they become a top-tier gaming headset. theyre very comfy and light, with a solid build quality. One minus is they are a little on the pricey side. Highly recommended regardless, and even better if they are on sale!

Great upgrade for the sennhieser PC 350SE. Pairs well with the fios k7 DAC. Provides the extra power the headset wants.

If you're looking for an open back headphones around this price. This is the headphones for you. The sound quality and stage is just amazing. Sennheiser always deliver!

Audio is good, never heard of certain sounds/instruments in songs that i listen too, kinda feels like live concert in a way. The only reason why I give it 4 stars is due to the comfortableness, if you have a big head, tends to hurt the top of your head which i why I upgraded one higher. Great product overall

If you're looking for a neutral, natural and accurate sound signature, then the HD 550 is the way to go. It doesn't break the bank while offering pristine sound quality, a lightweight form factor and an easy to drive pair of headphones. Highly recommend it.

Great headphones. Incredible sound quality. Lack of microphone makes it not ideal for gaming.

Sound quality is out of this world. Can hear everything around you

Perfect upgrade from my Sennheiser 558s. Also got the BAM mic and highly recommend if you’re going to use it for gaming. You can also take the mic off which is nice.

Great for extended listening sessions with low clamp force and a very light pair of headphones.

I am coming from another brand that I've used for YEARS as my monitoring headphones, and these are a major upgrade for me. Considering the other brand is well known for its quality, these shocked me as soon as I started using them. Build quality. Well, it's not surprise these have good build quality, as they should for the price. They are soft while where on your head and surrounding your ears, making long sessions even better. I thought these would make me sweat a little, but quickly realized that was not the case. I didn't feel any fatigue at all, and they are very light on your head. Almost as if they are not there. Hard plastic as we would expect, but still feel premium. Fits snug, but not tight. Adjust easy, and stays put. Sound quality. I can hear very clearly when using these, and still hear my surrounding area too. Very clear, and pics up everything nicely when using. The only con I have is a simple one. The cable should be removable. Other than that, I like them, and would recommend them for sure.

Excellent product. I was excited to upgrade to this and I am very satisfied. Better than the previous version.

Great endgame headphone for music, media consumption and gaming

Very good product! Comfortable and sound quality is there!

Loved the headphones, gave only 4 stars because I didn't realize how long the music would play outside of the ear.

Like them Sennheiser is always good in value the price you pay normally respects exactly the quality you get which is nice.

Introduced in April of 2025, Sennheiser's HD 550 wired headphones are perfect for the home audiophile, computer gamer or budding musician. With an open back design, sound is open and airy and very even across the audible frequency range. Bass is tight and punchy, not excessive or over-emphasized as it can be with closed-back design headphones. Mid-range is smooth and balanced, vocals are articulate and well defined while not being overpowering. Treble is bright but not harsh or tinny. Directional and spatial accuracy is wonderful. Instrument placement when listening to live concert recordings is easily discernable. Movie sound tracks are accurately reproduced. These headphones are surprisingly light, weighing under ten ounces with the 1.8 meter cable attached. The cable is removable, a 2.5 mm twist-lock plug inserted into the left earpiece and a 3.5 mm plug on the other end. A screw-on 6.5 mm adapter is included to allow use with most audio equipment. Earpieces are large ovals that comfortably enclose the entire ear, with cloth surrounds that do not get sweaty during long listening sessions. They do not fit too tight as some over the ear headphones are prone to do but they do remain in place well and do not shift when moving your head around. I found these headphones to be quite enjoyable to use and would recommend them.

I love the design of these headphones. The connector to the ear cup is unique, the headband is flexible and well padded, and they are very light. The light weight and the fit works really well. I had no problem wearing them for hours at a time. I also love that they are wired. Wireless headphones can drop connections or switch devices and I’ve really enjoyed using a wired set of headphones. It is microphone ready, so it could work for gaming or work. The ear pads are also padded nicely and don’t have the clamping effect that some over ear headphones do. It comes with a drawstring bag and of course the cable. The sound is amazing, especially at this price. The open back design is great and I like how it adds a more natural soundstage to listening. The bass is excellent without being overpowering. Mid tones are rich and higher tones are clear. I enjoy using these with a midi device connected to a computer. It provides a clear sound without completely isolating me. I don’t remember the last time I had a pair of wired headphones that were this comfortable and sounded this full and rich. Easy to recommend.

I love headphones. I've been a budget audiophile since college. I started with a pair of Sennheiser Fusion HD500s, before getting tempted into Grado headphones for the last 20ish years. These new Sennheiser HD550 headphones are the first pair of Sennheisers I've gotten to use as a "daily driver" since my boomy old HD500s, though I've had the chance to listen to HD600s owned by friends over the years. I'm happy to say the new HD550s are fantastic headphones that exceeded my expectations in all regards. #Unboxing and first impressions# The HD550s came in a simple box with a carrying bag and the standard 500 series detachable cable. That detachable cable is a great feature of the HD550, though I worry that the small 2.5mm connector on the headphone side is perhaps a little too easy to get damaged (though it does have a twist lock into the headphones for rigidity). The cable also has a full twist on connection for the 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter. #Listening session# The Sennheiser HD550s are incredibly comfortable. Maybe it's because I've spent years wearing brutally functional Grado headphones, but the soft, plush feel of the HD550s is just fantastic. Likewise, I found the HD550s have relaxing, warm sound that keeps them easy to listen to for long sessions. Where my Grado 325i headphones are exceptionally bright, the Sennheiser HD550s stay warmer and have more impressive bass as well. I think the HD550s have a similar sound profile to the Martin-Logan bookshelf speakers on my desk. Being open-back headphones, there is a nice wide soundstage that I prefer to closed headphones. Despite being open-back like my Grados, the Sennheisers seem to let less sound through from the space around me, which can be both good and bad. They don't disturb listeners around me, but they also make it a bit harder to use in a shared space because it's a little harder to hear someone talking to you than with the more transparently open Grados or Philips SHP9500s I have. This is just a personal preference, and I think the Sennheisers are probably what most people are wanting from an open headphone - some sound coming through, but not a disruptive amount, and that beautiful open soundstage. Unless they are cranked, I'm able to use my cardiod mic for voice chat without audio bleeding through. #Final thoughts# The Sennheiser HD550s are an easy headphone to recommend for anyone looking to dip their toes into an audiophile headphone. For less than the cost of a top noise cancelling headphone, you get the antithesis of those on-the-go oriented products. An open back headphone like the HD550 is meant for treating yourself to a quality listening experience in a quiet home environment, without disturbing your neighbors or family with a high end speaker set. Whether it's music, gaming, or movies, the HD550s have sounded great and been easy to wear for long periods. With the detachable cable, you have an easily replaceable part to keep your headphones in good condition for a long time. I look forward to a lot of years of enjoyment with these 'cans.

I'm so glad I got a pair of these new Sennheiser HD 550 headphones. I've been a huge fan of their previous models, but this one really hits the sweet spot for me. I wanted to share my experience because I think a lot of people will find these perfect for their own needs, just like I did. First off, let's talk about comfort. I put these on, and it's like they disappear. The lightweight design and the soft velour ear pads are an absolute game-changer. I have a hard time with some headphones feeling too tight, but the clamping force on these is just right. I can wear them for hours at a time, whether I'm working at my desk or just listening to music at home, without any fatigue. The sound is just phenomenal. I was expecting great sound from Sennheiser, but the HD 550s really took it to the next level. The open-back design creates this incredibly spacious soundstage where I can hear every single detail in my music. The bass is punchy and tight without being overwhelming, and the mids and highs are crystal clear. I've been listening to my favorite music and hearing little things I've never noticed before. It's truly an immersive and emotional listening experience. Now for the best part—the gym. My gym has a bunch of old-school treadmills with a simple RC jack, and it's been a pain trying to find decent headphones that work with them. Most of my other headphones are wireless. But these HD 550s come with a detachable cable and a 1/4" adapter, so I can just plug them right in and enjoy amazing sound while I'm running. The lightweight and comfortable design means they stay in place perfectly, and I can block out all the gym noise to focus on my workout. My only wish is that Sennheiser would make a Bluetooth version of these. While the wired connection is perfect for my treadmill, it would be incredible to have the same phenomenal sound and comfort in a wireless pair for my other workouts. If they ever release a wireless model with the same sound quality, I'll be the first in line to buy them. Overall, the Sennheiser HD 550s are an incredible set of headphones. They are unbelievably comfortable, the sound is divine, and they've solved my treadmill problem. I highly recommend them to anyone who appreciates a great listening experience.