Sennheiser HD 550
The 150-ohm transducers and open-back design produce an expansive, detailed soundstage with punchy bass and lifelike mids across a 6Hz–39.5kHz range. The 237g chassis, soft velour pads, and detachable cable provide exceptional all-day comfort and versatile wired connectivity. It’s ideal for home listeners and gamers seeking audiophile transparency without the higher price of reference headphones.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 150
open closed back open
59 Overall Score
Price MX$4,225
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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Based on 60 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | synthetic leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 6 |
| Freq Max | 39500 |
| Impedance | 150 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 550 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | - | 45 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 150 | 314 | 32 | 48 | 36 | 33 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 24 | 40 | 60 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 550 | 33.2 | 19.9 | 80.6 | 49.8 | 50.6 | 72.9 | 99.4 | 49.1 | 99.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.8 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.3 | 73.6 | 93.5 | 49.8 | 78 | 84.5 | 81.4 | 94.6 | 88.9 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.4 | 83.5 | 96.2 | 98.7 | 85.1 | 59.6 | 0 | 98.2 | 59.7 |
| Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 Compare | 98.4 | 92.8 | 93.5 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 90.1 | 0 | 96.7 | 82.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98.4 | 98.7 | 37.2 | 96.2 | 80.8 | 72.9 | 53.1 | 98.2 | 82.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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