Sennheiser HD-555 Headphones
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Awesome

, Jul. 20, 2005
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I just got these headphones today.I was deciding between the HD555 and the HD595.I got the less expensive one to try.WOW,I'm blown away.These are just fine for me.I couldn't justify speneding another 100$ for the HD595.Note:I first got the bose triport h

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Pros: Great sound.Comfortable
Cons: None
Has Owned Product: 1 day
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Sennheiser HD555 Review - MP3 Players

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The HD555s are terrific for listening to movies but aren't exceptional performers with music.

Review Verdict: The HD555s' speakerlike sound is the hot ticket for DVD thrill seekers.

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Pros: Sleek styling, Very comfortable, Rich tonal balance, Well suited for home theatre
Cons: Open-backed design may not be ideal for private listening, So-so music performance
digitalhomemag.com Professional Review.

Sennheiser HD 555

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Review Verdict: Meticulous sound reproduction that enlightens not strains the ear, and a good retail price.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Spacious, detailed sound
Cons: You still want a closed headset for the ultimate listening experience; softer cushion would be preferred
reviewed.com Professional Review.

Sennheiser HD 555 Headphones Review

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The HD 555 headphones are part of Sennheiser's home theater line. They have an open-back design, which is great for creating a more open-sounding sound, but terrible from concealing your taste in music from those around you; a lot of the sound from the he

Review Verdict: The HD 555s have cloth-covered padding on both their ear cups and their band, which provides a nice cushion for your head. Additionally, the ear cups can swivel around a bit, in order to better conform to your head. The only comfort issue we ran into was

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Review summary of Sennheiser HD 555

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alaTest has collected and analysed 304 reviews of Sennheiser HD 555 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 70834 other Headphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.

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techradar.com Professional Review.

Sennheiser HD 555

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Review Verdict: Meticulous sound reproduction that enlightens not strains the ear, and a good retail price.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Spacious, detailed sound
Cons: You still want a closed headset for the ultimate listening experience; softer cushion would be preferred
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.65 star(s) Sennheiser HD555

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Review Verdict: The HD555s' speakerlike sound is the hot ticket for DVD thrill seekers.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sleek styling; very comfortable; rich tonal balance; well suited for home theater.
Cons: Open-backed design may not be ideal for private listening; so-so music performance.
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.65 star(s) Sennheiser HD555

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Review Verdict: The HD555s' speakerlike sound is the hot ticket for DVD thrill seekers.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Sleek styling; very comfortable; rich tonal balance; well suited for home theater.
Cons: Open-backed design may not be ideal for private listening; so-so music performance.
dansdata.com Professional Review.

Sennheiser HD 555 headphones

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I've mentioned Sennheiser's HD 555 headphones in passing on previous occasions, but I've only now gotten around to reviewing them. That's because only now has it become possible to actually buy the darn things again

Review Verdict: For this money, I doubt you can buy a better headphone anywhere. Highly recommended

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