Detail 01
Angled 150-ohm dynamic transducers
Designed to create a spacious presentation with perceived depth and position.
Product detailSKU #1500000456887
SennheiserHD 550 Open-Back Headphones
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
HD 550 is an open-back, over-ear design for listening at home, gaming, and home entertainment. Its angled 150-ohm dynamic transducers are designed to present depth and position in the soundstage, while the 6Hz–39.5kHz response covers a wide frequency range. At 237 grams, with reduced clamping force, soft ear-cup cushioning, and a padded synthetic-leather headband, it is built for extended sessions. The detachable cable and replaceable HD 500 series-compatible parts make ongoing maintenance more straightforward.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long home listening sessions where an open, spacious presentation is wanted.
- Gaming or movie sessions that benefit from the angled transducers’ spatial imaging.
- Replacing compatible HD 500 series cables or earcups as part of routine upkeep.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
6Hz–39.5kHz frequency response
Covers a wide stated frequency range for detailed playback.
Detail 03
237 g weight
Keeps the over-ear design lightweight for extended listening.
Detail 04
Detachable, HD 500 series-compatible cable
The cable can be replaced with a compatible HD 500 series option.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The HD 550 uses an open-back over-ear design.
- 02Its impedance is rated at 150 ohms.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the HD 550 headphones open-back?
Yes. They are open-back, over-ear headphones.
02Can the cable be replaced?
Yes. The cable is detachable and compatible with Sennheiser HD 500 series parts.
03What is the frequency response?
The stated frequency response is 6Hz–39.5kHz.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
16 detailsOther
- Cable
- Detachable headphone cable
- Category Source
- detail
- Earcups
- HD 500 series compatible, replaceable
- Headband
- Cushioned synthetic leather with metal mesh
- Korena Special
- false
- Soundstage
- Angled transducer design for spatial imaging
- Weight
- .52 lb.
- Cables
- Detachable, HD 500 series compatible
- Accessories
- Compatible with HD 500 series parts
- Type
- Open-back over-ear headphones
- Tier
- new
- Driver type
- Dynamic
- Frequency response
- 6Hz–39.5kHz
- Source Id
- site51500000456887
- Impedance
- 150 ohms
- Application
- Audiophile listening, gaming, home entertainment
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