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With their special internal Surround Reflector, the HD 558 open, circumaural headphones are able to generate an extended spatial sound field, making them ideal for listening to home cinema as well as music. They are also fitted with Sennheiser’s inno
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| 78 of 85 people found the following review helpful  These headphones will give you multiple EAR-gasms., This review is from: Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones (Electronics) Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What’s this?) PROS: + Provides clarity and increased bass. CONS: - Other people can hear if you crank up the volume. OVERVIEW: I won’t pretend to know what Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) technology or an internal surround reflector is: I’m just an average guy who likes his music and movies, and doesn’t enjoy feeling like his ears are drowning in sweat after taking the headphones off. Here’s a few of the quality tests I performed: MUSIC TESTS: The Prodigy – Firestarter: This was the first song that jumped to mind when I heard these headphones give great bass, and the bass line was positively delicious. Anyone who’s heard this song knows how powerful the bass line is…it thrummed through these headphones loud and clear without any feedback. Soundgarden – Spoon Man: Another song that came through clear as crystal – the bass was a perfect balance with the lyrics – One didn’t overpower the other. Reek Da Villain Feat. Busta Rhymes & Swizz Beatz – Mechanics: This was a suggestion from a fellow coworker when I asked “What’s the best song for a bass test as well as musical clarity?” Oh, how right he was. Each lyric sounded as crisp as a celery stick being snapped, and the pronounced bass only made the song sound better. MOVIE TESTS: I had to see how these headphones could handle some of my favorite action sequences! Déjà Vu (listening through my PC) – I had to pick one of my favorite Tony Scott films. The chase scene with the “goggle rig” took on new layers of enjoyment with these headphones. I could head the crescendo and decrescendo of the music much clearer than I ever have before; it was as if I could hear individual pieces of debris flying off cars during impact. The Replacement Killers (listening through my PSP) – This was an unexpected bonus. I rarely watch any movies on my PSP because the sound is very tinny. With these headphones, the dance club music was louder, the gunshot audio was more pronounced, and the bass was (for lack of a better word)…thicker. The Matrix Reloaded (listening through my PSP) – Having seen this movie more times than I can count, I was amazed to hear the first segment of “Matrix code” during the credits channeling from my left ear to the right. I never noticed that before, but these headphones made it crystal clear. I could also hear the sound of individual cups and utensils hitting the floor during the fight scene with Seraph, and I’ve never heard that before either. CONS: When I turned up the volume on these, my spouse asked if I was actively TRYING to blast my eardrums apart. They’re good for private listening but if you turn up the volume, other folks might hear. They’re also a little big for portable use, so you won’t find me plugging these into an iPod for my afternoon jog. The only other con I found to these headphones was the price – but if you want to enjoy levels of sound this crisp and clear, it won’t come cheap. FINAL THOUGHTS: I enjoyed these headphones very much. They enriched the entire audio spectrum (especially the bass), and also brought some lesser-heard tones to the surface. They made movies sharper and music clearer. If you’re looking for superior sound to enjoy on your home theater or sound system, these are definitely worth it. The manufacturer commented on the review belowSee comments 50 of 56 people found the following review helpful  Quite good but major design flaws, Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones (Electronics) I probably have about 100 hours of burn in on these. I was initially impressed: nice all black sleek look, extremely comfortable, with great sound quality. The sound signature seems to be quite neutral; it definitely has bass which is quite good for an open headphone. The bass has an airy punch, and it wont have the impact and bass rumble associated with closed headphones. It has that dark Sennheiser sound which some describe as being boring and laidback, but I very much like the sound because its not in your face and great for comfort, non-fatiguing music listening. Oh the soundstage is amazing so they are incredible for gaming/movies as well. It’s a very versatile headphone, however you really need to baby these headphones because the build quality is suspect. Made in China, all plastic design, and a long, very long scarred history of headband cracking and snapping from hundreds and hundreds of consumers of the HD 5xx series. For the price you pay, the all plastic and cheap durability is unacceptable.  The manufacturer commented on this review(What’s this?) Posted on Mar 20, 2012 5:45:43 AM PDT Eric Palonen says:  Hello- Thank you for your review and comments. This was quickly resolved and we are happy to uphold the global 2 year warranty when purchased from an authorized dealer. Our contact information is: +1 877 736 6434, info@sennheiserusa.com. We constantly review and refine manufacturing processes and again, are happy to address any questions. Permalink 44 of 50 people found the following review helpful Nice Update From The 555, By Allan Neely (Nassau , Bahamas) – See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones (Electronics) After comparing these to the HD 555′s I can say that Sennheiser has updated the drivers on these cans significantly. The bass has much more punch to it and the mids have a much cleaner sound to them .If you’re looking for a good set of cans for gaming/ music then these are just what your’e looking for. Make sure to get an external desktop amp it makes the world in difference. |
