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Sennheiser HD 558 High End Open Headphones with E.A.R. Technology

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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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  • Cord: 118.11 (300cm) OFC single-sided exchangeable
  • Driver Unit: dynamic open
  • Ear coupling: Circumaural (over ear - open type)
  • Frequency Response: 15Hz - 28kHz
  • Impedance: 50 Ohm (at 1kHz)
  • “Eargonomic acoustic refinement” (E.A.R.) design channels the audio signal directly into your ears
  • Advanced Duofol diaphragm technology effectively eliminates standing waves within the capsule
  • Highly optimised, field-strengthened neodymium ferrous magnet systems
  • Lightweight aluminium voice coils for high efficiency and excellent dynamics
  • Surround reflector for extended spatial sound field
  • Extremely comfortable velour ear pads
  • Gold plated plugs and 3.5 mm stereo adaptor for excellent connectivity
  • Optimised for home hi-fi equipment and home entertainment
  • 2-year guarantee
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  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 23.2 x 20.5 cm ; 259 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 907 g
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  • Item model number: HD 558
  • ASIN: B004FEEY9A
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 1 Sep 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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HD 558 Home Audio Headphone

With their special Internal Surround Reflectors, the HD 558 open-backed, ‘around-the-ear’ headphones are able to generate an extended spatial sound field; making them ideal for listening to home cinema as well as music. Also fitted with Sennheiser’s innovative E.A.R. technology; this allows for the accurate channelling of audio signals into your ears for a better and wider sound image. Sophisticated dual-layer diaphragms also reduce unwanted vibrations within the ear cups to an absolute minimum. The use of carefully selected materials ensures these headphones are extremely lightweight and supremely comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.

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Sennheiser's innovative "Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement" (E.A.R.) technology and Surround Reflector combine together to offer a more three dimensional listening experience. Ideal for home entertainment such as watching your favourite films or even for gaming, with outstanding bass and clear vocal projection.

 HD 558 Home Audio Headphone
HD 558 Home Audio Headphone
Features
  • High-end ‘around-the-ear’ design with a wide open sound and a brilliant sense of space
  • Surround Reflector for a wide and spacious sound field that is three dimensional
  • Sennheiser's innovative “Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement” (E.A.R.) design channels audio signals directly into your ears to simulate a listening experience similar to full-size home speakers
  • State-of-the-art diaphragms for transparency and minimal distortion to effectively eliminate vibrations within the earpiece
  • Powerful neodymium magnet systems for an excellent dynamic sound that is true to the original recording
  • Lightweight aluminium voice coils for high efficiency and excellent dynamics – loud and soft notes are just as they should be
  • Elegantly layered honeycomb finish on ear cup casings
  • Each ear pad is lined with soft, very comfortable velour, the thickly padded headband adds to the wearing comfort and ensures a snug fit, the headband is easily adjustable
  • Single-sided cable with ‘turn-to-lock’ cable mechanism so replacement is made easy; also eliminates tangle
  • Optimized for home Hi-Fi/AV systems, may be used with portable devices
  • Simple modular constructions with field replaceable parts for a long lifespan
  • 2-year warranty
Did you know?

This headphone features a surround reflector for a multi-dimensional listening session and a more ‘out–of-the-head’ listening experience. Ideal for music, movies and games.

The result is a very rounded sound that is ‘easy-on-the-ear’. It’s easy, ‘not work’ to imagine performers in real space. For anyone who has avoided headphones because they do not ‘image’ like speakers, they should try these.

Sennheiser recommends this headphone for...

... all individuals who want to skip between different music styles and between music, movies and TV with ease.

Compatibility

The HD 558 can be connected to any 6.3 mm headphone socket on home audio devices. Also supplied with a 3.5 mm adaptor for portable use.

Warranty

The Sennheiser HD 558 is covered by a global warranty of 24 months. Sennheiser's worldwide service network will provide swift and smooth handling of any case of warranty claim that might occur. German design and build quality.

Why Sennheiser?

Sennheiser is the brand of choice for many high-profile recording artists and live sound engineers, delivering the ultimate audio experience to people who crave true-to-life sound. For over 65 years, Sennheiser has applied its in-depth audio research to the development of premium headphones, microphones and headsets. Every Sennheiser product endures rigorous quality control tests to ensure you receive durable, great-sounding headphones that will withstand daily use in a variety of environments.

Meet the range HD 518 HD 558 HD 598
Type Full-Size Circumaural, ‘Around-the-ear’ Headphone Full-Size Circumaural, ‘Around-the-ear’ Headphone Full-Size Circumaural, ‘Around-the-ear’ Headphone
Frequency Response 14 - 26,000 Hz 15 - 28,000 Hz 12 - 38,500 Hz
Acoustic Design Open-Backed For Excellent, Natural And True-To-Life Sound Reproduction Open-Backed For Excellent, Natural And True-To-Life Sound Reproduction Open-Backed For Excellent, Natural And True-To-Life Sound Reproduction
Impedance 50 Ohms 50 Ohms 50 Ohms
Cable Length 3 m OFC Single-Sided, Exchangeable 3 m OFC Single-Sided, Exchangeable 3 m OFC Single-Sided, Exchangeable
Connector Plugs 6.3 mm Plug, With 3.5 mm Adaptor 6.3 mm Plug, With 3.5 mm Adaptor 6.3 mm Plug, With 3.5 mm Adaptor
Sound Pressure Level 108 dB 112 dB 112 dB
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years

Box Contains

  • 1 HD 558 headphones
  • 1 3.5 mm adapter


  • Customer Reviews

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredible piece of hardware 26 May 2011
    What can I say? I am completely in love with these headphones.

    This is my second set of headphones from Sennheiser as my previous were the HD485. To compare them to the 485's I would say that they are on another level.

    They are light in weight and very comfortable. The cups are quite large and feel spacious. The cups and the headband have a very soft material that feels really good.

    The look of them is very sleek and stylish. The picture does not do them justice at all. The black material on the outside of the cups is very soft and is housed in a plastic grey surround for a nice contrasted finish.

    The cable is pretty long and has a 6.35mm jack. It does come with a 3.5mm adapter but that makes the jack too long and may strain an ipod input so I bought another adapter that was cabled instead.

    As far as sound quality goes, these headphones are excellent.

    As they are brand new, they need some time to break in. First thing I noticed was that the bass wasn't as heavy as the 485's. The 485's are bass monsters but with further listening I started to realize that the bass on the 485 is not controlled and are actually overpowering.

    The bass on these are more subtle and I know that it will get better as the 485 wasn't as heavy when the were brand new.

    The treble is also more refined as the 485 would make you wince if it was too high. The 558 handles them at the same volume much better.

    The 485 didn't have much mids at all. The 558 has better mids making the overall sound with bass, mids and nicely controlled treble a much better headphone than the 485.

    The sound stage on the 558 is head and shoulders above the 485. The sound field is wider and incredible for movies. On the 485, I always use dolby headphone technology for an improved sound stage on movies and games. But with the 558, the sound field is so impressive that you can get close to the sound of dolby headphone without using it. There is a notch inside of the cups that they call the sound reflector. I believe that this is the reason for the impressive sound stage.

    This is the headphone set that you want for movies and games.

    Priced between the 518 and the 598, this is a good deal. If I wasn't impressed by the 558 then I would have returned them and bought the 598. But these headphones are exactly what I have been looking for.

    My review of these are only my opinion as sound quality is objective and opinions are not facts.
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    15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loud and brilliant! 28 Oct 2011
    By Marc
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    To confirm in case you didn't already imagine, these headphones are absolutely impractical for any kind of use outdoors. The 6. jack with the 3.5 adaptor makes the connector pretty chunky and as I've found connecting to some phones in cases it may not plug in correctly. The cable is long as well, so you'd have alot of slack.

    They leak alot of noise, so if anyone else is around they will hear what is blitzing through these things, and they are loud.

    However put these things in your computer at home or any portable player as well and they absolutely stunning. My music (Alot of rock / metal with occasional electronic / drum and bass) has never sounded so clear, so crunchy and impactful.

    Whack the volume up to the most that your ears can handle, these things don't care. You'll get no crackling or distortion and whatever you're playing will still have amazing clarity.

    These are expensive headphones no doubt, but I've never wanted to listen to so much music in my home since getting them. Everything sounds new again!
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    12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime 13 Aug 2011
    By Vaeron
    I Don't umm and ahhh over buying these headphones, they sound absolutely sublime for movies, games and music. They are supremely comfortable and the sound stage is spectacular. These headphones are definitely worth the investment.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    3.0 out of 5 stars Over priced
    These head phones are exactly the same as the HD555 model which i bought in 2009 for less than £70. These headphones as well as the HD280 are available from the US for less than... Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Jack Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Sound
    I bought these headphones after doing a bit of research and i was not disappointed they are extremely comfy after wearing them for about 10 minutes i actually forgot i has them on... Read more
    Published 2 months ago by Dean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing headphones
    Having these headphones for a while now, I must say they are amazing. Excellent sound quality, very comfortable. Read more
    Published 2 months ago by HardSciFi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great but not portable
    Great quality sound, and very comfortable, excellent for home use but not suitable for portable use as they are quite bulky.
    Published 2 months ago by Samina Shah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Lovely headphones. Really comfortable and able to keep them on for hours on end. Open backed as well means I can still hear what is going on around me. Oh and they sound amazing
    Published 2 months ago by Chrisbramm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Product is amazing but it damaged by laptop
    The headphones are fantastic but as other reviews say, it does let the person 2 feet away hear what you're hearing. Read more
    Published 3 months ago by James
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good open back headphones
    My wife bought me these headphones (on my recommendations) after reading several positive reviews on here (and elsewhere). Read more
    Published 3 months ago by purk88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Them
    I owned a pair of Sennheiser 555 headphones previously which gave up the ghost after the cable pulled away from the headset. Read more
    Published 6 months ago by Jonathan Gill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Classical Music
    My daughter-in-law listened to a recording of her husband playing the guitar moments after the recording had been made. She exclaimed "It's just the same as the original!". Read more
    Published 7 months ago by John Snow
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