Sennheiser HD555 Headphone reviews

CNET editors' review

CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Reviewed on: 08/27/2004
Released on: 01/10/2004

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"OUTSTANDING!!!"

by ttt3008 on October 5, 2005
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"Fantastic, light weight, sleek and stylish, great sound!"

by Stacyx on May 13, 2005
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"Excellent Value-Crystal Clear Sound"

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"excellent sound well balanced well worth investing in"

by gary647 on July 14, 2009
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"I LOVE MY Sennheisers!!"

by Ahhbeemo on February 1, 2008
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"Very Nice probably the best headphones i ever bought"

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Editors' rating: 85

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 416 reviews of Sennheiser HD 555 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 158038 other Headphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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techradar.com

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

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headphoneinfo.com

Editors' rating: 79

Summary: The Sennheiser HD 555 headphones are clearly meant for a home theater environment. While they fit this role well, they are unfortunately limited to it. These headphones aren't a good choice if you're looking for something you can also commute with. ...

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Headphones and your Personal Health

Headphones are a cultural norm - no matter where you are, people utilizing them while exercising, commuting, studying or working.

Advances in technology have increased battery life and storage capacity resulting in users listening with headphones at loud decibels for prolonged periods of time. Headphone users' listening habits have audiologists alarmed. Younger people are exhibiting hearing loss normally found in older adults.

Prevention is essential to protecting your hearing. Below are five tips that can potentially reduce hearing loss:

Decrease the volume.

Utilize the volume limiter on your portable device (if applicable).

Take five - give your ears a time out frequently.

Never use your headphones to drown out background noise such as subway or city traffic.

Invest in sound-isolating or noise-canceling headphones.

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Full-size headphones

Full-size headphones are the largest variety of headphone. The tech-speak description for this type of headphone is circumaural—it includes any 'phones with ear cups that fully enclose your ears. Because of their size and their acoustic isolation, full-size headphones are often considered to be better suited to home use rather than as a portable option. On the plus side, large 'phones offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels, and they effectively block outside noise. However, the large size is cumbersome for portable use, and some full-size models can be uncomfortably hot and make your ears sweat. They're not the best choice for wearers of earrings, glasses, or hats.

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