Sennheiser HD 558

257 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (117)
Comfort (60)
Value for money (48)
Bass quality (48)
Design (18)

Negative
Noise isolation (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 257 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the design and bass quality. The value for money and comfort also get good views, whereas reviews are divided on the portability. There are some negative views about the noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser HD 558 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sennheiser HD 558

In the modern era of headphones, the focus is often on compatibility with mobile devices and computers, not to mention booming bass or wireless use. Thus, it's truly refreshing to see a no-frills headphone pair like the Sennheiser HD 558 . At $179.95...

Superb audio performance with rich bass and excellent sense of space. Extremely comfortable. Strong value for price

Open design projects some sound outward?not ideal for recording studio or office use. Connection is ?-inch?high quality, but not ideal for listening on mobile devices or computers

The no-frills Sennheiser HD 558 is easily one of the best-sounding headphone pairs available in its under-$200 price range, but it isn't designed for easy use with mobile devices or computers.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

Sennheiser HD 558

Meet the HD 558, Sennheiser's successor to its successful HD 555 open-backed headphones. While it doesn't appear at first glance that Sennheiser changed much in the HD 558, it does provide a decent performance bump from the older headphones, and users...

Very flat frequency response for mids, highs ; Replaceable cable ; Aesthetically pleasing

90Hz and below drops off substantially

Fantastic mid-range headphones.

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Sennheiser HD 558

The Sennheiser HD 558s are impressive mid-range headphones.

Very flat frequency response for mids, highs; Replaceable cable; Aesthetically pleasing

90Hz and below drops off substantially

For the price you’d pay, the Sennheiser HD 558s offer a good level of sound quality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal, and are the worthy successors to the Sennheiser HD 555s. The Sennheiser HD 558s are impressive mid-range headphones.

May, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser HD 558

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD 558 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

89% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: rg101 (bestbuy.com)

Very uncomfortable

Bought these to replace my original Sennheiser HD540 that lasted 20 years. Those were extremely comfortable and I could wear them for hours. Also, the HD540 had better sound.I would not buy another headphone from Sennheiser again. :)This product has......

Good sound

Not comfortable to wear

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: sadmanwithnoheadphones (amazon.com)

I loved these

Let's be honest y'all. I loved these headphones. They meant the world to me. I listened to great music spanning many genres. Music sounded great. Life was good. Then my dog ate them and I am crushed. They were truly great headphones and I recommend...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: James (amazon.com)

Best Headphones I've Owned so Far

My old headphones (Sennheiser HD 212 Pro) finally gave out after 2 years of punishment and I was looking to upgrade. Seeing as how well regarded the 558s were, I decided to give them a shot. Compared to the 212 Pros, they are much more balanced and...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: BigMattP (amazon.com)

Affordable Audiophile Headphones - Truly Amazing

As an audiophile, I value speakers and headphones that focus on giving the truest sound reproduction possible and the Sennheiser HD 558 headphones are one of the best I've ever worn. While not at the top of the Sennheiser product line, this model is...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Adam (amazon.com)

Great Headphones

I bought these to replace an HD428 that I knelt on in a dark room (these are my only frame of reference apart from big Klipsch floor-standing speakers). I have not heard Sennheiser HD650s. I typically drive them with an FiiO E7, an SGSII, or my...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jason (amazon.com)

These just sound right and thats exactly what I was looking for.

These sound so good I just had to say something. For those of you who are trying to decide between these and the Ath m50's all I can do is describe my experience with both. I purchased the m50's due to the high review's but they just never sounded...

Oct, 2012

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