Sennheiser MX 550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the design and build quality are generally positive. The comfort and value for money are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser MX 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Sennheiser MX500

 

Plug them in. They play music. Life is good

The buds have crystal clear mids. There is an inline volume slider. The buds themselves do not actually penetrate the ear canal; instead, they nestle in your ears

The package says “powerful bass response.” That’s most definitely an exaggeration. The bass response is average, at best. It's clean, just not powerful

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Sennheiser MX 550 earphones review

 

Very good sound quality.

The volume control started malfunctioning after a few months.

Overall I like the Sennheiser MX 550 earphones because they sound really well. If you decide to buy these earphones keep in mind that the thin cables are pretty fragile and don't overuse the volume control or you'll need to go back to the store after a...

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser MX 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of the Sennheiser MX 550 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 products on Amazon.com.

80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great headphones, be careful with the case!

 

I love these-great sound quality, and I've had them 6 years now with no issues. I don't find the volume control at all useful and kind of wish it wasn't there, but it also doesn't really get in my way. I thought the case would be annoying and a waste,...

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Best, in my humble opinion

 

I've listened to my friend's mx500 a few years ago. This is exactly the headphone that made me wanted to be an audiophile. It is has high definition sound, low key appearance, good quality and ease of use. I have many other much more expensive...

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Sennheiser MX500 Headphones

 

Bought these at the suspiciously low price of $8.99. Are they Chinese "fakes"? If so, the quality is very good. Pro's: Excellent 5-star sound for most types of music -- the bass is very good, just not mega (buy the Sonys for that)!! Delivers high...

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Great sound, great price

 

Sound isn't the same as studio headphones, but these are portable and don't cost as much. Much better than the ones that come with any iPod or MP3 player!

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Decent headphones...

 

I've owned these headphones for over a year now, and they're still going strong. The audio is only decent, not great, and I'm no audiophile. Probably better than the standard ipod headphones though. The build quality is very good - I've been pretty...

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so so

 

I had read a lot about these, but when I finally got them I was a little disappointed as they were not that great. Ended up replacing them with a pair of CX300s for airplane trips and PX100s for home use. The latter are way superior to anything I have...

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I love my Sennheiser Ear Buds!

 

I was looking for a cheap, but not too cheap pair of earphones, and stumbled across this gem! These are AWESOME earphones for a small price! I was amazed at the great sound, and they have a super handy volume control on the chord too! Comes in great...

Product Specifications

The powerful MX 550 earphones feature Sennheiser's innovative "Basswind" system, a symmetrical cable and an ultra-lightweight volume control.

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Ear-bud
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:18 - 21000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Recommended Use:Portable audio system
Type:Headphones

Header

Manufacturer:Sennheiser
Model:550
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sennheiser MX

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:2 years warranty