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Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Sound Quality
58bass, listening, stage, comfortable, loud
+97%
-3%
" ... The sound quality on these are really good!!! ... "
" ... These phones are comfortable and seem reasonably well-made, bu if you're looking for something to acurately reproduce music, look elsewhere. ... For audio mixing, forget it, they are so bass-heavy the end result won't even sound like music. ... "
" ... And the sound is great. ... "
" ... Listening is great ... "
" ... -Trusted Sennheiser audio quality ... "
" ... The headphones are comfortable and have decent sound. ... "
" ... They're decent headphones, but I had a problem with the sound escaping. ... I probably wouldn't get them again, but I'm not a sound connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination. ... "
" ... Besides the superior sound (just check out headfi for frequency response details), I love these because they are one of the only headphones with these wonderful “velour” cups that will probably last forever and are easily replaceable if they don’t. ... The other quality I specifically like is the open back design, you can hear your surroundings and so these have a beautiful “sound stage” when listening to just about any kind of music. ... "
Comfort
58wearing, glasses, cups, comfort, velour
+90%
-10%
" ... The comfort of the ear part is perfect. ... "
" ... They still work perfectly apart from having to replace the cushions. ... "
" ... It’s comfortable around the ears. ... "
" ... They sound brilliant and are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn (feels like putting a soft pillow around my head). ... "
" ... They sound good and are vey comfortable. ... "
" ... -Velour earpads (also detachable) ... "
" ... The headphones are comfortable and have decent sound. ... "
" ... Still, they were comfortable to wear all day, and did what advertised. ... "
Price
22worth, price range, audiophile, sale, penny
+100%
" ... Great quality which you should expect for the price. ... "
" ... They are worth every penny. ... "
" ... Perfect for the price! ... "
" ... I'm sure there are better sounding headphones out there, but for this price? ... "
" ... I'm glad I invested the money in them. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price. ... "
" ... Quality is definitely worth the price. ... "
" ... Do yourself a favor and take a look at the Sony MDR 7506 for phones in this price range. ... "
Gaming
16games, video games, music, modmic, mic
+94%
-6%
" ... Using them for computer gaming. ... "
" ... I use these headphones mostly for music and gaming on PC, and these headphones adapt to any adjustments made by custom settings. ... "
" ... They’re also really awesome with games where you need to be able to hear all around you. ... Especially in games like Five Nights at Freddy’s. ... "
" ... Don't get angry at video games, be a better man. ... "
" ... Been using these for almost 3 years and I love them for PC gaming. ... It's very easy to pinpoint enemies in FPS. ... "
" ... For gaming, I play fps and it sounded lifelike and 3D. ... "
" ... Anyone else having issues with these for gaming? ... Do I need to buy an amp to make these work well for gaming? ... "
" ... Video games, not so much but they're not bad. ... "
Cables
16jack, shorter cable, long, usb, shorter
+88%
-13%
" ... I would strongly recommend getting a replacement cord for them though. ... "
" ... Of course I promptly purchased an “upgrade cable” to get the appropriate length and 3.5mm connector on the end, but that’s an easy and cheap fix. ... "
" ... I use a clip on zalman mic and run both cables together with a braided cable management slipped over them. ... "
" ... Once the twist-lock is removed, you can easily fit the adapter into the Sennheiser's cable hole, thereby making a custom gaming headset with the V-Moda BoomPro. ... "
" ... its comfortable but the cable is too long and becomes a hassle. ... "
" ... Also, the fact that the audio cable is removable and replaceable means that you never have to worry about one of your ear cups only outputting sound if you bend the cable in a certain way like countless other headphones out there. ... For that purpose, I replace the original cable with the one posted above. ... the audio cable, USB dongles, etc.). ... "
" ... The cable is plenty long enough for desktop use, and can be detached (with a bit of effort) and replaced with a shorter cable for portability. ... "
" ... The fact that the cord is also replaceable makes this purchase well worth the price. ... "
Bass
15treble, soundstage, mids and highs, mids
+100%
" ... They are definitely not heavy on the bass which I prefer but they are still strong there. ... "
" ... I always like to add a little more bass to my media using a sound equalizer and it sounds beautiful. ... "
" ... Bass is present and pleasing without being intrusive. ... "
" ... I was listening to some punk/thrash and it sounded freaking awesome: the bass drum sounded tight and balanced, the guitars were very clear and the hi hats/cymbals were crisp and clean. ... "
" ... These are not so bass heavy but provide clear sound especially on the mids and highs. ... "
" ... Just like the box says, Outstanding bass & Vocal projection!! ... "
" ... Finally, unlike headphones geared for gaming, it does not distort your source sound and over-emphasize bass. ... "
" ... these produce better quality bass than the JVC HA-RX700s they replaced without muddling up the mid- and high-end response. ... "
Build Quality
15headband, tight, padding, build quality, years
+73%
-27%
" ... They still work perfectly apart from having to replace the cushions. ... "
" ... These headphones rock, literally. ... "
" ... They also make the jump scares feel more real and terrifying. ... "
" ... But if you can't help it, be glad you got these durable suckers. ... "
" ... I've had them for two solid years and so far I have zero problems with any durability issues. ... "
" ... Build quality is the usual Sennheiser standard ... these headphones are relatively light, but feel solid. ... "
" ... Apart from these issues, I keep coming back to these frequently as their sound is still a very good reason to wear them. ... "
" ... The build quality is astounding ... Even the logo on top of the headband is intact! ... I throw these in my bag to take them to and from work, leave them lying around, dropped them a few times. ... "
Product Reliability
11owned, pair, months
+100%
" ... After years of use they hold up. ... "
" ... I’ve owned a pair of these for 7 or 8 years now. ... If you’ve never owned a decent pair of headphones before just buy these and change your life. ... "
" ... These headphones have served me well for years as desktop headphones. ... "
" ... After 2 years these still work perfectly, best headphones I've owned ... "
" ... (and it wasn't damaged) ... "
" ... I've had these for years and they work well. ... "
" ... I've had them for two solid years and so far I have zero problems with any durability issues. ... "
" ... I am still using them almost a year later. ... "
Design
10wearing, design, comfortable
+80%
-20%
" ... They also make the jump scares feel more real and terrifying. ... "
" ... these headphones are relatively light, but feel solid. ... "
" ... Very comfortable, very sleek. ... "
" ... She was beautiful, funny, and just a joy to be around. ... "
" ... They're quite stylish and are nice to look at, with its plain black body and silver highlights. ... "
" ... Like my Surefire original Back Up model flashlight looks. ... "
" ... -Look pleasing to the eye. ... "
" ... Value wise these are gold. ... "
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