Name: HD 558
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 12293
Rating: 4.1 (49 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

unprecedented level of comfort and acoustic performance
Comfortable as sin and quality of sound is pure bliss
Balanced overall sound with a great Soundstage

don t have the guts to deliver a head-shaking sub-bass
deep bass is lacking badly
It gets squeezed a bit too much for my taste

Impedance: 50 Ω
Frequency range: 15, 28000 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sennheiser HD 558 - Pros & Cons

unprecedented level of comfort and acoustic performance
Comfortable as sin and quality of sound is pure bliss
Balanced overall sound with a great Soundstage
emphasis on instrument separation
detail
articulation
accuracy
and enjoyment
very full
lively
and intricate
It s really easy and I provide a short and quick tutorial
sound clarity
detail
and fantastic acoustic performance
most vibrant and snappy headphones
Everything above low frequencies sounds balanced with a tendency towards warmth and charm
lovely and aggressive
wonderfully suited for hours and hours of aurally pleasure
impedance/frequency graph was very helpful
The sound is very natural and neutral
Great tonal clarity
great for movies and music
audio peripheral manages to deliver a good music experience
good upgrade path and introduction to the Sennheiser sound
It emits loud
peppy tunes while efficiently maintaining highs and mids
earcups looked like huge cushions promising comfort
the device has managed to attain a good performance status
well-recorded classical and acoustic pieces sound beautiful and engaging
improved mids and a slight clarity improvement
sounds good and among the best sounding headphones
HD558 is a comfortable headphone
Detail is nice up to a point
good bass
and it looks pretty good
It also sounds more accurate than the HD570
Great review and thanks for putting this up
durability and comfort
styling
build
and engaging sound
Quick View Lightweight and Durable
Honest
straightforward
and balanced sound signature
foam mod will work quite nicely for you
an open-back design and a much better passive soundstage performance
are noticeably better-built headphones and feel sturdier
balanced bass
mid and treble response and their open design create
Both headphones are quite well-balanced and accurate
Lightweight and comfortable design
better build quality and a more stable
breathable fit

don t have the guts to deliver a head-shaking sub-bass
deep bass is lacking badly
It gets squeezed a bit too much for my taste
hard to match Frequency response is a bit more problematic
sounding flat
confused and blurry
it was beaten
tortured and abused
Plastic construction is a little cheap
these headphones seemed a tad heavy for some folks at our end
inability to fold up
control the volume directly from the headphones
The audio peripheral has been completely dipped into black hue
The peripheral does not come with a volume control unit attached to the
HD 558 could have been slightly on the lighter side
doesn't play sounds when used on my PC
you lose bass control at the same time
mixing on phones is a mixed bag
Bass is quite pronounced on these cans
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heavier and more aggressive metal music
it s a bit outdated and has pretty much been discontinued
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
falling asleep with headphones
headphone jack is not actually plugged in all the way
the instruments tend to sound kind of distant with not much clarity
lack sub-bass like the Sennheiser do
too cumbersome and will occupy a lot of space in your bag
Philips are slightly heavier and bulkier
the swivel hinges feel a little weak and susceptible to damage
big
bulky and too unstable

Sennheiser HD 558 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	50 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	260 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sennheiser - Video Reviews (9)

Sennheiser HD 558 Open-Back Headphones Review!

Sennheiser HD 558 Review | TAKE THE STRIPS OUT?

Sennheiser HD 558 and HD 598 Headphones | Crutchfield Video

Sennheiser HD 558 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium
Diaphragm material	Duofol

Weight	9.17 oz

Inputs supported	6.35mm
Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm 6.3mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Colour of product	Black Titanium
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Plastic
Category	Audiophile

Impedance	50.0 Ω
Frequency range	15 - 28000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.2 %

Battery operated	no

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Sennheiser HD 558 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4

Based on 9 reviews

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Sennheiser HD 558

Sennheiser HD 558 (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Headfonia Reviews

Published: 03.09.2010

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Sennheiser HD 558 Sennheiser HD558 Headphone Review - Bang for buck?

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Published: 23.03.2015

Sennheiser HD558 Headphone Review - Bang for buck?

Audiophile On reviews the Sennheiser HD558 to see if they really offer true value for fans of high-end sound quality.

Sennheiser HD 558 Sennheiser HD 598 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 29.04.2016

Sennheiser HD 598 Review

4.0

The Sennheiser HD 598 are comfortable open-back headphones with good studio quality sound. They're well built and feel durable but offer no control options for y...