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Skullcandy Hesh 2 Headphones
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Sony MDR-XB450AP Headphones
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Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Editiorial reviews
6
3.4 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
60 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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1 editorial reviews
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Sony MDR-XB550AP (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
42
3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
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3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyesyes
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Red,White
  • Blue
  • Blue,Gold
  • Multicolour
  • Purple
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Soft leather
N/A
N/A
CategoryTravel and Commuting
N/A
N/A
Noise isolatingyes
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts platingGoldGoldGold
Control type
N/A
In-line controlIn-line control
Foldable
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Width6.5 in
N/A
N/A
Depth3.25 in
N/A
N/A
Height7.25 in
N/A
N/A
Weight6.35 oz5.82 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Impedance35.0 Ω24.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 105< 102< 102
Frequency range18 - 200005 - 220005 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.97 in1.18 in1.18 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %
N/A
N/A
Maximum input power100.0 mW1000.0 mW102.0 mW

Microphone

Microphone typeIn-line microphoneIn-line microphoneIn-line microphone
Microphone sensitivity
N/A
-40.0 dB
N/A
Microphone frequency
N/A
20 - 20000
N/A
Microphone direction type
N/A
Omnidirectional
N/A
Microphone in
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Inputs supported3.5mm
N/A
N/A
Cable length1.21.21.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednonono
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
USByesnono
Detachable cablenonono

Features

Playback controlsyes
N/A
N/A
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Vibration
N/A
yes
N/A
Noise-canceling
N/A
N/A
no

Power

Battery operatednonono
Power handling capacity100.0 mW1000.0 mW1000.0 mW

Often compared with Skullcandy Hesh 2

Often compared with Sony MDR-XB450AP

Often compared with Sony MDR-XB550AP