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Sennheiser PXC 550 has been replaced by Sennheiser PXC 550-II.
Sennheiser PXC 550
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AdamsnelMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Sound is ok. Quality is average for this brand.
I listen to all sorts of music on my headphones, and find that the bass is very artificial. Connection is only available on a phone, don't expect it to work on your PC very well at all as it is not designed for that. You will need a $100 adaptor on your USB port in the PC in order to make them work effectively. The advertising for these didn't mention they don't work on all bluetooth devices. These are very expensive headphones for what you get in the box, even at a heavily reduced price as I purchased them. Nope, I wouldn't recommend these.
Purchased in December 2019 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $299.00.
Mark R.
- 6 reviews
Bluetooth connectivity terrible
Headphone sound quality good. Bluetooth connectivity terrible. When connected as a Bluetooth headset holding the button to pair a new device does not work. Constantly disconnecting from windows 10. Half the time when connected to windows 10 cannot use mic. I cannot find a pattern. Out of warranty so I can't return these frustrating headphones. I was left with one option...
Purchased in June 2019 at JB Hifi Home for $300.00.
Simon A.Sydney, NSW
Great sound, really really bad BT Connection Management!
Cons:
- Really Bad Bluetooth Connection Management - God forbid you have 2 devices connected at the same time! audio loss is only fixed with reboot. Nearly impossible to connect it to a Win Laptops
- No firmware updates!
Pros:
When they work, they work really well;
- great sound
- great noise cancelling
- feel/look great
Purchased in December 2019 for $499.00.
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Hernán C.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
The connectivity is really bad
I've written a review before about these headphones, but back then, only 3 weeks ago, the connectivity was not this bad.
Now, my Dell G3 2019 Windows 10 laptop cannot connect to the headphones, they enter a loop of connecting and powering off and on. It's horrible. And connecting to my iPhone 8, is just as bad: same loop but only one iteration.
I removed the device, restarted the laptop and tried again the first time because the connection was continuously breaking up. Now, the loop, I can't listen to my laptop music.
Sennheiser really screwed up this time. I'm gonna ask for a refund and return the headphones.
Purchased in September 2020 for $499.00.
JulieSydney, NSW
- 11 reviews
- 10 likes
Quality sound that doesn’t last
I’ve had my Sennheisers for 3 years and have enjoyed the sound quality but the battery is no longer holding its charge. I would expect for a product that isn’t cheap to last longer than it does. Probably wouldn’t buy this brand again.
Purchased in August 2017 for $639.00.
unhappy customer
- 10 reviews
- 6 likes
- Verified purchase
pxc 550 headphones
So i was in the market for a new pair of headphones and i did a bit of reasearch and decided to give the sennheiser pxc 550 head phones ago and have not regretted them comfortable bluetooth to everything unlike boes or sony i also have sony and it has problems bluetoothing to all devices but no trouble with pxc550 and sound just as good as bose and sony for a slightly cheaper price, look into it guys you won't be disappointed.
D3B5 CSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Great travel pal
I purchased this noise cancelling machine as I travel by air a lot.
It works well on the plane block out the engine noise I can enjoy watching movie with better sound quality.
When I first tried the headphones on I felt a little queasy. I searched on line it seems some people with the same problem. It's not product related it's more like individuals and the inner ear balance thing. I soon got used to them and the queasiness is less obvious to me.
Purchased in July 2019 at Amazon for $349.00.
AshVIC, 3429
- 16 reviews
- 14 likes
- Verified purchase
Incredible sound quality - Phenomenal battery - very durable and light
The answers are as below:
- music, movies, news,...
- It is but because I love it, I do not want to make it sweaty so I bought a cheaper one for these activities
- It could be louder
- It is good
Purchased in January 2018 at E-Global Digital Cameras for $348.46.
Mikef50Sydney, NSW
- 98 reviews
- 45 likes
- Verified purchase
Very comfy. Perfect for long flights
Just received today, and was impressed by all facets of these very comfy headphones. Packaged in a travel pouch with cables and adapters for all aircraft, the sound is impressive, clear and full. Certainly an immersive audio experience. Light, and easy to use at the touch or swipe of the right side headphone. Pause, play, FFwd, Next, Back, Volume +/- or answer / mute calls......it's like learning a new language, but very easy using one finger....Easy pairing to multiple devices and easy charging with included USB cable (no 240v charging adapter though)
Purchased in January 2020 at Qantas FF Rewards.
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TrishaSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- Verified purchase
Fantastic headphones
Have had these headphones for 8 months and have loved them. Fantastic noise cancelling and the touch swipe feature is really handy. I wear them on my commute and they're good for travelling on loud planes. The wireless range is great and the sound quality is fantastic. I've also worn them to the gym and they've been really comfortable.
Purchased in May 2019 at Bing Lee Online store for $241.96.
younggleSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Very good 'phones let down by battery failure
Very good sound quality, on pair with competitor products (i.e. Bose QC35 which I also own). Lots of features including sound settings, touch controls and levels of noise cancelling (you may like, or find these gimmicky). Noise cancelling on-par with Bose and phone call quality also very good. The storage case is a little on the cheap side - it is a significantly lower quality case in comparison to the one you get with the Bose QC35.
Sadly, let down by that bugbear of all wireless devices today - battery failure. A couple months out of the 2yr...
Read more warranty and the battery stopped charging fully and lost charge quickly. These were used moderately - if averaged out, maybe once/week. Used mostly in the office, they had a mixed charging regime (sometimes from flat, or partially charged). Very very disappointing given the spec, price ($550 RRP) and pitched at the premium end of the ANC headphone market. They are basically a throw-away now unless I pay maybe upwards of $150 to send in for repair. Tough call given they're a superseded model and you can buy run-out ones from retailers for as low as $199! IN COMPARISON my Bose QC35s are older and have been used in a similar manner and are still going strong. My recommendation is - stick with Bose. They're not the gold standard in ANC headphones for no reason...Purchased in August 2017 at JB Hi-Fi.
Duane HGippsland, VIC
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
- Verified purchase
So glad I listened to the reviews and bought PXC 550's
I've been addicted to listening to music since 16 years old and never really had a decent pair of headphones to listen to it to, that's 34 years of probably substandard sound! After talking to a colleague at work about her Beats headphones I decided to splash out on a pair of headphones for my 50th birthday.
I checked all of the reviews, both music and IT ezines and user reviews. It was a decision between Sony WH-1000XM3's, Sennheiser PXC 550's. The Sony product had just a few too many defect and customer service complaints whereas the Sennhei...
Read moreser's were rated as solid and reliable. Next was where to buy them in Victoria, Australia? I checked online prices, online shopping and bricks and mortar shop prices. The two best prices were between Scorptec ($349.00 AUD) and another Melbourne audio shop that had them at $299.00 AUD but I hadn't shopped with them so went with Scorptech that I always found reliable. They were and customer service was great! The headphones right out of the box look great. They come with a black zip case that they fit snugly into. It all feels like luxury. Cables and accessories are held within a netting compartment enclosed with an elastic strip. The headphones fold into the case with a piece of material separating the ear pieces. I'm old school so I charged the headphones to full charge before using them though I'm not sure if that is necessary it's just a habit.Purchased in November 2019 for $349.00.
Miranda T.Sydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Great sound quality
great sound quality. Bass in particular is good. I find it a bit uncomfortable but its ok for a few hours at a time.
Overall - very happy with my purchase!
JatboySydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Perfect headphones for Flight travels
Sound - great
Comfort - great
Build - great
Price - average
Overall, a good quality product which comes at a cost but proves its worth. You will not regret this purchase. Touch interaction on the sides. Noise cancellation works good.
A great deal.
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terraspriteGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 7 reviews
- 8 likes
- Verified purchase
Fun and easy to use
I read lots of online reviews before buying. The reviews were pretty much on target. I also compared with a pair of Beats Studio3 and my Yamaha HP-1 wired audiophile quality, orthodynamic headphones.
Pros; instantly pair with my old iPhone 5s (Beats can't) and my MacBook Pro simultaneously. The 'twist' on and off feature is brilliant, I just twist and rest them against my neck when not in use. They instantly reconnect when twisted on. An inbuilt voice tells me I'm connected, which Effect type I'm using and current power level. Two taps on the r...
Purchased in September 2019 at The Good Guys for $345.00.
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wolfframGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 5 likes
- Verified purchase
Awesome!
These headphones are extremely comfortable and offer some great features. They stop what your'e listening to when you take them off, you can adjust the volume by sliding your fingers along the side of them, the amount of noise cancellation is adjustable, the wireless range is fantastic, and the battery life is great. I use them for music and movies, and can't fault them. The only minor criticism I have is that I would like to be able to turn them up louder. I chose these over the Bose QC35, and I am more than happy with my choice.
Purchased in March 2018 at Quantas online store for $275.00.
UpaliSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Great headphones noise cancellation ok sounds awesome
Sennheiser PXC 550 sounds great with pretty much everything once you make a few adjustments via the CapTunes app (go into the Director Effect Mode and make adjustments).
I have for instance set the customisable Director Effect Mode as:
Boost = Thump
Spatial = Near
Reverb = High
DLC = On
You can then press the Effect Mode Control button (on the right ear cup) and a Director Effect Mode will be added to the available options. Noise cancellation is ok not as good as the Sonys or the Bose but these do look better for mine. Very comfortable as well. Highly recommend.
Purchased in April 2019 at Amazon for $262.00.
GeorgeDarwin
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Great Sound
Great headphones the sound is great and is something i was expecting from a brand like sennheiser, the noise canceling is very effective & the battery life seems to be very stable. I would happily recommend these to other people.
Purchased in January 2019.
JulesPPerth, WA
Excellent noise cancellation & sound quality with only minor issues
I bought these specifically for air travel but they have become my regular headphones to use as well in order to block out fan noise from my computer and NAS. I've used these for nearly 18 months so can provide a long term use review.
I was deciding between the PX550, Bose QC35 II, WX-1000xM2 as these were best noise cancelling headsphones on the market at the time I bought these (Oct 2017). In the end, I got these over the QC35 II as from my research they appeared to have similar noise cancellation but Sennheiser was just a bit better for aud...
Read moreio quality, and looked and felt much better for build quality. (Sony has since updated to the WM-1000xM3). I've enjoyed using the PX550 and I would find it very hard to travel without these. There are some cons to be aware of but I think these are dealbreakers. These are premium active noise cancellation headphones with excellent sound quality. If I was to buy again today, it would probably be a toss up between the PX550 and WX-1000xM3 and I'd simply get the ones that were on sale. Pros: - Excellent active noise cancellation (ANC). Be realistic with expectations though for all ANC headphones - they won't completely get rid of high pitched baby crying on a plane.Purchased in October 2017 at Addicted to Audio for $380.00.
Leroy D.
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Great pair of headphones.
I use these for long flights (7 to 8 hours) and it doesn't hurt. They are really comfortable. Sound quality is decent. Battery life is great too.
The only thing I find annoying is that when the battery is low, around 20%, you get this annoying battery low message every few seconds.
Purchased in December 2017.
Questions & Answers
Nidiaasked
Can one listen to audio books downloaded on my iPhone on the headphone?
1 answer
Yes. If you pair the headphones with your iPhone via Bluetooth you can listen to all audio. They also come with a cable to use as wired headphones. But if you have a newer iPhone, you will need the lighting to headphone adapter.
Izeth Semmerasked
Using GarageBand with iPad I tried my PXC 550 sounded awesome listening to recordings , but when I plug guitar in ITrack audio interfacethe sound is delayed and really bad that was Bluetooth then tried the lead into iPad the same terrible sound is there a step I’m missing or doing something wrong?
Details
Category | Wireless Headphones |
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Price (RRP) | $499.95 |
Type | Over-Ear |
Features | Microphone Included and Noise Cancelling |
Colour / Finish | Black |
Frequency Response | 17 - 23,000 Hz |
Weight | 227 g |
Battery Life | 30 hours |
Connections | 2.55mm Jack and Bluetooth |
Charging Time | 3 hours |
Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) |
Release date | Aug 2016 |
Replaced by | Sennheiser PXC 550-II |
Manual | Download manual |
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