Sennheiser CC 550 IP Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
On-ear
Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
150 - 6800 Hz
Sensitivity
103 dB
Impedance
180 Ohm
Microphone
Boom

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Sennheiser CC 550 IP Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Product Type Headset - wired
Weight 110 g Better than 69 % of headphones rated.
Recommended Use Phone

The Sennheiser CC 550 IP are wired headphones. In the case of studio and professional DJ headphones, a wired connection is a standard and a necessity. In this case, connecting via cable reduces audio transmission delays and prevents unwanted battery drain as it would be in case of wireless headphones. The same is de facto true for gaming headsets. In case of headphones for normal music listening, the cable is rather a relic, although it still has its fans. However, the wireless option is much more popular for everyday use in today’s world.

The headphones are designed as on-ear. On-ear headphones are generally lighter. However, their design has fewer isolation capabilities, and therefore, for example, more sound can be let in and out compared to around-ear headphones. The weight of the headphones is 110 g.

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SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Headphones Form Factor On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Frequency Response 150 - 6800 Hz Worse than 94 % of headphones rated.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1%
Sensitivity 103 dB Worse than 54 % of headphones rated.
Impedance 180 Ohm

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Sennheiser CC 550 IP offers a frequency range of 150 - 6800 Hz. The sensitivity parameter determines how sensitively the headphones can receive the signal from the source. The higher the sensitivity value, the louder the headphones will be able to play with less power consumption. In general, a higher listening volume also means a higher power load for the connected device. So if you're buying headphones to listen to music from your mobile phone, for example, this is relevant to think about as you don't want to drain your phone's battery too much. Lower values around 85 dB are more suitable for listening in more quiet environments (for example, at home or in the office). Medium values of around 90 dB can provide good listening quality in noisier environments (for example, on public transport or in cafés). Headphones with high sensitivity values of around 100 dB or more are designed for really noisy environments, such as concerts. The Sennheiser CC 550 IP has 103 dB.

The device connected to the headphones also plays a role most times. The lower impedance value (approximately 100 to 150 Ohms) is suitable for playback from mobile phones, laptops or other portable players that do not have a powerful enough amplifier. The lower impedance will ensure that the required volume level is achieved with less power, thus extending the life of the player. However, at the same time, with lower impedance, there is more distortion of the sound. Headphones with a higher impedance of around 250 Ohms and above are then more suitable for playback from really powerful signal sources or using a headphone amplifier, otherwise the sound coming out of them might not be loud enough. At the same time, higher-impedance headphones will also ensure less distortion in the sound. In the case of these headphones, the impedance reaches the 180 Ohm value. Total harmonic distortion is one of the parameters you will come across and usually includes the average value of the distortion when reproducing all frequency bands. This parameter is not critical when choosing headphones, but it is important to remember that higher harmonic distortion can negatively affect sound quality. In case of these headphones, the total harmonic distortion is Audio Output | Total Harmonic Distortion.

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MICROPHONE Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Type Boom
Frequency Response 150 - 6800 Hz Worse than 82 % of headphones rated.

Sennheiser CC 550 IP has a boom–type microphone.

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CABLE Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Cable Type Headset cable - 1 m
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Connector Type Headset (EasyDisconnect)
OTHERS Sennheiser CC 550 IP
Bundled with Sennheiser CSTD 08
Included Accessories Carrying case, clothing clip, leatherette ear pad, foam ear pad, microphone windscreen, 3 coloured ID clips
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years

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