Listening to this with PXC 550 iis :)
Great review - thanks. C'mon "You have to physically turn the cups to turn off" Moan - C'mon what do you do with an off button.
I bought a pair of these four years ago - they are still doing very well - Nice sound - superb features (switching sound types) and battery life good enough... They are robust!
I now need new ear pads - the leather is very non sweaty. Issues? Should I move on to bluetooth 5 and slightly higher sound quality and a much better range?
I bought them while still having HD800 and I sold... HD800
PXC 550 are much better from overall perspective and the sound is much more universal comparing to very specific HD800 sound
2 years later I don't regret this decision at all
missing BT 5.x but ...
Is this headphones can be paired to a pc using a dongle?
Great, bet very hot in ear
I prefer to have the switch on the hinge, it is designed to put around your neck without forgetting to turn off than having a button which you forget easily.
DO NOT BUY IF YOU WANT TO USE WITH DISCORD. MIC DOES NOT WORK
I got these yesterday for $200 at Best Buy, and these are amazing! The only part I don’t like is the on off, but that’s because I wish they turned the other way to turn them off. Turning them towards me feels awkward for powering off.
I can’t leave me house with the QC35II nor the XM3 because I live in a 3rd world country
Thanks for your straightforward, sincere and informative comments. Will watch more of your videos.
I just paid $150 for these 'Used - Like New' on Amazon
It’s a shame that everyone compares the sound quality of wireless headphones that cost upwards of £400 yet don’t understand that most are limited to under 350kb/s. Spending all that money to listen to low quality audio files or for them to get compressed to hell anyway....
Stick to wired connections. If you have to go wireless then buy Sony as the have their LDAC codec which supports up to 990kb/s.
They are the best noise cancelling headphones out there apart from the 4.5 cheaper version , but the noise cancelling is the same, even in 2020 these are awesome to have and you can get them way cheaper now
Are there any open-back wireless headphones?
Omg complain much?
Intress
NEVER buy Sennheiser PXC 550 !!!
There is issue with cable in the bar which get corrupted after a while and Sennheiser doesn't provide this cable as replacement as other producers. This is completely waste of money !!!
NEVER buy Sennheiser PXC 550 !!!
There is issue with cable in the bar which get corrupted after a while and Sennheiser doesn't provide this cable as replacement as other producers. This is completely waste of money !!!
The anc on these is horrible! Even the hd 4.5s are better, not to get into bose qc or sony 1000xm2/3... However, sound quality on these delivers bar none!
Best sound? You're mistaken bud. Try the Sony WH-1000XM3's and then we'll talk. I owned the Sennheiser's for a day before walking into Bestbuy and picking these up. IMO - best upgrade in EVERY single way. I have my Tab S4 playing at full blast volume and I can't hear a single word of what you're saying because I have the noise cancelling feature on the headphones, streaming insanely loud HIFI audio from Tidal. PHENOMENAL quality. Hi/Mid/Low. Clarity. Bass. LDAC. (╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻━┻
I own the PXC 500! If you have any questions! I can answer you!
Call me crazy but I just bought these first gen PXC 550’s yesterday for $240. I loved the touch features and these headphones are much better looking than Bose QC 35 II and the PXC 550 II’s in my opinion. They should be arriving soon. Your reviews guided my decision so thank you
Nice review, I had some questions.
1. is it possible to use the headphones connecting with the audio cable even without having any battery charge (without noise cancelling option just audio and microphone)?
2. if the above answer is yes, Is it still possible to use the gestures without any battery charge available and audio cable is only connected?
Jim, Have you done the review of PCX 550 II ? What is the difference? As these models are on sale wanted to know if Sennheiser did any tech changes?
which one is better Sennheiser PXC 550 or Marshall ii anc?
For one time I wanna see the headphones snapping in your stress test... JESUS!!
Hello Im thinking of buying these headphones its 2020 and im getting these headphones for 250$
But im confused that should i buy sennheiser pxc 550 or jbl club 700 bt or sennheiser hd 450bt or sennheiser hd 350bt
I want them for both listening to music and playing pubg so for gaming what about sound latency... Please suggest should i buy these or not or which one to buy for music and gaming thanks 😁
Sony wh 1000mx 3 vs this??which one is great in producing a crystal clear audio??
I've been using a pair of Sennheiser HD 280's since literally 2008. They need new pads and a cable but it I have thoroughly roughed them up. Can't beat the quality!
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It's 2020 and I just ordered these.
Does it has transparency mode? That is, listen music while you hear the outside?
DO NOT BUY PXC 550 IF YOU PLAN TO USE IT WITH DISCORD. MIC DOES NOT WORK
Yeah I am nuts but you have got to test the cowin se7 for to me it looks nice but need to know quality,sound & noise canceling for my needs!!
As usual great video, i researched a lot , tried both the headphones and happy with QC35ii purchase since i am an ios user, excellent clarity, Not that PXC ate bad but for ios device just pick qc35
Whats that song in the first part of the video?
Hello everyone, I am currently hesitating between two headsets, the Bose NC 700 and the Sennheiser PXC 500. I really don't know which one to choose between them. Can you tell me which one is the best in terms of sound quality and active noise reduction as well as the best in general? Thank you in advance.
Man, how can someone doing an audio review find it acceptable to record in such a bad quality. Please do some more post-processing...
*Really great headphones◓◓>**JustU.Faith/SennheiserPXC?概** I use these at work in an open office space to drown out background noise and listen to music and I love it. Battery is great, they're comfortable, and I'm able to take phone calls on them without any negative feedback from folks on the other end. While I'm no "audiophile" I do appreciate when music sounds the way it should and these headphones deliver. Would 100% put these up against any headphones on the market.*
@JimsReviewRoom would you say these have a cleaner sound than Sony wh700n?
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Coming back to this to read the comments about people talking about how expensive they are. Yet Apple just dropped some tin cans for $550 😂
Visual and audio.
*Sony wh-1000mx4 has entered the chat room*
but how does it goes with glasses on? I dont know why people recommend over ear headphones for glasses wearers if it bothers me alot..
Are these better than the Sony wh1000xm3
Terrible video, pointless. I had these pairs and yes they are one of the best headphones on the market but they have cons.
I like them, but the noise cancelation is a piece of shit
PXC 550's have a major bluetooth issue. They will stop working and there is no fix.
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Youtube:
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Just buy Airpods Pro.
got a set of these for my windows 10 pc and tv will not pair to both will only pair to my phone real pity great sound
Listening to this on the exact same headphones
So basically you were sent these headphones and got paid to say good things about it yall are fools
where are they made? The sennheiser ?
Guys help me make a choice do i take this or keep my sony xb900n.
I find that the sonys look better but how does the anc and sound compare?
These things were rather solid but their “upgrade” is a disappointment.
Help please! is there any way to turn power off, without turning headphones. I'm using those mainly for gaming, with 3,5 jack. I don't need them to be on, and using battery 😤
Hi thank for the great comment. I am also wearing glasses, does it hurts after sometimes ? Thanks
yeeeaaaa its like 300 bucks now
The review sounded fruitful, thank you
Is exactly what I’m hearing, I also wish for more volume
I bought them 4 months ago and its totally worth it but the sound not very strong but the quality in the best for the price and type
550ii is a bad headphones, dont buy it
199 at amazon, sony xm 3 also coming, will compare them and keep one. I only care about the best sound quality. Let's see.
I think the reason they changed the function of the no effects/club/movie/voice button is because of the common problem with the pxc 550 of when you plugged the jack in it could basically destroy the bluetooth ability! Making it non existent on the device.
I know this as it happened to me and when I googled the problem there were numerous forums with the same problem. However after sending them back to sennheiser for repair they sent me the 550-II model as a replacement straight away no questions asked obviously accepting the failings of the first model.
This function button was used for Bluetooth pairing and the effect change
The XM4’s were more of an upgrade than this, and that’s saying something.
A very good review full of useful information keep up the good work
I’m a Bose guy
Hi, thank you very much for your review. I agree that's it's a shame to not put a UBS-C connector but, for me, it's not a dealbreaker. I really prefer to have a good confort, a neutral sound and over USB-C the fact that it stops the music automaticaly ! Bose 700 has a USB-C and Sonys ok, but they don't put the music off automaticaly, they has an even poor equalizer et they are less confortable, for, no doubt, the PXC 550 II is for me.
I forgot to speak about codecs, Bose doesn't have APTX or APTX LL
the cable isn't really a factor for me, I don't really care what the charging cord of a great sounding pair of headphones looks like, but it was a slightly strange decision.
In amazon they only cost 269 dollars now
*Headset is really nice to the touch. ◓◓>**JustU.Faith/SennheiserPXC?漫** Sound quality is really good but default might be need of change depending on games and preference. You can access the app for it which is really nice to have as feature. I like the fact it is wireless and can be use around, not just for pc. So far really built well and functions great.*
What is the difference between Micro USB and USB Type C? Does it really make a difference in choosing headphones?
I want to buy a good pair of headphones. I have two options: Sennheiser PXC 550 II, Bose Quiet comfort 35ii. Which ones should I buy? (My top priority is comfort, then sound quality then features, ease of use, etc.)
Totally agree with you about the volume here. I have these the Bowers and Wilkens, Parrott Ziks and the Sony xm3's I use my xm3's way more😎👈🏾
Wouldn't pay 350 for these. Got them Grade A, boxed, for 165 pound in the UK. That's more like it
That case is terrible! I have QC35II and WH1000XM3 and both have very nice cases, also Sony has switched to USB C
Ich would have expected velour pads and usb c for even justifieying the "upgrade" . They have always been expensive but that's just to much. But i guess that sennheiser construction is much more solid and the sound just beats any bose or sony. But the case coming with the package is a joke. I would have expected a very good one.
I picked these up and I've been really happy. ANC in an office environment is outstanding. They look great on the head and sound is perfect for me. Micro USB not that big of a deal.
Watching this from my pxc 2
Micro micro micro... People always go on about that... It's fine lol. Usb c is more expensive & larger.