NOT JUST FOR AUDIOPHILES

The Sennheiser HD 550 is light, honest, and built for listening

- BY CLARISSA TAN

I've tried my fair share of headphones over the years, but the new Sennheiser HD 550 honestly caught me off guard, in a good way. I wasn't expecting something this lightweight and relaxed to sound this detailed. After a few days of testing them with movies, live music, and some acoustic new age tracks, I did not want to take them off.

First thing I noticed: the comfort. These headphones are seriously light. I've worn caps that feel heavier. About an hour into watching Interstellar, I realised I hadn't adjusted them once. No pressure points, no sweaty ears. Just a comfortable fit that disappears once you're focused on the sound.