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Sennheiser HD 558 vs Sennheiser HD 820 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

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Manufacturer Sennheiser Sennheiser
Model HD 558 HD 820
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Release Date 2010 2018
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General Specifications

Type, design and features.

Headphone Type Over-ear (circumaural) Over-ear (circumaural)
Earcup Design Open-back Closed-back
Noise Options None None
Transducer Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Microphone - No
Connectivity Wired Wired
Cable Length ~3 m
~9.84 ft
~387.5 in
~3 m
~9.84 ft
~387.5 in
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Battery Life - -
Battery Quick Charge - -
Water Protection No No
Inputs 6.3 mm (3.5 mm adapter) 6.35 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR-4 (optional)
Controls None -
Foldable No No

Technical Specs

Tech specifications of the headphones.

Frequency Response [Hz] 15 - 28,000 12 - 43800 Hz (-3 dB), 6 - 48000 Hz (-10 dB)
Impedance [Ohms] 50 300
Maximum Input Power [mW] - 0.5
Maximum SPL 112 103
Distortion < 0.1% -
Driver Diameter 40 56 mm

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~7.5 in
~190.5 mm
~19.05 cm
~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
Width ~6.6 in
~167.64 mm
~16.76 cm
~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
Height ~3.5 in
~88.9 mm
~8.89 cm
~4.4 in
~111.76 mm
~11.18 cm
Weight ~0.573 lb
~259.91 g
~0.26 kg
~0.8 lb
~362.87 g
~0.36 kg

Packaging Info

Package dimensions and weight.

Shipping Length ~9.15 in
~232.41 mm
~23.24 cm
~13.4 in
~340.36 mm
~34.04 cm
Shipping Width ~8.07 in
~204.98 mm
~20.5 cm
~11.4 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
Shipping Height ~3.95 in
~100.33 mm
~10.03 cm
~5.1 in
~129.54 mm
~12.95 cm
Shipping Weight ~1.6 lb
~725.75 g
~0.73 kg
~8.38 lb
~3801.1 g
~3.8 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Black
  • Black
Replacable Earpads Yes Yes
What's in the Box
  • Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones
  • 3.5mm plug adapter
  • Warranty.
  • Sennheiser HD 820 headphones
  • connection cable: ¼” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug, unbalanced
  • 4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced
  • USB flash drive (SD-U16L version) with instruction manual (as PDF file)
  • Instruction manual
  • Storage box
  • Microfiber cloth

Price and Warranty

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Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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