Ultrasone Pro 550 Análisis | 93 Datos comparados

This Head-Fi review compares the Ultrasone PROline 550, 650, and 750, highlighting the PROline 550’s heavy bass, the 650's improved, controlled bass and smoother treble, and the 750's superior resolution and open soundstage. Key advantages across the lineup include strong, fast low-end, high-detail retrieval, and improved spatial separation, while drawbacks include overbearing bass in the 550, a thinner sound in the 650, and a sharp, bright top-end in the 750.

The Ultrasone PRO 550 closed-back headphones are characterized by a durable, highly adjustable design featuring deep bass, high-detail resolution, and strong passive isolation. Pros include a secure fit, a well-defined soundstage, and a generous accessory package that includes a carrying case and extra pads. Conversely, user reports highlight significant cons, including a high clamping force that causes discomfort, as well as a, at times, piercing, sharp treble. These headphones require specialized amplification to avoid poor, underwhelming sound on standard audio sources and may suffer from weakening joint stability over time.

Review Summary The Ultrasone Pro 550 over-ear headphones deliver a highly rugged, metal-reinforced construction that folds easily for travel and comes with a premium moulded carrying case. They offer a highly comfortable, spacious fit with thick airy padding, excellent noise isolation, and a spare set of leatherette ear pads included in the box. Performance-wise, the headphones feature 50mm Mylar drivers that deliver spectacular, well-balanced audio with a neutral bass, crisp highs, and distinct instrument separation. Their standout feature is the S-Logic natural surround sound, which provides a convincing, immersive soundstage that is particularly outstanding for watching movies. However, the headphones suffer from design limitations, most notably a total lack of music controls, built-in buttons, or a bundled microphone, which hinders convenient playback on the move. The supplied 1/8" auxiliary cable is also severely too short, and the packaging lacks a necessary adapter to use the extra-long 1/4" cable with standard devices. Additionally, their large visual style is quite traditional rather than trendy, and the massive cup size may not fit users with smaller heads comfortably. Despite these flaws, they represent...