Sennheiser PXC 550-II Still Worth Buying? | vs Sony WH-1000XM3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Reasons why I'll buy Sennheiser PXC 550-II instead of Sony WH-1000XM3... and why I won't.
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Great, no nonsense review. Concise and punch. Thank you!
You just earned a new loyal subscriber. I think with Sir Jimmy out, you're the new best music accessory reviewer. Thank you and keep the quality uploads up! Cheers!
Great review as always!!
Good job!
Thanks!
I bought the 550 II few weeks ago. Great headphones.. Nice to see your review... Thanks.
Same. It’s been about a month now. Two things I wish work better: Ambient mode on music on and annoying auto mute on video call (Mac) which I haven’t figured out yet. Nonetheless, I’m loving mine a lot!
My favorite reviewer.. Thanks to you i bought the Jabra active 75 T .. Thanks for the advice !!
Great to hear! You're welcome 😁
One more time helping me to decide which ones to buy, thank you Aaron!
You're welcome!
I've had 3 sets of WH-1000XM3's, I really like them but the first pair had a hiss in the right ear, the second and third pair developed the scratching sound in the right ear with ANC on. All 3 had an audible hiss with ANC on. I'd love to get a working pair but it seems impossible. I'm now looking to try thesePXC 550 II's instead.
Nice review. Can you advise where is better ANC in JBL live 650btnc or this seinnheiser PXC550 ii ?
Excelent video Thank you . Love your videos . Y
You do an excelent job . Stay safe . All the best 👏👏👏👏👏🥰
Thank you very much!
A great review packed full of information. I've had a pair of sonny's for about a year now very happy with them. I think the senhieser's sound like a great buy
Great to hear!
Aaron I got Jabra elite 75t active now I want to know whose bass is better I am also willing to buy Beat Powerbeats Pro how’s it’s bass
Waiting for your reply tia alok
Do these highend headphones sound better with the 3.5mm cable or are they on par with bluetooth mode.
Can you do a comparison with the Dre Beats Pro? And has the bug been fixed for the PXC and iPhone connectivity?
I'm searching for headphones with ANC for work, because I'm in loud environment...Which of those Sony XM3, Bose QC 35 or Sennheiser PXC 550 are the most comfortable? To wear them for many hours and also to be comfortable for eyewear (glasses).
I got the 550 first generation, I was kinda annoyed at the slight lack of bass (or at least what I was thinking) but my ears kind of adjusted to it and I'm ok now lol, also since you and many people prefer overall sound and clarity over "bassy" sound. Makes sense. Just curious though, how's the second generation in comparison in terms of sound quality, is it worth upgrading?
Love your reviews bro, keep up the good work.
Thanks, appreciate the comment! 😁
I find my Sony’s are more responsive to touch, switching modes and pairing since the update. I love them even more now.
Hi, what about Alexa kontra Google Asistence? There is a alexa in the app. but I read in ads that also google should work. Have goggled and tried everythin but cant get it to work...
@Aron is Loud and Wireless .. Ordered the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds today .. 👍🏾😁👍🏾 .. won't arrive for another week , but it's all good .. got them on sale so I'm looking forward to trying them out ..
Great live stream the other day .. thanks for answering my questions and concerns ..
Continued Success and keep up the great work 👍🏾😁🙏🏾
Thank you! nice purchase 😁 Join us again for the next live stream!
@@aaronloudnwireless .. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Have they updated the app yet? and is it available for android?
Ohh, yi! Your channel is great bro
Hey, thanks!
Can someone please help - my right ear on pxc 550-ii is slightly louder than the left. (I have the last update and also tried to swipe the headset, but still the 'R' earcup is louder.
Not sure if you remember me from the live stream but keep it up much love
I remember you! See you again in the next one! 😁
Can you recommend me a good headphone for 200-250 USD?
The market is so crowded with options I have no idea what I want
Love to hear ya review Bose QC 45!
excitedly waiting for the Sony WhxM4’s to come out I have the Sony Whxm3’s but… I will just have to wait!
The true master when it comes to headset reviews!, hey could you test and comment on:
1) Difference between these and the EPOS SENNHEISER Adapt 660.
2) Test the call quality over wired Mode via USB cable. Especially on some critical scenarios it’s good to have the option and would like to hear the quality on wired USB mode.
I would like to see the next version to get louder with out the volume limiter.
which are more comfortable for eyewear users?
Can you please tell me the audio codec of the sehhheiser?
The sennheiser app works now with iOS 13.5.1, I’m assuming the new iOS 14 will work too. The one nice thing about the usb connection is they charge and you can still use them fully functioning. Where as usb c is used mostly for charging only devices. Love the sound, comfort, and usability. Nice review. 🍻
Good to know. Thank you!
Hey Aaron. Good video as usual. I just picked up the Sony 800’s. A little upset because I just payed for the 700’s not even a month ago. I thought that the 800 are a lot better than the 700’s. What do you think? I also think the NC is kinda weak. What do you think?
I hope to try the SP800n as soon as my country has it
Xm4 vs pxc 550ii vs momentum 3, which is better
Jabra elite 85h or Sennheiser pxc 550 2 ??
In terms of features the wh1000xm3 suppresses the sennheisers but I think the pxc have better sound quality and more airness in Soundstage.
You can get significantly better sounding and well rounded BT headphones for 1/2 price in M50xBt if you don’t care about the differentiating features between it and xm3. P550 2 sounded exactly the same as the original 550 1 in bestbuy....exactly the same including the same low volume output compared to even the Bose 700 forget xm3. Not worth the $$$. I am not even a huge fan of the xm3 sound signature out the box, but once you play around that robust EQ you will notice it flexibility and sound quality
pxc 550 are great, but ANC goes to Sony. My WI-1000XM2 do wayyyyy better than the Senns
Do these connect to pc??
pxc 550ii is best of all.. this is my verdict after burning out myself with all of tthe others and finding all of them to be pretty badly designed. Sony xm4: poor call quality and comfort.. Bose 700.. poor comfort and design.. the pxc is pretty impressive.. extremely light and extreme comfort.. amazing sound.. excellent call quality and ANC is pretty good.. excellent flawless multipairing..for me they should have been the worlds best. This said.. I still think i could make them a bit better...
Yeah like having a USB type c port...
Mine started to cut out in 1 ear after about 9 months, and I have to keep slapping myself in the ear to make it come back on, so the quality isn't really there. They were a warranty replacement so no longer under warranty. I've gone for Bose this time because 2 sets of Sennheisers have failed within 2 years.
@@CentinalxGaming annoying but not a deal breaker. My kindle still uses micro usb.
Should have bought the originals then, they’d have most all the same benefits while being _actually_ consistent with the time they came out in.
@@chompchompnomnom4256 I always knew they were a disappointment. And now they’ll never be able to fix it.
So sennheiser has both the Momentum 3 wireless and the pxc-ii at similar prices. Is there anything the pxc-ii is better at (and significantly different) than the Momentum 3 wireless? Compare sound quality, anc, voice quality, and long session comfort.
Thanks
Definitely choose PXC for comfort. Momentum for brighter more lively bass and sound. PXC is like the good all rounder with superb comfort, but Momentum is the younger, hipper sibling that cares less about feeling comfortable and more about pumping music!
I actually found the momemtum just as comfortable as the pxc(big asian head), the clamping force is about the same and that's tested by Rting.com, altough I would prefer a looser headphone like the Bose QC 35. I prefer the sound of the PXC, it is more bright and clear. Momentum is a bass monster and it can be too much sometimes, especially when I am listening to electronic music. Depends on what you are listening to really, bassy songs momentum hits like a truck and is smoother. Jazz, instrumental, vocal, PXC all day. Momentum is very easy to listen too, I can see why it is a crowd pleaser.
Getting the PXC 550 ii’s this week. So excited!
Are you happy with them?
How do you like them
opinion on px550-ii VS hd450BT ?
For me I think there’s plenty of bass in my 550 II. I tried the Sony and it just pumps in a lot of artificial sounds compare to Senn. I don’t like fake sound anymore.
I just purchased my Sennheiser 550PXC ii for $219 and I'm very pleased with them.
@@dyeace how are you guys finding them?
@@dyeace could you please compare them with your older pair of headphones or any you've tried on?
129 on eBay. So far, I’m loving it and returned my XM4 and 700. Both cost 300 and above.
Got the original, so not impressed.
Nice review. I bought version 1 a few days ago but I am not completely satisfied how they sound. They sound a bit boxy, like you have a bucket on your head. I compared their sound with Momentum 2 wired version. Did you have an opportunity to test Momentum M3? And how would you compare their sound to Pxc 550. I read that MomentumM3 sound amazing but phone calls are worse compared to pxc550. Regards from Poland
@E. O. pop 80`s 90`s - 20%; rock - 10%, modern pop - 20%, jazz-10%, electro house - 20-%, electronic chillout - 10%, radio podcast - 10%
phone calls also are quite imprtant to me, cause I hate keeping my phone next to my ear. It`s not comfortable and I just don`t like it :)
@@krzysztofsokalski5199 have u tried the senneiser smart app on ios or android...????? u can customize the sound a bit though it in director mode .....
@@krzysztofsokalski5199 im using in director mode = boost - thump , spatial - far , reverb - off , dlc - on n it sound good if u don't like effects then u can turn it off n have neutral sound in acoustical settings,,,,,
Hey Aaron! Great video man! One thing I'm noticing in most reviews is that none of them test the headphones on laptops/computers. I just sent my Bose 700 back because the mic sounds absolutely terrible on my MacBook. After a long research I was able to find that the issue is quite common. Whenever we use the input and output at the same time (in a conference call for instance) Mac OS drops the quality of both audio and mic. I bought the Bose 700 to use on conference calls exclusively but it did not play nice with my MacBook. I'm about to buy the Sennheiser PXC500 II. Your mic test just blew me away! It sounds amazing. I hope it'll play nice with my MacBook. Let me know if you are aware of the Mac OS issue with bluetooth devices. Cheers man!
Do you ever get auto mute on your 550 II? I can’t quite figure out why it does it on my Mac yet. Loving mine every sec!
@@verynick hey Nick! Fortunately I haven't had that issue, man. It's been playing really nice with my Mac.
@@lucasbittar ahh I’m probably doing something wrong then. Neither my Mac is messing up or Google Meet or Slack
@@verynick do you have more than one device connected? Also, I ditched the phone app. I just pair it directly with whatever device I need to.
I’m really confused. What should I buy?
In my country the price is almost the same. Bose 700 senn 550ii and sony mx3.
I want it to have good active sound reduction and good option for phone calls. Of course sound quality should be great.
I use iOS iPad and iPhone simultaneously.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Sound quality: Senn > Sony > Bose, Comfort: Senn > Sony > Bose, Mics: Bose > Senn > Sony, NC: Sony > Bose > Senn
It really helped to make my decision
Great review 👍
As a sennheiser fan, Should I buy the old pxc 550 or the new pxc 550ii?
The sound is the same, I have both pairs. 550 ii performs better with Apple devices, if you use android save a few bucks and get the first PXC as the upgrade isn't worth the difference.
Liu He how’s the volume difference between the two? Is the low volume on the 2 a big issue in your opinion? You may not know the answer to this but would you if they’re comfortable for eyeglass wearers. Thanks.
@E. O. Thank you . Much appreciated
Nice work bro. Keep it up. Its a dog fight. Personally i like senneheiser sound signature.
is that noise canceling got 2 setting version or not？
Yes
How much? $
Hey Aaron,
I have to tell you that I initially didn't like the Bose NC700 headphones but now with the EQ I love them. Still waiting on a you to do a review of the better sound after that firmware update.
Yes finally Bose is letting users have some control over their headphone's sound
I would like to see you do a review on that. I would appreciate your take in a review. I know, I know that I have asked a couple times.😏
On nearly all tech reviews people complain about micro USB as if it is a big deal. I haven't been able to figure out why it matters. Changing an existing product to USB C would make the device or headphones cost more. Is there a good reason for such dismay over a socket?
It costs like 2 dollars more to produce and is SOOO much more durable and charges faster
Pxc 550 on Samsung phones?? Any words wud b helpfull as Samsung doesn't supports aptx codecs..where sonys has upper hands on flac which is supported by Samsung.. Want to know more about audio quality of xm3 n pxc on Samsung phones
My Samsung certainly supports aptx
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Nice review. But you can't blame Sennheiser if you don't have a neck long enough for those earpads to fit.
I'm undecided between these 2 but I might choose PXC because of overall sound quality. USBc type cord doesn't bother me and since there is a pandemic active noise cancellation is not a deal breaker. Although pxc has a above average anc as well. App issue isn't permanent either so I don't see any major reason to choose sony if you don't really care about style/looks.
They are 199.00 now so they may b worth it lol I ordered them for the phone quality
170€ on amazon rn, just got them. What a fucked up price drop, lol
I got mine too yesterday for 170€ and the HD 4.40 for 47€
@Airmanareiks they were just ok not great still Bose to me are better
Which is better in sound quality between 550 and 550 ii?
None. The latter isn’t even much of an upgrade over the former to begin with.
nice shirt! thats where i live!
Wonder why these haven’t had more exposure, wonder how compare to the Bos 700 NC I use, they may actually be better
Probably due to lack of USB-C
@@MichaelM28 crazy, over a port, apart from maybe quick charge on headphones, the draw on headphones is quite low dosent need UCB C. Convenience well I carry two converter plugs, a micro to C and a C to Micro investment 6 bucks
İn its time, i bought Sennheiser 4.40BT because it had clear sound, but after using it i realized that i actually prefer Bass over clearity. So my next headphones would be something like sony's, louder, better bass.
I'm just deciding between Sony XM4 (XM3 are out of stock) and Sennheiser PXC 550 II..so I ordered both to try...its hard one to decide. Sennheiser pros: more comfortable, better touch controls. Cons: not loud enough, not the best sound.
Sony pros: sound is perfect, NC is slightly better, you can adjust sound as much as you want (app).
Cons: not as comfortable, price, touch controls not so accurate.
I dont care which cable they use for charging or about microphone, because I use them at work because of loud environment.
I kinda go for Sony because of sound and bit better NC. otherwise Sennheiser's are also very good!
Nice review Aaron. I nearly bought the first version of these Sennheisers, but went for the Sonys instead. Probably the right choice...?! But I do like the look of the Sennheisers. I can't justify two pairs of high end ANC headphones....🤔
Yeah they look pretty dope haha
Keep trying 321bytor you’ll think up a reason :-)
Guys have this headphones 2nd year - and Im very satisfied with it :) All works fine, sound quality - beautifull, battery life - didn't change during whole time.
so if you think if it's worth, it's worth as for me :)
Nice, the volume or sound quality haven't degraded or changed? Some people say that after one year their Sennheisers sounded different and less good
@@elyad67 didn't notice nothing like that. They still work, sound same (as for me). 1 disadvantage - they're not comfortable while doing sport or running. It's not best choice for things like that :)
do they have low volume? because many stated that their volume is not loud as expected, I am really torn between it and the xm4
Are they comfortable while wearing glasses?
itself mine off to get a good deal but mine are big and thick
@E. O. Thanks again.
I've had the Sennheiser 4.50 BTNC and the PCX 550-ii and they both developed a hissing sound and cutting out in one ear after about a year, so I definitely won't be buying Sennheiser crap again. They simply don't last.
I like the Cyberpunk-like atmosphere. haha
my opinion : sound bass>anc>voice microphone quality
XM3 win
but i will wait XM4
Thats what i was thinking but with the 100$ off on the xm3 and the info that they leack for the xm4 i went for the xm3 still
I got my headphones 🎧 for £150, their okay but I don’t think they are worth £299 though 🤔 shop around people.
After checking out the latest models from other brands, particularly listening to them at the store, I went with PXC. Hands down best neutral/natural sound. As per micro-USB I got cables which are universal at both ends micro/Type-C, don't see any or problems there. Just wish it had quick charge, and couple more notches for volume when used wirelessly, as via wire+DAC they are loud - but not a deal breaker.
I just returned the TWS Momentum 2 and bought the Sony WF-1000XM3 now that they're on sale and I'm very satisfied with my purchase, I'll take Sony any day with their support, they are always improving their products not like Sennheiser that they are all year trying to fix their issues if they fix them, for example people who bought the first generation of TWS Momentum they are still waiting for them to fix the battery drain issue and we are talking about a $300 earbuds here, but now what they did? oh here are the new TWS Momentum 2 with battery drain issues fixed but you have to pay $300 more 🙄, yeah screw them.
just charge them more lol thats what i do
E. O. i own Pxc 550 and their great on every way hands down
the ANC isn’t as good as my Sony WI-1000XM2 but their older. And still same price around
E. O. haven’t seen any updates yet for the headset except to the app
E. O. Oh yeah, just like new Bluetooth? And AAC support that a set of virgin ears wouldn’t be able to tell a difference in IRL.
I could not believe they used micro USB the p550 2 🤣 for something meant for 2019-20
The micro-USB port allows the headphones to be simultaneously charged and listened through. This means ANC while wired, without worry about the battery. None of the other flagships manage to do this.
@E. O. I agree that the update was underwhelming. The quality control on all the PXCs (I & II) have been pretty poor too, which is a real shame because they are extremely comfortable (nearing QC35II) with great audio.
Cardboard Box come on, no one will be having them hooked up to a wall or charger (and with those tiny wire?) and have them on their head at the same time listening to them lol they are “wireless” headphones after all. These new headphones now only need about 10 mins of change from zero while brush your teeth to give you 5+ hrs of listening easy with ANC and at max volume ie XM3/XM4
@@AM-ms9mn You can connect them to your PC for latency-free use (gaming, movies, etc). Why wait 10 minutes, when you can charge and use it at the same time?
For this video , I pick the Sony .. why ? Bass , and the app is more customizable ..
Pxc550 II for 160euro vs Sony for 220euro
Gonna buy the sennheiser recently, dislike the tone of Sony 😂
Sennheiser not LDAC and not USB-C = Discarded
E. O. I never have problem with L-DAC
@E. O. I use with Fiio M11 Pro and Galaxy Note 10 +. Never problem. It may be a problem of the particular unit
I do think the Sonys are better than the Senns
These came out 3 years after their original version, so they’re an absolute disappointment by that fact alone.
Xm3s sound like shit. God only knows how one can say they're the best
Micro USB = No buy
imagine buying a headphone for its port..
Tried them both and Sony’s are better. Plus Sony’s are lighter. Sony always seem to edge out the competition.🤷🏽♂️
Sennheiser 227g Sony 255g