Our Verdict
The Sony MDR-ZX550BN are mediocre everyday headphones. They don't feel very durable and have a subpar sound quality. They also struggle with isolation.
- Lightweight, stable and wireless design.
- Stable fit.
- Good, ergonomic audio controls.
- Poor isolation.
- Weak bass and sharp treble.
- Plasticky build quality.
Below-average for critical listening. They have a skewed and poorly balanced sound quality. Soundstage is also limited due to their closed back on-ear design.
Below-average for commuting. They, barely block any ambient noise from seeping into your audio. They won't fare well in loud environments
Decent as sports headphones. They're lightweight comfortable and not too bulky. They're relatively easy to carry around and have a decent control scheme.
Mediocre for office use. They won't block the chatter of a busy office but also don't leak too much.
Subpar for home theater use. They have a bit too much latency for watching videos and movies. They're not the most comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Apr 18, 2016: Review published.
- Updated Apr 16, 2016: Our testers have started testing this product.
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