Ultrasone’s HFI 780 were my first professional headphones that I used for movies, videogames and occasional rock music for the last 5 years. They ended up being very uncomfortable the more I used them. The headband only had a small pad, so it created a pressure point on my head. The pleather ear pads were never soft, and my ears would sweat and ache from pressing against the inside of the cups.
I am happy to report that the Pro 550I has solved all of these comfort issues. The pleather pad runs the full length of the headband, and the pleather ear cups are also soft, and have a nice give to them.
I prefer a warm sound signature with deep natural bass, and not just enhanced sub bass. These deliver! I amplify these with a home theatre receiver, and it gives them an extra punch that is missing when plugged into an MP3 player alone. Overall, I perceived their sound as very similar to the 780s, and that’s a good thing.
The cups fit very differently from the 780s, though. I assume this is due to the larger cups for the larger driver, but my ears fit comfortably and don’t touch the back or the pads. Since my ears are not crammed against the driver, the sound actually travels around my ear as intended with the offset driver for a very wide soundstage. On the other hand, this also seemed to reduce the perceived amount of bass slightly depending how they fit your ears. I can pick out three different variations of sound delivery, based on where I position my ears in the cups from front to back.
Shopping for headphones was one of the most difficult, subjective purchases I have made in years. I tried a half dozen pairs, and scoured a ridiculous amount of reviews before I finally came back to Ultrasone. The S-Logic really does seem to work for me, as the soundstage is very spacious. Powerful, yet balanced bass avoids a lifeless sound signature that I heard in the others I tried. You really just need to try headphones for yourself to see what works for you, and the 550Is are definitely worth your consideration.
Add to your order
-
Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary) -
24/7 support when you need it. -
Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
2 Year Headphones Protection Plan $64.99
3 Year Headphones Protection Plan $84.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month
Select a plan
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
Select a plan
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Buy it with
$575.98
Get it May 20 - 23
Only 2 left in stock - order soon.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Customers also viewed these products
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Compare with similar items
This Item  Ultrasone PRO 750i Closed Back Headphones, Black |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $575.98 | $1,250.00 | $79.99 | $549.00 | $59.00 | $28.21 |
| Delivery | Get it May 20 - 23 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sold By | AudioProWork | 17Photo, Electronics and Outdoors | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Easy Eagles | Amazon.com |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear |
| connector type | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack |
| noise control | — | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — |
| cable feature | Retractable, Detachable | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| material | Metal | Leather | Leather | Metal | — | — |
| model name | Pro 750i | ATH-AP2000TI | SR880 | NDH 20 Black Edition | K92 | SR450 |
| weight | 3.09 pounds | 300 grams | 1 pounds | 1.15 pounds | 1.2 pounds | 0.54 pounds |
Top reviews from other countries
Dr. J. J. Green
Considerably better than I expected...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2017Style: Pro 750iVerified Purchase
Phil
First good set of headphones
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
Phil
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2017
Images in this review
K. Haylock
Perfection.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2016Style: Pro 750iVerified Purchase
UdoFi
qualitativ hochwertig, bequem und klanglich gut
Reviewed in Germany on April 29, 2017Style: Pro 750iVerified Purchase
