Sennheiser has dropped the price of the brilliant HD 550s to a record low in the UK – and there's a sizeable US discount too

I will never not highlight a discount on the brilliant Sennheiser HD 550 headphones, and today is another joyous day when I can do exactly that.

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And this time the discount is better than ever, literally: the headphones have plummeted to a record-low in the UK, and can be bought direct from the source at Sennheiser for just £179.99 (was £249). This comfortably beats the previous low of £199 I spotted last month and makes these headphones an excellent proposition, and one much, much more tempting than the £250 that they launched at this year. Ahead of Black Friday deals kicking in properly next week, this is superb news for anyone looking to get ahead of the game.

And the good news doesn't stop there! While not reaching a lowest-ever price like the UK, the US price of the headphones has dropped dramatically, too. You can get them for $279.95 at Amazon US right now, which is a chunky saving off their $350 list price.

Not in the US or UK? Scroll down to see the best Sennheiser HD 550 deals in your region!

Today's best Sennheiser HD 550 deals

Sennheiser HD 550 headphones: was £249 now £179.99 at sennheiser-hearing.com

This is simply a great discount to see on the brilliant HD 550 headphones. Supremely comfortable, with brilliant Sennheiser audio quality, these really could be a gaming headset killer for you as long as you don't mind being tethered. A new record-low price in the UK means the value has never been greater, and there's a host of links below to the discounted US price, too.

Price check: Richer Sounds - £179 | AV.com - £199 | Audio Affair - £199 | Amazon - £249 (out of stock)

<p><strong>US prices: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSennheiser-HD-550-Audiophile-Headphones%2Fdp%2FB0DSGHN67Q%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20"><strong>Amazon - $279.95<strong> | <a href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1943169/568844/9383?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FSennheiser-HD-550-Open-Back-Audiophile-Headphones-Black%2F16966309323"><strong>Walmart - $279.95<strong> | <a href="https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1943169/614286/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsennheiser-hd-550-over-ear-open-back-wired-headphones-black%2FJ3GW2LH9WS"><strong>Best Buy - $279.99<strong> | <a href="https://www.pjatr.com/t/8-12315-101987-195073?sid=hawk-custom-tracking&website=194177&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crutchfield.com%2Fp_143HD550%2FSennheiser-HD-550.html"><strong>Crutchfield - $279.95 <strong>| <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=92X363&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.sennheiser-hearing.com%2Fproducts%2Fhd-550&sref"><strong>Sennheiser - $279.95

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I have sworn by the Sennheiser HD 550 headphones since they launched earlier this year, and always have them within arm's reach, no matter what headset I'm testing or using at any time. Given their handy audio jack connection, they can also follow me across all my platforms, and can now even give the best wired gaming headsets a run for their money, as adding the HD 500 BAM microphone can turn the HD 550s into a gaming headset.

Shop more of today's best UK Black Friday sales

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Shop more of today's best US Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
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The best audiophile headphones and headsets for gaming

➡️ Read our opinion on the best audiophile gaming headsets going
1. Best overall:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
2. Best wired headphones:
Sennheiser HD 550
3. Best value:
Drop + Epos PC38X
4. Best wired headset:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
5. Big, beautiful drivers
Audeze Maxwell
6. A great open-backed option:
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro