Meze Audio POET vs Sennheiser HD 550
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Meze AudioPOET | SennheiserHD 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2025 | April 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | – | 38 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 55 ohms | 150 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Rinaro Isodynamic Hybrid Array MZ6 planar magnetic, ovoid, 92 × 63 mm; Rinaro Parus diaphragm (0.06 g, 3,507 mm² active area) with switchback and spiral voice coils; 0.3 T hybrid magnet array; Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System; driver weight 73 g; 4 Hz – 96 kHz; 101 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; THD < 0.05%; maximum SPL > 130 dB; acoustic mass 6.5 kg/m⁴ | Dynamic, open; custom 38 mm 150-ohm transducers made in Tullamore, Ireland, angled towards the ears; 6 Hz – 39.5 kHz; 106.7 dB SPL (1 Vrms); THD < 0.2% (1 kHz, 90 dB SPL) |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 405 g | 237 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Circumaural, open-back; detachable magnetic ear pads; suede leather headrest on a titanium alloy headband; magnesium chassis with steel grille | Over-ear, open-back; synthetic velour ear pads; synthetic leather headband with soft foam; lower clamping force than other HD 500-series models; metal mesh ear cup covers |
| Works with | Dual 3.5 mm TS inputs; 2.5 m hand-braided Furukawa PCUHD copper cable with 6.3 mm jack | Detachable 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug; 3.5 to 6.35 mm screw-on adapter; balanced and microphone cables sold separately |
| In the box | Headphones, 2.5 m copper cable with 6.3 mm jack, PU leather cable pouch, ABS suitcase with foam inserts | HD 550 open-back headphones, 1.8 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 to 6.35 mm screw-on jack adapter, drawstring bag |
