Sennheiser unveils PXC 550-II wireless headphone in India

Sennheiser has announced the launch of Sennheiser PXC 550-II, the successor of its acclaimed PXC 550 Wireless headphones in India. Priced at INR 29,990, the new PXC 550-II Wireless is designed to offer an intuitive experience for the frequent traveler. It’s adaptive noise cancellation seamlessly adjusts to suppress the ambient noise, even in challenging outdoor environments.

The PXC 550-II is even more sophisticated and has adaptive noise cancellation for all environments because of its new Anti-Wind ANC setting. The PXC 550-II Wireless comes with Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility and AAC codec support for superior wireless listening, while a new Voice Assistant button provides one-touch access to voice assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser Electronics India, says, “PXC 550-II is built to offer the best in class audio for both music and calls. This headset has been created to provide unrivalled experience of sound quality and wireless freedom to its consumers on the go.The PXC 550-II is the right blend of superior comfort, style,elegance and sound output.This extraordinary headset is going to revolutionize the way we experience sound as well as ambient noise and will take the audio experience to the next level.”

Travel with superior audio

The new PXC 550-II Wireless is upgraded with Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility and support for high-quality AAC codec. Alongside aptXTM support, these enhancements help to deliver uncompromised Sennheiser sound quality. Music and movies can be enjoyed with outstanding clarity, balance and dynamics, while support for aptXTM Low Latency ensures audio stays in perfect sync with onscreen media.

The PXC 550-II Wireless also features a triple microphone array that makes it easy to stay connected while on the move: Sennheiser’s expertise in microphone technology ensures unrivalled speech clarity when giving voice commands or making calls – even in busy locations.

Enjoy a smarter, connected experience

The PXC 550-II Wireless has been designed to anticipate the user’s needs and to make every interaction utterly intuitive: Take control via a touch pad on the right earcup to adjust volume, play, pause or skip tracks, or to accept calls at a touch. The headphones automatically turn on and connect via Bluetooth as they are unfolded. Similarly, the Smart Pause feature senses when the listener takes off the PXC 550-II Wireless and automatically pauses the audio – resuming without missing a beat when put back on.

Sennheiser’s free Smart Control app also makes it possible to tailor the sound for a more personal audio experience: listeners can either choose from a selection of presets for different types of audio or customize the sound to their taste via the intuitive equalizer. The app also allows the user to adjust noise cancellation and keep the headphones up to date with the latest firmware.

Engineered for a more comfortable journey

With up to 20 hours of battery life with headphones connected via Bluetooth and ANC switched on, and up to 30 hours when using ANC and a wired connection, the PXC 550-II Wireless can travel the world on a single charge. To ensure comfort during long trips, the advanced ergonomic design includes a padded synthetic leather headband, and rotating ear cups that make it easy to achieve a perfect fit. Premium, lightweight materials such as the brushed black stainless steel used on the robust hinges and sliders prevent fatigue when wearing – and help make the PXC 550-II Wireless effortlessly portable.

Price and Availability

The headset will be available from 12th February 2020 pan India at INR 29,990.PXC 550-II will be available across online and offline channels.