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AKG K271 MK II vs AKG K550

8.07 in
7.87 in
AKG K271 MK II Headphones
AKG K271 MK II
AKG K550 Headphones
AKG K550
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Editiorial reviews
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A new pair of closed-back headphones from AKG which are well suited to recording and overdubbing.Read more
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Even if you’re not an audiophile, you’ve seen the huge headphones many audiophiles wear. Most are open-back models, which allow the sound from the back of the speaker driver inside to escape, and which thus avoid the “boxy” sound that driver enclosures can create. Audiophiles are happy to suffer the high cost and total non-portability of open-back ’phones because of the huge, spacious sound they offer.Read more
Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin CollomsRead more
AKG K550: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' WebsiteRead more
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User rating
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Full Comparison

Technical details

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
CategoryStudioStudio
Noise isolatingyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldGold

Dimensions

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Weight8.47 oz10.76 oz

Sound

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Impedance55.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 2800012 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Maximum input power200.0 mW32.0 mW

Connectivity

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
3.5mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector
  • Mini-XLR
  • 3.5mm
3.5mm
USBnoyes
Detachable cableyesno

Power

AKG K271 MK IIAKG K271 MK II
AKG K550AKG K550
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity200.0 mW200.0 mW

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