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AKG K518 DJ

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
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2 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • build quality is pretty good
  • Low price
  • Great Building Quality

Cons

  • K518's will be too bass heavy
  • the cord connects to the cups looks a little bit too thin
  • the headband is made of metal

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 16, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K518 DJ - Pros & Cons

AKG K518 DJ

Pros

  • build quality is pretty good
  • Low price
  • Great Building Quality
  • Polished Performer
  • great set of phones that works extremely well at its price point
  • headphone is very well built
  • Excellent audio quality and very balanced
  • best depth and power of style
  • audio quality was very good and I was satisfied

Cons

  • K518's will be too bass heavy
  • the cord connects to the cups looks a little bit too thin
  • the headband is made of metal
  • Can be really uncomfortable for some people
  • bass biased
  • The headband is pretty small
  • the connectors are not super good
  • Leakage is nonexistent and the isolation they provide
  • The hinges have limited movement

AKG K518 DJ - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
150 g
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AKG K518 DJ - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight5.29 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeNot available
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Features
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 24000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power2000.0 mW
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Connectivity
Cable length2.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity2000.0 mW

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