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AKG K518

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User ratings:
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4.4 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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AKG has been around for quite some time, dabbling mostly in high end pro-grade headphones and microphones. Lately they've been rolling out consumer level headphRead more
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Pros

  • great set of phones that works extremely well at its price point
  • Polished Performer
  • overall audio quality is very solid for a set in this price range

Cons

  • The hinges have limited movement
  • Leakage is nonexistent and the isolation they provide
  • the headphones are exceptionally tight

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K518 - Pros & Cons

AKG K518

Pros

  • great set of phones that works extremely well at its price point
  • Polished Performer
  • overall audio quality is very solid for a set in this price range
  • slick design and balanced audio quality
  • K 518 LE is compact
  • has a great bass response
  • for they feel pretty solid and durable
  • best depth and power of style
  • audio quality was very good and I was satisfied
  • Excellent audio quality and very balanced
  • headphone is very well built

Cons

  • The hinges have limited movement
  • Leakage is nonexistent and the isolation they provide
  • the headphones are exceptionally tight
  • they are a little tricky to fold up for transport
  • the cable was just a tad bit short and
  • the connectors are not super good

AKG K518 - Technical Overview

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

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight5.29 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length2.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity2000.0 mW
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Design
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Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range< 24000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power2000.0 mW
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