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AKG K52 vs Samson SR850

    AKG K52 Headphones
    AKG K52
      Samson SR850 Headphones
      Samson SR850
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      Editiorial reviews
      7
      4.2 out of 5
      5 user ratings
      5 stars
      		60 %
      4 stars
      		20 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      2 editorial reviews
      Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
      The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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      User rating
      163
      3.4 out of 5
      163 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		19 %
      3 stars
      		32 %
      2 stars
      		17 %
      1 stars
      		5 %
      172
      3.8 out of 5
      172 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Acoustic designClosedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

      Dimensions

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Weight7.05 oz9.74 oz

      Sound

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range18 - 2000010 - 30000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.57 in1.97 in

      Connectivity

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Cable length2.52.5
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USBnono
      Detachable cablenono

      Power

      AKG K52AKG K52
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

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