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AKG K550

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Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
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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Pros

  • it s reasonably close to accepted norms
  • the quality of both designs was impressively met
  • treble is done very nicely on the K550

Cons

  • sound from the headphones leaks to the outside
  • practically swallowed her head
  • s almost no isolation from outside sound any sound around you will come right

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 12, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K550 - Pros & Cons

AKG K550

Pros

  • it s reasonably close to accepted norms
  • the quality of both designs was impressively met
  • treble is done very nicely on the K550
  • K550 is much clearer and more detailed
  • Fast bass
  • well articulated
  • cleaner and more refined sound
  • this headphone is superb
  • great sound and better bass
  • clarity is amazing indeed
  • Great design combined with a sound to match

Cons

  • sound from the headphones leaks to the outside
  • practically swallowed her head
  • s almost no isolation from outside sound any sound around you will come right
  • highs are too bright for us which is a turn off
  • No stereo shop in Asia plays Classical on their demo system
  • its bass impact is a little weak
  • the hollow weak and unpleasant mid-range
  • lack of bass impact
  • it will never get lost or degrade
  • drooling over expensive equipment
  • uncompressed audio takes up a lot of disk space

AKG K550 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
305 g
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AKG K550 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight10.76 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
Body material
  • Fabric
  • Metal
CategoryStudio
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power32.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity200.0 mW

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AKG K550 AKG - Editorial Reviews (8)

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AKG K550 Review: AKG K550 Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 29.07.2012
Review: AKG K550 Headphones

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.

AKG K550 Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms
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enjoythemusic.com
Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms

Headphone Explosion Shootout! AKG, Yamaha, Jays, B&W, Sennheiser and Focal against established references from PSB, Sennheiser and Denon. Review By Martin Colloms

AKG K550 AKG K550 Review
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 28.05.2012
AKG K550 Review

AKG K550: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiasts' Website

AKG K550 AKG K550 Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
Published: 01.08.2014
AKG K550 Quick Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

There are two kinds of over-the-ear headphones: the closed-back design that prevents sound from leaking out of the cups, and the open-back that doesn’t

AKG K550 AKG K550 Review; Solid premium headphone
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Tech Patrol
Published: 28.05.2014
AKG K550 Review; Solid premium headphone

Solid sound is what you will get out of this huge headphones -- the AKG K550.

AKG K550 What Does It Take To Turn The PC Into A Hi-Fi Audio Platform?
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 25.02.2014
What Does It Take To Turn The PC Into A Hi-Fi Audio Platform?

Most hi-fi audio is stored in digital form. With advancements in lossless compression, bit-perfect ripping/streaming, HD audio formats, multi-terabyte storage, and PC-friendly DACs, has the PC earned a place among high-end audio gear? At what price point?

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.02.2013
AKG K550
4.0

AKG K550 review - Giant closed-back headphones that sound like open headphones. How did they do that?

AKG K550 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 29.02.2012
Home review
5.0

Best home over-ear headphones £100-£200, Awards 2016. Rousingly musical headphones with no obvious deficiencies

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