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AKG K550 vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

    AKG K550 Headphones
    AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
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      Editiorial 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
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      4.3 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Brown
      • Red
      • White
      Acoustic designClosedClosed
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Body material
      • Fabric
      • Metal
      • Aluminum
      • Plastic
      CategoryStudioStudio
      Foldableyesyes
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Weight10.76 oz10.05 oz

      Sound

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Impedance32.0 Ω38.0 Ω
      Frequency range12 - 2800015 - 28000
      Diaphragm diameter1.96 in1.77 in
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.97 in1.77 in
      Maximum input power32.0 mW1600.0 mW

      Connectivity

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
      Cable length31.2
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USByesno
      Detachable cablenoyes

      Power

      AKG K550AKG K550
      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Battery operatednono
      Power handling capacity200.0 mW1600.0 mW

      Pros & Cons

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