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AKG K553 Pro

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User ratings:
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The AKG K553 Pro was released earlier this year and it is the latest revision to the K550 line. Here is my review of the headphones.Read more
Reference audio is important for music producers, video editors, audio engineers and really anyone whose taste in music leans towards natural and non-colored sound signature. AKG by Harman is one of the grand names within the audio sphere and their latest K553 Pro studio headphones promise an...Read more
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Pros

  • sound quality is great for what these headphones were intended for
  • excellent roll off on high hats and perfectly emphasized vocals
  • The treble is quite clear and enjoyable

Cons

  • Deeper padding would allow the headphones to stay free of depressing the ears
  • experience will sound underwhelming and lost
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 114 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Over-Ear

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AKG K553 Pro - Pros & Cons

AKG K553 Pro

Pros

  • sound quality is great for what these headphones were intended for
  • excellent roll off on high hats and perfectly emphasized vocals
  • The treble is quite clear and enjoyable
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  • clean and basic
  • strong and sturdy built
  • retain quantity and a good sense of clarity without
  • offers a smooth approach with regard to impact
  • staging prowess of the K553 is very good
  • reproduce sound in as authentic and faithful a manner as possible
  • The build is very sturdy

Cons

  • Deeper padding would allow the headphones to stay free of depressing the ears
  • experience will sound underwhelming and lost
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • The stereo imaging is not as clear and separated as on open-back headphones
  • treble spike like many users of K500 line described
  • are just the headphones and user manuals inside the box
  • the headphones are still quite big for portable use
  • lack of headband padding
  • too relaxed in positioning to be considered engaging or
  • weak link in the chain for sure with the K553
  • Uncomfortable is uncomfortable at any pricing tier

AKG K553 Pro - Technical Overview

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32 Ω
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305 g
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AKG K553 Pro - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
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Dimensions
Weight10.76 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Body materialLeatherette
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 114
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in

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