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AKG K240 Studio Headphones
AKG K240 Studio
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AKG K92 Headphones
AKG K92
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Sennheiser HD 400S Headphones
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Editiorial reviews
5
3.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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8
4.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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5
5 editorial reviews
Open-back cans developed for long mixing sessions in the studio. We go ProRead more
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Sennheiser’s new studio headphones offer some serious bang for your buck.Read more
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5
5 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB550AP (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Researching your next headphone purchase is always an experience. With most technology, the benefits are easily quantifiable. Something can be faster, smaller, or more powerful, and there is rarely any debate on this point. It is, or it isn’t. The numbers can’t lie. When it comes to audio equipment, the lines are blurred. Whether something sounds “good” or “bad” is a matter of personal preference. Audiophiles might not be attracted to Sony’s Extra Bass line of headphones. But they have a definite following. Just as some Canadians enjoy their fries with an extra side of gravy, many music fans enjoyRead more
Review of the Sony MDR-XB550 headphones and test out to see if you really can buy a set of good cheap bassy headphones.Read more
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User rating
70
3.6 out of 5
70 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
4 %
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3.4 out of 5
111 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
20 %
1 stars
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3.5 out of 5
84 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
19 %
1 stars
4 %
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
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30 %
2 stars
2 %
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Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereo
N/A
Stereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
N/A
yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
Black
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designHalf openedClosedClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
N/A
Headband
Body materialSteel
  • Leatherette
  • Metal
N/A
N/A
CategoryStudioStudio
N/A
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
Gold
N/A
Gold
Foldable
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Control type
N/A
N/A
N/A
In-line control

Dimensions

Width7.48 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Depth4.33 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height7.87 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight8.47 oz7.05 oz7.65 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Impedance55.0 Ω32.0 Ω18.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 2500016 - 22000
N/A
5 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in1.6 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
N/A
Dynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.3 %
N/A
0.5 %
N/A
Maximum input power200.0 mW200.0 mW
N/A
102.0 mW
Driver size
N/A
1.57 in
N/A
1.18 in
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
N/A
< 102

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
N/A
Cable length331.41.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
N/A
no
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
N/A
3.5mm
USBnononono
Detachable cableyesno
N/A
no

Often compared with AKG K240 Studio

Often compared with AKG K92

Often compared with Sennheiser HD 400S

Often compared with Sony MDR-XB550AP