Excellent (A)
3 reviews
02/2013
(Excellent)
- Type: Clamshell headphones, HiFi …
- Shape: Over-ear, Closed
- Extra Features: 3.5 - 6.3-Adapter, …
- Design: Headphones
- Weight: 305 g
- Nominal impedance: 32 … more information
2/2013 Single test |
8 out of 10 points
Value for money: 8 out of 10 points The price tag of AKG's K550s seemed very reasonable to Trusted Reviews for what they offer: a solid and very comfortable build, a remarkably open sound and wide stage and a flat character that will delight some listeners and be a deal breaker for those more used to having more bass punch. The 3m long cable is not suitable for portable use, but that aside, they're a great buy. |
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Magazine 10/2012 50 products tested |
"stunning all-rounder" (5 out of 5 stars)
"... these headphones are designed for at-home use. They are lightweight and comfy though ... a spacious, speaker-like delivery that excels in terms of fine detail, dynamics and punch." |
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Magazine 2/2012 Place 1 out of 10 |
"stunning all-rounder" (5 out of 5 stars)
"Test Winner" Info: This product was retested here 10/2012 by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and received the same final score. |
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Opinions (63) for AKG K 550
AKG K550 TrustedReviews 2/2013 - Over the last years, the headphone market has exploded, with everybody and their mother suddenly developing a fondness for decent sound quality and a refusal to settle for the cheap junk that usually comes bundled with mp3 players and phones. Like many manufacturers, AKG has realized this and is trying to get its name out there to the masses.
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Summary
The Headphone proved its mettle in What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine, coming away with first place.
The headphone was tested in 2 magazines and was, in general, positively received.
Its highest score of "stunning all-rounder" (5 out of 5 stars) came from What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine which tested the Headphone in their 2/2012 issue. The product received its worst result from TrustedReviews online magazine (issue 2/2013) with a score of 8 out of 10 points.
