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AKG K553 MKII Studio Headphones

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  • SKU: 3280H00130
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Product highlights

  • Lightweight over-ear design for maximum wearing comfort
  • Advanced closed-back technology for high noise insulation
  • 24-inch (50mm) transducers for precise sound reproduction
  • Low impedance for impressive performance on portable devices
  • 2D-axis fold-flat mechanism for easy storage and transportation
  • Detachable cable adds convenience and ease of use

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AKG K553 MKII Studio Headphones

The AKG K553 MKII is the ideal closed-back, over-ear studio headphone for monitoring, mixing and mastering. Designed for peak performance and maximum comfort, AKG K553 MKII combines the noise-isolating qualities of a closed-back headphone with the spacious, dimensional sound of an open-back design. The 2” (50mm) low-impedance drivers provide strong, accurate, and distinguished bass response, with enough sensitivity for precise sound reproduction on laptops and mobile devices. Extra-large soft ear pads ensure stress-free listening over long sessions. AKG K553 MKII even features a detachable cable and 2D-axis mechanism that enables flat folding for easy storage or handling on the road.

Specifications

Headphone
Driver Size 50mm
Earpiece Swivel No
Wearing Style Headband
Foldable Yes
Full Remote OS Support Not Available
Battery
Wireless Charging No
Wired Connectivity
Connector Plating Gold
Cable Length 6 feet
Cable Design Detachable, Single-Sided
Wireless Connectivity
NFC No
Multipoint Support No

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Ratings and reviews

AKG K553 MKII Studio Headphones

AKG K553 MKII Studio Headphones SKU: 3280H00130

Rated 5 out of 5 by from I am keeping my K553 MKII. I am not returning them Recently received my AKG earphones. Totally am taken in by its sound quality. So much stereo sounding. I did encounter receiving issues, but were resolved and i finally got my hands on them. Will not be returning these ever. Thanks AKG for this great product.
Date published: 2023-08-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound. Love the clarity it adds to my track Purchased one month ago. Very happy with the product
Date published: 2023-08-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best all purpose headphones Purchased 2 years ago and use for both live performance soloing, personal listening, and some studio mixing. These headphones are very durable and comfortable, but the sound quality really sets them apart. They transport me into whatever I'm listening to. Combined with a fiios dac, they will do everything and will do it well. Unless you're looking for open back headphones, these will easily become your favorites. A+. I'll replace the earpads and cable when they finally wear out.
Date published: 2023-04-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent build & sound! I bought these headphones 3 years ago, and I absolutely love them! The sound is rich and balanced. And the build is perfect for composers / producers who travel. Excellent value!!
Date published: 2022-11-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not since Sennheiser HD 600 have been this impress Yeah, will do a Stax setup someday... yet with music download and plugged into my Motorola Power Android... Apologies, yet when experienced the 600s for the first time... the sensitivity, the impedance, the comfort and closure, the experience... Please, these are so perfect and will be worn work, travel, home... OMG! forgiveness please INCREDIBLE! looked long, looked for a perfect phone/kindle/email/everything... and yeah, will go bigger w/folder phone yet am now in audio nirvana... Thank you Harman (Kardon, hey have been around a bit) AKG... the K553 MKII are perfect!!!
Date published: 2022-05-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Outstanding value! I am a proud owner of the AKG K701 open back headphones, which is a superior set of cans. I needed a set of closed back headphones for isolation purposes. After reading countless reviews of the K553 MKII and similar products from other brands, I settled on the AKG. Glad I did. Others have noted the incredibly wide soundstage for a closed back design. I agree with that assessment, and the pinpoint locations of each instrument, voice, and sound make listening to music a lot of fun. You'll hear the reverb tail fading into the background. You'll hear fingers plucking bass strings. You'll also hear tiny consonant sounds at the ends of words in the vocals. Everything is there in a 2-D landscape. What is lacking is a sense of 3-D depth, but I've noticed the same limitation in other closed back models. The K553 MKII will not match the K701s airiness and sense of space, but that is to be expected. The K553 MKII faithfully reproduce clear, sparkling highs with no harshness. Midrange is linear with no smearing. Bass is punchy and deep with extended sub bass, with only the slightest bit of low-mid congestion. You won't get any bloat or mushiness that seems popular these days, even in some expensive consumer grade models. I am a bass guitar player with tons of studio and recording experience. I want accurate, uncolored, un-hyped bass presentation, and the 553s do a good job with this. These are fun, musical, dynamic headphones. They are worth an audition.
Date published: 2021-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Headphones I think I bought these about 2 to 3 years ago. They have been great. I use them pretty much all day every day. Great for music, videos, meetings etc. I can comfortably wear them all day no problem. They look nice too. After about 2 years the leather on the ear cups start to crack and tear. Now the leather is pretty much all gone. I also have a crack in the plastic piece that holds the ear cups on. Overall I'm still very happy with these. I have tried a lot of other headphones and these are by far my favorite.
Date published: 2021-07-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Pretty Good Got these a little over a month ago. I use them to game, listen to music, team chat, school zoom meetings, etc. They’re much better than my old gaming headset. I used to have the older K550(I think), this is a newer model but I really don’t like the ear cups because they feel extremely thin and I’m afraid for their longevity and I don’t even brin these anywhere.
Date published: 2021-01-06
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