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    Stuck at AKG K553 MKII for years where to go for an upgrade?

    So for the past several years I've been using the AKG K553 headphones. Form what I understand these have a unusually wide sound stage for being closed. I know these are a oldish design going back a number of years. I think like over 9 year old design now? I've bought a few of them thought...
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    Austrian Audio HI-X55

    Not to bump this thread but after a few days I noticed that the left driver seems to have become loose or something happened. At higher volume levels it will buzz at 180Hz or so. Even taking them off my head the channel will still rattle. Going to try again with a replacement.
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    Austrian Audio HI-X55

    As an update I came back to trying them one last time and I'm confused. They sound MUCH better then they initially did. I don't believe much in burn in but yeah. There is some details that i can hear that is not present on the K553 MK2 so i'm very confused here. That mid range peak tho is...
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    Austrian Audio HI-X55

    Yeah I'm quite puzzled why people like this sound signature. I was expecting like an improvement to the K55X but this was anything but that. Also Yes, The clamping force of them hurt my ears and caused weird pressure. I figure over time it might loosen up. I'm not sure if I should get another...
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    Austrian Audio HI-X55

    I decided to give these a try after being happy with the K550 and K553 for years besides the plastic piece on the headband adjustment that's prone to cracking. I bought a K553 Pro after the K550 gave out fully and these had a driver blow out. And my current K553 MK2 have the stupid plastic...
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    At a loss. Suggestions for closed, over-ear neutral sounding headphones for $200-$350?

    Long time since I've posted. So I've been doing searches and at a loss. Looking for some closed cans that's neutral closed and on ear design. My AMP/DAC is a older Audinst HUD-MX2 I've owned the M50 and currently have a K550 that needs to be replaced. I enjoyed the wide soundstage so that's...
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    AKG k550 alternate ear pads?

    Been quite some time since I've posted on here. Looking for replacement pads for K550s now. I contacted AKG via phone after an email. They said the Left + right earpads with tax and shipping would be $49.90... Said they were basically $20.06 each. I have no clue how they doubled in price...
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    Rant: AKG Consumer Customer Service SUCKS!

    Becuase i like the AKG sound And no, I'm getting the same K550 as a replacement. Was thinking about buying a pair of open headphones. Reason being i liked the K550 sound and curious about the K712 PRO sound. I've been told those are supported under the professional division of the company...
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    Rant: AKG Consumer Customer Service SUCKS!

    Looks like I'll get a brand new replacement hopefully. I'm looking at maybe buying some K712 PROs
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    Rant: AKG Consumer Customer Service SUCKS!

    I don't know were to start but my experience of trying to get an RA number for my AKG K550s has been utterly appalling I sent an email to AKG 2 days of no response finally got a response asking for information and than told it's a consumer product today. The website is broken and AKG Consumer...
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    Headphones that sound like the K550 but better?

    Curious what headphones that sound like the K550 but better? I do like the neutral sound and soundstage that they offer for a closed set. Sadly, I will need to send my K550 in for a repair but don't want to be left with a pair of crappy headphones for awhile so i'm looking for something. My...
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    AKG K550 crack left plastic part :(

    I have that's the point. Never used for mobile use and only used inside. No other sides have that problem. It appears to be a weakpoint maybe :(
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    AKG K550 crack left plastic part :(

    So my AKG K550s are about a year old and there is a crack left plastic part :( The metal adjustment for that side is also loose compared to the other. I thought AKG was supposed to be good build quality? Will try to find out how to get warranty service now.
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    Audinst-HUD-MX2 DAC/Amp

    Check your sample rate in windows. Change it to 44.1 and 96 and see what happens.
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    Audinst-HUD-MX2 DAC/Amp

    Replacement time?
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