Hello guys, I mainly listen to pop music, hip-pop, rap ... I was considering buying one of these headphones ... I connect it to an amplifier. (budget € 150-200):   - Bayerdynamic Custom One Pro - Audio Technica ATH-M50 WH - AKG K550   the important thing is that they are comfortable...

Hi headfiers i already have denon dn hp500 and grado sr80i headphones. my source is asus xonar dx sound card and cmoy as amplifier i had chance to listen sennheiser hd600 on expensive custom made dac and i like it very much but unfortunatly i cant aford hd600 at this moment. any way i...

I've decided that it's about time I upgrade my portable audio setup and make it a much better listening experience since this is where most of my listening takes place. I would appreciate it if somebody could recommend me a headphone with good bass and treble extension that would provide...

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.

Hi guys,   I'm going to make the jump on a desktop rig of some description this weekend. I've narrowed it down to two setups which I can get for about the same price, a FiiO E09K with Sennheiser HD600 headphones (plus the FiiO E17 I already own for the DAC), against a recently discovered...

Hi all, new here but have been searching/reading a few older threads on noise cancelling headphones and the 490NC here already. Many seem to have greats words about the 490NC though I've also read somewhere that they're offloading the 490NC for the newer Sony 1RNC.   I have an AKG K28NC (pic...

I looked into the Fostex TH 600 and the Shure SRH 1540 and based on the responses I've received in their respective threads, those do not wrap around the neck well which is evidently a key feature I'm looking for. Any suggestions? In terms of ideal design, the K550 hits the spot pretty well...

Hi all, head-fi noob. This is my first set of cans. I have been a 7.1 full HD theater setup up until now (well still have it but late night listening has changed for me) So, this is what I tried to get to the keepers AKG K550's and should inform you, majority of my use is movies and TV and I...

I primarily want to use these with a current-gen iPod Classic...and all the information out there seems to go back and forth.              Which sounds best with a certain amp? Which sounds the best without one? Best quality per dollar spent? Best portability when thrown...

I am looking for pads that would fit the AKG K550, if possible real leather. The stock ones are very bad quality and I know they will need to be replaced soon. The driver size is 50mm. Any guess? Also, they would require to be easy to install cause I don't want to brake anything.   THANKS!

Hi all, I'm currently in the middle of looking for some over ear headphones to use when at college during study time. I currently have a pair of Q701's but they no longer suit my needs and do not suitably fit the types of music I listen to. I'm looking for some headphones that have good bass (i...

Hello, i m new! I m Alessandro from Italy. Nice to be here with you! I m looking for a closed circumaural headphone that no need an amplifier (at least i can buy a FiiO E6), with very good isolation (I listen to the music in library), the price must be 150-250$, and obvously that has a very...

Allow me to first state that I am an absolute n00b kid when it comes to this entire topic, so please forgive any lack of vocabulary skills or general misunderstandings on my part.   Anywho, I grabbed a pair of AKG K550's, and I instantly fell in love; wore them for hours after hours...

We've all seen it. For some reason the uninitiated seem to think loud bass is the only thing that makes a good headphone. Even the bassheads among us will admit that bass volume isn't everything; texture, impact, clarity, seperation, coherence, and PRaT all matter greatly, often more so than...

I want to buy some really good headphones for my computer. Using them for music, video editing, movies and of course gaming. I don't want a strong bass headsett.    It's need to be comfortable because it's going to be used for extended periods of time.   Included mic is wishfull, but...

So I developed a passion for listening to high quality music. My current headphone is the Sennheiser HD555. I play all of my music out of my computer so at the moment I use a 6.3mm to 3.5mm adaptor I believe to plug it into my PC (am i losing quality?). Any music I download is strictly WAV...

Any suggestions on a DAC for the K550 for $150   AMP is not required as these are 32 Ohm I am looking at a Audioengine D1

I just purchased the AKG K550 after a long search. These will be a considerable update for my almost ten year old AKG K101. I will be using these at work connected to my PC which is a Dell Precision tower PC. I mostly listen to pop, rock, folk, jazz from the 90's up to now through Spotify.  ...

I have been reading this forum for about a year and a half and have still not decided on a pair of headphones .__. I have been looking at the Sony mdr 1r and the v moda crossfade m100. I was hoping for some semi portable headphones but I will not mind walking around with a beyerdynamic dt770 if...

Hi Everyone,   This is a follow-up to my previous post regarding choosing in between AKG K550 and Vmoda M100. I bought both and was hoping to choose one to conclude my research for a semi-portable headphone. Unfortunately, I returned both. My requirements were:   Best sound quality I...

Hey guys,   Since you all have great amount of experience on any type of headphones, perhaps you might help a fellow who:   Plays xbox 360 in general with big love and special effects, i.e. not only foot-step oriented FPS player; Listens to bassy two-step, garage, dubstep music through...

i just bought a pair of akg k550 i love them they have really good SQ just wish they had a lil more bass. is there a way i could get more bass out of them . would a amp make a big difference ? what amp should i run ? i dont need nothing super expensive . thanks head fi

Falling shelf scared my dog who was laying on the wire of my Shure SRH840s which in turn broke them in half at the headband. I don't necessarily care if my new cans are open or closed. I'd prefer to stay under 250 or 200 USD but I'm willing to go up to 300 USD. Currently I'm considering the AKG...

Hey folks I'm new to posting on these forums. Nice to meet y'all! I'm currently a student in collage and I love music just like the rest of you (Yes, the assumption was made)! I have a budget of about $300 I can go higher if needed but I'd prefer not to. I'd like a pair of headphones that I can...

Hello!   I've read a lot of direct comparison forum topics, but haven't been able to track down any good suggestions/information for versatile headphones that perform well both on laptop listening and when connected to my hifi system. So here I go.   I've been looking for some decent...