hey..   I really want to try something new.    At the moment i own a set of K550 AKG´s K240Studio (MKI) and a set of Creative Aurvana simply because they were cheap, so used when im at work..   I drive them with my E17 FIIO and my sound card, a Asus ESSENCE STX...    Happy with...

I'm using a MacBook Pro connected to a Fiio E17 via USB and from there to a HeadRoom Micro Amp out to the K550's. With gain set to 0 on the Fiio and medium on the HeadRoom I have to turn the volume up high on iTunes, the Fiio and the HeadRoom to get a reasonable and engaging sound...

I own a pair of M50 and am considering trading them for some K550 or DT770 for confort reasons. I also need good isolation, and tend to prefer flat sound signatures.     1) Sound signature: Since I own the M50, how does the DT770 compare to it? Are they both equally V shaped or is one more...

Hi, after a good amount of research, I am torn between whether to buy the Audio Technica ATH-M50s, AKG K550s, or Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii. I will be listening to music through my 4th genereation ipod and listen to mainly rock, electronic/ dubstep, and rap/hip hop. I also will purchase a relatively...

Greetings!   I have been following the conversations about this headphone with great interest, as I selected these from among several other closed cans in their general price range.  After comparing the Senn HD380 Pro, Shure SRH840 and SRH 940 against the AKGs, I chose the K550 because of...

Hey guys,   I want to upgrade my HFI 580. I love bass, but I also want great detail across the spectrum and good mids and highs. I also want a great, wide soundstage and great clarity. I am using them with my MacBook PRO and iPhone 4, and do not want to spend money on an amp. I listen to...

Have used my AKG K550 for one week now (have bought it for 130,- euro's) and have to admit that I really like it. I also have to admit that the only reference I have are the standard Ipod in ears (I'm not an audiophile). What a difference!!!! When wearing the K550's it feels like being in a room...

Hi,   I'm a long time lurker and this is my first post so please don’t be harsh on me. Please keep in mind that this is my personal opinion and experience. Your mileage may vary.     Few weeks ago I got myself pair Audo-technica’s ATH-M50 and they were great. However their clamping...

Hi,   I need a comparison from people who own these headphones.   I would like to know how they compare sound wise (vocals, soundstage, bass, detail). Bass is not that important, but I would prefer it to be accurate, punchy, and detailed. I give top priority to sound and isolation.  ...

I love my AKG K501 but would love to have some closed headphones so my wife can watch TV while I listen to music in the same room without her hearing my music and me not nearing most of the TV.   So just wondering if the K550 would sound similar to the K501.

Hello people,    I am looking for a quality dac/amp that in which I can plug my K550's and which can serve as pre-amp to my Rotel RB991 which in turn are connected to my B&W cm1's.   So far have been looking at:   Audiolab M-Dac Cambridge DACmagic plus   I would like to keep it...

Howdy all!   This is my first post here, but I've been lurking around here for years (I've lost count of how many times I've benefited from the valuable information up here). This is not a recommendation thread, as I already have a pretty good idea of what I want, and I only really trust my...

Hi there everyone, Im kinda lost here. Im about to buy a xonar dx for my pc and im looking for an amp to drive my akg k550s. I heard the O2 amp is good with them but I also heard they have weak bass and are clinical sounding...which would be a waste of money for me if thats the case. Basically...

So I was looking for some closed back cans for school with good isolation. I was debating between Denon D2000 and AKG K550. I like the 550 because the fold up against your chest but I hate how they don't have that detachable cable the Q701 series does. Do anyone know of any good close cans that...

So here is the dilemma. I have the iPhone 5 and cannot use a headphone amp. To be honest when out and about I don't want the added bulk of an amp. Plus the iPhone 5 complicates matters with the new lightning connector. My current portable cans are the free earpods that came with the iPhone 5...

Is there anything I can do to make them tighter? Or maybe buy some sort of strap to tie to the back of my head?

Here's a short video I made. There wasn't really much to unbox, so I tried getting a little creative with my shots. 

Hi,   I've been doing some research for my first pair of quality over-ear headphones. My budget is up to £300, but obviously the cheaper the better. I'm pretty sure I want closed back, but I've read that the sound from open-back headphones tends to be better. Because of this I was drawn...

I love my K550s. The sound is, to my ears, pretty amazing. But with their sensitivity, durability, and looks, I'd love to use them outside as well as indoors. However, the cable is something like 3 meters, which makes it very awkward to use them out and about. My search for portable circumaural...

I am in the market for a good headset for dubstep, edm, dnb, sometimes I may listen to rock, and may use them for gaming. Not sure if an amp would be needed or not? Will be using for my ipod.   I was told the AKG K550 would be a good choice for me. Now here is the thing, I found out best...

I recently picked up a pair of AKG K550's for my office, to give me better isolation than my previous office cans (Denon D2000) and also because I've grown tired of the D2000's unipivot working its way loose. I use them with a HeadRoom Micro Amp with "home" electronics module, because it's a...

hi head fi (sorry for the cramped layout paragrahing isn't working) i have a very bad dilemma here, please help! i enjoy long hour listening, critical listening and suffer from the audiophile pickiness. i currently own the ultrasone DJ1 pro (ultrasone pro 550) and am thinking of swapping for the...

Everywhere for sale the K550's are ~$290, where as the Q701's are ~$240, I own the Q701's and am looking for a closed headphone as well, but paying more for the K550's then the Q701's seems wrong when on the AKG site the Q701's suggested retail price is double that of the k550.   Lastly will...

hi i looking for cable wrap for akg k550. something like this one on ebay.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Custom-color-HD-25-Cable-Wrap-Kit-Sennheier-HD25-1-or-Adidas-Originals-/140877544212?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cables_Leads_Connectors&hash=item20ccf4bb14   also k550's can connector(?)...

Hola, I'm in the San Fran Bay, California and would like to ask if anyone knows where I could test the k550 and D2000 side by side?