AKG K 450 vs. AKG k 518 dj
Feb 5, 2009 at 9:22 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 20
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Hi,
I am looking for a portable headphone for MP3...
I have see the AKG k 450 and AKG K 518 DJ...and AKG 181 DJ

Wich one do you recommend me? or any other?

Thanls
 
Feb 8, 2009 at 10:33 PM Post #2 of 20
I am interested also which is better: K 450 or K 518 DJ?
they should be both better then the K 414...
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Feb 8, 2009 at 11:08 PM Post #3 of 20
Feb 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM Post #4 of 20
I had the K414P's, which are the predecessors of the K430P (step down from the K450)...and despite being extremely uncomfortable, they sounded awesome. The K450P looks a hell of a lot more comfortable. If you want portable headphones that aren't earbuds...than I would definitely get these.
 
Feb 17, 2009 at 8:06 PM Post #7 of 20
Isn't the ER4P an in-ear unit? The AKG K-450 is semi-sealed and over the ears. I wouldn't expect it to have as deep of bass response (or as great of isolation). The pair I bought seems to roll off below 40-50 hz and provide only some masking of outside noise. On the other hand, they are still pretty lightweight and I find them quite a bit more comfortable. They really are not bad at all if you like that trade off.
 
Feb 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM Post #9 of 20
I really like my K518LE. No comfort problems, but my head is a bit slender. The cord is nice too because it isn't so long as the DJ, and I have read from another post it will be available in the US before too long (not certain though, haven't seen it from AKG).
 
Feb 18, 2009 at 3:53 AM Post #10 of 20
I had a look at the "... It's sound is legendary..." review linked to above. He is right about K450's sensitivity. It mocks the volume limiter that Apple puts on the iPods they sell in Europe

Here is a press release about the units AKG will be selling in the U.S. I bought my K450's from here. 62 euros is around $80 at the moment.
 
Mar 27, 2009 at 4:36 PM Post #12 of 20
Look, K 450 is based on the same drivers as infamous K 26 p and k414 p(and also k 24 p and k 412 p), even though k 450 is refined, more comfortable and luxurious version of them. It's widely regarded that k81\k518 is much better pair of cans than k26\k414. In my opinion, even if k518 technically better, the k26p\k414p is considerably better portable cans due to extremely high sensevity and good driving sound. Also, the k518 are very uncomfortable.
So, if you can take the k 450 for a good price, or at least for k518 price, i say go for it.
Also, if you don't need isolation, go with k 420 or whatever blue open model is called. It sound really good as a successor of great k 24p\k512p.
 
Mar 29, 2009 at 3:06 AM Post #13 of 20
QQQ;5558197 said:
Look, K 450 is based on the same drivers as infamous K 26 p and k414 p, QUOTE]

May I know where do you get that information?
I have been eyeing on K450 for over a month and seen many praises of K450 too. Some ppl even claim K450 is much better than ES7. I used to own ES7 and K81dj and found ES7 to be the better headphones.
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Apr 4, 2009 at 10:39 AM Post #15 of 20
well i was able to compare akg k450, akg k414 and px200 at the same time. I would say that k450 beat the other two on every respect (isolation, comfort (ok the senns were probably more comfortable), soundstage and overall sound) but i am not sure that it is worth the extra money. it does give you the feeling of a good sturdy headphone though, what with the one sided, removable cable and the nice headband.

ah, and i forgot to mention that the akg k540 are a bit bulkier that the k414, but still very portable and smaller than the 518dj.
 
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