I got an handfull or opposite reactions after posting my negative impressions. Thanks for that! I've never liked the idea of apperiaction threads. No negative feedback allowed. This one is also labeled as a discussion thread so I gave an opinion that is quite a opposite for most people around here.
Anyway... I pretty much have only one problem. These would have been a good 100usd heapdhone. Excellent build. Clear midrange, nice bass. But I judge these as these were originally priced, and for that price these are not that good.
For a 100usd headphone, sure, nice one.
But lets try this... I name couple headphones for half the price of original retail price of k550. Now tell me, why k500 is better?
Dt770 (I like akg better, but it is half the price of original msrp)
Focal Professional
Ultimate Ears UE9000
And if you happen to be an american (USA) I urge you to try out Martin Logan Mikros 90. Those have been sold as low as 59usd and those kick akg ass in every aspect imaginable, and are also portable... It's not that I think K550 is a bad headphone, its nice...but pretty much anything is better than it.