AKG K52 High Performance Lightweight Closed-Back Monitoring Headphones

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The durability of the leatherette cover can also be questioned. Reminds me a bit of the SENNHEISER H201, which thinned out over time, but that is pure speculation. These hugely impressive wired headphones are six-time What Hi-Fi? Award winners. Excelling in sound and style, they're blessed with aluminium ear cups, soft leather ear pads and dynamic sound on a grand scale. Thrilling levels of detail and near-flawless balance would be enough to set them apart from the competition. But factor in the affordable price, not to mention the portable design, and the Y50 are true show stoppers.

Guitars sound crunchy and have a nice amount of weight and muscle underpinning each strum. The instruments don’t overcrowd the vocals, either. Compared to the K52, a firmer imitation leather cover is used, which looks more robust, but doesn't add much in the way of comfort. My main complaints with these headphones come down to the 3.5mm cable being permanently attached to the headphones. The long cable is excellent when I'm playing guitar and singing, but much more annoying when I'm just listening to music at my desk. I usually have the cable wrapped up and velcroed to keep it tidy, but that's not great for the long-term health of the cable. The AKG K Series is one of our best selling headphones ranges. They represent outstanding value for money, combining a durable, comfortable design with a clear, detailed sound that works well for casual listening and music creation applications. K612 PRO headphones are reference open, over-ear phones that deliver natural sound imaging for professional monitoring. The advanced open technology offers comfort for long working sessions and a full, spacious sound. AKG?s patented Varimotion? diaphragm technology completes the unique sound of the K612 PRO.Designed by the company whose mics and headphones have helped create some of the world’s most iconic recordings, the durable K52 headphones deliver great sound wherever your music takes you. We’ve yet to review the AKG K52s pricier siblings, the K72 and K92, so with only a tenner between the three pairs in this range, we can’t crown the K52s as the best value-for-money headphones bar none just yet. But they’re sure to come pretty close. The rhythm is agile and full of energy. There could be more to the way the K52s handles dynamics, but it’s enjoyable enough.

Delivering unrivalled AKG sound at remarkable prices, the K52, K72 and K92 headphones deliver inspiring sounds with incredible value for music recording customers as well as industry professionals. Overview by AKG The over-ear design is surprisingly light. Despite its low price, no part of the headphones’ construction feels poorly made. They feel durable, too, which is a rare thing for such a budget price. The triplets are mainstream listeners, which can be fun to listen to and are also suitable for on the go (except for the cable lengths), but do not meet the professional demands of the marketing department. The winner is the cheapest model, but this is a close but unexpected choice. The K52 manages to sound most natural, as far as possible, and is somewhat more harmonious in its sound presentation than the more highly bred V-signatures of its big siblings. I like to listen to music with the K52 and it is a good alternative in this price segment for me, or rather can stand out positively here.The AKG K52 headphones have been designed with comfort in mind, with an around-ear fit that completely surrounds your ears. Additionally, the headphones also feature a self-adjusting fitting mechanism which ensures an ideal fit and holds the headset firmly but comfortably in place. The headband slider mechanism works well and is a relatively rare feature at this price. And sound quality impresses for the money: there's plenty of low-end oomph (although it can occasionally overpower more delicate compositions) while there's plenty of clarity and insight. A solid, four-star effort. With the ear cushions the comfort looks a little different. For the first moment, it's not bad at all, as they cover the whole ear and find a good mix of padding and stability. However, the pads are quite flat and therefore the ear bumps against the inside. This can cause unpleasant pressure in the long run. We have all had that pair of headphones that just never sits right on your head. The band is either too large or two small and never finds that right place that just hugs your head properly. That is why AKG came up with this self adjusting headband that fits itselves to your head instantly. No more adjusting as you change cans between band members. Here's what AKG say about the K52 Studio Headphones: These headphones are great for the price they are extremely comfortable and produce a nicely balanced over all sound. They are not Bass heavy so are ideal for recording at home or just listening to music through your computer without giving you a sweaty head or sore ears.