This headphone indeed really unique, it has very neat sounding from bottom to the top, traditionally AKG has ‘crystal clear’ sound sig compared to darkish sennheiser. Based on the few headphones I have real experience with, I think you might do well with the he-300. Replacement Headband Ear Pads Foam Cushion Pillow Parts Cover for Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 Headphones (eear Pads+Headband) 4.6 out of 5 stars 52. They are so dependent on a perfect seal that with my glasses on they sound completely devoid of bass, but with my glasses off, they sound rich and amazing. It only seems to deliver quality sound when the track is made with as few instruments and sounds as possible. $7.19. Not saying that the HD700 < K550, since the 700 is still superior on a lot of technical aspects (it also sounds bigger overall), but if you're just asking on bass/treble quantity, then the K550 wins. It’s a sweet pair of cans and recently purchased the HE-500. Perhaps take a look at Senn’s HD600/650 line up. Good service from AKG. Vocals are slightly recessed on the K550, but the vocals are smoother and are much better separated from the rest of the instruments. $7.19. For rap and trip-hop, I think you could do better, and the same for jazz. 交換用ヘッドバンド耳パッドFoamクッション枕パーツカバーfor AKG k550 K551 K553 K 550 551ヘッドフォン headband ブラック k550がイヤーパッドストアでいつでもお買い得。当日お急ぎ便対象商品は、当日お届け可能です。アマゾン配送商品は、通常配送無料（一部除く）。 It’s less sibilant than the HD700. Quite brave from Mike IMO. can you compare the AKG K550 with the Phillips Fidelio L1? The K550 has a much better low end body, and the sound feels well planted with enough lows, where in comparison the K701 feels rather ambivalent mainly due to the lack of low end weight. – I don’t know if buying of pair of closed headphone is a good idea (regarding my budget). I was just wondering because I had never heard a word made up to describe a sound of headphones so perfectly, like I said as soon as I tried them on I knew exactly what tyll was talking about, and you don’t seem to mention anything about it in your review about the treble sounding off, but he also likes the UE6000/9000’s better than the 550 which I couldn’t demo back to back but the UE6000’s just sound like a regular headphones to me, sort of congested sounding like cheap sony’s or skullcandys, don’t get me wrong they are better than those but the mid’s have the same fuzzy congested sound. I think what’s happening here is that you may be used to the DT880’s brighter presentation, compared to the K550’s darker sound. Do you think if I amped the AKG’s with something like the Fiio E17 it would be a more competent set up for rock and metal? The K240 “Sextett”, the K340 Hybrid Electrostatic, to the legendary K1000. Very nice review, Mike. . Other than soundstage /imaging, I feel that K550’s and K702’s sound extremely alike. It got a strong following definitely, maybe because of the Sextett name. I would recommend something like the Fidelio L1, should do rap, trip hop better than the K550 or the HE-300. now i’m no longer shure which one to get… if u know what i mean , I like the K550’s price, roughly half of the SRH 1840. If you are looking for a closed headphone, you could try the Sennheiser hd202. wow..It sounds like k550 is really good technically. I think AKG has succeeded in creating the new benchmark of $300 headphones. The Bottlehead Crack is nice for its clean sound, and the ALO Rx MK-3B is nice for the bass, but I wouldn’t think of them as the ultimate K550 pairing. 4.0 (1) 1 Orders. That’s good! Now it is so I don’t see why they won’t sell to you. I understand that adding some body to the midrange would compromise the otherwise excellent sense of clarity, and it may not go well with the overall voicing of the K550. I couldn’t get past the odd tone of vocals. I bought these headphones (well, I bought the k551) a while ago, and while I am very pleased with them, I have one major complaint that is pretty much a deal-breaker. Maybe my experience was biased towards the DT990, but I’ve listened to a lot of headphones over the last year and none sounded this wrong to my ears as these did. £3.99 + £3.99 P&P . Get it as soon as Mon, Dec 14. is it a DT990/600? It provides ample of bass but just doesn’t give the “umphhh”. k550 does not require much power though. Super Thick Memory Pads For AKG K550 K551 K553 MKII Headphone Cushion Earpads. The K550 are a really fast burn in. The K550 is much clearer and more detailed. Still the he-300 are a very nice headphone. Oh .. but there was the earlier marked-for-life myth statement Oh well, no one really reads these below-blog DISQUSting comments anyway . 3 sold. $8.99. Possibly due to my genres , the bass & vocal on dt1350 much much better. Yes it does have some resonance and a slightly recessed mids. Many people also claim that this head phone cushion also makes their earphones fit better. That’s with Musical Fidelity M1DAC and Bellari HA540 tube amp, a DAC way more expensive than the headphones, and a tube amp with power to run 5 K550’s at the same time if they could all be connected to it. That is why I put those comments on the harmonics in my original post – but I omitted the effect on SQ except to say it “distorted” it. What cushions do you … I would normally agree with your statement, as I previously tried the oval pads on my AKG k545 and was really disappointed with the change in sound. My trick (you can laugh) take the headband of a headlight and help pushing the cups inwards (don´t do it in the office, hehe). This is extremely unfortunate because I actually really like the sound and they fit my needs virtually perfectly. Q701 & K702 reported “fix” that things a bit, especially they have more bass & Q701 especially smoother sounding than K701. Well, what I heard from an owner of many AKGs is that sound of the K550 would be nearer to a K501 remarkably improved than a K701. My take on fit, per these examples: Beyer DT48 – don’t even ask. but never mind, it might be due to the fact I’ve been listening to open cans solely for a while now… I also used the money I saved from this debacle to buy myself a Musical Fidelity V8P amp (!) via non-abuse / extensive use. Replacement Headband Ear Pads Foam Cushion Pillow Parts Cover for Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 Headphones (Headband): Amazon.ca: Electronics To be honest I was never a big fan of AKG headphones. Naturally, the technology involved in building these two headphones is very distinctive. (I drive them either straight out of my Macbook Pro or out of a Creek Evolution amp’s headphone out when connected to my Mac Mini via a FiiO E3 DAC, most music in Apple Lossless. Replacement Headband Ear Pads Foam Cushion Pillow Parts Cover for Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 Headphones (eear Pads+Headband): Amazon.sg: Electronics A budget speaker amp that is known to drive the hard to drive headphones Emotiva. But now, on to the biggest issue. They’re 5,5 cm in diameter (compared to 6,5 on K701/2), which is exactly too small to fit my ears, and contribute additionally to ear pad seal problems. You said something about the AKG K550 wasnt the best for Linkin Park. Believe me, your english is much better than my french. And those ear cups make a lousy seal on my huge head, so the bass suffers more, even with Mickey Mouse modifications. Gotta stick with what you like. So now everyone can buy LCD-3 padS? These headphones, in my opinion have very poor ergonomics, which would we fine if it only affected comfort, but it affects sound. “Myths”? There are some headphones, like P5 which to me sound so terribly muddy and veiled that people may claim that 100+ hours can do “magic” and it just proves what a myth it all actually is! BLOG: The Fav Album Of…. But this had made me reconsider because I already have the amp on the way and wanted a technical can since I have the momentums for a musical can. 1Pair Replacement Ear Pads Plus Headband Foam Cushion Pillow Parts Cover for Akg K550 K551 K553 K 550 551 553 Headphones,Black Earphone Accessories Consumer Electronics For a lot mainstream recordings, outside Jazz and Classical, the DT880 are often branded as being too bright, having too much treble. The sound is still being analyzed by my mind and will take some time but so far, paired with my Fiio E11 amplifier they are worth the price paid. Replacement Cushion Earpads headband For Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 headphones. Treble can be metallic but if it’s a literal buzz I haven’t heard it. Or taller, to be more precise. At the start I noticed a point of pressure on my head top, but after 2 weeks of use I don’t it feel it any longer.. To me I can’t discern any significance change in the sounds since I don’t have golden ears. Nick, I don’t think it’s obsolete, the HD650 still sells very well last time I checked with the local Jaben. How long for your K701? Well if so i will ask some quastion: do you Also mean its not the right headset for older rock like kiss and AC/dc and rolling Stones? Noise floor level is very low, resulting in a relatively black background and a good distinct instrument separation. I really do like the look of the K550’s and based on several opinions, they would fit perfectly in my collection. But that’s another story. By the way may I know what browser you’re using? But anyways, I won’t be seeing them again. Well, it’s true. It reminds me the FR graph variations of LCD-2 discussed in head-fi. Replacement Earpads Cushion headband For Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 headphones. After one and a half years, the rubberized coating on the outside half of the ear cups (the part you put your hands on, the other side being your ears?) I was sorry that I could only afford one headphone, as the he-300 was wonderful. just got akg k550. . Thanks. Thanks for sharing, Antonio. There is a reason I don’t have nice things. If it’s very quiet then the leak sound would be more evident. (Though they are quite borderline for a good fit on my relatively small head) During this journey I learnt that neutral Headphones seem to sound the best to me. Hello everyone, My trusty AKG K550 has the ear cushions and the head cushion on a miserable state so I wanted to replace it. 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Can you recommend a couple of amps at different price points (do not need to be portable) that will help bring the low end forward and provide more bass impact/presence? I want to buy one. I must be spoiled by my P5. With K550’s soundstage is not as wide, but it is taller and deeper, with clearer central image. Dang, I read really good reviews on these but one thing that worries me is the mixed responces regarding bass. Achetez AKG - K550 - Casque Audio - Fermé - Pliable sans Fil – Haute Performance - Noir: Amazon.fr Livraison & retours gratuits possibles (voir conditions) http://headfonia.com/old-school-trio-akg-k701-beyer-dt880-sennheiser-hd650/ http://headfonia.com/the-sennheiser-trio-hd580-hd600-hd650/, For more bass slam: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=437755516265130&set=a.185970651443619.40629.121040281269990&type=1&l=a180a6cbf9&permPage=1. Reading lots of positive reviews from here and head-fi and else around, I’m seriously considering this guy as the replacement of my DT770 pro-80 served me many years in my workplace. Yes that umpph you said, it’s impact and slam on my vocabulary. The Beyers also have a little bit of grain in their sound, as opposed to the clean and smooth sound of the new AKG. K550 better soundstage. I want to buy one and will be using them exclusively with the audioquest dragonfly. I think the bass impact and punch is definitely the weak point of the K550. $20.99 $ 20. Hello everyone, My trusty AKG K550 has the ear cushions and the head cushion on a miserable state so I wanted to replace it. I also find that you can EQ a slight curve up in the bass frequencies which add some nice body to it without losing it’s tightness. I don’t quite understand this thickness or opacity though. This is interesting. What is especially irritating is the fact that I don’t use these headphones because I know in advance that before I can start listening, I have to spend a few minutes of fine tuning of the positioning, twisting the cups, pressing the cups, etc. Classical and jazz – the only genres that are recorded in a natural way using microphones – are currently far more obscure than even LPs or vintage audio gear. I only have real listening experience with a few items. Some of them are still say that the sound still typical as K70X which is “not enough body” though. I called the local distributor (Singapore) and they replaced it with a brand new pair. I know you said it amps well, but I also know that AKG’s are funny about amping (at least the K701 was…). K702 is like a torture device compared to these in terms of pressure. I have both the V-Moda M80 and the AKG 550. True. Did you guys not notice the “tizzy” treble that tyll on inner fidelity mentioned? Replacement Ear Pads EarPads Cushion For AKG Y45BT On-Ear Wireless Y40 Headphone. Did someone try to compare the AKG k550 with the sennheiser hd650? Which headphone do you recommend over the AKG K550 to mostly rock music (much classic rock and Linkin Park) and Also quite good in most other genre? The L1 is just a much better headphone for these tracks. Despite these critiques, I do believe that it’s going to be very hard for most people to not to be satisfied with the new headphone from AKG. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Replacement headband Ear pads foam cushion pillow parts Cover For Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 headphones (headband) at Amazon.com. The silver really tightened up the presentation and separation. To me the K550’s upper mid and treble can sound very harsh and fatiguing (JDS Labs c421), and they lack bass impact beyond what I can tolerate and I don’t consider myself a bass head. Both are great but the AKG is at a different league. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you. It has by far the least clamping force of any headphone I’ve ever owned. Recently, I finally decided to replace my paper towels with a hairband kind of thing, and so it’s a bit less noticeable although I have to say that it might be a bit hotter. It’s like comparing a VW Golf with am Audi A8. Padding up there is literally only a few millimeters thick, and since headphones don’t grip your head with ear pads, almost all the force from the weight pressed on the top. Sure. I have to say that, with my cMoy amp, I found all of the frequencies very clear and well separated. If you need closed back, the K550s are fantastic – but to say that they are better sonically than the K702s would be very contrary to my experience. immediately i thought its a really solid 300 bucks headphone though honestly i havent listened to that many headphones. Is the K550 treble happy or sibilant at all? I pretty much agree to the ranking on fit too. just goes to show that one has to be a nut to buy the k701s … unless what you get what you get for the price of three of them gets something better than the flagships that is LOL. $15.63 + $2.99 shipping . Also the wide soundstage diffuses the energy of the music and I didn’t get the emotion at all. I then decided to give up my desire for closed back, and try a few open backs, and after a Grado/Senn detour ended up back at the K702s. I have these, got them cheap, am going to burn in tomorrow. I’m not really looking for a lot of bass presence, just good extension into the lower bass frequencies. Hi Mike. Having owned this headphone for about 2 months now, as well as owning the K702 for about a year, I have to say this review sound a bit “too positive”. How does the K550 compare with K501? I also feel the K550’s tonal balance to be better, having a more proper low end weight compared to the K701. Mike, AKG should contract you for inserting these photos in their leaflet. Akg K550 Alternate Ear Pads Page 6 Headphone Reviews And Com replacement headband ear pads foam cushion pillow replacement ear pad earpads repair parts for akg k550 k551 k553 com replacement headband ear pads foam cushion pillow akg k701 q701 k550 k551 headphones replacement ear pad. Do you know if you can get the LCD3 headband too George? BTW, getting a good seal on the K550 was not an issue for me. Buy Replacement Headband Ear Pads Foam Cushion Pillow Parts Cover for Akg k550 k551 k553 k 550 551 Headphones Ear pads Black k550 online on Amazon.ae at best prices. I’d hope not. However, I ended up keeping them after doing something somewhat similar to what you did. It’s not a perfect headphone and I do think that the midrange on the K550, though quite clear and smooth, needs some additional body. The Fidelio Philips would be something that’s closer to what you’re looking for. . , I’ve tried it before.. 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