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Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the AKG K 551 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AKG K 551.
 
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The editors liked

  • The AKG K551 headphones have a sturdy build and are very comfortable
  • Closed headphones offer some passive noise reduction
  • Airy sound suited to classical or acoustic music

The editors didn't like

  • Loss of bass in noisy environments even with passive noise reduction
  • Treble can overwhelm bass with some music
  • Not suited to rock or dance
  • Obnoxious-looking
  • No carrying case
  • Large and not as portable as alternatives

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  Published: 2013-07-16, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com.au

  • The AKG K551 headphones have a sturdy build and are very comfortable; closed headphones offer some passive noise reduction; airy sound suited to classical or acoustic music
  • Loss of bass in noisy environments even with passive noise reduction; treble can overwhelm bass with some music; not suited to rock or dance; obnoxious-looking; no carrying case; large and not as portable as alternatives
  • The AKG K551s are closed portable headphones with an open, airy sound, but their relative lack of bass means they're actually better for use at home....

 
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  Published: 2013-07-15, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com

  • The AKG K551 headphones have a sturdy build and are very comfortable; closed headphones offer some passive noise reduction; airy sound suited to classical or acoustic music
  • Loss of bass in noisy environments even with passive noise reduction, treble can overwhelm bass with some music, not suited to rock or dance, obnoxious-looking, no carrying case, large and not as portable as alternatives
  • The AKG K551s are closed portable headphones with an open, airy sound, but their relative lack of bass means they're actually better for use at home.

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  Published: 2013-03-18, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com

  • seal, Comfortable, Light, ControlTalk Mic, Phenomenal sound stage and audio quality, Durable, Clear right and left ear cup indicators, The
  • Cable is not removable, break in period, and headphone plug will be incompatible with most iOS cases. Expensive. No travel case. Low on bass and size of ear cups may not be suitable for all
  • I'm proud to announce I now have a new go-to pair of headphones (for this week anyway…). For someone who doesn't mind big headphones, I feel these AKG K551s are just about as good as headphones get. With their lightweight and thin profile, they don't...

 
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  Published: 2013-02-28, review by: ilounge.com

  • Abstract:  AKG's K551 Reference-Class Over-Ear Headphones With In-Line Microphone ($380) are up there among the biggest, fanciest headphones mere mortals can afford to buy. The can-style headphones are made of metal and plastic, somewhat resembling the higher en...

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  Published: 2013-02-01, Author: Daniel , review by: geardiary.com

  • Big, well-built and comfortable, Sound great, Inline control is easy to find by feel and works well, Comfortable enough not to cause ear or head fatigue
  • AKG does not include a travel bag or case; Cord is permanently attached; Headphones do not fold up for travel

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  Published: 2013-09-12, review by: whathifi.com

  • Spacious sound, Well balanced, Very detailed
  • Big and not foldable, Not exactly portable

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  Published: 2013-04-03, Author: Catherine , review by: digitalversus.com

  • Audio output quality, Sound isolation, Comfortable, Highquality finish
  • No case or accessories, Cable isn't detachable, No foldup design
  • The AKG K551 headphones are first rate when it comes to audio quality and comfort. Still, although the K551 are designed as portable headphones, they could be easier to carry around when you're not wearing them!...

 
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  Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Siddharth , review by: digit.in

  • Surprisingly open and airy for closed back cans, Great clarity, Eye catching design
  • Big and chunky- not really portable, Folds flat, but not further
  • At close to 25k the AKG K551 is not exactly cheap. The way I look at it you get great sound and looks to boot. If you're ok with the bulk, these are nice headphones to go for. But if looks don't matter as much, old favourites like the Audio-Technica ATH-M...

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  Published: 2013-02-25, Author: Thomas , review by: hifitest.de

  • Mit dem K551 kann man sich durchaus sehen lassen, hören lassen kann er sich allemal. Der AKG-Hörer entlarvt seinen Besitzer sofort als qualitätsbewussten Musikkenner.Thomas JohannsenTestredaktion HIFI TEST TV VIDEO...

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  Published: 2013-02-25, Author: Thomas , review by: hifitest.de

  • Abstract:  Man zeigt was man hat, neuerdings auch oder gerade bei Kopfhörern. Erkannte man vor Kurzem musikbegeisterte Zeitgenossen unterwegs lediglich an dem winzigen Knopf im Ohr, hat sich inzwischen einiges getan.Die Zeiten haben sich geändert, Ohrstöpsel sind zw...

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