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AKG K553 Pro Studio Headphones

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hirschma

Apr 17, 2015

I've spent a few days with my order, thought I'd elaborate on some thoughts.
Pros:
+ They sound great. I'm hearing things in some songs that I've never heard before. I'm 100% pleased with the sound quality.
+ No amp required with my phone (a Oneplus One). Very loud, I use them on the subway at 1/2 - 3/4 volume.
+ The seal keeps out most noise - lets in enough for stuff that you want to hear, like people saying "excuse me" loudly :)
+ (I think) that they look great, and that the build quality is very good.
+ They still make me look like a Cyberman.
Cons:
+ The cord is too long, and the cord construction is a bit cheap.
+ The clamping force is too weak. I have a big head, and they slip off fairly easily. I'm tempted to bend them, but I'm afraid to do that. Anyone do that?
+ The large size apparently causes some people to point and laugh. Or maybe that would have happened to me anyway not wearing headphones.
+ The band can get uncomfortable. I'd like a fabric wrap. I have a full head of hair, in case that matters - I think they'd feel terrible if I was bald.
+ The cups can get pretty warm and sweaty.
+ They still make me look like a Cyberman.
Hope that helps someone - I'm keeping mine, and overall, am very pleased with my purchase.

Apr 17, 2015