AKG K55 Headphones

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AKG K55 Headphones, Main
AKG K55 Headphones, Main
Features 200 mW maximum input power and a sensitivity of 96 dB.

The K 55 stand out from "good value" headphones by their truly exceptional price/performance ratio. These big, elegant headphones provide both excellent comfort and superior sound.

Large 40 mm (1.6 in.) "Turbo Bass" transducers deliver an uncommonly powerful bass range and a clean high end for unparalleled listening pleasure. The closed, circumaural earphone design adds to low-end power. The unique AKG styling makes the K 55 an eye-catcher while low weight, soft circumaural leatherette ear pads, a self-adjusting headband, and flexibly suspended earphones ensure a secure, comfortable fit.

Type: Dynamic, Sealed

Frequency Response: 16-20,000 Hz 96 Db

Max.input Power: 200 Mw

Rated Impedance: 32 Ohm

Distortion: Cable: Single Cord, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) Long

Stereo Adapter: 1/8" to 1/4"

Weight: 210 g (7.4 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-920-3212

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (71 ratings)
Submitted December 1, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.ca

"Excellent buy for Excellent sound!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I expect to get 10 years of normal use out of these...or more. If they got crushed by my Unimog today I'd replace them with the same ones, no question.
Sound
I use them purely for listening to music. They do justice to everyone from Michael W Smith's "Freedom" to Kurt Bestor's "Innovators" to Secret Garden to "Best Blue Note Album in the World". I've tried about a dozen different headphones ranging up to $150 Sennheiser's. These have the best all around frequency range that you can actually hear coupled with being distinct enough to hear stage noise of breathing flutes etc. - and for the price it's nearly unbelievable.
Features
No features needed.
Quality
Seems to be constructed well. They're simple, look good and have a great design for fitting anysize head automatically.
Value
Best value in what you get. My next favourite pair (Denon AHD-550) are a lot more.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed support.
The Wow Factor
They look good hanging beside the stereo.

Musical Background:

Active musician and avid listener

Musical Style:

Jazz, Rock, New Age, Easy Listening,
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