Product Description
The K 55 stand out from "good value" headphones by their truly exceptional price/performance ratio. These big, elegant headphones provide both excellentcomfort 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.
Customer Reviews:
Durable design but lacking in sound quality..........2007-08-23
I bought these to use in a loud office environment. In comparison to the Koss R/80s that I own, which are roughly in the same price bracket, these AKGs don't cut it. The sound is very bright with very little actual bass below 100 Hz. I thought that they might change once they got some use and broke-in a little, but very little has changed (if at all) over the past few weeks.
The physical design is pretty good. The headphones are pretty comfortable, and the design should prove very durable for someone who tends to be rough on headphones. The Koss R/80s in comparison tend to break due to the use of thin plastics at key stress points, so these are definitely better in that area.
My biggest disappointment with the AKGs is how much outside sound they let in. Most sealed over the ears headphones provide a good amount of passive outside noise reduction, but the plastic around the headphone speakers on these is thin and not sound dampened. So outside noise really just comes right though. If I cup the outside of the headphones with my hands the amount of outside noise passing though drops dramatically. So they are not really useful in noisy environments, and would definitely be useless on a plane.
I know these are inexpensive headphones, but it would have been so easy for the manufacturer to make these great inexpensive headphones with just a couple of simple changes. Oh well.
Piano-practice protocol.......2007-08-09
I used to use these for practice on my Digital Piano; they worked great for 6-7 years before finally breaking down, though after all that faithful service I definitely feel they were worth the 35 bucks; intended for musical-instrument use (at least in my experience), but can handle some pretty gnarly signals from your output-device of choice, though the 3-foot chord may prove troublesome for such casual use. I give it 4-stars just based on what I was using it for.
Good Sound, Lasted Me Many Years.......2006-06-22
Getting a pair of quality headphones is a great way to exhance your musical listening experience. The AKG K-55s are the headphones I use at home, being a fan of progressive rock "headphone records", they're kind of an essential. I've had them for many years and they work just as well as when I first got them. The sound is crisp and clear and the dynamic range is great (sounds good quiet, sounds good loud).
The headphones come with a super long cable, which tends to be handy in a studio if the drummer in the back of the place wants to listen to the mix as he plays. It's quite handy for us regular people too. With such a long cable, you can get up and dance with them on in the privacy of your room, and no one will even know, cause they won't hear it. I do it all the time.
The leather earpieces are comfortable and the headband is snug but not tight, often after I've stopped playing music through my laptop I forget to take them off! With nothing playing through them, you can still hear and talk to someone, but with the music up, you'll be hard pressed to hear anything else. I've almost missed my phone on a few occasions!
I've heard that the bass is a little weaker compared to similar headphones. I haven't noticed that much, except when I whip up some homemade electronic music and use these 'phones to mix it, I usually end up with a bit more bass in the track to compensate. It's minor, really, though those who are or have to be strict audiophiles may want to invest in a more precise pair.
Personally, though, I think the AKG K-55 is a great value pair of headphones. I'm going to be sad when my pair finally wears out, but that doesn't look like its going to be for a while yet.
Poor sound, but maybe the price is why........2005-11-29
These headphones do not have a sound that one would expect. While they are very flat in their response, they also have almost no ability to reproduce the lower bass frequencies and even have a dull high-end. Comfort is decent, and the long cord is very handy. If you need a cheap set of monitoring headphones, these might be for you. However they are very odd looking for "street-wear" and would disappoint most people who want good quality sound for listening.
There just isn't a good set of "cans" that have great sound and are cheap. Look at the Sony MDR-V6 and you likely won't be buying another pair again!
Product Description
Manufacturer: Audiovox Corporation Manufacturer Part Number: ARH450 Product Type: HeadphoneConnectivity Technology: Cable 9.8 ftDesign Type: Over-the-head Ear-cup Interfaces: 3.5 mm Stereo mini plug Gold Plated
Customer Reviews:
good one for the price.......2007-12-03
Good headphone for this price. The cushion is soft and comfortable. It fits very well. You won't hear noise from outside. Good sound quality.
Just OK.......2007-11-15
They are comfortable, made acceptably well for the price. The sound quality is just OK - far from audiophile, even if they have a 20-20000 rating. Do not drive the bass or they distort terribly around 125hz; the highs are acceptable, but also distort if you drive hard at 8000 hz. In all fairness, they are easy to listen to at normal levels.
Good for everyday use, audiophiles should avoid it.......2007-10-26
I ordered this one after I've bought a crap from RadioShack and after I purchased Jensen headphones (turned out not to be full-ear).
Philips SHP800 vs Acoustic Research closed-back monitor studio headphones:
I hoped for a full size headphone, which emits fair sound. Regarding comfort these headphones meet my expectations. The cover of the ear pieces' padding are mad eof texture, which I prefer over the more regular ones. The head-top cushions are also all right. I was afraid of the variable ear pieces, but the design is sufficient and makes it easier to carry.
Regarding the sound quality I would call it acceptable. I expected a bit better than this, because these are told to have 50mm membranes instead of my Philips' 40mm. However my good old Philips sounds better than this. Although non of the two have any extra bass built in, but in comparison these headphones' bass performance is weaker. The speech range can be clearly heard, so it is perfect for voice converstions. Although I still don't have the same sound experience listening to my favorite hardcore tracks.
I wouldn't recommend for those who keen on perfect sound quality, but I can get along with it during everyday use.
I still prefer the good old Philips SHP800. It has top level sound quality beside its low price range. Why should a company stop producing these, if they sound so good? Only SHP2500 available nowdays from Philips, which is completely the same, expect for the volume controls and the lack of head-top cushions. Volume controls always go wrong, the top piece without cushions can be uncomfortable after a couple of hours wearing it. Why could Philips reproduce SHP800, if they should only remove volume control and put the cushions back on??? I can't understand it...
Not That Great..........2007-09-01
I was drawn to these by their price, something that should never be done with electronics. They don't sound very full, nor do they get anywhere near loud enough, barely above a good 'mixing' level. Save your money and buy something a litter more expensive with better quality.
Product Description
Adjustable Velcro Armband gives you the versatility of carrying your iPod in a variety of ways. You can run, ride, lift and more without missing a second of your favorite tunes. Color: Red. Size: Perfect Fit. Additional colors available. Accessory ONLY. MP3 player not included. Compatible with: iPod video 30GB / 60GB / 80GB / iPod Video U2 Special Edition / iPod Classic.
Customer Reviews:
work as advertised.......2007-12-06
I think I found the right one for my wife! It worked well as advertised. I bought it because she needs something to protect her ipod video while running and jogging.
Product Description
EDGE MEMORY 160GB DISKGO! 2.5 BACKUP ULTRA PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USB 2.0 (Retail)
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