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product_id: 56491194
title: "AKG K553 MKII Closed-Back Studio Headphones"
brand: "akg"
price: "156261 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Akg"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56491194-akg-k553-mkii-closed-back-studio-headphones
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
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# 50mm upgraded transducers Closed-back noise isolation Detachable cable for durability AKG K553 MKII Closed-Back Studio Headphones

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** 156261 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game — hear every detail, block every distraction.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AKG K553 MKII Closed-Back Studio Headphones by akg
- **How much does it cost?** 156261 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56491194-akg-k553-mkii-closed-back-studio-headphones)

## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Soft, oversized ear pads ensure fatigue-free wear during marathon studio sessions or remote work calls.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Low-impedance drivers deliver premium sound from laptops, tablets, smartphones, and pro audio gear.
- • **Unmatched Noise Isolation:** Closed-back design locks out distractions so you stay focused in any environment.
- • **Durability Meets Convenience:** Detachable cable extends headphone lifespan and lets you swap cables hassle-free.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Precision:** Experience crystal-clear audio with powerful 50mm drivers designed for critical listening and mixing.

## Overview

The AKG K553 MKII are professional closed-back over-ear headphones featuring upgraded 50mm dynamic drivers for transparent, studio-quality sound. Their noise-isolating design prevents sound leakage, making them ideal for mixing, editing, and immersive music listening. With a detachable cable and plush ear pads, they combine durability and comfort for long hours of use across multiple devices.

## Description

Open-back Sound with Excellent Noise Isolation AKG K553 MKIIs provide noise isolation on par with closed-back headphones, along with a transparent sound reminiscent of open-back designs. Upgraded 50mm transducers serve up top-shelf sound, while soft ear pads ensure comfort over long sessions. You can expect great sound when listening to music on your tablet or smartphone, thanks to low-impedance drivers. Beyond that, a detachable cable extends the life of your headphones. When you're away from your studio monitors, you can trust the sound of AKG K553 MKII headphones for editing, mixing, and critical listening.Closed-back vs. open-back Also referred to as simply "closed-" and "open-back," this distinction addresses the design of the part of the headphone that covers the area behind the driver in a straight line away from the side of your head. Closed-back headphones like the AKG K553 MKII prevent sound from escaping and leaking into your microphone. The

Review: If You Like BRIGHT Headphones These Are Great - These were *very* bright for me, but the person I bought these for, as an upgrade from her Razor headset, loves them. She says they're one of the most comfortable headphones she's ever had, only beaten out by a early model of Razer headphones from 8+ years ago. She rates the sound quality as: superior to every other set of headphones she has owned. The removeable mini-xlr cable was a major selling point for me. Great job there, AKG! I just wish it came with a straight cable... To me, the soundstage is very flat, but to most people, that won't matter. The top-headband cushion however, is an odd choice for AKG... It's not particularly comfortable, but if you have your earcups adjusted correctly, (and have hair on top of your head to apply additional cushioning) it's not too bad. Be aware that the positioning of the ear cups, and the quality of the seal against you head, has a DRASTIC effect on sound quality/frequency response. The earcups are massive so take some time to try to find the right position for your head/ears. I use the Beyerdynamic DT-250 (250ohm), and Sennheiser HD600 as my preferred headphones, for reference.
Review: Too early for anything but the most initial of impressions. - However, I feel a few things need mentioning. It's early, I work in 30 minutes or so. Intentionally, I deviated from my usual early morning routine to spend a little more time with this headphone. Before getting to far in to describing the headphone itself I want to relate the desertcart experience regarding it. I bought a brand new headphone. What I received was something that had at least been opened. The detritus of having taken it out and removed the various plastic and wire tie that held the phones together was in the bottom of the box, additionally the phones had been hastily and unceremoniously crammed back in a box that had been opened without regard to possibly returning a product. Not ripped open exactly but torn here and there in process to get at whatever was inside. I can only guess the cans had been worn at least once. The really nice 3.5mm to 6.35 mm adapter was found rolling around on the cardboard underneath the cans. I connected them to my headphone amp and queued several tracks. Looked the cans over that were no worse the wear and put them on. The sound great, no obvious distortion or channel imbalances. Got a hold of an desertcart customer service rep (ironically enough named Alexa) who was great and issued a fair recompense since I didn't want to return them exactly, I just didn't feel like paying full price for something that had already been returned at least once. This while enduring what had to be the 10,000th comment on the irony that her name is Alexa and she works customer service for desertcart. Initial impressions of the cans themselves are, they're well made, comfortable with a balanced neutral sound. Detailed. I'll enjoy using them and coming back to offer more opinion.

## Features

- Over-ear Studio Headphones with 50mm Transducers Detachable Cable
- Closed-back

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078QVKNBR |
| Additional Features | Noise Isolation |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Recording, Music |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #193,890 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3,409 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | AKG |
| Brand Name | AKG |
| Built-In Media | Cable |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Various, including Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Smartphones, and Music Production Equipment |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Controller Type | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-ear cup |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038040316 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Weight | 1.42 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Model Name | language _ tag |
| Model Number | 3280H00130 |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Series Number | 328 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Studio Monitoring, Music Listening |
| UPC | 885038040316 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 32 Ohms

## Images

![AKG K553 MKII Closed-Back Studio Headphones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xKMbud-nL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How are these headphones different from the AKG 550?**
A: K553 MKII have removable cord, the one in the 550 is fixed. Soundwise, I can't really tell because I never use the 550. What I read about it, it's there is not a big diffrence about sound. So these are almost exactly the same headphone, the major advantage about this is the detachable cable, for example  I have several with different lengths for different situations (long one for office, short one for commuting etc.). Hope this help you.

**Q: What is the difference between these and the "K553 Pro" model?**
A: My understanding was essentially nothing

**Q: Does it sound the same as the k553 ?**
A: Never tried those. I read about it a lot before buying them, it suppose to be the same headphone except for the detachable cable, which it's a big advantage.

**Q: Would an AMP benefit this headset any?**
A: Never tried with one, I assume as any other headset it will always benefit with an AMP. I use this one with my phone without problem, not really loud but loud enough. I used with a Iphone 6, later with a Xiaomi, now with a Pixel 3a. Iphone 6 I think was the loudest, may be my current Pixel best quality but not as loud as my old Iphone.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If You Like BRIGHT Headphones These Are Great
*by E***. on August 14, 2021*

These were *very* bright for me, but the person I bought these for, as an upgrade from her Razor headset, loves them. She says they're one of the most comfortable headphones she's ever had, only beaten out by a early model of Razer headphones from 8+ years ago. She rates the sound quality as: superior to every other set of headphones she has owned. The removeable mini-xlr cable was a major selling point for me. Great job there, AKG! I just wish it came with a straight cable... To me, the soundstage is very flat, but to most people, that won't matter. The top-headband cushion however, is an odd choice for AKG... It's not particularly comfortable, but if you have your earcups adjusted correctly, (and have hair on top of your head to apply additional cushioning) it's not too bad. Be aware that the positioning of the ear cups, and the quality of the seal against you head, has a DRASTIC effect on sound quality/frequency response. The earcups are massive so take some time to try to find the right position for your head/ears. I use the Beyerdynamic DT-250 (250ohm), and Sennheiser HD600 as my preferred headphones, for reference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Too early for anything but the most initial of impressions.
*by D***E on October 27, 2018*

However, I feel a few things need mentioning. It's early, I work in 30 minutes or so. Intentionally, I deviated from my usual early morning routine to spend a little more time with this headphone. Before getting to far in to describing the headphone itself I want to relate the Amazon experience regarding it. I bought a brand new headphone. What I received was something that had at least been opened. The detritus of having taken it out and removed the various plastic and wire tie that held the phones together was in the bottom of the box, additionally the phones had been hastily and unceremoniously crammed back in a box that had been opened without regard to possibly returning a product. Not ripped open exactly but torn here and there in process to get at whatever was inside. I can only guess the cans had been worn at least once. The really nice 3.5mm to 6.35 mm adapter was found rolling around on the cardboard underneath the cans. I connected them to my headphone amp and queued several tracks. Looked the cans over that were no worse the wear and put them on. The sound great, no obvious distortion or channel imbalances. Got a hold of an Amazon customer service rep (ironically enough named Alexa) who was great and issued a fair recompense since I didn't want to return them exactly, I just didn't feel like paying full price for something that had already been returned at least once. This while enduring what had to be the 10,000th comment on the irony that her name is Alexa and she works customer service for amazon. Initial impressions of the cans themselves are, they're well made, comfortable with a balanced neutral sound. Detailed. I'll enjoy using them and coming back to offer more opinion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Headphone Cord is Short
*by A***R on October 23, 2018*

The cord that comes with these headphones is too tightly coiled and too short (way too short). The replacement cable from AKG that is straight is $29.00+tax. These headphones definitely should come with both sets (coiled and straight) like SHURE or Audio Technica for the same price. Let me state again -- The cord that comes with these headphones is too f******* short. If you use these with a laptop sitting right in front of it, the cord is even too short for that. The cord plugs in on the LEFT earphone and most laptops have the plug on the RIGHT side of the laptop thereby causing all sorts of ergonomically incorrect feelings to arise in the pit of your stomach. The headphones themselves are very very comfortable. If you have a gigantic fat head (like I might have) these are probably some headphones you need to consider. I have worn them for 8 hours at a time with no headache. They possess a delightful cozy feel on the ears. The construction is solid and inspiring. Musically -- from Magnetic Fields to Megadeth to Michael Jackson to Mozart -- everything sounds crisp & fantastic with these cans on your ears. (I ordered the straight replacement cable from AKG and it works fine, my stomach feels a little better too).

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