Product Comparison: AKG K271 MKII vs AKG K550 MKII

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AKG K271 MKII Black (2470X00190)

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General Specifications

Brand

AKG

Model

K271 MKII

K550 MKII

Origin

China

About the Product

The K271 MKIIs are professional over-ear headphones for studio and live use. They combine the comfort of an over-the-ear design and the benefits of closed-back technology for best possible sound reproduction.

The AKG K 550 MKIIs deliver excellent sound quality, with a 50mm driver, the largest AKG offers in its headphone line. Thanks to their closed-back design, true AKG sound can be enjoyed without disturbing others.

Size & Weight

Height

7.8 in.

10 in.

Width

8 in.

10 in.

Depth

4.3 in.

6 in.

Weight

8.4 oz.

10.7 oz.

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What customers say about "Size & Weight"

AKG K271 MKII Black (2470X00190)

They feel good on the head, very light and not a lot of fatigue when keeping these on for a long time.
They have good isolation, are light in weight, and sound very accurate and detailed.
These headphones are very comfortable, light and versatile.
The comfort level is above acceptable if you wear the velour pads and not the faux leather pads. They are very light weight.
Overall these are excellent headphones for the price, although I'd avoid them if you like heavy bass or if you need headphones on the go (they are bulky).

AKG K550 MKII Sealed Headphone New Generation

Fantastic quality and very light on the head - really pleased with them.
They are very light considering the bulk. And they are sturdy, with a rugged cord and decent accessories.
They aren't light, but don't feel heavy because of the super-soft ear cups.
Weight wise they aren’t the heaviest headphones on the market and do feel a bit weighted in-hand, when being worn seated or walking they don’t feel too out of place though.
These are good heaphones but they're huge. And as big as the earcups are they don't seal out ambient noise too well.

Features

Type

Wired

Sensitivity

104 dB

114 dB

Min. Frequency Range

16 Hz

12 Hz

Max. Frequency Range

28 kHz

Impedance

55 Ω

32 Ω

Driver Diameter

1.18 in.

1.96 in.

In-Line Remote

Microphone

Extras

High noise insulation, Auto-mute switch, Self-adjusting headband, Sealed design with lowest signal bleeding

Accuracy and durability, Closed-back design, Outstanding passive noise reduction

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What customers say about "Features"

AKG K271 MKII Black (2470X00190)

They have a wonderfully detailed sound with plenty of extension and better soundstage than the Audio Technica headphones I use.
These are also very easy to wear for hours on end - I use these at work regularly for 3+ hours a day.
They come with two pars of earpads (leather and velour), and the adjustable headband is far more comfortable than the padded plastic ones on other headphones I own.
The auto-mute is a nice feature; the auto size adjust also works well; all and all a very nice pair of earphones, if not a bit pricy.
The quality of the sound was better than expected. The mids and highs are very clean and the lows are realistic (important if you listen to classical music, like I do).

AKG K550 MKII Sealed Headphone New Generation

Amazing superb sounding headphones and an absolute steal for the price. I find these to have a very balanced, fluid, detailed and dynamic sound on my system.
Everything is very detailed with these headphones, from trebles, mids, down to the low registers.
They are very comfortable for large heads like mine. You can wear them for extended period of time without discomfort or any sweating.
The build materials are top quality, the soundstage is insane, the range and accuracy of everything is deadass crisp.
They are comfortable, but if you're in a warm environment for over an hour or two you may find them a bit confining.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications