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The AKG K 530 are semi-open, dynamic headphones that are part of AKG's Wired line and are offered in white or black. These are entry level professional headphones that appeal to the money-conscious audiophile. They are made with a self-adjusting headband for a comfortable wear, and are suited for quiet listening environments and/or monitoring due to the open design which lets the sound 'breathe' as well as letting outside noise in. The XXL speakers have varimotion diaphragms which give accurate response while the open-back design allows sound to escape through the back of the earcup which gives an airy and natural quality to the sound. They are also designed with NdFe magnets and can handle a maximum of 200mW at 55 ohms. The ear pads are washable and easy to replace. Available in black and white.

AKG K 530
MSRP $100.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand AKG
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Pros:
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very distinct aesthetic - similar but more streamlined/futuristic than the K701
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highly accurate - an AKG characteristic
+2agreedisagree

good entry point into high fidelity headphones
+2agreedisagree

does not need a headphone amplifier or high quality source / source files, but improves with upgrades
+2agreedisagree

made by a good name brand - manufacturer of some of the best headphones in the world
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comfortable
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mid-base is prevalent- leads to a warm and lush sound signature
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open style lets all outside sound in - good for air but poor for when listening in a high noise environment
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slightly cheap build
+1agreedisagree

not the most refined headphone money can buy
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Features

  • AKG-designed self-adjusting headband for maximum comfort
  • Weight(without cable): 245g
  • Sensitivity(dB/mW): 102
  • Audio bandwidth: 17Hz - 26.5kHz
  • Max. input power: 200mW
  • Rated impedance: 55 ohm
  • Comes with 1/8" to 1/4" adapter
  • Single-sided cable
  • Cable length: 3m

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Yale

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November 5, 2008
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ProSCORE
70
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3 cons
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Pros

  • very distinct aesthetic - similar but more streamlined/futuristic than the K701
  • highly accurate - an AKG characteristic
  • good entry point into high fidelity headphones
  • does not need a headphone amplifier or high quality source / source files, but improves with upgrades
  • made by a good name brand - manufacturer of some of the best headphones in the world
  • comfortable
  • mid-base is prevalent- leads to a warm and lush sound signature

Cons

  • open style lets all outside sound in - good for air but poor for when listening in a high noise environment
  • slightly cheap build
  • not the most refined headphone money can buy

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Omar

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November 6, 2008
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80
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4 pros
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Pros

  • very distinct aesthetic - similar but more streamlined/futuristic than the K701
  • highly accurate - an AKG characteristic
  • good entry point into high fidelity headphones
  • does not need a headphone amplifier or high quality source / source files, but improves with upgrades

Cons

  • open style lets all outside sound in - good for air but poor for when listening in a high noise environment

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rasokevin

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November 9, 2008
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Pros

  • very distinct aesthetic - similar but more streamlined/futuristic than the K701

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