What Hi-Fi? Verdict
Smashing all-rounders that really sing
Pros
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Spacious sound
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Well balanced
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Very detailed
Cons
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Big and not foldable
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Not exactly portable
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With the K551s, AKG has taken the Award-winning K550s, added in-line controls, slimmed-down and shortened the cable and included a carry pouch in an attempt to turn them into a portable pair of cans.
While we’re not entirely convinced their sheer size isn’t the first stumbling block in that argument, we certainly have no quarrel with their sound.
A closed-back design with a spacious open-back style performance, the K551s sound expertly balanced – and never boring or flat.
They convey every last detail of any genre you throw at them, with top-notch timing ensuring an upfront, exciting listen wherever you are.
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