AKG K553 MKII Datasheet

K553 MkII

OVER-EAR, CLOSED-BACK, FOLDABLE STUDIO HEADPHONES

HIGHLIGHTS 6

50 mm transducers

For precise sound reproduction and extended bass response

Low impedance

For impressive performance on any device, including portable devices

2D-axis fold-ﬂat mechanism

For easy storage and transportation

Lightweight over-ear design

For maximum wearing comfort over hours of continuous listening

Advanced closed-back technology

For high noise isolation combined with a detailed and open sound quality usually only available with open-back headphone designs

The K553 MkII is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone for monitoring, mixing, and mastering applications. The K553 MkII was designed to provide the perfect balance between the noise-isolating qualities of a closed-back headphone and the spacious, dimensional sound of an openback design. The 50 mm drivers provide a strong, yet accurate and distinguished bass response, as needed when monitoring and mastering contemporary music. The extra-large, soft ear pads ensure comfortable, stress-free listening for hours, and the 2D-axis mechanism enables ﬂat folding for easy storage or handling when on the road. With its low-impedance drivers, the K553 MkII is sensitive enough to be used on laptops and mobile devices, making them ideal for travel or critical listening on any device. The soft high-quality detachable cable is equipped with a 3.5 mm (1/8") plug, with a screw-on adapter to 6.3 mm (1/4") also included.

KEY MESSAGES 6

LEGENDARY AKG SONIC PERFORMANCE

Building on a 70-year legacy of continual design innovation, AKG delivers unmatched sound quality and comfort. The K553 MkII represents the culmination of decades of reﬁnement—from the transducers to the ﬁt and ﬁnish.

CLOSED-BACK DESIGN, OPEN-BACK SOUND QUALITY

The K553 MkII was designed to provide the best of both worlds: a closedback design to provide noise isolation with an open and detailed soundstage normally attributed only to open-back headphone designs.

STUDIO SOUND ON THE GO

With a foldable design, the K553 MkII can be easily transported. The design minimizes the exposure to damage that comes with the demanding mobile lifestyles of musicians, producers, and audio engineers.

FULL, DETAILED SOUND

When you’re serious about your music, you’re looking for more than thumping bass in your headphones, you need nuanced low frequencies. The K553 MkII offers 50 mm transducers to create greater low-frequency extension and detailed bass reproduction, making it easier to hear the program material as intended.

BUILT TO LAST

After decades of the strictest product standards and most rigorous of testing regimens, quality has become synonymous with the AKG name—and these headphones are no exception. From intensive driver stress tests, to an 80,000 bend cycle for cables—even an exaggerated drop test—we put our headphone designs through the gauntlet so you can count on them for years to come. Additionally, the cable and ear pads are replaceable, further extending the life of your investment.

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K553 MkII

OVER-EAR, CLOSED-BACK, FOLDABLE STUDIO HEADPHONES

APPLICATIONS 6

8 MONITORING 8 MIXING 8 MASTERING

IN THE BOX 6

1 x K553 MkII Studio Headphones 1 x 1.83m (6') Detachable Cable 1 x 3.5 mm (1/8") to 6.3 mm (1/4") Adapter

SPECIFICATIONS 6

Headphone type: over-ear, closed-back Audio frequency bandwidth: 12 – 28,000 Hz Sensitivity: 114 dB SPL/V Max. input power: 200 mW Audio bandwidth: 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB) Rated impedance: 32 Ohms Ear pads: Leatherette with slow retention foam, replaceable Cable: Detachable Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") plug with 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter,

gold plated Unit dimensions: 4.4" / 113 mm (length) x 7" / 180 mm (width) x 6.9" / 175 mm (height) Weight (w/o cable) 10.75 oz. / 305 g

Gross weight: 23.28 oz. / 660 g Gift box dimensions: 9.3" / 235 mm (length) x 8.9" / 225 mm (width) x 4.3" / 110

mm (height)

Master carton qty: 10 pcs. Master carton dimension: 18" / 460 mm x 9.8" / 250 mm x 22.7" / 577 mm Master carton weight: GW: 17.3 lbs / 7.85 kg, NW: 8.5 lbs / 3.86 kg AKG SKU: 3280H00130 UPC code: 885038040316 EAN code: UC

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