AKG K553 3280H00130
The 50mm dynamic drivers cover 20Hz–20kHz with 32Ω impedance, and the closed-back design delivers a spacious soundstage while blocking external noise for critical listening. At just 305g, the plush leatherette earpads with slow-retention foam and a foldable, detachable-cable build make it easy to wear through long studio sessions or transport. These are best for mixing and mastering engineers who demand isolation and an accurate, wide-frequency response from a low-impedance wired headphone.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
37 Overall Score
Price £178
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leatherette with slow retention foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.83 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | AKG K553 3280H00130 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 470 | 34 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K553 3280H00130 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 80.7 | 90.7 | 51.4 | 13 | 50.1 | 10.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 98 | 65.3 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87 | 93.3 | 94.8 | 76.3 | 34.5 | 88.5 | 98.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.5 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
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