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
34 Overall Score
Price £178
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average comfort (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
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 900N Wireless Noise Canceling | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 314 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K553 3280H00130 | 33.1 | 19.5 | 80.3 | 89.9 | 49.9 | 13.6 | 48.3 | 11.1 |
| Sony ULT Wear 900N Wireless Noise Canceling Compare | 98.4 | 87.9 | 80.3 | 96.4 | 80.2 | 58.9 | 99.1 | 88.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 87.9 | 93.3 | 98.2 | 92.3 | 89.8 | 98.4 | 70.2 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.2 | 93.3 | 94.5 | 74.9 | 33.6 | 95.4 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.6 | 98.6 | 80.3 | 97.7 | 88.3 | 58.9 | 97.9 | 63.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.6 | 82.9 | 96 | 60.1 | 77.3 | 84.1 | 99.4 | 75.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £178
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