AKG K52 Review
Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 192,741 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the AKG K52. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the AKG K52. For example, 86% of 98,764 users who have commented on the Value for money of the AKG K52 have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Good Starter Monitors...
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by The Unnamed DJ on Guitar Center
First off, it's been a long time since I've purchased a proper set of Monitor headphones, this is my first pair of AKG headphones and that I'm writing this review after using them for only a few hours. Saw these on sale and was wanting to change how I listen to music while I'm home, figured why not? I'm a DJ and somewhat of an audiophile. I use high quality when & where I can, with 320 mp3s for mobile use. They sound fantastic when I kick the volume up loud enough for the drivers to fully kick in, it makes me glad I have 24 bit audio as standard on my computer. The big advantage to these from AKG were the supposedly low power draw so they could be used with MP3 players & cell phones without being a major drain on the battery. But given the 9 foot cord, (I'm 6'3" and the cord folded up somewhat was almost to my foot) I'd say these are great for home & studio use instead, though not DJing purposes due to the size of ear cups. The isolation is strong. I walked through a big mall the day before Valentines and couldn't even hear all the noises associated with a large group of people in a small space the day before a major holiday. They're super comfortable, but I would say try to keep activity to a minimum. The leatherette pads are probably the biggest let down of these for me personally. I noticed that even in the few hours I've owned these, I have to take them off every so often to let the pads breathe and cool down. Which from my memory of these foam leatherette pads, is normal. The sound to me is truly flat, or probably about as flat as you can get at this price point. While this can feel like bass heavy genres like Drum & Bass and Dubstep are lacking with these, I'd say they fit right where they should in terms of the sound spectrum and shouldn't be fatiguing. The Congos, bass and constant grainy hi hat in Doc Scott's Blue Skies for instance can all be present without one overriding the others, while still showcasing their intricacies inherent in Drum and Bass. ... More
On sale, a good buy, depending on the use
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Robert on Guitar Center
Don't expect high power handling. The mini plug seems to less snug than my other headphones and earbuds, sometimes to the point of causing intermittent connections. The sound isolation is minimal, and the soundstage isn't open and translucent like some openback headphones. The transient response is OK, not great, but for many kinds of music you may prefer a smoother timbre. The bass seems lacking or at least linear to rolling off compared to many other monitor headsets. Listening to a variety of music sources, the best sound without EQ was on YouTube Music. Some other digital sources seemed to be lacking bass and the mids-highs were not quite as articulate as my current favorite $50-$70 headphones - Philips SHP9500. Here's how I would rank my most recent auditioning of headphones: 1. Philips SHP9500s - good full spectrum sound, good transient response, low distortion-coloration of sound, spacious listening experience, slightly bright for some music, ideal for most acoustic and high quality recordings. Very pleasant and articulate sound. 2. Samson SR850 - Equally good sound, a bit warmer with emphasis on the mids and bass or at least no treble boost, but not so much as to color the sound overtly. Very pleasant listening experience. 3. AKG 52 - Close to the SR850, but with less warmth and clarity. And less bass energy. 4. Koss UR40 - Good sound, lacking some bass, and lacking some mid-high articulation 5. Philips SHP2600/27 - Good sound, lacking some clarity with high volumes and complex music. 6. Koss UR20 - Slightly colored sound, lacking some clarity at high volume and complex music, bass emphasis with low-end rolloff. Actually suitable for some older or poorer recordings of pop and rock music. Keep in mind, the price paid ranges from $10 (Koss UR20, Philips SHP2600/27) to $30-50 (Samson SR850, Philips SHP9500s, open box or flash sale). None of these headphones are bad. SHP9500s and SR850 are my two favorites for comfort and sound quality. ... More
Im so Delighted with my AKG K52 Headphones that I bought 2 .
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Rick on Guitar Center
I'm delighted to share that I recently acquired two pairs of the AKG K52 closed-back headphones for my home studio, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my purchase. I found these incredible headphones at the Guitar Center in Winter Park, Florida, and I must say, it was one of the best decisions I've made in my music production journey. The AKG K52 headphones have completely revolutionized the way I work and create music. The sound quality they deliver is absolutely remarkable, with precision and clarity that's essential for a studio environment. These headphones provide a superb listening experience, whether I'm mixing tracks, recording vocals, or simply enjoying my favorite music. The bass response is deep and punchy, the mids are warm and well-defined, and the highs are crisp without any harshness. One of the standout features of the K52 headphones is their closed-back design, which effectively isolates external sounds, allowing me to concentrate fully on my music without any distractions. This feature is invaluable when I'm recording vocals or striving for a precise mix. Furthermore, the over-ear design ensures a comfortable fit that remains comfortable even during extended studio sessions. I particularly appreciate the replaceable ear cushions, which ensure the headphones will stay in top condition over time. Durability is another strong point of the AKG K52 headphones. They are robustly constructed, and I have every confidence that they can withstand the demands of daily use in my home studio. The long, detachable cable provides me with the freedom to move around the studio without feeling tethered to my equipment. What makes these headphones even more appealing is their affordability. Given their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and build, I expected a higher price tag. However, the AKG K52 headphones offer incredible value for the money, making them accessible to musicians and producers on a budget. In conclusion, I can't express enough how satisfied I am with my purchase of two pairs of the AKG K52 closed-back headphones from Guitar Center in Winter Park, Florida. They have elevated my music production experience with their outstanding sound quality, comfort, durability, and affordability. These headphones are a true gem in the world of studio equipment, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking to enhance their audio setup. AKG has truly outdone themselves with this fantastic product! ... More
I needed a good pair of headphones
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Roman on Guitar Center
I needed a good pair of headphones to listen to my creations in a digital audio workstation. I tried many, most of them gave very average audio reproduction including a pair costing $400 retail. I assume they exceed the average detectable human hearing range of about 20-20,000Hz so they can reproduce just about anything input to them. Even if you like fat bass they won't disappoint, they just won't shake you out of your tree if that's what you like. If you're listening to well engineered audio the bass is tight, the mids expressive and the highs nice and crisp. Build quality is solid and dependable but certainly not heavy. Mostly designed for indoor use they are comfortable for 30 min durations and possibly longer if you use the colder pleather earcups. The headband is self adjusting to all but small adult heads. ... More
Really good for inexpensive head phones!
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by John on Guitar Center
I mainly bought these for playing thru a plug-in guitar headphone amp. I was surprised at the sound quality. Very good for such inexpensive headphones. Listening to music I was impressed. Compares to high end headphones. Lots of bass and clear highs. Can go really loud with distorting. Smooth frequency response and fairly flat. I have other professional headphones that cost 5 times as much and the difference is very minimal. For the price these are awesome. Comfortable, light weight and just sound good. Decent isolation, but not great. Overall, for the price, an excellent buy.
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I would buy these headphones again.
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Steve on Guitar Center
These headphones are very good. They sound great and they are comfortable. The cushions fit around the ears instead of laying on them. That feature and the self adjusting headband makes them comfortable for wearing hours at a time. They have a rich and detailed sound, I have no complaints at all with the sound quality, it's exceptional. I think you could pay a lot more for headphones that are this fantastic.
Accurate low end mix. Very satisfied.
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Dj SuperSport on Guitar Center
Not Over bassed. You can accurately hear the tones of the low end providing great mixing at a excellent price. A lot of people may not be aware that AKG's quality and audio reproduction has out ranked trending greats like Beats.
Great headphones!
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Skip on Guitar Center
I have been a professional audio engineer for both live arena events as well as recording studio owner and operator. I bought these headphones to use with portable devices. Since the impedance is 32 ohms, it does not require a lot of power to drive them, and they sound great! The one thing you have to watch out for is that if one listens @ high volumes (which NO ONE SHOULD DO) the low end will bottom out. Remember, for studio applications the engineer should NOT record or mix @ high volumes anyway, & no more than 3 hours and then a 20 minute break. Your ears will automatically cut out high frequency to protect themselves. Engineers that mix in the studio too loud, and then are asked to engineer their "live performance" might find that are "ripping the audience ears off"! That's because they have blown out their own. Always remember: You are mixing for the AUDIENCE, not yourself. Bottom line: GREAT HEADPHONES, BUT NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CUING CHANNELS OR SUBMIXES IN A LOUD, LIVE CONCERT VENUE. FOR THAT PLEASE USE THE AKG M-240'S! ... More
Nobody finds these a bit bassy?
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Dann from Surfana on Guitar Center
A friend of mine (who also helped engineer/record a home-recording album with me) swears by these, and when our employer offered to purchase for me a new set of headphones, if reasonably priced, I jumped on these when they went on sale, which they often do, and picked up another pair for home use. When I got them home and listened to some music I'd recently recorded, I immediately remembered how these sounded when I used my friend's set during some mixing sessions--very bass-heavy, generally overwhelming the mids and highs. I will try them out at work (for transcription tasks) and use them for recording, but I think when it's time to mix, I will continue using earbuds. If I'm still unhappy, I can always go back to my set of Realistic cans I purchased in the 1980s and use these in my basement band to monitor backing tracks while playing. ... More
Poor quality
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Scott T on Guitar Center
I bought this on sale at Guitar Center. Got a super good price. The sound quality is really great for the price, Probably one of the best headphones available at this price. Very comfortable to me. The problem is after 1 week it started cutting out on the right side. Tried to bring it back to GC but they said I need to contact manufacturer for warranty replacement. Apparently GC only takes returns if it is defective out of the box. I contact AKG customer service and i suggest to them to just mail me a replacement because the cost and hastle of shipping & repair not worth the price I paid for the headphones. They insist i mail it back. I decided not to go through the trouble. Would give ZERO stars if I could. So i figured I'll investigate the issue myself, nothing to lose. I take it apart and find some bare wires that were probably touching each other and causing the problem. I covered the bare wires and now seem to be working geat. ... More
Great product
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by jack on Guitar Center
The headphones are great. I use them for CD review & music practice. No problems. Great price. I would recommend them.
I wouldn't buy them again, but I'm a bit of a headphone snob
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Chuck on Guitar Center
I bought these on the stupid deal of the day. They were very inexpensive, and I got what I paid for it. I have a much higher end pair of AKG headphones, and there's no comparison. These sound thin, and have a mid-range honk in them. Four basic listening to music, they would be okay. They don't measure up to my Sony 7506's at all. For the average listener just wanting a pair of headphones to listen to music, they're okay. However, if I were to use them in a studio application, they would be useless. I've been recording for more years than I can remember, and while my 7506 headphones have been my go-to, my upper intake AG's have a different sound, but they're very neutral. They have a great balance. I kind of thought this would be similar, but I should have known for the price I paid, which was less than 1/10 of my good ones, that they wouldn't measure up. I was right. ... More
STRONG
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Cam lovĚdahl (videogamecomicmovie) on Guitar Center
Previous editions of this used to notably have the right channel cut out entirely and the earmuff(?) fall out on that side. Ever since getting a warranty, however, it has remained strong for 7 months no matter what has happened. A few minutes ago, I was doing calisthenics and ended up stepping down hard on a part of the chord, causing them to yank out of the headphone jack, taking out some of the rubber surrounding the jack and bending the auxillary connector. The connector was bent about 40 degrees around the middle; despite this, attempting to use the headphones showed they still could output sound without any harm and, in fact, seemingly helped sound quality somewhat. Good crafts! Godspeed! ... More
Certainly worth the price. I would buy again.
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Dwayne on Guitar Center
Great for late night practice. Certainly worth the price.
Crisp , Clear mids and highs. Poor low end response.
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by JMac on Guitar Center
Bought these because they were new and on sale with no reviews at the time. Figured at the price, they were worth a shot. They sound very clear and crisp however, they simply do not respond to low end. I don't know if maybe I got a lemon but I wasn't interested in trying another pair. I tried them through my Alesis DM6 kit with add-ons and the bass drum kick had no oomph, just attack. The subwoofer hit almost sounded like the drivers in the headphone were overloaded. I returned them and will just stick with my old K44 as those ones can handle a ton more low end. ... More
I highly recommend these for the budget restrained musicain
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by theorganloft on Guitar Center
I bought two sets so that I can have two singers or the audio engineer listen in. I have a small home studio and I often sing or narrate on my tracks.
Good value.
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Steven on Guitar Center
Excellent performance for an entry level headphone.
Definitely worth the money
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Hank1973 on Guitar Center
I purchased these headphones to replace the ones I use for an electronic drum set. When using an aux device to stream music in it helps to have a good pair of headphones. The AKG K52 is performing well for that task. The cord length allows me to utilize the entire drum set without binding up. The sound is excellent at this price point. I have never used AKG before but when I was in the store looking for a bass beater I happened to try all of the headphones and found this set to be the most value for the buck. In my opinion, the sound rivals some of the $100+ headphones that I tried. Get the K52 set and a 2 year replacement plan and you can't go wrong. Very comfortable, lightweight, great sound! ... More
These cans will kick your ears into overdrive!
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by The Storm on Guitar Center
I previously had a pair of the K44 and K99 headphones from AKG....they were both top-notch....I just recently got a pair of these in Davenport, Iowa.....I un them thru a Creative Labs X-Fi HD, as well as the iNano DSD DAC....they sound wicked good, with either. The Breakaway Live audio processor, is also able to drive these to the max....and I'm not the least bit disappointed. You're getting some serious bang for your buck, with these. Totally comfortable on the ears....the sound is crystal clear. Two BIG thumbs up!
You wont go wrong with AKG
AKG K52 Closed-Back Headphones with Professional Drivers
Reviewed by Mister B. on Guitar Center
Great sound separation and definition. Does a good job at eliminating external sound sources. Handles a broad range of frequencies well.
