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Award winning AKG 550 mkII headphones now £109.95 for VIP members @ Richer Sounds (free sign up).

£109.95 RicherSounds11 Dec 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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mudds

11 Dec 16

Been after these for a while. Saw the price had dropped another £10 so bit at this price.

When I went to collect from the Leicester store the guys there hadn't realised they had dropped again either.

Just got them home and working with my Cambridge XS DAC and they are AMAZING. I've only seen them this price on ebay (shipping from France which I wasn't best pleased with) so this was a no brainer,

If you are after a quality set of headphones for home then look no further.

Thanks for viewing and have a very Merry Christmas my fellow HUKDers!

All comments (26)

Vanderlust

11 Dec 16 #1

Nice heat. Looking for something for the TV atm with a transmitter and optical lead. Figured I'd post in here in case any audiophiles know any good deals going. Something like the RS175s.. :laughing:

mudds to Vanderlust

11 Dec 16 #2

No bluetooth options? I would prefer it to RF.

Vanderlust

11 Dec 16 #3

No BT on the TV. Just optical :confused:

bazinga3

11 Dec 16 1 #4

I bought these 3yrs ago from richer sounds for only £10 more so for me it's nice to see they've held value. Be warned these cans are very big so not really ideal for using them out and about (much more suited to a home environment)...
Because of that I then purchased the Audio Technica ATH-M50X, these are equally as good regarding sound quality with a little more bass (plus a much better size for wearing outside) and I've never looked back since.
With both sets being closed back means they barely leak any sound at all meaning everyone around you won't be annoyed and can hear what you're listening too :smiley:

mudds to bazinga3

11 Dec 16 #6

Thanks that worth noting for everyone, hence my recommendation as a home set of headphones. I've come from a set of Goldring NS-1000 so feel this is a nice step up and works well with my Cambridge XS. Will give them a whirl with my HiFi later.

DarrylJohn to bazinga3

11 Dec 16 #14

Glad to hear that.. :sunglasses:. I got the model down from the ATXS so i am pleased they hold up to these too. Identical except the detachable cable which can be made detachable with a mod.

mudds

11 Dec 16 #5

I would be tempted to give this a go with some nice BT headphones.

MBeeching

11 Dec 16 #7

Shame about the non-detachable cable.

snappyfish to MBeeching

11 Dec 16 #8

Well that's a no deal surely? All good headphones should have detachable cable?

MazingerZ

11 Dec 16 #9

Any idea what the MK.2 version improvements are? I have the AKG551 with a mic, outstanding headphones.

BenderRodriguez

11 Dec 16 1 #10

Yes, all £100 headphones that can be ruined by breaking a £3.50 cable are poor deal.

mamboboy

11 Dec 16 #11

Didn't get on with these personally. Far too neutral sounding, just felt they lacked punch. Really good if you want to appreciate every little detail but I like the sound to be a bit more fun. Also, don't even bother if you wear glasses... it opens up the seal slightly and makes them sound even more flat.
Like bazinga I went for the ATH M50's and haven't looked back.

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