Chat
Contact us
Close contact box
Connect ID #
614 676 387 4
Connect ID #
614 676 387 4
Don't wait on hold. We'll call you back when it's your turn to talk with the next available .
Please enter your name  
Please enter your phone number  
Please enter a message  

Calls may be recorded for training and quality control purposes.

We are located in Virginia USA.

Thank you. We will be calling you .
We're sorry. We have encountered a problem.

AKG K 550 Over-the-ear headphones

Item # 039K550

Most headphones with a sealed earcup design let you hear your music better in noisy environments, like at a club or...

Most headphones with a sealed earcup design let you hear your music better in noisy environments, like at a club or...

Item # 039K550

Shop all AKG Over-the-ear Headphones

About the AKG K 550

Dave Bar

Closed-back headphones with a wide-open sound

Most headphones with a sealed earcup design let you hear your music better in noisy environments, like at a club or in a busy office. But they can also bottle up the sound, making it feel as though it's coming from inside your head. Not the AKG K 550s. These advanced closed-back headphones deliver the spacious, realistic soundstage of an open-back design, while providing blissful relief from the outside world. And because they're sealed, you can enjoy truly private listening without sound leaking outside to those around you.

Closed-back headphones with a wide-open sound

Most headphones with a sealed earcup design let you hear your music better in noisy environments, like at a club or in a busy office. But they can also bottle up the sound, making it feel as though it's coming from inside your head. Not the AKG K 550s. These advanced closed-back headphones deliver the spacious, realistic soundstage of an open-back design, while providing blissful relief from the outside world. And because they're sealed, you can enjoy truly private listening without sound leaking outside to those around you.


Large drivers for outstanding performance

AKG has been making high-quality headphones for music enthusiasts and professionals for over 60 years, and that experience really shows in the K 550s. They use big 50mm drivers, the largest in the AKG headphone lineup, to crank out powerful, crystal-clear sound from your hi-fi system or virtually any portable player. No matter what type of music you listen to, these 'phones will give you sparkling highs, engaging mids, and dynamic bass.

earcup closeup
cloeup earcup detail

Carefully designed inside and out

mini to full size adapter

The K 550 features a padded adjustable headband and ultra-soft around-the-ear earcups for a comfortable fit. The single-sided oxygen-free copper cable supports a clean signal from the source to your ears, and comes with a convertible headphone plug that works with both mini- and full-sized jacks. And its 2D-Axis earcup design folds flat for easier storage and transportation.


From our review of the AKG K 500 headphones

"The AKG K 550s are a good high-end headphone choice for less-than high-end listening situations. Although slightly warm, I felt I was getting all the musical detail my sound sources were delivering. And they were comfortable enough to wear all through the work day. And that's more than good enough for me!"


— Ralph, Crutchfield Blog and Product Review Editor

READ LESS

Product highlights:

  • over-the-ear, closed-back design
  • large cushioned earcups and adjustable headband
  • large 50mm drivers for a realistic soundstage and powerful sound
  • 2D-Axis fold-flat design for easier storage and transportation
  • frequency response: 12-28,000 Hz
  • impedance: 32 ohms
  • sensitivity: 114 dB
  • 9-foot single-sided cord with stereo mini plug
  • comes with full-sized 1/4" adapter
  • weight: 8.3 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # K550

What's in the box:

  • Over-the-ear headphones (with attached audio cable terminated by a male 3.5mm connector)
  • 1/4" Adapter (installed)
  • "Important!" note
  • "Attention!" booklet
  • Warranty Card

Customer reviews for AKG K 550

Loading reviews...

Average review:

4.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews

Thanks for submitting your review

Filter by rating

Customer photos

Customer provided image, click to load a larger version.
Customer provided image, click to load a larger version.

Sort reviews

Sort by:
Items per page:
View page:

Verified customer (What's this?)
Verified employee review (What's this?)

Reviewed on Samsung.com

This review was collected as part of a promotion

Pros:

Cons:

Crutchfield response
Customer provided image, click to load a larger version.
<< >>

More details on the AKG K 550

Mark G.

Features & specs

General
Fit Style Over-the-ear
Earcup Type Closed
Earcup Width x Height 4.375" x 4.375"
Noise-canceling No
Bluetooth No
Bluetooth Version ---
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls No
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Siri No
Connectors
3.5mm No
1/4" Yes
Lightning No
4.4mm balanced No
XLR4 balanced No
2.5mm No
Other None
Specs
Frequency Response 12-28k Hz
Sensitivity 114 dB
Impedance 32 Ohms
Weight 8.3 ounces
Cord Length 108"
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year

Product Research

Features

Reference Series: The AKG K550 over-the-ear headphones combine the advantages of closed-back headphones (no sound leakage for a truly private experience) with the open sound of open-backs (typical speaker sound); making it ideal for both home and street use.

50mm Driver: The 50mm (2'') driver, the biggest driver in the AKG headphone range, delivers a realistic soundstage far beyond what other headphones typically deliver.

Comfortable Fit: With large over-the-ear cups and a new, lightweight adjustable headband design, the K550 offers an amazing, comfortable fit allowing for hours of continuous listening.

Single-Sided Cable: The single-sided, 99.99% oxygen-free cable provides pure sound transmission. The headphone cable is terminated by a straight 3.5mm gold-plated connector.

1/4" Adapter: The AKG over-the-ear headphones come with a 1/4" adapter to plug into your home stereo.

3D-Axis Folding Design: The AKG K550 features a unique 3D-Axis folding mechanism for ease of handling, storing, and transporting.

Loading accessories...

Customer Q&A

Loading articles...

Compare the sound