AKG Acoustics surround headphones - Manual (Page 28)

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k 501
If you think that the development of stereo headphones has reached
its ceiling, the AKG
k 501 will make you change your mind. The
undisputed flagship of our reference class and many reviewers’
favorite delivers a spacious, airy sound at the high frequencies,
which has earned it an excellent reputation among lovers of
classical music. Although the physical difference is minimal, it
makes an enor-mous difference for sound purists. The diaphragm
is 80 µm thick in its central area for enhanced clarity at high
frequencies and thinner around its perimeter for solid, accurate bass
response. To further improve the sound, the hand-selected
diaphragms are reinforced with trapezoidal corrugations.
The soloist.
k 501
Hardwired high-end stereo headphones recommended for audio purists and lovers of classical music
- Revolutionary Varimotion diaphragms for perfect imaging
and resolution along with extremely accurate response.
- Open-back, circum-aural earphones.
- Replaceable, acoustically ventilated ear pads for impressive
stereo perspective.
- Proven AKG self-adjusting headband, leatherette ear pads,
and gimbal suspension for excellent comfort.
- Convenient single-sided cable.
- Hard gold-plated jack plug with screw-on adapter.
- Frequency range: 16 Hz to 30 kHz.
For technical explanations, see page 22.
2 nd place
The
Golden Ear
’01
Reviewer opinion: superb
B E S T B U Y
Opinion: superb ✽✽✽
“Optimum headphones for
lovers of an analytical,
crisp sound”
TEST
Opinion: excellent
+ very smooth reproduction
+ accurate, very airy sound
Timbre: exceptional
Accuracy: exceptional
Comfort: excellent
5/00
TEST
TEST
Sound: excellent
Price/performance: excellent
»Rankings« 9/02
TEST
Press clippings
8/02
TEST
Ranking 9/02
Stereo sound: excellent
Multichannel sound: excellent
Comfort: excellent
Price/performance: excellent
VIDEO opinion: excellent
B E S T B U Y
9/02