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AKG K518LE headphones

AKG K518LE headphones

856 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Sound (71)
Value for money (41)
Design (22)
Bass quality (12)
Build quality (9)

Negative
Comfort (33)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 856 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the build quality and bass quality. The design and value for money are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the comfort.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG K518LE headphones is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Siddharth Bhatia (tech2.in.com)

AKG K 518 DJ

AKG makes some superb headphones for Audio pros, musicians etc.� They've officially been in India for a while now, being pushed by Sahil International, the JBL guys. Also, internationally it is a part of the Harman International stable, an entity that...

The K 518 DJ costs Rs. 4,900, thus putting it in the mid-level segment in the overall market. I am not too happy with the comfort level and ergonomics of the unit - there is room for improvement there. Some people will criticize the excess bass...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: Jasmine France (cnet.com)

AKG K 518 LE (Fuschia)

The AKG K 518 LE headphones offer a stylish yet understated design, a secure fit, and balanced audio quality.

Not everyone will find the AKG K 518 LE headphones comfortable, and some songs sound overly muddy.

The AKG K 518 headphones are a good value for eclectic listeners who want a portable earphone that needn't be stuck into the ear.

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: jamodalamo (cnet.com)

"A few flaws, but overall a great value."

Despite a few construction flaws, it makes an overall great package and the sound quality is what you're really paying for.

Sound quality exceeds the price. Nice overall appearance, very portable and convenient to carry. Great sound isolation as well.

Very poor cord design. Two independent cord inputs that tend to twist together. Also, the cord is very short and requires an extension. Fairly tight on the ears which makes them secure, but uncomfortable for long periods.

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: Victor_Gil (cnet.com)

"Excellent sound."

If you liked very sound quality and you are looking for a pair of headphones on this price range, and can stand a little pressure on your ears, or at least you're not going to use them for long periods of time this a very good choice.

The sound quality of these haedphones is incredible, I have used SONY, Panasonic, Sennheiser headphone and in-ear and this are he best of the pack hands down. the built quality I think is ok, they are not very bulky and are easy to carry around.

The headphones are REALLY, REALLY tight, I mean, if you keep using them for more than 2 hours your ear start to hurt a little, you can get used to that with a little time bu some people may find it unbearable.

Mar, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the AKG K518LE headphones

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of the AKG K518LE headphones from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

71% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Lei Zhang (amazon.com)

Terrific

Good stuff. A tiny fault is that the wire is a little bit short.I like it so much. The price is great.

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: Toark (amazon.com)

Cool looking, but poor sound-isolation

These headphones look great; the color really pops and they'll definitely catch some eyes. Overall the sound quality and comfort of the headphones is not what I was looking for. They fit alright, but seemed to have been designed for smaller heads than...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jeff "Jeff" (amazon.com)

Good sound, but a bit small in the fit

Got these a few weeks ago from amazon. For the price, they have really great sound. Bass is good and doesn't overpower everything else. The sound stage is a bit muddled, and female voices don't have much presence, but maybe that would sound better with...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: M. Orfanos "Follow me @miltiadiss" (amazon.com)

Good headphones but a bit uncomfortable, inline jack is soft

I bought these headphones around a month ago from the local electronics shop. I thought I would give a brief review. The most important point: the sound. The output is great! Totally worth the price I paid. I also like that the headphones block off...

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: M. Orfanos "Follow me @miltiadiss" (amazon.com)