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AKG K 518

AKG K 518
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alaScore 82

2689 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2689 reviews of AKG K 518. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the price and design are generally positive. The usability and size also get good feedback. There are some critical reviews about the mids quality. There are some mixed comments about the comfort.

sound, size, usability, design, price

mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG K 518 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for AKG K 518

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 user reviews of AKG K 518 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the bass quality and design are on the whole positive. The price and durability are also mentioned favorably, but the size and portability get negative comments.

sound, durability, price, design, bass quality

comfort, portability, size

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for AKG K 518

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of AKG K 518 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)

AKG K518 LE Headphones Review

 

AKG K518 LE Headphone Review The AKG K518 LE (Limited Edition) Headphone lives up to the qualities you'd expect from a product made by AKG. These cans are pretty stylish with the color accent and the metal inside band.

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

AKG K 518 LE review

 

MP3 players may be losing market share to music phones, but one thing is certain: portable audio isn't going anywhere. And to enjoy it to the fullest, you need some decent headphones. Of course, not everyone likes pushing earbuds into their ears, which...

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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Expert review by : Siddharth Zarabi (tech.firstpost.com)

AKG K 518 DJ

 

A typical DJ performance headphone that works well for normal music listening too, when there is heavy bass involved.

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : MyMac (mymac.com)

K518LE On-Ear Headphones – Review

 

There is nothing wrong with a set of $140 headphones that a $250 set won't cure. If your budget is $140, not $250, and you need on-ear headphones to be compact, folding, rich in bass, and strong in midrange, the “Limited Edition” K518LE series from AKG...

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

King of the portable 50-s pricerange

 

Hello everyone ill try to keep banther to a minimum, but excuses in advance I've purchased these cans about 2.5 years ago, to be exact the LE version in yellow with the short cable for 50euros. It comes with a pouch and small-to-big jack adapter. Ive...

Very good overall sound, excellent value, durable

Too much clamping force, cable tangling

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

These cost how much?

 

Ok i got these at my local best buy for $70. For $70 i am quite surprised. The bass is definitely emphasized and these are excellent for electronic music. The highs are recessed but smooth and the mids are also recessed. These are only first day...

bass, build, portability, smooth listening

highs and mids, uncomfortable

Jan, 2012
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