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Akai Professional Project 50X Over Ear Studio Monitor Headphones Amazon Exclusive
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
183
Old Reviews
8
Unverified
44
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1.97 meters
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Sound Quality
51price, mixing, listening, studio, bass
+82%
-18%
" ... I do have other very good quality headphones but I love these Akai very much more. ... "
" ... Excellent sound, but I bought it before the price bottomed out ... "
" ... Sound quality is good, although it lacks volume by far. ... "
" ... Great sound & really good at blocking out other noise ... "
" ... I use these for music production and I am very happy with the quality of them. ... 5 Stars either way, I would recommend these for music production or music listening! ... "
" ... I like the flat sound these headphones produce. ... "
" ... Great sound not the most sturdy dropped mine first day had to get replacement but enjoy the sound and quality ... "
" ... However they did sound great as long as I got use out of them ... "
Comfort
33ears, ear, ear pads, wearing, ear cups
+55%
-45%
" ... The ear cups are the perfect size for me and so comfortable. ... "
" ... Comfortable over the ear closed back headphones. ... "
" ... sound is great but headphone cups doesn't give a comfortable fit and make a seal around the ears. ... "
" ... Which are SUPER comfortable, and they compliment the sound signature much better than what comes stocks on the Akai 50X. ... "
" ... The ear pieces themselves have a lot of rotating parts so that might not be great for its longevity. ... I'm used to a suspension system on my current gaming headset, that allows the headset to conform comfortably to my head, (hyper x revolver) similar to what I've seen on a steel series. ... "
" ... I'm even more amazed that something with a slightly cheap feel would actually work well. ... "
" ... i will maybe upgrade to valor ear pads this should help with the sound leaking and longer wearing sessions. ... That said for $18-25 i am very happy they are comfortable, average sounding headphones. ... "
" ... Comfort is ok, the clamping pressure might be a little less than I am used to, but I haven't decided whether thats good or bad yet. ... "
Price
31worth, headphones, current, 90, sound quality
+87%
-13%
" ... When Amazon prices these below $25, they're a bargain! ... "
" ... If the Beyer's were better it was only by a little and it didn't justify the huge price difference to me. ... "
" ... Good Value for money ... "
" ... they sound just right for the price. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price (these were on sale for about $17 when I bought them) ... "
" ... You can't do better for the price. ... "
" ... If you take care of them and they'll last just like anything, but can't beat it for the price when they're on sale. ... "
" ... We are a recording studio and we will be buying a few more sets of these at this price! ... "
Headphones
23headphone, headset, mixing, listening, worth
+70%
-30%
" ... A good five stars plus is what i rated these headphones. ... Get yourself a pair you won't regret it and thank you Akai for making such a great quality headphones. ... "
" ... i love these headphones. ... "
" ... These are excellent headphones! ... "
" ... I like the flat sound these headphones produce. ... "
" ... My favorite Headphones. ... Do your research and see why these headphones (ISK-MDH9000) are reviewed so well by audiophiles. ... Awhile back I happen to pick up a pair of these as a some beater headphones. ... "
" ... To start off with, this seems like a good quality headset, and for the price I got it at ($25) I don't have anything bad to say about it. ... For the price I think it's a pretty good headset. ... "
" ... That is still the case with these headphones. ... "
" ... For general listening and $25 or under i would recommend these headphones. ... "
Build Quality
23cheap, broke, head, feels, swivel
+35%
-65%
" ... The left ear piece broke off while putting the headphones on after one week of use. ... Cheap plastic and not held together well. ... "
" ... brittle and week in the area of head piece where connects to speaker. ... "
" ... However this headset just seems rigid and uncomfortable in comparison. ... "
" ... The connection to the ear pads from the swivel is very flimsy. ... "
" ... Don't Buy it is too fragile . ... "
" ... I took off the cans and the plastic ring holding the right can burst pulling out the entire right can, wires and all. ... "
" ... and on top of it, I was trying to move one of the earphones so I could put it on and it broke right off, I have never had this happen. ... "
" ... I have had the same pair for roughly 8 years and I have never been concerned about the wear and tear being an issue due to their impeccably sturdy construction. ... "
Cables
16cords, headphone wire, straight cable, detachable, coiled cable
+44%
-56%
" ... Neither cord worked. ... "
" ... My biggest problem is that the curly cord is shorter than the other cord that comes with it. ... "
" ... Cables are poorly designed so if you insert them in the phone all the way you will only hear one side. ... "
" ... I tried both cords both ways and nothing seemed to remedy the issue. ... "
" ... Just received, plugged the cables, NO SOUND at all. ... "
" ... Bought from WarehouseDeals and received headphones with coiled cable. ... Missing the 1/4 adapter and straight cable. ... Screwed the cable fully into the left earpiece and no sound from either earpiece. ... "
Bass
15lows, highs, rich, punchy, crisp
+93%
-7%
" ... The bass you hear is very rich, crisp and clear. ... "
" ... They sound great in most frequencies including low bass. ... "
" ... Great audio quality but bass is a little low so I had to have an eq on it most of the time and it works great for locating enemies and whatnot in games. ... "
" ... Good frequency response. ... "
" ... Bass is punchy without being overbearing, the highs are clear and crisp. ... "
" ... Amazing headphones, the bass is rich and i can feel it really well. ... "
" ... They sound good with nice punchy bass, decents mid range, and decent highs. ... "
" ... They really do hit the lows. ... "
Fit
14head, broke, ear, fitting, snapped
+29%
-71%
" ... The left ear piece broke off while putting the headphones on after one week of use. ... Cheap plastic and not held together well. ... "
" ... Right ear speaker broke off in less than two weeks. ... "
" ... and on top of it, I was trying to move one of the earphones so I could put it on and it broke right off, I have never had this happen. ... "
" ... i ordered two, and both broke when I tried bending it to put on my head. ... The plastic isn't flexible enough and snapped. ... "
" ... used them for about 10 minutes and the swivel cover on the left side snapped off while rotating the ear cup. ... "
" ... Poor fit, poor sound. ... "
" ... Also, they are a little loose fitting on my average-sized head, so they may be too big for some people. ... "
" ... I simply took these off my head, not with force, but just normally took them off and they broke apart after a few months. ... "
Product Reliability
10month, headphones, got, days, took
+20%
-80%
" ... I got them a few days ago and I absolutely dislike them. ... "
" ... Within a week they had ceased to function. ... "
" ... I ended up giving them to my 9 year old. ... "
" ... Bought 1 month ago and was very satisfied until they stopped working 2 days after the return window closed. ... "
" ... Lasted about one month. ... "
" ... I got it about an hour ago and the same problem. ... "
" ... I've had these headphones for less then a month and they've already broken. ... "
" ... I simply took these off my head, not with force, but just normally took them off and they broke apart after a few months. ... "
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