{"id":5136,"date":"2013-11-06T23:51:07","date_gmt":"2013-11-07T04:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/?p=5136"},"modified":"2016-02-28T23:54:48","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T04:54:48","slug":"akg-k545-headphone-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/akg-k545-headphone-review\/","title":{"rendered":"AKG K545 Studio-Quality Closed-Back Headphones Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have been always a fan of AKG as they are among the top manufacturers of high-end headphones for many years. This is a very well-established brand that is being used by professional musicians all over the world. That&#8217;s why I am so excited to review the newest headphone in their collection, the AKG K545.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>AKG K545<\/strong> headphone was officially announced at IFA 2013 and it was claimed to be the next step in design solution that could bring studio audio quality to a portable headphone. Let&#8217;s read on for our detailed review of the reference closed-back over-ear headphones.<\/p>\n<h2>Design and Features<\/h2>\n<p>AKG K545 is the next generation of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005CNR7B0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005CNR7B0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=twall-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">AKG K550<\/a> but it has a much more portable design, which is very useful for people looking for a headphone for their mobile devices. Watch our unboxing video and overall look of the headphone below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hLRqzKJuvpQ\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-1.jpg\" alt=\"akg-k545-pic-1\" width=\"750\" height=\"1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-1-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The closed-back headphone is designed in Austria and I&#8217;m pretty amazed at how they built it. It doesn&#8217;t feel cheap like many other headphones out there. The earcup holders seem to make of aluminum but the weight is still very lightweight. It is so sturdy that I believe I could drop the headphone and it wouldn&#8217;t be broken. You will have the feeling of using a high-quality product when using this headphone.<\/p>\n<p>This is absolutely not the most comfortable headphone I&#8217;ve used but it is acceptable. I tried wearing the AKG K545 in over an hour and doesn&#8217;t feel anything unpleasant at all. The earcups are well-cushioned and covered with fine leather. You can see that the cushion is quite thick and it will create a small distance between your ears and drivers. Overall, it will isolate noises and you will enjoy a better listening experience. I just don&#8217;t like the cushion on top, it seems not thick enough and I can easily feel the headphone is leaning on my head and my ears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"akg-k545-pic-2\" width=\"750\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-2-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-3.jpg\" alt=\"akg-k545-pic-3\" width=\"750\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/akg-k545-pic-3-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The K545 is supplied with 2 cables, one is the cable with three-button MFI remote which is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod and Macs, one is the cable with universal one-button remote which you can use for Android and Windows devices. Both of the cables are detachable and include an in-line microphone. One thing I don&#8217;t like is that the cable is too short, it is just 3.9&#8242; but I think it is enough for on-the-go purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The headphone can be folded flat for easy storage in your backpack. Unfortunately, there will be no carrying case included in the box.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, I don&#8217;t have any significant complaint on the design, it is so impressive. My review unit is black, and there are some more color options for you, such as the\u00a0white, black\/orange and\u00a0black\/turquoise.<\/p>\n<h2>Audio Quality<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing I have to say, the AKG K545 is among the best headphones I&#8217;ve ever used. I heard about reference headphone and I thought it is just a marketing gimmick. Reference headphone is just a term to call the one used as comparison point for other headphones, it doesn&#8217;t mean an accurate headphone. However, the K545 is really a great product and I could use it as my reference headphone.<\/p>\n<p>I tested the headphone mostly on my Macbook Pro and it did a very good job. The sound is very well-balanced and I love how beautifully it represents all notes, from low to high frequencies.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t expect the K545 will deliver an overwhelmed bass response like Beats, I myself hate that uncomfortable heavy-bass sound. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean the bass sound is not impressive. Actually, it is very smooth and even stronger than <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005CNR7B0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005CNR7B0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=twall-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">its predecessor K550<\/a>. It also makes our ears comfortable and I can easily use the headphone nonstop for hours (actually, I have to take it off a few times just because my ears are too warm).<\/p>\n<p>The mid-range and high frequencies are represented impressively as I expected. Again I have to say this deliver a very beautiful mid-range and treble sound. Every note is clear, crisp, detailed and accurate. I almost get lost in the great listening experience and believe or not, I use this headphone for at least 2 hours a day in the last week.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, there is a small distance between your ears and the two 50mm drivers and it helps create a better sound stage. However, as the earcups&#8217; size is reduced compared to the K550, it also compromises the sound stage. This is understandable because AKG tried to make this headphone more portable. Anyways, this is just a small difference and it won&#8217;t affect the overall sound stage at all, you will still can visualize the sound sources.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Portable and sturdy design.<\/li>\n<li>Well-balanced sound.<\/li>\n<li>Very clear, crisp and beautiful mid-range and treble sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cons<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cables are too short.<\/li>\n<li>This is really not a comfortable headphone.<\/li>\n<li>Soundstage is slightly weakened due to small earcups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The AKG K545 is available on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00H00P8DW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00H00P8DW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=twall-20&amp;linkId=HFKQ4UZSUJKLDXVK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon for $200<\/a><\/strong>. I will use this as my reference phone, so this is another product I want to recommend, you won&#8217;t be disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have been always a fan of AKG as they are among the top manufacturers of high-end headphones for many years. This is a very well-established brand that is being used by professional musicians all over the world. 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