K52 is built to last, with a lightweight yet durable design, high-quality components, and replaceable earpads. They sound duller in the mids and are more accentuated in the lower range, which sounds unnatural, as well as a bit sharper in the treble, with earlier roll-off in the sub range (K72).

The not fast enough bass dropping leads to an unnatural emphasis of the lower mids, but around 1-2 kHz they fall even lower than those of the little brother. They have the dynamic power to shift effortlessly between frequencies which makes them seriously entertaining. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic. While writing in there one day, I borrowed the headphones to hear how they sound and how comfortable.This is due to their large 40mm professional drivers, which ensure that even the tiniest of nuances are revealed, allowing you to mix and monitor with confidence. For the first moment this is not bad at all, because they cover the whole ear and find a good mixture of padding and stability. To ensure sturdiness and durability, the AKG K52 is subjected to mechanical, electrical, and acoustic tests. The K52 sits extremely comfortably on your ears, thanks to the self-adjusting headband and velvety earpads, and the level of isolation is more than acceptable.

For the first moment it is not bad at all, because they cover the whole ear and find a good mixture of padding and stability. There’s plenty of give, but even with the large earcups the headphones stay firmly put on your head.The band is either too large or two small and never finds that right place that just hugs your head properly.