K553 MK2 Closed-Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

The AKG K553 MK2 is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone built for monitoring, mixing, and mastering, combining the noise isolation of a closed design with the open, spacious feel typically reserved for open-back headphones. The 50mm low-impedance drivers deliver strong, accurate bass response with enough sensitivity to sound consistent on laptops, interfaces, and mobile devices alike. Extra-large, leatherette ear pads keep long monitoring sessions comfortable, and a detachable cable paired with a 2D-axis folding mechanism lets the K553 MK2 fold flat for storage or travel. A gold-plated screw-on jack combo (1/4 inch and 1/8 inch) covers both professional and consumer gear without needing a separate adapter. Engineers working across a studio interface, a laptop, and a portable recorder get one headphone that holds its accuracy across every source, and the replaceable ear pads keep it serviceable well past the point most closed-back headphones need replacing.