You are so welcome! It's been a pleasure to make and i"m happy to own them :D.

@@rollingtroll Totally agree. you help me decided right away. thanks man...

Yup. Best out there

I'm really happy to hear that! My headphone reviews seem to get a lot of positive response :)

@@rollingtroll i am not an audiophile by any means but i understood the way you explained how it exactly feels and sounds like, which most of the videos just go over breifly.

@@OmkarNevse it's all that matters, right? Either you need to be explained what it sounds like or you have to be able to hear it. For that last reason I am now also making a massive series of identical recordings of different speakers. If the amount of speakers recorded gets large enough chances are that people will know at least one of the speakers showcased, and can use those as a reference for how they are comparing. That's impossible with headphones so all I can do is talk. I am sure not everyone is going to agree though, I listen with trained, audiophile ears but if you are used to cheap sennheisers you are used to way more bass than I would deem reasonable. Reference is always a tricky one as it matches with your perception. There's things in sound that are objectively good or bad but there's always a matter of taste and (p)reference. I am happy you feel like I this review helps you make a somewhat educated guess though!

@@rollingtroll yep it is indeed very helpful, youve got another sub now haha. Btw congrats for 1k subs, hope it grows more from here.

You're not going to be sorry. But if you ever want to do an upgrade; my current favourites are the Audiotechnica ATH-M30x. They outperform even the M50x in my opinion and have absolutely no business being even nearly this good.

You are very welcome! Enjoy!!

Haha! Welcome! And now I barely have time for making new videos. Soon though, plenty of plans!

I did a couple of days ago! Ultra cheap ones even ;). I am happy to hear the review was useful for you. I am looking into doing more of these but I need to find a source of headphones ;)

@@rollingtroll Thanks I saw the Phillips headphone video. Fantastic review again! I hope some local headphone vender can sponsor your channel.. and also supply cans regularly for a critique.

Enjoy!!!

You are so very welcome!

You are very welcome!

Happy to hear that!

I tested then with an x-can V2 preamp today, with JJ tubes in it. Highs were a lot more transparent. Sometimes affordable audio responds really well to fancy equipment

​@@rollingtroll that's awesome! I've got them plugged into a mediocre behringer umc202hd and it does the job fine, but I need to scrounge up a better amplifier. I see a few of x-cans on hifishark ... very tempting!!

@@someguy9440 Go V2 though! The V1 really isn't that great. Want a budget tip? Find a defective Nakamichi CR3 or LX3 cassette recorder that still works electronically, they make amazing headphone preamps. For the LX3 you need a tape to put it in rec mode though, cr3 has a tape/source switch as it's a 3 head deck. If you are willing to spend more, look at Chord. Great headamps.

The thing with KZfaq is being consistent. I'm starting to notice that people like what I do, so I'll try to upload a bit more consistently. My channel was mostly there just to share my findings with friends and on forums/facebook groups, never planned to gain an audience here but now that I'm closing in on 1k subscribers, I am thinking that maybe I should carry on doing this. I ordered the K52's the evening of your comment and only got them yesterday so this is as fast as I could. There's really no reason not to buy them at this price range, except if you love a bright, crispy sound. If you don't mind it a bit more laid back, they are great. They sound the opposite of cheap, it's only the highs that give it away.

@@rollingtroll Yes you should definitely.

@@aaaaeeeeffffeeeekkkkssss Haha, have you heard this, headphone manufacturers? Send me more headphones! ;). Thanks, magic Frog person!

@@aaaaeeeeffffeeeekkkkssss I just got a feeling from the way they were designed that they could be good. And they really are. If you want something else in that price range, check the Samson SR850/Superlux HD681 I mention, you can't go wrong with either for the price. I gave my Samsons away to my best friend though, she loves them, and I'm daily driving the AKG's even though I have way better headphones. There's something really 'accessible' about them.

@@rollingtroll So true! Your review is exactly what we need to know. I encourage you to make more content reviewing Headphones!

Since you're used to more upmarket headphones I'd also consider looking at AudioTechnica at a maybe slightly higher price range. I don't know exactly what they got in stock right now, but every time I heard them I thought they were ridiculous value for money. I can't say the AKG K52 are 'that' closed. They technically are, but they definitely don't close your ears off. How about the BeyerDynamic DT150? I think that's the best sounding affordable closed back pair of headphones I've heard. Sure, they are a lot more expensive than the K52 but I'm seriously considering getting a pair one day. Really happy you enjoyed the review! Despite covid, I've actually been insanely busy and haven't been able to do any in-depth videos lately. There's loads of plans though. Pity headphone manufacturers don't sponsor me. But hey, I'm at an audio show soon, may want to ask some questions ;).

@@rollingtroll Thank you for the quick answer, and all the tips! And I know what you mean, the K52's are probably not completely isolating sound from the outside, but comparable to the HD599's (you can literally hear EVERYTHING with them on and with music on), they probably would fit me personally. The DT150 looks like an awesome pair of headphones, but the thing for me is the overall clamp-force or whatever you can call it can be problematic for me (ATH-M20x is a perfect example, also the SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Logitech G633, I've got a humongous head and it's annoying as f*, lol), since when I use headphones I like them to be rather loose-fitting on my head. Also availability for buying them and shipping them to Sweden with the least shipping costs since I'm on a budget is a problem. Headphone manufacturers SHOULD sponsor you, since reviewers like you are needed. ;D

@@Mibmu I wore the dt150 when I was still fat and they fit my fat head. It may be worth a try. That said, the k52 at that price always come in handy :D.

You are very welcome!

You are so welcome

@@rollingtroll Just subbed the channel. 👍

Thanks so much! Greetings from the cold Netherlands!

Thanks! I should really upload more 😁

Seem'd funny when you said "I don't even have 1k followers so I don't do this kind of thing".. I bought the K52 as I saw it for 30.

@@nanotechnicianhq I got a 7 euro k72 now! It’s in rough shape but I wanted to try it, found it at a thrift shop. It’s definitely a serious step up

I am happy to hear that! Though I will be in Portugal soon, I don't speak Portuguese but at least you speak English :D

@@rollingtroll im actually from brazil hahah, but heyy have a nice trip!! i hear portugal is great :)

@@djalyx_ haha, same languague, kinda. I am sure I will! Are you going to buy the k52?

@@rollingtroll actually im buying the k72, its cheaper here for some reason 😂

@@djalyx_ weird! Hope it is actually better. I remember not reading good stuff about the k92. May want to check that :)

You are welcome! I just picked up a pair of K72 at a thrift shop. Conclusion; little more transparent, and that's all. Not really worth it :)

@@rollingtroll Thank you!

You are very welcome!

You are very welcome!

You are very welcome!

Spotify! They recommended their Ramones cover. I actually managed to buy the record (three even, got some friends into it as well) from Argentina by randomly e-mailing record stores in BA. Ended up buying three copies at Exiles, who shipped them to the Netherlands for me.

Enjoy!!

@@rollingtroll They're also only 32 ohms, which is good for me since I also want to use them with my phone.

​@@penatiohow was it

You are welcome! I plan to do more headphone videos soon :). The BH770 is meant to look like the Beyerdynamic DT770. No idea if it sounds like them though!

@@rollingtroll is the 72 better thamt 52

​@@MohameedHajtalebdid you buy the k72

@@random_user2024 yes its shit qouality is bad and when you turn the volume too 100 the sound get distroded its dose not grap your head tight go buy behringer its way better

Thank you very much!

It's headphones, stound 'stage' as such is not really a thing. In the end it's mostly left and right. I do realize that some headphones have some stage going on that at least allows you to hear stuff coming from behind but honestly, that's very limited on these. I'd go a bit more upmarket for that and you'd definitely like the AKG K240's I keep shouting about, haha ;).

@@rollingtroll ohhh, i see, thanks for the advice :D

@@yukselcaglarbaypnar5301 aye aye!

BBD right :P

ordered bro 😂😂😂your insta?

@@t4h4 who isnt? @ankit.sau

@@ankit13825 are u buying these on this sale

@@t4h4 yes i bought them

Yup, you don’t know what you are missing until you do.

Nothing in that price range. If you have more to spend: Sony MDR7506 or audiotechnica ath-m50x. If you can Afford the audiotechnicas, skip the Sony.

Wow that was quick hahaha. The k92 wouldnt be same w better highs? I want them for amateur studio but also for listening. Im quite a fun of mid-highs

Good! Thank you! :)

Haven't heard the AT's. Usually AT is good at any price range, since they are twice as expensive they may be a good idea. But at that price range, as stated, AKG K240 Studio :)

Even from combiningtexts you can derive a lot! Check my AirPods max review for a laugh ;). They are definitely good for a bass player. They don’t have overwhelming low end but are very defined so it won’t become one big mush of bass like sennheiser would do at this price range. Should be easy to follow exactly what you play. With the highs being these headphones weak point bass guitar seems a perfect use case!

I personally don't listen to electronic music so I wouldn't know, but I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't be good for that. The low end is fine and they are never overly agressive sounding, so they'll probably be bass heavy enough, and on the laid back side otherwise, so that sound about right for techno?

@@rollingtroll Yes, its sound ok for me! Thanks for your answer and time :D

It's just that the original brand discs are rattly, but if you take them off there's a hole so you need to put something on that :D. I could never get these off by the way, I did succesfully do it with the Samson SR850 (made a review of that years ago) and it was a major upgrade. It's not necessary on super well built headphones obviously, this was just to stop a bit of aluminium rattling :D.

Welcome! And they are honestly good at any price, there's no way of disliking these. But if you don't have much to spend, they are among the best options out there (y)

bro get them for 799rupees / 10$ on Flipkart . Sale going on

The less contact points the better, so if you can use it without the adapter always go for that option! I would personally always go K240, Beyer has the tendency to overdo the highs, except for the DT100 and DT150. Bare in mind though; the DT100 has virtually no bass, it's really for monitoring voices. The DT150 had beautiful bass.

@@rollingtroll Thanks for that fast replay keep on with your content Mr Good luck.

BTW has anyone found a way to not make the plastic branded sides of the earcups vibrate ,just as the trolling troll did.

@@samir2zk135 I never found a solution either, honestly. They didn't want to come off even though they are loose

@@rollingtroll I was thinking of putting coins but theres not much difference is there?

Aye aye! Enjoy your headphones!

Thanks, nice responses!

They wouldn't be horrible for it, but of course they don't have the transparency of a more expensive pair of headphones. I'd consider the AKG K240 Studio for that, if you don't want to spend too much. But in all honesty; I repeat that at least twice in the video so you would have had a quicker answer if you'd watched it. That's what it's for, right? :D.

Beyer dt150. Bit more expensive though. Really good.

@@rollingtroll Nice, thanks for the quick reply. I looked them up but unfortunately on top of the price they seem pretty hard to drive so I'd need more equipment as well I'll probably end up trying out the K52s first

@@ghsrkm What are you planning to drive them with?

@@rollingtroll Ideally if I could drive the headphones directly with my computer that would be great, but that's most likely not gonna happen (although I think it should work with the K52 at least). I could grab a FiiO BTR3K if necessary but I'm not sure that's even gonna be enough with that impedance, and getting a stronger amp along with the headphones would already exceed my current budget by quite a bit Although lately I've been considering just getting the K240s and a decent pair of IEMs to use outside instead, if there aren't any better closed back alternatives at that price

I can't as I don't have a 206, I know the 206 though. The K52 wins this in every way, no competition :).

I neve rheard the K92 but it's two steps up from the K52. They should never be the same price, so either the K52 is way too expensive, or the K92 is way too cheap. I would be careful, could be a scam if you can find the K92 that cheap. Over here the K52 is twice the price

Definitely. You can always upgrade later. But if you have more cash, audiotechnica ath-m50x. Very easy choice.

@@rollingtroll They are 4 times the price aswell in my country :)

@@rollingtroll I need a lot of other stuff like a 7 string guitar, better guitar pickups, audio interface, some great metal plugins. But when I am able to create something good later on I will most def upgrade to better headphones :)

Thank you!!

@@rollingtroll Hey, no problem. I am going to order a pair of those K52’s, like right now.. It became the obvious choice when you explained their high frequency characteristics. I already have more expensive semi open back headphones from AKG AND those k240’s, but I need a pair(s) of closed back headphones. Any ideas on the higher priced models that have closed back for recording tracks? I did not like the Audio Technica ATH-M50’s.. too much lower frequency boom and not neutral and balanced enough over the range. I can’t rely on public cyber space opinion apparently..😉👨🏻

hey, i put cellotape across the round part (on the name) hoping to stop it from vibrating. makes it a bit better.

You mean the branding? I'm sure it is, but I could't get it off easily. It feels loose, but didn't want to pop off.

I would go for a fully open design if you have to wear it all day, less warm. But then you hear your entire environment, not sure if that is an issue for you

At 10 bucks, you'll be happy to have them, even with a smartphone :D.

Never managed to do it, can't get the logos off :(

Samson HD680 is the same thing :)

Yeah I got both Samson SR850 1st and then AKG K52 2nd. I prefer Samson being open back the AKGs are also good because it close backs to stop noise. I got them for dirt cheap so that’s why I have 2 headphones

I don't know! I did find online that the 92 isn't worth the price, so I feel like the 52 may be the gem.

I don’t see why not :)

I specifically mention in the video that they are great if you are a bass player, haha. Go and watch the video! It answers your question better than I can in the comments.

@@rollingtroll yess I saw it but I'm an insecure person so I was making sure :') srry hahaha

@@val_2018 No worries! So let me repeat it; Absolutely fine for a bass player, definitely at this price range :D.

They will never resolve the highest highs but other than that, insanity. That being said; audiotechnica ath-m30x. Thank me later

@@rollingtroll Sound is personal preference BTW. What may sound good to me may sound bad to you. And that's okay 👌 But if you hook these up to quality equipment and EQ(to my preference) They're like strapping a pair of old school Cerwin Vegas to your head 🤣

If sound was all personal preference then that would mean that some phone speakers sound 'good' because some people listen to them. Some people don't care, or have a broken taste, but there's good and bad sound. There's also taste, but that's a different matter. There's good rigs that I don't like and good rigs that I do like. But that doesn't mean there's no bad ones. @@budzlightyear2212

A dac is for turning digital signal into analog, so it depends on how high quality your digital source is. I personally don't use DACs, I just have good sounding streamers and computer audio interfaces. That said, a good headphone preamp is always a good idea but seriously, we are talking about 27 euro headphones here. Though they sound objectively good this is not something you buy as a perfectionist. Just plug them into whatever and it's probably worth your 27 euros ;)

I should add; you will always listen to the weakest link so investing a little bit in everything and keeping the audio chain balanced is never a bad idea.

@@rollingtroll cool, thanks ✌🏼

@@rollingtroll I've noted that in my macbook air I get the best sound (rich and loud) compared to my iPad and phone!

@@vcom You need a good amp for it to get the best out of it. Any dongle Dac/amp with good power will also do

What kind of mixing exactly?

@@rollingtroll Audio Engineering..? Mixing And Mastering..?

You can just take the branding out, it's clipped in. I still have it somewhere. And then I glue that coin on. 20 eurocents fits perfectly. And yeah, it does justify it. But then I don't look with my ears :D. You could obviously have something custom made but that'd be costly

@@rollingtroll i hear you mention "burning in" the headphones, what does that do? Is that something that people usually aim to do for their earphones? Or it's only worth doing for a certain equipment?

Nothing ever is. As long as you know your reference and there’s not too much lacking they will at least to some extent work.

Still curious how much better it is than the K52!

Pretty much all headphones are overdoing low end these days, it's quite exhausting. The AKG definitely isn't light on the low end, but many laptops and built-in sound interfaces in motherboards are, so chances are that you're not really getting the best from the K52. That said, AKG does tend to put some emphasis on the midrange, where most cheap headphones completely lack that (it's all highs and lows). What you should do; Listen ot the AKG's for a month or two, then switch back to what you had before. You'll probably laugh your ass off :D. Happy you like them!

@@rollingtroll by chance my cheap gaming headset had a pretty good sound (for a cheap gaming headset) so when i switched to the akg i got used to it really fast, but i can see how the akg can sound weak compared to most of gaming and really bassy headphones, for most people, the more bass you have the better it sounds, even when the bass are killing the mid and high freqs...

Worse and more expensive than these :) The 206 are notably better than the 202 (the 202 are really shit) but the k52 are way less muddy sounding with refined mids. The highs of the 206 are slightly more transparent but the rest is so much worse that the K52 is a no-brainer in comparison

@@rollingtroll Thank you so much for your advice. I will immediately follow it

I'd love to, but someone would have to buy it for me :D. I can already tell you; It wont be better than the Sony MDR7506 or AudioTechncia AT-HM50x. Video on those coming soon, but that's something you may want to know :)

There are more comfortable headphones but not at this price range. They are really comfy. Don’t forget though; this does not have a microphone. It’s just headphones. If you use a laptop this will not be an issue, the laptop will notice this and use its internal microphone. Same will happen if you use a webcam with a built in microphone so you should be good :)

@@rollingtroll I just want it for recorded lectures, till now I was using earphones due to that bone behind my ears pains very much so doctor suggested me to use over the ear headphones

@@rollingtroll btw great review 😅

When something sounds good, it's balanced. I am positive about it, so the bass is not overwhelming. If you are looking for that get a pair of cheap Sennheisers, they always extremely overdo low end :D.

@@rollingtroll could you recommend very bassy headphones under $150usd?

Not super loud but the sound signature is fine. If you don't care about playing at super high volumes, these should do you just fine :)

Depends on what you use it with ;)

Niemals. Grossartiges comment.

Yup, the MXH50 is definitely a bit 'thick' sounding. It adds a little oomph. Still, nice headphones for listening to music. The K52 is way more balaned. Just be careful with those highest highs, don't mix in too many as the K52 just does not reveal them.

@@rollingtroll yeah i know but i got many ears trained ear.. no mather what phones i cant get my S..to be good no mather what plugins or nothing.. k52 gives me what i want in a way.. what i hear is what i hear want a clean true sound when i mix nothing added.. i had shure headphones before also .. way to mid... but highest highs what do you mean .. in vocals or making music like electroic music ( sorry my bad english im swedish) .. i have old old akg k 66 .. they are not bad still after many years ( the dont have much bass tho..) .. is there any big difference beteween k66 akn k52 i cant hear to much in the "normal" area

@@hejgoranfesdu The K66 for me goes in the 'bad headphones' category. It rattles and resonates, low end is hollow, highs are harsh but not transparent. So yes, massive difference between the K52 and the K66. What I mean about the highest highs is that the headphones do not reproduce anything over about 14-15khz. There's just nothing there, audibly. So if you are looking for super high frequencies in your mix, and you start pushing them up so you can hear them, it's probably going to be too much on more expensive headphones that do reveal those frequencies. So if you mix on the K52's, I'd steer clear of adding any EQ'ing or compression to frequencies over about 14khz. They are probably already there, they headphones just don't show them :D

Hahaha, well spotted! 36 kilos to be exact. That's some years ago now. Still keeping it up. It's a struggle, but worth it. The only downside is that I am now actually cold in the winter :D.

Haha i lost weight and that (also just being able to move around better) is the biggest difference! I'd always wonder why my friends were wearing sweaters while I was in tshirts. 😁

good price! Nice!

got for 10$ in India 😹 Sale on Flipkart

@@t4h4 it is?

hahaha Flipkart gang .... I bought them too today

FROM WHERE

You can also tell someone is English by their English! ;)

:)

I suggest you watch the video as that's exactly the comparison I'm making :)

(10:48 is where you want to watch ;))

Duuuude, well done! New?