Review of Headphones AKG K451

Traditional headphones do not lose their topicality even with the development of high technologies and with the emergence of ever newer gadgets. This fact can be easily explained by their comfort in usage and portability. Headphones are designated for usage in home conditions as well as outdoors or in transport. This accessory is usually bantam, and can be, with certainty, attributed to the class of universal devices. Headphones AKG K451 may be connected practically with any device, starting from MP3 stereo, audio system, and finishing with PC, laptop or iPad.

Basic Features of AKG K451

Headphones AKG K451 are accredited to the class of wired accessories with the bandwidth from 11 to 29000 Hz. Heightened susceptibility of headphones, which reaches up to 126 dB/mW, is considered to be quite an attractive peculiarity. Such susceptibility means that the sounding will be played back with the optimal legibility and volume even if the volume button at the device is set for minimal. Moreover, all external noise will be jammed.

Delivery Set

The initial delivery set of the headphones AKG K451 will be a welcome surprise for any customer. Manufacturers of this peripheral device have taken care of the headphones’ versatility and fitness on various conditions. Along with the headphones, customers will find a lot more accessories in the set, among which are interchangeable signal cables up to 120 cm, one of which is equipped with the volume and microphone adjusting knob. In addition, the set contains adaptors with plugs of various dimensions and a cover for headphone storage.

There is one more component in the delivery set which can’t but be mentioned. Manufacturers have equipped the headphones with the handheld sound map. This sound map is designated for the connection of headphones and a microphone to the PC by means of USB port. This component is supposed to be pertinent on conditions when all sound slots on PC are busy with audio system connectors; thus, handheld USB sound map can save the situation. Upon the whole, delivery set of AKG K451 is equipped with all necessary components and accessories to make the usage of headphones trouble-free.

Design and Framework

Headphones AKG K451 do not belong to the class of luxurious accessories, so they are void of excessive pompousness and decorative elements. Design of the headphones is considered to be neutral and resembles the style of similar devices of the same line. Neutrality makes this device universal and is targeted at customers of different ages, professions and preferences.

Headphones framework is developed under the 3d-Axis template which secures the absolute comfort in usage. Cups of the headphones are clipped with the holders by means of rotary structure. This allows the user to fold headphones and put them into a handbag or pocket. Holders are able to fold towards the inner face of the headband. Metallic brackets, which are intended to clip the cup holders, are able to slip in and out with the attempt to bring the headband to the needful dimensions. The left cup of the headphones contains the slot for signal cable connection, and this is a usual characteristic for devices of the same type.

Cup enclosure framework, as well as external finish of the headphones, is made 90% of plastic. However, the headband is made on the metallic frame. Headband backing block and mouthpiece are made of leatherette which softens the headphones fit. Pressing force of the cups is of medium level. This prevents the headphones from falling down when in motion, but at the same time, doesn’t exert pressure on the earflap. To add, headphones AKG K451 are quite light and do not bring additional pressure upon the neck muscles.

When in Use

Headphones AKG K451 show the medium level of external noise insulation. This implies that the sounding will remain qualitative on minimal and medium volume level on condition when the rate of external noise is moderate. When the rate of external noise is heightened, the volume level should be increased also. Irrespective of the external noise rate, the headphones will demonstrate rather accurate and qualitative sounding due to their good susceptibility characteristics.

To continue, the displacement of sonic balancing towards the low frequency side is considered to be one of the distinctive peculiarities of AKG K451. High frequency, on the contrary, is muffled. Such frequency conjuncture creates solid and high-powered sounding, and damping of the high frequency prevents the user from any adverse sound effects.

This peculiar feature makes the listening to the tunes with few musical instruments and voices involved quite comfortable. However, if the tune involves multiple musical instruments and voices, there can appear certain sound restrictions in the headphones. Loss of sound clearness and legibility can be found among such restrictions.