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AKG 450 OR 451

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Which one is the best sounding.Thanks

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RE: AKG 450 OR 451

From all the reading I've done in forums, reviews etc. the K451 is definitely the one to go for. Given that the K450 is around £40, and the K451 is £53, it looks like a no brainer. Hope this helps.

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Thanks for that.I have got some 450`s and they are not bad at all.I am just curious.You can never have enough headphones ask me oops I mean my wife Wink

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RE: AKG 450 OR 451

Sell your K450s and go for it! Or keep both.....

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Just dont bother, both are the most uncomfortable headphones I have ever worn, they make your ears hurt and to be honest I simply cant bear to wear them for more than an hour.

Actively looking for another pair, even if you audition, you are never going to try them on that long, so bit of luck involved I guess

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RE: AKG 450 OR 451

I had K450s and thought they were fine! Smile Just oredered some K451s..... Oh, just how many systems do you need Woodster? Wink

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RE: AKG 450 OR 451

To answer my own question.The 451`s got some this morning and they are a lot better sounding than the 450`s.party time!

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Great - a result. Hope you enjoy them. Mine should be here soon. Smile

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Thanks Woodster I have got wooden ears anyway Smile

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RE: AKG 450 OR 451

camcroft wrote:

To answer my own question.The 451`s got some this morning and they are a lot better sounding than the 450`s.party time!

 

I ordered mine there (451's) from Superfi for £52.79  :) party time!

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My set arrived. Once I flexed the metal band and ran them in a bit, made them comfortable and burned them in they're fantastic! Really nice sound for me. Smile

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I own k450 , I've used them maybe 10 times  (after 15 hours of running in)  and  hate them sound is too warm lack of detail , just muddy , I got them from Superfi so I thing they are original , I prefer my Koss port a pro , Shenns hd25 

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Hi.I have both and the 451`s do sound better

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Loving these K451s. Great set for £50.