AKG K52

Clear and airy presentation ; Evenly balanced sound ; Agile rhythm ; Durable, comfortable wear ; Well built ; Appealing price

Nothing at this price

A comfortable, enjoyable pair of over-ear cans – and possibly the best budget headphones we've ever tested

Good design and fit Long cable Balanced and tonally good sound Capable through the frequency range Very reasonable pricing

Nothing significant at this price

The AKG K52 is among the best budget around-ear headphones you can buy today, and we're left wondering just how the Austrian headphone-maker has even succeeded at packing in so much quality for such a low price. It's comfortable, well-designed and has...