Sound Tactile and sturdily built, they certainly feel like £250-worth, even if it's debatable whether they look it. What's not debatable is AKG's achievement. These are an over-ear, closed-back design ...

The headphones tested were the V-Moda Crossfade LP ($199), AKG K550 ($299), AKG K701 ($299), Audeze LCD 2 ($999), and Beats Studio Limited Edition ($299).

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. Some headphones are more ...