The renowned German HiFi Test magazine performed several tests on headphones in the in-ear and hi-fi categories (issue 1/2009). The AKG brand was represented in this testing by the K 142 HD and K 514 for the hi-fi category and the K 317 for the in-ear category – and with success!  
 
Beating (more expensive) competitors such as Sennheiser® CX400II, Philips® SHE 9800 and Shure® SE102 headphones, the AKG models achieved impressive results. With reviews like “test winner” (K 142 HD), “price tip” (K 317) and best price/quality ratio (K 514), these AKG products were put on the map in a convincing way. 
 
Here are some of the results: 
 
K 317: “price tip: K 317 excelled both in optical and acoustic categories” 
 
K 142 HD: “test winner: K 142 HD lives up to its legendary name” 
 
K 514: “best cost/performance ratio” 
 
Conclusion: AKG takes three wins in ONE test review! 
 
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