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- Open-back dynamic reference headphones
- Self-adjusting head band
- 3D-form earpads for perfect fit
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The new reference for open-back, dynamic headphones from AKG Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology for extremely accurante sound and transient response professional plug-on cable Patented Varimotion diaphragm for sparkling highs and accurate bass response Two-layer diaphragm for wide dynamic range and superior clarity High-performance neodymium magnet system for minimum distortion High-performance, single sided 99.99% oxygen-free cable Professional 1/4 jack plug Comfortable, specially shaped 3D-Form ear pads for perfect fit Padded, genuine leather headband Individually testes and numbered Frequency response 10hZ - 39.8kHz Efficiency 105dB SPL/V Impedance 62 ohms Stereo adapter 1/4 to 1/8 (6.3/3.5mm)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
When I first got these headphones I was bit worried as I found the high end to be very shrill & the bass very... well very not there, all my music sounded very detailed but it didn't seem to sit quite right, noting really did other then a few songs which showed the headphones true potential but a few songs wasn't going to cut it.
Now I've never been a believer of headphone burn in, I always thought your ears just simply flat out adjusted to them, but the thing was I wasn't really enjoying listening to music on these things so I sort of tried out burning them in based on some other experiences which stated the exact same thing as what I felt when I first listened to these headphones, shrill highs... soundstage being too revealing and rigid.
Anyways I left these to burn in for around 48 hours as I was out for a couple of days and returned and gave them another try and all I can say is, I now believe in burn in, these headphones sounded like a completely different pair I had dismissed just 2 days prior.
The bass was so clear, it was controlled, punchy and responsive... I don't think I've ever heard such controlled and responsive bass on a pair of headphones before... now don't get me wrong don't mistake this for headpounding bass this isn't what these headphones are about but I've never been a much a fan for that anyways, this bass is just soooo satisfying.
The soundstage opened it's self up but music no longer sounded disjointed, you could pin point with precision where everything was in the room, this is ever clearer in movies where these bad boys excel.
These headphones are for lovers of the human voice, female vocals especially sound great on these headphones, vocals in all songs come out loud and clear and sound incredibly organic (unless the producer intended otherwise)
In short I think these headphones are breath taking, suggested burn in time is around 700hours and they sound better each time I listen to them (though I believe it's because I've adjusted as much as the burn in process) I'm reaching around about 70 - 100hours now I'd estimate since buying them and can't wait to hear them at their full potential.
Now I've never been a believer of headphone burn in, I always thought your ears just simply flat out adjusted to them, but the thing was I wasn't really enjoying listening to music on these things so I sort of tried out burning them in based on some other experiences which stated the exact same thing as what I felt when I first listened to these headphones, shrill highs... soundstage being too revealing and rigid.
Anyways I left these to burn in for around 48 hours as I was out for a couple of days and returned and gave them another try and all I can say is, I now believe in burn in, these headphones sounded like a completely different pair I had dismissed just 2 days prior.
The bass was so clear, it was controlled, punchy and responsive... I don't think I've ever heard such controlled and responsive bass on a pair of headphones before... now don't get me wrong don't mistake this for headpounding bass this isn't what these headphones are about but I've never been a much a fan for that anyways, this bass is just soooo satisfying.
The soundstage opened it's self up but music no longer sounded disjointed, you could pin point with precision where everything was in the room, this is ever clearer in movies where these bad boys excel.
These headphones are for lovers of the human voice, female vocals especially sound great on these headphones, vocals in all songs come out loud and clear and sound incredibly organic (unless the producer intended otherwise)
In short I think these headphones are breath taking, suggested burn in time is around 700hours and they sound better each time I listen to them (though I believe it's because I've adjusted as much as the burn in process) I'm reaching around about 70 - 100hours now I'd estimate since buying them and can't wait to hear them at their full potential.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Let's face it when you're paying top whack for a set of headphones, it's quality you're after and not some dubious endorsement from a worn-out has-been rap star or lifestyle branding and decoration. I'd never bought AKG before, sticking to Sennheiser, but the last set of Sennheiser I had disintegrated in just a couple of years - poor quality components, really - so I took a chance on a no-frills built for quality brand instead. AKG isn't about bass, the human ear is far less able to distinguish tonal qualities in bass frequencies than mid or upper range, so why do all the other brands make such a fuss about bass response? AKG had exceptional clarity across all ranges. My preferred music is electronic, and anyone who has listend to a 1970s Klaus Schulze album on bass-heavy phones knows how thick and soupy it can sound. On AKG every note is crystal clear and seperated totally from all others around it. Reference music on reference phones, can't do better than that. And finally, Edgar Froese's "Aqua" is a revelation.
Open back design means you don't get the sea-shell effect of the closed back varietry, which introduces barely perceptiple low level hum and lots of sound reflections. Plus, you can hear what's going on in the world around you too. The closed ones always make me feel claustrophobic and cut off from reality. So if you have two hundred quid to spend on phones, forget the Bose and the Dr Dre and the Monster. AKG is leagues ahead at the same price point.
Only downside is the foam ear pads are a tad uncomfortable. The materials used are comparatively hard, but i suppose this means they'll last longer - and it is always the earpads that disintegrate first on Sennheiser. Made in Austria which means all your money will stay within the EU, and help prop up the economic recovery. Don't you just feel so betrayed when a much-cherished brand turns up with as "Made in China" label on it....nothing to do with making them cheaper, it's about making more profit for the shareholders. Do your ears and the economic recovery of the EU a big favour and buy AKG....
Open back design means you don't get the sea-shell effect of the closed back varietry, which introduces barely perceptiple low level hum and lots of sound reflections. Plus, you can hear what's going on in the world around you too. The closed ones always make me feel claustrophobic and cut off from reality. So if you have two hundred quid to spend on phones, forget the Bose and the Dr Dre and the Monster. AKG is leagues ahead at the same price point.
Only downside is the foam ear pads are a tad uncomfortable. The materials used are comparatively hard, but i suppose this means they'll last longer - and it is always the earpads that disintegrate first on Sennheiser. Made in Austria which means all your money will stay within the EU, and help prop up the economic recovery. Don't you just feel so betrayed when a much-cherished brand turns up with as "Made in China" label on it....nothing to do with making them cheaper, it's about making more profit for the shareholders. Do your ears and the economic recovery of the EU a big favour and buy AKG....
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not like anything else you've ever heard. Unless you have some other top end cans, these will take you to a new place. These are good in a completely different way to normal good headphones. They do not give a coloured sound that you are supposed to like, they give you the sound from the music, period. This can be an issue - if the recording has noise - you'll hear it. If the sound card with squelchy - you'll hear it. Like an artificially boosted base - then you will need a psycho-acoustic processor.
These earphones put me in a different place. As I write this I am listening to Dream On (Aerosmith) on some really nice Senhiezers. It sounds good, but lifeless and dulled compared to the AKGs.
The biggest single difference I would give is the complete lack of transient intermodulation distortion. If there is a huge bass 'boom' you will still hear each and every pluck of a guitar string.
One negative is the headband, the bobbles on the inside make my head a little uncomfortable after a bunch of hours. They do seem to be breaking in though.
On the issue of breaking in, it took 50 hours of continuous playing to mellow these out. For the first few hours the sound was great but brittle and edgy. Be patient; they keep giving.
These earphones put me in a different place. As I write this I am listening to Dream On (Aerosmith) on some really nice Senhiezers. It sounds good, but lifeless and dulled compared to the AKGs.
The biggest single difference I would give is the complete lack of transient intermodulation distortion. If there is a huge bass 'boom' you will still hear each and every pluck of a guitar string.
One negative is the headband, the bobbles on the inside make my head a little uncomfortable after a bunch of hours. They do seem to be breaking in though.
On the issue of breaking in, it took 50 hours of continuous playing to mellow these out. For the first few hours the sound was great but brittle and edgy. Be patient; they keep giving.
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