AKG K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones
Description Experience superior sound quality with the AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones. Designed with a headband form factor and two earpieces (over the ear and headband), these headphones provide a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones come in a sleek white color and are wired for both 6.3mm (1/4in) and 3.5mm (1/8-in) connectivity, making it easy to use with a variety of devices. The AKG K701 also features an open back design, which delivers a more natural and spacious sound. Enjoy every detail of your favorite music with these headphones that are perfect for music lovers and audiophiles alike. The AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones are designed for high performance audio listening. With their open-back design, these headphones provide a natural and spacious sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. The unique flat-wire voice coil technology and patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm deliver highly accurate and detailed sound reproduction. The lightweight and comfortable design make these headphones suitable for extended listening sessions, while the high-quality materials ensure durability. Whether you are a professional musician, audio engineer, or discerning audiophile, the AKG K701 headphones offer a premium listening experience.
Description Experience superior sound quality with the AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones. Designed with a headband form factor and two earpieces (over the ear and headband), these headphones provide a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones come in a sleek white color and are wired for both 6.3mm (1/4in) and 3.5mm (1/8-in) connectivity, making it easy to use with a variety of devices. The AKG K701 also features an open back design, which delivers a more natural and spacious sound. Enjoy every detail of your favorite music with these headphones that are perfect for music lovers and audiophiles alike. The AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones are designed for high performance audio listening. With their open-back design, these headphones provide a natural and spacious sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. The unique flat-wire voice coil technology and patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm deliver highly accurate and detailed sound reproduction. The lightweight and comfortable design make these headphones suitable for extended listening sessions, while the high-quality materials ensure durability. Whether you are a professional musician, audio engineer, or discerning audiophile, the AKG K701 headphones offer a premium listening experience.
Description Experience superior sound quality with the AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones. Designed with a headband form factor and two earpieces (over the ear and headband), these headphones provide a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones come in a sleek white color and are wired for both 6.3mm (1/4in) and 3.5mm (1/8-in) connectivity, making it easy to use with a variety of devices. The AKG K701 also features an open back design, which delivers a more natural and spacious sound. Enjoy every detail of your favorite music with these headphones that are perfect for music lovers and audiophiles alike. The AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones are designed for high performance audio listening. With their open-back design, these headphones provide a natural and spacious sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. The unique flat-wire voice coil technology and patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm deliver highly accurate and detailed sound reproduction. The lightweight and comfortable design make these headphones suitable for extended listening sessions, while the high-quality materials ensure durability. Whether you are a professional musician, audio engineer, or discerning audiophile, the AKG K701 headphones offer a premium listening experience.
Description Experience superior sound quality with the AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones. Designed with a headband form factor and two earpieces (over the ear and headband), these headphones provide a comfortable and secure fit. The headphones come in a sleek white color and are wired for both 6.3mm (1/4in) and 3.5mm (1/8-in) connectivity, making it easy to use with a variety of devices. The AKG K701 also features an open back design, which delivers a more natural and spacious sound. Enjoy every detail of your favorite music with these headphones that are perfect for music lovers and audiophiles alike. The AKG K701 Open-Back Reference Stereo Headphones are designed for high performance audio listening. With their open-back design, these headphones provide a natural and spacious sound that is ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. The unique flat-wire voice coil technology and patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm deliver highly accurate and detailed sound reproduction. The lightweight and comfortable design make these headphones suitable for extended listening sessions, while the high-quality materials ensure durability. Whether you are a professional musician, audio engineer, or discerning audiophile, the AKG K701 headphones offer a premium listening experience.
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The lowest price for AKG K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones right now is $185.43 at eBay.com.au, compared across 20 retailers.
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AKG Pro Audio K701 Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio Headphones, White
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I had AKG 240's years ago and was very happy with them. I prefer listening to music through speakers but it is not always possible. So, I bought these to use at those times when I need to consider others. These 701's are excellent to listen to. The sound dynamics are great, the imaging and separation are distinct and broad with clear crisp bass with the whole thing being light and comfortable. I still prefer my speakers but the AKG 701's are a welcome compromise.
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I have gone through a lot of headphones in my time. These are the best I have ever had. Supremely comfortable I had them on for about 3 hours straight with no discomfort at all. The sound quality is fantastic. Great balance and clarity; nice bass but not too much. If you want to treat yourself (as I did) get a pair of these: you wont regret it.
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One of three headphones in the 'Classic Trio' (Sennheiser HD600/650, Beyerdynamic DT880, AKG K701/702). It's the least popular of the three, but it's my favorite. I reach for the K701 more often than the Senns or the Beyers. Why? Because of the wide soundstage; listening to chamber music (like string quartets), orchestral music (like symphonies), or jazz is heavenly. Any music recorded with few microphones like those I mentioned is presented by the K701 with instruments placed where they belong, as though it were live, like you were there. Minor note: you may need to raise the low end from about 125hz. I equalize no other headphones I own. But don't let that stop you from trying them. Eqing the low end does little to no damage to the sound, since the human ear isn't ... MoreOne of three headphones in the 'Classic Trio' (Sennheiser HD600/650, Beyerdynamic DT880, AKG K701/702). It's the least popular of the three, but it's my favorite. I reach for the K701 more often than the Senns or the Beyers. Why? Because of the wide soundstage; listening to chamber music (like string quartets), orchestral music (like symphonies), or jazz is heavenly. Any music recorded with few microphones like those I mentioned is presented by the K701 with instruments placed where they belong, as though it were live, like you were there. Minor note: you may need to raise the low end from about 125hz. I equalize no other headphones I own. But don't let that stop you from trying them. Eqing the low end does little to no damage to the sound, since the human ear isn't very sensitive to nuances in the low frequencies. Get em. Try em with properly recorded acoustic music. I bet you like them. If not, you can always sell them for near what you originally paid if not the same price.
| Dimensions | 22 × 12 × 24 cm |
AKG Pro Audio K701 Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio Headphones, White
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AKG Pro Audio K701 Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio Headphones, White
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AKG K701 Open-Back, Over-Ear Premium Studio Reference Class Studio Headphones
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AKG K701 Open-Back, Over-Ear Premium Studio Reference Class Studio Headphones
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I had AKG 240's years ago and was very happy with them. I prefer listening to music through speakers but it is not always possible. So, I bought these to use at those times when I need to consider others. These 701's are excellent to listen to. The sound dynamics are great, the imaging and separation are distinct and broad with clear crisp bass with the whole thing being light and comfortable. I still prefer my speakers but the AKG 701's are a welcome compromise.
I have gone through a lot of headphones in my time. These are the best I have ever had. Supremely comfortable I had them on for about 3 hours straight with no discomfort at all. The sound quality is fantastic. Great balance and clarity; nice bass but not too much. If you want to treat yourself (as I did) get a pair of these: you wont regret it.
One of three headphones in the 'Classic Trio' (Sennheiser HD600/650, Beyerdynamic DT880, AKG K701/702). It's the least popular of the three, but it's my favorite. I reach for the K701 more often than the Senns or the Beyers. Why? Because of the wide soundstage; listening to chamber music (like string quartets), orchestral music (like symphonies), or jazz is heavenly. Any music recorded with few microphones like those I mentioned is presented by the K701 with instruments placed where they belong, as though it were live, like you were there. Minor note: you may need to raise the low end from about 125hz. I equalize no other headphones I own. But don't let that stop you from trying them. Eqing the low end does little to no damage to the sound, since the human ear isn't ... MoreOne of three headphones in the 'Classic Trio' (Sennheiser HD600/650, Beyerdynamic DT880, AKG K701/702). It's the least popular of the three, but it's my favorite. I reach for the K701 more often than the Senns or the Beyers. Why? Because of the wide soundstage; listening to chamber music (like string quartets), orchestral music (like symphonies), or jazz is heavenly. Any music recorded with few microphones like those I mentioned is presented by the K701 with instruments placed where they belong, as though it were live, like you were there. Minor note: you may need to raise the low end from about 125hz. I equalize no other headphones I own. But don't let that stop you from trying them. Eqing the low end does little to no damage to the sound, since the human ear isn't very sensitive to nuances in the low frequencies. Get em. Try em with properly recorded acoustic music. I bet you like them. If not, you can always sell them for near what you originally paid if not the same price.
This headphone is super super neutral, and it almost feels some what tinny at first but once you begin listening more you will be astounded at the level of detail you are able to pick up as a result. I also thought that the weight was excellent.I have a large head though so the band may begin to hurt a bit. This version has a flat band on the top, so none of the controversial head bumps. Nonetheless, if you have a very large head the top may exert enough pressure to make your head sore. I loved them otherwise and have never been able to hear things around me in video games so clearly. Footstep detection gods and great detail retrieval, so if that's your thing get these!
It's an absolute travesty that Samsung has forced AKG to drop their pro audio products!I would happily recommend these to both casual audiophile looking for great soundstaging, and recording professionals requiring monitoring and reference headphones in situations where leak isn't an issue. The profile is pretty flat with no noticeable unflattering (or tremendously flattering) peaks.A common complaint is that they lack response in the low end. This is false - sub 500hz response is actually fine, with a natural roll off, but I think these listeners are used to flattering closed back headphones. The lows are full, honest and never muddied with the mids. The K701s exhibit superb clarity that avoids harsh peaks anywhere in the 5-15khz range and the directionality ... MoreIt's an absolute travesty that Samsung has forced AKG to drop their pro audio products!I would happily recommend these to both casual audiophile looking for great soundstaging, and recording professionals requiring monitoring and reference headphones in situations where leak isn't an issue. The profile is pretty flat with no noticeable unflattering (or tremendously flattering) peaks.A common complaint is that they lack response in the low end. This is false - sub 500hz response is actually fine, with a natural roll off, but I think these listeners are used to flattering closed back headphones. The lows are full, honest and never muddied with the mids. The K701s exhibit superb clarity that avoids harsh peaks anywhere in the 5-15khz range and the directionality and soundstaging are exactly as broad as one should expect from quality open backed cans.The build quality is a little plastic my and cheaper feeling, though this does make them light and flexible, plus the open backed design and satiny cup pads help with avoiding too much heat retention for long mixing or recording sessions.Being sub-100ohm means that they can easily be driven from most computer soundcards, smartphones and audio interfaces without the need for an amplifier, though they do of course benefit from a quality DAC amp regardless.Overall, you're getting great reference headphones at a superb price, that also double as very decent multimedia headphones when compared to audiophile grade open backed headphones several times the price.....Except you're often not, because you can't buy them new unless it's old stock with a retailer. Samsung/AKG: why do you do this? Nobody cares if you slap an AKG label on a laptop or tablet. They care about great products like these headphones. You are stifling innovation, and it shows.
I got this on a deal. K701 is obviously one of the most nice-looking headphones on the market, but it might feel cheap by today's standards when you pick it up since it's mostly plastic. On the other hand, it is very light and comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time.In terms of sound quality and particularly frequency response, it has nice mids and accentuated highs, which might not be fully accurate but still pleasant to listen to nonetheless. It does feel like it lacks in the bass, though, which could be a problem for some people depending on which types of music they like. For me personally, an EQ with moderately boosted bass is enough to solve the problem completely. (I use SoundID by Sonarworks; you can also try AutoEq and the like.)Overall, K701 ... MoreI got this on a deal. K701 is obviously one of the most nice-looking headphones on the market, but it might feel cheap by today's standards when you pick it up since it's mostly plastic. On the other hand, it is very light and comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time.In terms of sound quality and particularly frequency response, it has nice mids and accentuated highs, which might not be fully accurate but still pleasant to listen to nonetheless. It does feel like it lacks in the bass, though, which could be a problem for some people depending on which types of music they like. For me personally, an EQ with moderately boosted bass is enough to solve the problem completely. (I use SoundID by Sonarworks; you can also try AutoEq and the like.)Overall, K701 is a headphone I would definitely recommend, especially when there is a good deal available.
Despite the many great reviews and recommendations, these headphones are unsuitable for mixing and monitoring. They produce an incorrect soundscape. They are not neutral or flat for professional purposes. The trebles are sparkling and emphasized, and bass frequencies weaker than they should be. The fatal flaw is that they will cause you to boost frequencies that will dominate other important frequencies that provide clarity and definition. When mixing with these headphones, you could create what sounds incredibly beautiful, but once you play the same music on professional studio monitors or even hifi speakers, everything will be badly muffled. Your music will be destroyed! The only thing I found them to be good for due to their emphasis on treble frequencies, is ... MoreDespite the many great reviews and recommendations, these headphones are unsuitable for mixing and monitoring. They produce an incorrect soundscape. They are not neutral or flat for professional purposes. The trebles are sparkling and emphasized, and bass frequencies weaker than they should be. The fatal flaw is that they will cause you to boost frequencies that will dominate other important frequencies that provide clarity and definition. When mixing with these headphones, you could create what sounds incredibly beautiful, but once you play the same music on professional studio monitors or even hifi speakers, everything will be badly muffled. Your music will be destroyed! The only thing I found them to be good for due to their emphasis on treble frequencies, is identifying any occurrence of clipping and unwanted noise from recordings that you would tend to miss using studio monitoring speakers.
Great headphones if you want a flat response. Very good for piano because it accurately captures the whole dynamic range. Depending on the piano, you may want something that bumps the bass a bit (or use eq), but the treble is lovely. The open back means you can hear everything happening around you as well. Works surprisingly well with devices such as phone or iPod considering the impedance. For the odd occasion a dedicated headphone amplifier is not needed, but of course suggested if you want the best sound. Comfortable and can easily be worn for hours, but can get a tiny bit itchy.
If one is looking for skull thumping base from a set of headphones, then these are not for you. If, however, one is seeking tonal clarity and solid definition, then you have come to the right place. While the AKG K701s are not particularly powerful, they deliver when it comes to definition and staging of sound. The highs and mids are tonally accurate without being overly bright and the lows are not muddy at all. In fact one seldom finds a pair of headphones where the bass frequencies are this well defined. Once these cans are broken in, they offer an editing experience like few others at this price point, so I can say with confidence that I heartily recommend the AKG K701 to anyone who is editing music in their private collection, or for those who are seeking a ... MoreIf one is looking for skull thumping base from a set of headphones, then these are not for you. If, however, one is seeking tonal clarity and solid definition, then you have come to the right place. While the AKG K701s are not particularly powerful, they deliver when it comes to definition and staging of sound. The highs and mids are tonally accurate without being overly bright and the lows are not muddy at all. In fact one seldom finds a pair of headphones where the bass frequencies are this well defined. Once these cans are broken in, they offer an editing experience like few others at this price point, so I can say with confidence that I heartily recommend the AKG K701 to anyone who is editing music in their private collection, or for those who are seeking a listening experience that is not colored by artifacts.
These headphones sound amazing, very natural and super detailed-you wont miss even the smallest detail of any recording. They cover the full frequency spectrum in a very balanced way. Do not expect to hear gigantic bass...these are reference grade studio quality-not Doctor Beats...my ears ;). They do love power, ideally you use them with a good headphone amp, hence the 1/4 banana plug. However, you can directly plug them into your phone or ipad with an3 .5mm adapter. Only downside is their open architecture means people around can hear as well what you are rocking out to...not ideal for air plane travels.
| Dimensions | 22 × 12 × 24 cm |
