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AKG K701 Studio Headphones

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AKG K701 Studio Headphones

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Whether you prefer the holistic approach or like to listen analytically, the K 701 will turn perception into pure enjoyment. AKG is the first manufacturer in the world to use revolutionary flat-wire technology in headphones, namely, the K 701. The result is a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at their correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility, spaciousness, brilliant highs, and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. These superlative open-back dynamic headphones provide an outstandingly accurate sound and excellent imaging.

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Product Details

Product Weight:	3.0 pounds
Package Length:	11.6 inches
Package Width:	9.1 inches
Package Height:	5.2 inches
Package Weight:	2.12 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 15 reviews

Features

Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology
Patented AKG Varimotion ultra-precision two-layer diaphragm
Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband
Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4" jack plug
Comfortable, specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.5

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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Undeniably great, but 2 cautions Sep 22, 2009
I agree 100% with Road Warrior's review and the comments about the top of head pain, being an owner of these myself whose head hurts after an hour or so of wearing them. Plus, I end up with an "Our Gang" Alfalfa-style cowlick on the top of my head where it presses down, which I then have to walk around with the rest of the day...

The other note of caution may be obvious to some but not others, so I'll mention it... Don't use these things for podcasting or if you're recording with a sensitive (e.g. condenser) mic, because the sound bleeds right through the open backs and into the mic.

However, the sound quality of these headphones is undeniably great and they are the best I've ever owned from that perspective.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Love those Headphones Mar 31, 2009
I got those Headphones after I have the HD650 (by sennheiser for a while) but I couldn't offered the HD650.

What can I say - I love those.
First of all you can wear those all day long, I find them more comfortable then the Sennheiser.
The sound of them is great, very natural without too big of a base simply natural sound.

I use them with DarkVoice 336SE tube amp BTW..

5 of 6 found the following review helpful:

Good sound but uncomfortable unless your head is flat on top Mar 20, 2009
The sound is fine, but the headband is very uncomfortable on the top of a round head. The headband was designed for a typical headphone dummy, which has a relatively flat head. I will stick with the Sennheiser HD600 which I have now. As can be seen in photos of the HD600, it is designed for a round head, so it is extremely comfortable for me. The slightly better sound of the AKG can't make up for being so uncomfortable.

20 of 24 found the following review helpful:

Very impressive, but... Jan 08, 2009
I bought these cans based on the reviews everywhere that said they were magnificent. And they are - for the most part. They represent an incredible value at the price listed on Amazon (~$250). Soundstage is marvelous, and the sound quality IS extraordinary. So why the "but?"

Well it seems that during the week they were designing these puppies, the ergonomics department was on vacation. The sonics are great, as noted above, and the appearance is also first rate. But the comfort - not so much. Some reviewers have said that after a few hours these headphones get uncomfortable. I think they are being way too kind. After about 5 minutes wearing these things, it feels like someone is pressing down in the middle of my head with their thumb. It's really uncomfortable - almost painful. (And, no, I don't have a really big or small head - just your average noggin.)

And it's not surprising to see why. They seem to be manufactured using all the best materials and knowledge from the 1950's. Have these folks ever heard of memory foam (vs. hard leather)? Or distributed pressure? The leather looks good - but it is fashioned just the way headset cushions were designed in the 50's - a series of hard bumps attached to a pretty leather backing. Each of these hard bumps actually exerts greater pressure on the head than a simple flat headband would.

I could go on all day, but I won't. What's most annoying is that these are great cans for the money. They really do perform. But since comfort is such an integral part of listening to headphones, it is disappointing to have to cringe every time I think about having to wear them. It's not pleasant at that point - it becomes work... And that's not good for high end headphones, IMO...

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Best Headphones I own Period Apr 17, 2008
I have some Sennheisers (Senns) HD580s and HD595s and they do not compare
to these headphones right out of the box. Best $250 ever spent stereo related, have them hooked up to my 16 GB Cowon IAudio 7 playing lossless FLAC files. Amazingly good sound unamped!!! Hearing things the Senns hide plus music more real---expanded, band seems to come from different positions assuming good recording. Only complaint, Senns are more comfortable and minijack adapter was defective.