Product Description
You want absolute quality, style, and comfort on the decks, or at the studio? Technics has the 'phones to fit your needs. Closed-ear designs ensure that you hear every note, folding swing-arms allow for one-sided monitoring, the 24k gold plated stereo plugs make flawless contact, and every set is made to handle very high volumes.
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You want absolute quality, style, and comfort on the decks, or at the studio? Technics has the 'phones to fit your needs. Closed-ear designs ensure that you hear every note, folding swing-arms allow for one-sided monitoring, the 24k gold plated stereo plugs make flawless contact, and every set is made to handle very high volumes.
Feature List
- Locking Replaceable Cord
An easy to replace locking cord means you never have to toss a working pair of headphones because of a broken cord again. To replace, simply twist and pull to remove the old cord, then insert a new one and twist it into the locking mechanism.
- Reinforced Joints
Reinforced joints help prevent breakage in folding parts.
- Folding Swing Arms
The RP-DH1200 can easily fold into multiple configurations for standard use, one-sided monitoring and storage.
- More features
- Carrying pouch included
- Large Diameter (50mm) Driver Units
- High 3,500mW Input Power
- Swivel Mechanism for free-style listening
- Padded neck band for added comfort
- Frequency Response 5Hz-30kHz
Customer Reviews:
Excelente calidad.......2007-12-17
Son uno de los mejores audifonos diseñados para el trabajo de el dj profesional de hoy en día. Excelente sonido, alta fidelidad.
Solid Earcandy.......2007-11-28
I'm no audiophile, but I do love these headphones. They sound great, look awesome, and block a good bit of noise. I have a friend that owns some Pioneer HDJ1000s, and the Technics feel better and feel more durable. They also sound better in my opinion, but they weigh more than the Pioneers. I wore them so much for the first week that my head started to hurt, but that went away. I bought these because of their ability to change earphone jack chords and the 1/4 jack conversion. I can turn my sound up all the way on my ipod and they don't crackle. The only time they may sound bad is if you have a poor quality MP3. I take them all over the place, and they hold up. The chord also doesn't get in the way too much, and isn't longer than the one on my cheap sonys. Caution, your spiffy styled hair will be ruined every time you put them on, but when you're spinnin' on the decks or whatever it doesn't matter.
Good Sound, Mediocre Craftmanship.......2007-11-27
I purchased a pair of these 2 years ago after giving up on Sony 700's ( I was going through the sony's every 12-18 months). I read good things about these Technics, so I bit. I broke the first pair in 3 months, returned (even though out of warranty, I fought w/Panasonic and won) and broke the new replacement 3 months later. The sound is better than Sony, but durability at the joint is not good in my opinion. If you're kinder and gentler than me, buy these.
Perfect headphones for anyone who loves music........2007-11-24
These headphones are absolutely incredible. They recreate sound perfectly and I was able to hear new things in songs I had been listening to years thanks to these cans. They fit over my ears (and head) very easily and comfortably, which is one of the most important product specifications for me -- I am beginning to DJ and will be wearing these headphones in excess of 3-4 hours at a time, and they have yet to begin hurting my ears (which is a problem with most good quality headphones, they begin to hurt after too much use) but not with the DH1200.
Captures Your Musical World.......2007-11-01
Before talking about these headphones let me briefly say what opened my eyes to these.
My fav. DJ, Van Buuren, wears these during his sets and possibly in the studio. This is the guys who will travel to the ends of the earth to find the original 24 bit sound from the producer before using it at a club or on a compilation. He doesn't settle for the compressed 320kb Mp3 like most do. This guy CARES about sound, and his productions and compilations speak the truth. And I am the guy who can't settle for anything under 320kb Mp3, I actually use AAC 320kb which sounds slightly better. So why would AvB settle for something that can't capture the crisp, lushes sound of his music?
With that being said I tested these out. I originally had the Sony v700 phones but was a little disappointed with the highs. The lows were great, maybe a little too much bass, but decent quality sound. When I finally got my hands on these I was stunned that they were far superior!! Everything about these is WOW! The more you turn these things up the better it gets. The highs are crisp as can be and the lows are as accurate as they should be. Side by side these shamed the Sony's! Other than the outstanding sound the build quality is just amazing. There is rubber around the cans to protect it from breaking, the cord comes off, which is replaceable, and the headband is ALL leather. Not fabric underneath like the Sony's. The chrome look on the side as well as the look of a Technic's turntable makes other phones look dull. These also come with a black leather carrying pouch that actually fits the headphones and some. The Sony's come with this weak pearl looking bag that's way too small for both the phones and the cord; my cord was getting tangled.
So if you're looking for the ultimate headphones look no further. These things will be on your head forever.
Pros: Superior Sound, Sturdy, Style, Leather Caring Case, Detachable Cord.
Cons: If you have 128kb or 192kb songs you're going to notice the bad quality.
Product Description
AKG's K271 Monitoring Headphones are the DJ's most unfailing tool. The closed-back, circumaural earphones provide maximum attenuation of high ambient noise. No sound leaks from these headphones - you'll hear the highest highs and lowest lows. It offers the same performance as studio headphones, but is much lighter and easier to use and with a natural, pristine sound. Frequency Range - 16 Hz to 28 kHz Rated Impedance - 55 ohms THD -
<0.3% Gold plated stereo mini jack; Gold plated mini to 1/4 screw-on adapter jack Plug-in cable with mini XLR connector Weight - 8.5 oz. (240 g)
Customer Reviews:
Terrific price-to-quality ratio.......2007-12-19
These headphones are terrific. The audio reproduction seems very well balanced, and while the closed design does attenuate external sounds, they are not boomy unlike most typical closed-design phones. They are quite comfortable and light. They do not fold, so they are not ideal for traveling, but the low impedance will allow them to reproduce any audio surprisingly well from even the wimpiest of MP3 player. With an external headphone amp, they can put out very clean concert level audio with very little distortion. Careful about hearing loss, these fantastic cans sure are capable of accelerating it. Over all, they are real bargain for the quality, and they come with as two year USA waranty. Highly recommended!
Excellent sealed (closed) cans for noisy environs!.......2007-08-24
Much lighter and better built than the 7506s it replaced, the 271S is a tremendous set of headphones. Three weeks into using them 8 hours a day, the sound is brilliant, clear, transparent, with great impact -- and only gets better when paired with a good headphone amp. Mine are fed by a Firestone Audio Cute BEYOND headphone amp, and the results are quite remarkable.
These cans have a seductive midrange, crystal-clear highs, and a well-tempered, articulate bass. Overall the sound is transparent, lively, very well detailed, yet smooth. The better the source, the better the recording, the better these will do. When you listen to reference-caliber recordings, your eyes will bug out. They're good. Really good. Incredible on voices. The music's great, of course -- incredible, even -- but the voices.. oh man. Violin and cello lovers will also appreciate the midrange these cans have.
Lack of comfort is what drove me away from my previous cans, and the 271 delivers comfort in spades. Lightweight, well-built, comfortable enough to be worn all day long. So comfortable, in fact, I forget I am wearing them.
If you're a music lover trapped in a noisy open office or cubicle farm, these are what the good doctor ordered. They muffle the outside world, and the outside world won't hear what you're listening to.
Nice headphones for the price.......2007-03-11
I tested many closed-back headphone brands in my search for a replacement for my Sony MDR-V6 and landed on the AKGs. While the AKGs lack the liveliness of the V6s, I feel they are more "accurate". My spouse prefers the V6s, however. The AKGs are comfortable, even for a person with a touch larger head like myself. They are certainly larger than the V6s and look a bit geeky, but in the confines of ones own home, I guess who cares. The AKGs are a great match for my Nano. There appears to be just enough power available in the Nano to drive the AKGs to decent volumes. They won't make your ears bleed, however, for that one may want to invest in an external amp. Don't get me wrong, the AKGs do not require an amp for use with a portable device. Also, the AKGs do not drain the Nano like my Sony V-600s did. More on par with the Sony MDR-V6s I was replacing. Overall, the AKGs are a nice set of headphones.
Acurate Audio Monitor Quality.......2006-09-28
If you read my previous review of the Bose Triport Headphones where I said these were the greatest. . . I take it back. I won't say I lied, but I will say I am now better educated. The AKG K271 headphones are only slightly more expensive, but they are in another world of quality. One of the two headphones is priced wrong.
Let me get my annoyances with the K271 out of the way. One of the features is an on / off switch that is built in to headband of the `phones. The idea is that if you are in a recording session and these headphones are not in use, no sound will come out from the speakers. These days my hairstyle resembles a classic Friar Tuck with a generous portion of solar panel on top. Without an excess of bushy hair, I've got to push the headphones down to get them to play. The first time I put them on I thought I had a defective set as I was not hearing any sound. Lesson learned very quickly: place the headphones snugly on your head! Disappointment 2 is there is no adjustment for the headband size.
Once they were properly in place, the sound is sweet. The midrange is really opened up, the highs are clean and the bass is there without being overpowering. By way of contrast, the Bose highs are piercing, the bass overrides the midrange and the midrange, if there is no bass to overpower it, is mediocre. In short, there is no comparison in sound quality between the two sets of headphones. AKG advertises a dynamic range of 16 Hz - 28,000 kHz. While the extremes are considered beyond the range of normal hearing, I do believe that by being able to reproduce harmonics in the ranges outside of normal hearing, the K271 comes as close as you can to reproducing a truly live sound.
There is also a world of difference in construction. These are designed with daily use, and for long periods of time, in mind. The metal portion of the headband is rock solid but still light weight, the padding for your ears is comfortable, the cord is heavy duty and user replaceable. Compare this to the narrow headband of the Bose, thin hard wired cord and the slider that is now held together by a cable tie.
If you are looking for a set of headphones for indoor critical listening, these are the ones. Save the Triports for hooking up to your portable player. They are still a good set of headphones, but not in the same league as the AKG K271.
Product Description
AKG's K 81 DJ Professional Headphones are the ultimate tool for pro DJ. It high performance closed-back headphones give the best possible sound. The 3D-Axis professional folding mechanism allows the DJ to change their monitoring position quickly at the club. Switchable bass boost lets you hear the low end in clubs of any size. High quality lightweight construction & an extremely rugged design make it ideal for transportation. Rubberized finish ensures easy and safe handling at the club Frequency Range - 5 Hz to 30,000 kHz Max. Input Power - 3,500 mW Rated Impedance - 42 ohms 99.99% oxygen-free cable Cable Length - 1.8m (5.9 ft.) Net weight(without cable) - 280 g (9.9 oz.)
Customer Reviews:
Audiophile.......2007-11-25
This headphone is unnatural sounding; very colored sound; not neutral sounding, bass is to heavy.
Headphone not comfortable.
AKG Closed-Back Foldable DJ Headphones - K81DJ
AKG makes some serious stuff.......2007-09-17
I bought these headphones through recommendation of one of my friend. They are truly amazing..especially for the price they come compared to other expensive competetors....Extremely light weight...3d axis folding system..makes them easy to carry around....The cord length is descent enough.....The only down side i can say for this headphones is the cushion size of the earcups they are a little small to fit properly to my ears and hurt my ears for a while since they were new but after a while i was okay with them...gr8 headphones for portable music players and personal computers.
Another winner from AKG.......2007-05-12
I own the AKG K701 headphones and couldn't be happier with their spacious sound and accuracy - but they on the large side, and hardly the product for on-the-go listening. The K81DJ headphones aims to fill the gap for a good-sounding portable.
While you can't beat in-ear monitors for portability, the bass can be bloated (Westone UM2), sound quality lacking, or the cables flaky. For the most part, ear buds lack the kind of sound quality you need for serious music listening. A small headphone would be perfect, but an open-backed model like, say, Sennheiser PX100 is like a sponge for outside noise. A closed headphone is the only solution for many listeners.
The Senn HD25 is said to be the gold standard in portable phones. At less than half the price, the AKG K81DJ blasts open the market. Several positive reviewe on this thread have pointed out their foldable design, attractiveness, and fine sound of the K81DJ - and it's all true. The problem (as you've also probably read) comes with a bass that can be boomy at times if you don't do something about it. And you can.
There's a reason for this sound. Since these are DJ headphones, they're designed to absorb all the excess bass in club situations; but everyday listeners can make them sound great. First, pull out the two-inch polyethylene pads hidden behind the pleather ear pads; they come out like a contact lens.and the sound improvement is immediate. Second (if this is if you're adventurous), pull off the pleather pads, and unscrew the three Philips screws just behind. Now, take some Blue-Tak, and fill in the hard plastic atreas behind the phone. (You can find illustrated instructions online by searching the Head-Fi forums.) The result is a rich, detailed sound certain to surprise any portable headphone listener. No excess bass.
The only remaining issue is their heavy clamping force which, again, is designed to be an asset for deejays in noisy envionments. Leaving them stretched around a six to eight inch globe for a while can alleviate most of the discomfort, but they'll always be an extra-snug fit. Listeners with large heads might best try these out before committing.
Before purchasing the K81DJ, I'd wondered whether these mods would make the phones shine. It worked wonderfully with my 5.5g iPod, and I'm delighted. After years of pickiness, I've finally found my portable "rig" - no more searching for me.
Great bang for the buck, and good warranty service.......2007-05-08
I have had a pair of 81DJs for about a year-and-a-half now. They continue to be my favorite headphones for use with my Creative Zen, and they sound even better plugged into my HeadRoom desktop amp. They have great bass that isn't overwhelming, decent isolation, and pretty good design. The upper treble is slightly rolled off, but that beats a strident or harsh high end.
The cord is the weak link here. It's long (9ft) but flimsy. After about one year, the plug on mine started losing continuity in the left channel. It was clear the wire had broken internally where it connected to the plug. I contacted AKG, who asked me to ship them to their center in California. In a little more than a week, I had a new pair. (They can't replace the cord, it seems.) Great warranty, great customer service.
In sub-$100 sealed headphones, I've got a pair of Sennheiser 280 Pros, too, but I favor these over the 280 Pros for most music. The Senns have better isolation and a better cord, but they're hardly portable, and they're harder to drive (64 ohms) than the 81DJs (32 ohms) with a portable player. The 81DJs have got better sound overall -- things always seem a bit muted in the 280 Pros at the high and low ends, even through the headphone amplifier. (Neither pair is as good as AKG's 701s or 240DFs, though that's a different league.)
I don't think they can be beat by any other sealed design headphones in this price range. A good buy.
Good Headphones for the Price.......2007-05-06
I really love these headphones. I get SO many compliments on them (good conversation starter) and they have great sound quality for the price. The only thing is that they are a bit uncomfortable in long-term situations and they make my ears a bit hot/sweaty, but that's really the only drawback. I left them open around my boots overnight to stretch them out, too, since my head is kind of big for these.
In general, though, these are definitely a good buy. I haven't had any problems yet.
Product Description
AKG's K601 Mastering/Monitoring Headphones offer a full, crisp sound and long-term wearing comfort. These open-back dynamic headphones are the result of a new AKG Varimotion two-layer diaphragm that ensures optimum diaphragm motion for extremely accurate high-frequency response and a powerful low end. The K601 Headphones are premium reference headphones for anyone who appreciates true high-end equipment. Hard gold plated 1/4 connector Net Weight - 8.3 oz. (235 g) without cable
Customer Reviews:
Extremely comfortable with well balanced, neutral sound.......2007-06-07
Working in a cubicle, I listen to music nearly all day, every day. I have been using the AKG k601s for the last fourteen months or so, plugged into the headphone jack of a component size CD player. I listen to a wide variety of music including electronic, classical, and post-rock.
COMFORT.
With this experience, I can confidently report these are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The are very light on your head, and apply most of their pressure to the area around your ears. The soft, well padded cups fit entirely over my average sized ears, with room to spare--even with eyeglasses. The leather headband pressed on the top of my head a little when new, but that slight discomfort disappeared quickly. Again, I cannot think of a better testament to the comfort of these cans than the fact that I repeatedly wear them for four- or five-hour stretches. I also own a pair of Sennheiser HD595 headphones that I can compare the k601s with. The Sennheisers also are very comfortable, but the ear cups are not as large, and may present problems for folks with larger than average ears.
SOUND.
I have been very pleased with the sound of the k601s. When I first got them, I immediately rediscovered my CD collection, hearing details and nuances I had never noticed before. I'm not talking about a minor difference, but an incredible, eye-popping experience. If you have never heard high-end headphones before, you will hear songs like you've never them before. This is my favorite aspect of the k601s. Whenever I buy a recording now, I always prefer to hear it first over these headphones, rather than my home system. As far as neutrality, I believe they are fairly uncolored. I have not seen anything from AKG, but an impressive response curve can be viewed on www.headphone.com, which, by the way, is a great merchant. Since the drivers are so close to the listener's ears, headphones typically have reduced output in the higher frequencies (i.e. treble) and higher output in the lower frequencies (i.e. bass). The curve for the k601 follows this philosophy, and to my ears, the cans sound fairly balanced across the frequency range. The bass may be a little thin, though the notes are reproduced and audible--just not with large amounts of sound pressure. Again compared with the Sennheiser HD595s that I recently acquired for home listening, the k601s have a noticeably diminished lower frequency output. I'm not sure how I feel about that, perhaps because I have become accustomed to the leaner k601s, and the Sennheisers bass seems more prominent than its higher frequencies. Many folks recommend a long break-in period for the k601s, and I suspect it has to do with getting used to the bass output. They are not heavy hitters as far as bass goes, so hip hop fans probably will be disappointed. I don't know, but suspect--based on reviews and the response curves--that the bass output is one area in which an upgrade to the top-of-the-line k701s would be justified.
DURABILITY.
Using the k601s every day in an office setting has exposed them to a fair degree of wear and tear. I have found them to be very durable, even after repeatedly dropping them onto the floor and running over the cord with my chair. The ear pads have come off, but they just click back on. I returned the cans for warranty service after I started hearing distortion: where the cord connects to the left side had become audible loose, though not visually. This was probably because of misuse on my part (allowing the cord to get caught and having it pull taught on the earpiece at times), but AKG re-corded the headphones for free. The cord itself is fairly thick and well insulated. It has withstood numerous roll-overs.
FUNCTIONALITY.
The headphones have an average impedance overall, less efficient than smaller supra-aura `phones, and less efficient than other circum-aura, open-backed cans like the Seenheiser HD-650s. You will not necessarily need a dedicated headphone amplifier with the k601s. The headphone jack on my Marantz CD5001 cd player drives them very well. I also have had success listening to internet radio, plugging the k601s directly into my desktop computer. I suspect, though, that an Ipod would not have enough voltage to drive these very well, and I doubt you'd want to wear the bulky k601s on the subway or bus. The unique design of these headphones may or may not strike your fancy, but it achieves comfort, as I've already described. I purchased a pair of HD595s, however, for home use because the k601s aren't as suitable for wearing while laying on the couch with your head on a pillow. I must also mention that I use these open-backed headphones in an office setting. Even though they are not a sealed design, I've found that very little sound leaks out at the volumes I listen to. I've confirmed this with my co-workers in the adjoining cubicles. Plus, I like being able to hear my telephone ring or know when someone has entered my cube. If active noise reduction is more important, however, you'll have to look elsewhere.
CONCLUSION.
At from two to three hundred dollars, the AKG k601s are top notch headphones from a well respected, science-based manufacturer with enormous R&D resources. I cannot imagine you will be disappointed with them after an extended listen, except perhaps if you value bass reproduction over everything else.
UPDATES:
Portable players:
I recently have begun using these headphones with a Creative Zen MP3 player at my desk. Not expecting enough voltage, I was really surprised to hear how good the MP3s (compressed .WMA files at the highest resolution) sound through these cans without additional amplification. I'm not hearing much distortion at a reasonable volume. I suspect extra power would only result in a fuller sound, but I don't see the need for it right now. The advantage of the MP3 player, to me, is the jukebox shuffling--not audiophile sound quality. If you want random, uninterrupted playback of your favorite songs at your desk, then I am not aware of a lighter, more comfortable pair of headphones to keep your listening private.
Head-to-head:
After further comparison with the Sennheiser HD595s, I really have to say these two sets of headphones both offer seriously detailed and refined sound reproduction. Purchasing either gives you a lot of "speaker" for the money. How much would comparable loudspeakers costs? From what I've auditioned, you'd have to spend at least a grand, and that would be for mini-monitors! The greater bass response of the Sennheisers is the most obvious difference. If you mostly listen to music with drums and guitars (i.e., rock), then the HD595s may sound most familiar to you. However, I suspect you'll find the k601s will reveal more detail in vocals and the upper frequency ranges, something to which you may become addicted. I'm not saying the AKGs are more accurate--just that it's definitely easier to hear the mid and upper frequencies with them. Indeed, the Sennheisers to my ears sometimes seem too heavy on the bass. Each could be said to color the sound: the HD595s by overemphasizing the lower frequencies, and the k601s by failing to reproduce them at the recorded decibel level. So, pick your coloration preference of bass omission or bass emphasis. Or, if you can afford it, spend more on the top of the line model in either company's catalog and see if better neutrality is achieved.
Product Description
The K 55 stand out from "good value" headphones by their truly exceptional price/performance ratio. These big, elegant headphones provide both excellentcomfort and superior sound.Large 40-mm (1.6-in.) "Turbo Bass" transducers deliver an uncommonly powerful bass range and a clean high end for unparalleled listening pleasure. The closed, circumaural earphone design adds to low-end power. The unique AKG styling makes the K 55 an eye-catcher while low weight, soft circumaural leatherette ear pads, a self-adjusting headband, and flexibly suspended earphones ensure a secure, comfortable fit.
Customer Reviews:
Durable design but lacking in sound quality..........2007-08-23
I bought these to use in a loud office environment. In comparison to the Koss R/80s that I own, which are roughly in the same price bracket, these AKGs don't cut it. The sound is very bright with very little actual bass below 100 Hz. I thought that they might change once they got some use and broke-in a little, but very little has changed (if at all) over the past few weeks.
The physical design is pretty good. The headphones are pretty comfortable, and the design should prove very durable for someone who tends to be rough on headphones. The Koss R/80s in comparison tend to break due to the use of thin plastics at key stress points, so these are definitely better in that area.
My biggest disappointment with the AKGs is how much outside sound they let in. Most sealed over the ears headphones provide a good amount of passive outside noise reduction, but the plastic around the headphone speakers on these is thin and not sound dampened. So outside noise really just comes right though. If I cup the outside of the headphones with my hands the amount of outside noise passing though drops dramatically. So they are not really useful in noisy environments, and would definitely be useless on a plane.
I know these are inexpensive headphones, but it would have been so easy for the manufacturer to make these great inexpensive headphones with just a couple of simple changes. Oh well.
Piano-practice protocol.......2007-08-09
I used to use these for practice on my Digital Piano; they worked great for 6-7 years before finally breaking down, though after all that faithful service I definitely feel they were worth the 35 bucks; intended for musical-instrument use (at least in my experience), but can handle some pretty gnarly signals from your output-device of choice, though the 3-foot chord may prove troublesome for such casual use. I give it 4-stars just based on what I was using it for.
Good Sound, Lasted Me Many Years.......2006-06-22
Getting a pair of quality headphones is a great way to exhance your musical listening experience. The AKG K-55s are the headphones I use at home, being a fan of progressive rock "headphone records", they're kind of an essential. I've had them for many years and they work just as well as when I first got them. The sound is crisp and clear and the dynamic range is great (sounds good quiet, sounds good loud).
The headphones come with a super long cable, which tends to be handy in a studio if the drummer in the back of the place wants to listen to the mix as he plays. It's quite handy for us regular people too. With such a long cable, you can get up and dance with them on in the privacy of your room, and no one will even know, cause they won't hear it. I do it all the time.
The leather earpieces are comfortable and the headband is snug but not tight, often after I've stopped playing music through my laptop I forget to take them off! With nothing playing through them, you can still hear and talk to someone, but with the music up, you'll be hard pressed to hear anything else. I've almost missed my phone on a few occasions!
I've heard that the bass is a little weaker compared to similar headphones. I haven't noticed that much, except when I whip up some homemade electronic music and use these 'phones to mix it, I usually end up with a bit more bass in the track to compensate. It's minor, really, though those who are or have to be strict audiophiles may want to invest in a more precise pair.
Personally, though, I think the AKG K-55 is a great value pair of headphones. I'm going to be sad when my pair finally wears out, but that doesn't look like its going to be for a while yet.
Poor sound, but maybe the price is why........2005-11-29
These headphones do not have a sound that one would expect. While they are very flat in their response, they also have almost no ability to reproduce the lower bass frequencies and even have a dull high-end. Comfort is decent, and the long cord is very handy. If you need a cheap set of monitoring headphones, these might be for you. However they are very odd looking for "street-wear" and would disappoint most people who want good quality sound for listening.
There just isn't a good set of "cans" that have great sound and are cheap. Look at the Sony MDR-V6 and you likely won't be buying another pair again!
Product Description
Elegant, genuine hi-fi stereo headphones, the K 66 stand out from "good value" headphones. The K 66 combine excellent wearing comfort with superior sound and optimum price/performance.With the proven AKG self-adjusting headband, soft circumaural leatherette ear pads, low weight, and flexibly suspended earphones, the K 66 will conform perfectly to the head and fit comfortably. The unique AKG styling makes the K 66 an eye-catcher and the semi-open earphones provide an airy sound. The unique AKG Natural Sound technology using large, high performance 40-mm (1.6-in.) transducers ensures superior sound quality for perfect listening enjoyment.
Customer Reviews:
Good Low-End Headphones.......2007-10-30
I bought a set of these after reading many dubious reviews of all sorts of headphones in this price range. First of all, they are very light and comfortable, and you can wear them for hours with no problems. Secondly, they sound good to me: they have a nice full sound that is a lot better than anything I have listened to in a long time. Thirdly, they seem well constructed for the price.
For the price of these things, they are really good in my opinion. If you want some headphones in this price range, this may be just what you are looking for.
Decent headphones.......2007-09-13
The AKG K66 headphones are probably the best open-backed headphones you can get for such a low price. They are open-backed, so don't plan on using them to listen to Iron Maiden at full volume in some public place and expect to get away with it. Very comfortable and fairly durable, these headphones are good investment if you don't have the cash to get those ridiculously high-priced Bose headphones you've been dreaming about.
Spend some extra.......2007-04-16
They don't swivel, so they can be incredibly uncomfortable. Everyone else can hear perfectly what you are listening too (that's bad.) They are pretty distorted, and the bass is about as powerful as a metronome. I was given them for free, and I am going to replace them with a pair of SONY 700s
Product Description
Always on the move, always seeking new kicks? The K 24 P is the dynamic companion for your adventures. Let the pristine sound and powerful bass range of the K 24 P energize your favorite music!These trendy headphones are very comfortable and use the 3D-Axis mechanism to fold down to a small package that you can take wherever you go.
Customer Reviews:
AKG K24P Headphones - Good Bang for your Buck.......2007-09-22
I recently purchased the AKG K24P headphones after my stock Sony Earbuds broke. There are always good and bad things about every product you'll buy - so, you have to weed out all the useless crap you might read that are written by consumers vs. audio equipment professionals.
Musical Preferences: Jazz (vocals and instrumentals), rock, alternative, world, popular, bossa nova, techno, and classical. I'm not into metal or country. I own a nice home stereo system (Aragon power amp, Magus tube pre-amp, California Audio CD Player, Acoustic Energy Speakers).
Product Description: The AKG K24P headphones have semi-open speakers, foldable, and a metal headband. The appearance is on the "cheap" side - made mostly of inexpensive/lightweight plastic. The cord leading to the separate headphones was unusually twisted out-of-the box. The cord does have a 90 degree plug (a plus), but no built in volume control (a negative, because some songs are louder than others). As others have complained - the metal headband is too tight out-of-the box. The headphones hurt my ears after about 5 minutes. No big deal. I just bent the metal headband and they are fine now. The headpones are on-the-ear types. They do not go around the ear like circumaural headphones do. Circumaural headphones and in-the-canal insert-type headphones do a better job of sealing out background noise. The headphones have a sensitivity of 125 db - which basically means they're pretty efficient. In other words, you won't need much power to make the music loud. Works great on my laptop and on my IPOD. On my laptop - I had to turn the volume almost all the way down.
I broke the headphones in for 75 hours using randomly played songs through my IPOD.
Listening Impression: The headphones are fairly neutral. By that I mean that it doesn't appear to favor or emphasize any part of the music per se. For example, my Sony earbuds were very "bright" or "tinny"; which emphasized high pitch notes. I characterize the sound of the Sony earbuds as being very "harsh."
The AKG K24Ps definately have more bass than the Sony earbuds. It was a fairly clean, punchy, but still somewhat lightweight for bass notes. If you're heavy into the beat of the music - you'll probably like other headphones better.
The K24Ps midrange response is very good - so, vocals are really nice to listen to.
Imaging: I have never found headphones that image as well as a good set of speakers. By "imaging", I mean that if you close your eyes and listen to the music - you can tell where individual instruments are playing or where the vocalist is standing. My Acoustic Engergy speakers do an awesome job with this (assuming that the quality of the recording is good). I haven't found a set of headphones that can image well. I believe the reason is because proper "imaging" requires reflections off surfaces in your listening area - and that sounds must arrive at each ear w/ small time delays. I know I'm getting to technical here - so, feel free to skip this part.
Bottom Line: The K24Ps are very good headphones for the money. I paid about $25 including S&H. They definitely outperform my Sony Earbuds. I don't know how durable these headphones are because I've only had them for a month. I give this product 4 stars because they don't sound nearly as good as my Acoustic Energy Speakers. I would characterize the K24Ps as "smooth" and easy to listen to. If you're heavy into bass, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a fairly neutral set of headphones - then look no further.
the best possible sound for the price.......2007-09-03
this review is fed from another link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B000S4YX10/ref=cm_rv_thx_view/002-9983670-4673649
I wanted to buy this headphones for a while everytime I stopped by jandr store
and finally I bought one
plugged into my pda to play some music, seems it has very good bass effect (I couldn't judge the sound due to excessive noise on the street)
when I listen audio files on the computer (160-192kbps ogg vorbis), I am pretty impressed for the excellent sound
the bass can go to very deep and clean without muffling the entire sound, mid
and high are pretty clear and easily distiguishable every details
the headband is like Koss Potrapro, that you need to extend before putting on
I personally like the sound of the headphones, and also suitable for serious listening
bass lovers will like the clean, resonance-free bass
I give 99/100, no main complain (I just wish it has 6.3mm adaptor and earpads)
Thank amazon customers for the recommendation. 4.5 Stars.......2007-06-18
Because these headphones are quite possibly the best i have ever owned. Not only is the bass unbelievable rich (not just booms that overwhelms the rest of the sound spectrum). These headphones are clear from highs to mids to lows. Now i'm not an audiophile but i've heard things on my 123kbps mp3 files ive never heard from my past headphones (Sennheiser px350, sony, koss, etc.). Get these headphones, you wont be disappointed! Im not giving it 5 stars because these headphones feels a bit flimsy and a bit uncomfortable for jogging, but other than that, theyre great.
AKG K24P.......2007-05-13
Portability, imaging and comfort are stellar on this headphone. I've always been a sennheiser fan and have been looking for the experience that
I had when I first listened to the HD414's. Having recently aquired a reissue of the HD414 I can compare the AKG's and the sennheisers's and
the AKG's win hands down, in particular in the imaging and bass. Sennheiser wins in comfort and timeless design. Highly recommended headphone, for a little over $30.00 (!!!!)
Great Sound; Poor Comfort.......2007-02-09
I purchased these as an upgrade to the ear buds that came with a newly purchased MP3 player. I cannot fault the sonics of these headphones as they are clearly the best inexpensive 'phones that I have ever heard. That is only part of the total picture with headphones; comfort is another very important consideration. That is where these headphones suffer from a poor design. They are uncomfortable to wear for any length of time due to the metal band and the 2 adjusting clips that protude against the wearer's head. If they would re-design the headband and clip assembly, this would be the best inexpensive headphone on the market. As it is now, if you can stand to wear them, they sound awesome. My star rating reflects the comfort of the 'phones not the sonics.
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Customer Reviews:
Can't complain!.......2007-11-10
After my creative earphone was totaled by my 18 month old daughter, I have been looking for a replacement. With the positive reviews on Amazon, I decided to give this one try. Well, this earphones are just great! I prefer the traditional style with bigger drivers to the modern earplug style with tiny drivers. And this does have big drivers producing warm and smooth sound. I gave 4 star as the high frequency feels not crispy enough for me. However, this is very solid everyday earphone that you can get without breaking your piggy bank.
not your typical AKG product.........2007-08-24
I was really disappointed with these earbuds. The first pair that arrived had problems, one of the buds distorted high pitch sounds and medium to high volume. The new ones that arrived were OK initially, but the distortion problem came about again after a month of use. I'm not using them anymore.
Regarding sound quality, I bought these to have better earbuds than those that come with creative nano plus mp3 players. The stock creative ones sound way better than this, especially if you like to hear some bass in your music. AKG's are ok in mid-tones and trebles.
I've used AKG products before and never had issues. The AKG headphones I use in studio have never caused trouble in the past 10 years. I guess this is their lowest end product, so you shouldn't expect typical AKG quality from these headphones. It breaks my heart to give 2 stars to this item.
not to my expectation.......2007-07-21
this one i expected quite a good sound quality before i bought reading from
revies but did not make it enough to my expectation after listening comparing with SONY md series even basic MD model...bass is thin and others are quite OKies..treble and mid..less dynamic also...
Pretty Rad Earbuds.......2007-06-08
After I broke my iPod earbuds I was forced to use my closed ear headphones and they are just too large and hot to wear outside. After searching around a bit I was delighted to find the AKG K12P earbuds. For $18 you can't go wrong with these earbuds. I will admit though, I don't know what they meant by "turbobass" because the bass doesn't seem to be that great but thats fine with me because I rarely listen to bass heavy music. Overall these are really great earbuds and I'm really happy with my purchase!
They Sound Good, But............2007-03-27
...I cannot get them to securely fit in my ears, they fall right out because of their shape. They are round, hard plastic, about the size of a dime. Dang, twenty bucks wasted.
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