AKG K 701 Monitoring Headphone
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AKG K 701 Monitoring Headphone

Binaural - Open - MPN: K701 See Product Details

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Product Details of AKG K 701 Monitoring Headphone

Description

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. This superlative open-back dynamic headphone provides an outstandingly accurate sound and excellent imaging. Try the K 701 and find out what ingenious headphone engineering can do for you.

Quick Glance

Noise Canceling: No

Headphone Type: Over-the-head

Interface Type: Mini-phone

Summary

Product Title: AKG K 701 Monitoring Headphone

Manufacturer: AKG

Lowest Price: $349.00

Power Score: 4.4 | 11 Reviews

Headphone Type

Headphone Type: Over-the-head

Wireless Transmitter Range: 10 ft

Interface Connection: Mini-phone

Performance

Noise Canceling: No

Signal To Noise Ratio: 105 dB

Overall Min Frequency Response: 10 Hz

Overall Max Frequency Response: 39.80 kHz

Battery and Other Features

General Features: Gold Plated Connectors, Oxygen-Free Copper Cable

Physical Attributes

Cord Length: 10 ft

Weight: 8.29 oz

Warranty

Warranty Information: 2 Year Limited

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: 3D-Form ear pads Efficiency: 105 dB/V Rated impedance: 62 Ohms Max. input power: 200 mW Cable: Bi-wiring, 99.99% OFC Stereo adapter: 6.3 / 3.5 mm Patented AKG Varimotion ultra-precision two-layer diaphragm

Earpiece Technology: Dynamic

Plating: Gold Plated

Product Series: K

Driver Material: Neodymium Driver

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Reviews on AKG K 701 Monitoring Headphone

  • 5
  By member: djbob1858 - Jun 11, 2008

AKG K701 - A Truly Superb Headphone

Strengths: Comfortable, Well built, Sound is Fantastic!

Weakness: None

I have either owned or auditioned numerous high-end headphones and the AKG K701's are the best overall so far. The balance is perfect. No overbearing Bass or shrill highs on this phone. My listening preferences vary from Classical, Celtic, Instrumental, Classic Rock, Hard Rock and even Country. The K701 handles them all very well. They are especially good with female vocals. No matter which genre...

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  • 5
  By member: Entertainer - Jan 29, 2008

Marvelously natural and transparent AKG K701...

Strengths: Extremely well balanced, natural and transparent sound

Weakness: Not as comfortable as Sennheiser 600

These headphones provide a very natural , balanced and transparent sound. The superb midrange is extremely realistic . Highs glisten. The taut bass is fine. Of course the bass is not going to have impact of a speaker. These headphones have a great spacial effect. Instruments are well placed and they appear like they are outside one's head ( unlike the sound is in your head , like most headphones...

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  • 4
  By member: linkai8424 - Jan 3, 2008

701 Great sound quality very comfortable

Strengths: wide open sound field clear sound

Weakness: do need a headphone pre-amp to drive open design so sound leaks

At this price range, this headphone is for serious music lover. I like the sound it produces so far. Highs are very smooth, midrange is great, and bass is well defined. The headphone is not suitable for portable use. It needs a pre-amp to drive for portable devices such as ipod or you have to crank up the volume. Plus it's an open can, the sound does leak. Therefore it's only good for home use...

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  • 5
  By member: Ranyuncho - Dec 31, 2007

good cans

Strengths: good highs and mids

Weakness: bass not that great

these are pretty good sounding for mids-highs although bass is a little lacking comfortable but slide if you move your head forward too much. sound seem slightly louder on the left thats just the way they are whatever you do dont try to send them in for service thinking that might be a problem with them what a nightmare that was. stereophile guy says these are the best cans ever but i have to...

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  • 5
  By member: hoppergrass14 - Nov 4, 2006

akg k701 reference headphones

Strengths: soundstage, mids, comfort

Weakness: long burn in time (300 hrs), bass is SLIGHTLY understated for my taste, need for a headphone amp to fully appreciate quality

still a new product for me. i let them burn in for 300 hours before use because they sound very flat out of the box. still less than 325 hours use but they sound great now. i hear they are not fully burnt in until around 1000 hours. i'm currently pushing them with a lower end headphone amp (practical devices xm3, US$130) and it does a decent job. currently shopping for a nicer amp as i hear it...

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  • 4
  By member: Asrale - Jul 23, 2006

AKG's new flagship reference

Strengths: Versatility for multiple music genres, air & openness, layer separation

Weakness: Bass may be anemic for most people, a somewhat sterile sound

Bass on the K701 is very tight, very controlled. It goes relatively deep, but loses signal strength somewhere in the 40 Hz region. It's not quite low enough for electronic music that uses low-pass sweeps and rolls, such as Massive Attack and The Crystal Method. Unlike a lot of other headphones that allow bass to "boom" and retain a sense of some flabbiness, the K701 maintains full control over...

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  • 5
  By member: emlippa - Mar 18, 2007

AKG K701 The last Headphones you will ever need !

Strengths: Daynamic contrast, top end extension, transparent voice and low end punch.

Weakness: NONE

These headphones take about 100 hours to break in. Out of the box they sound bright and lacking low end punch. After 40 hours the top end becomes smooth and open with just a shade of brightness. The low end is good with a hint of better things to come. At 120 hours you are transported into the recording studio and can hear everything that is going on there with full dynamics from the lowest lows...

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  • 5
  By member: poikkeus - Oct 16, 2010

Comfort and sound

Strengths: Pillow-like comfort; smooth sound with treble emphasis; nice fit (especially with small to medium size heads); solid build

Weakness: Lacks a compelling bass; larger heads may feel discomfort; some fraying with clear plastic insert material

I've heard comparable headphones, but the AKG K701 as one of my best audiophile values. There are a few factors that make these especially buyable: - This is one of the most comfortable headphones - anywhere. The pads are velour, and one can wear them without discomfort for hours, even when no music is playing. Some users with larger heads may find these less appealing, but I liked their...

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  • 2.8
  productwiki.com - Mar 22, 2009

AKG K 701

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,...

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  • 4.0
  bestcovery.com - Dec 3, 2008

Best Headphones

Bestcovery experts have rated the AKG K 701 Headphones as the #5 Best Headphones. This product has also been ranked as the Best Audiophile Headphones. Bestcovery's experts recommend the best products and services for a particular need based on extensive research and evaluations. Click below to see Bestcovery's full review of this product.

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  • 4.3
  testseek.com - Oct 29, 2008

AKG K 701

Testseek.com has collected 18 expert reviews for AKG K 701 and the average expert rating is 87 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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