Pro Audio K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones, White

Great sound! Comfortable and great value for the money. I EQ, so the naturally low frequencies are fixed immediately. The level of detail of the mid and high frequencies is superb. I love them being white, it gives them personality. It comes in a great big box. Great quality item.

The AKG K701 has been around for quite some time. They are a reference class headphone which use flat wire voice coil technology and Varimotion diaphragms. The use of the flat-wire voice coil is to resist fatigue better so the headphones can provide accurate sounds and transient response. Varimotion refers to a multi-layer or variable thickness diaphragm to assist in providing sparkling highs and accurate bass. Reason I mention this is due the the MSRP of $599 (can easily be found for less though), which means this headphone really needs to deliver. Here are my thoughts after using them for some time: Pros: -Comfort: This headphone is lightweight and has little clamp force, making it extremely comfortable for long periods of time. Adjustments are done using an elastic suspension system, which means it automatically adjusts perfectly to your head every time you wear it. -Sound: As expected, the K701s have excellent sound performance. It is very detailed and analytical; perfect for studio use in my opinion. It also offers a wide soundstage with its open back design. While treble detail and performance is the highlight, bass extends fairly deep and sounds accurate. Neutral: Open-back: This is a known feature going into this headphone and are typically used to improve soundstage (which they do in this case). That said, headphones to me are meant to be portable and allow the user to isolate their audio from their surroundings. This type of design leaks audio, so others can hear it, and offers little to make it portable (no case, headphone doesn't fold, and bulky wire). These are meant to use at a desk, not on the go. Cons: -Build Quality: While the finishes are nice, the plastics used at this price point seem quite cheap. I would have expected these to be made of something more substantial. -Stand: This headphone comes with a stand, but it is really cheaply built and seems a bit like an afterthought. -Cable: This headphone uses a thick, long cable with a 1/4in jack. Clearly it was designed for studio use. For home use, it is bulky. The 3.5mm adapter seems to put a lot of weight on the 3.5mm terminal plug, so I'm not sure how long it would last with extensive use. It is also non-removable, so if it breaks it will take more effort to repair. Overall, while the K701s offer excellent sound, they also offer quite a few compromises for their list price. That said, with the market price being less than a third the cost, these can start to make a lot more sense. These headphones have been around for awhile because they continue to offer excellent sound and comfort. Don't sleep on the K701s (literally and figuratively).

Really good for the price! Fairly comfortable, the earpads are nice, the headband is serviceable. VERY bright sounding. The high end comes through very strong, but it's a fun sound profile!

This brand is really comfortable to wear for extended periods.

these are a classic and sound great for the price. very lightweight and great sound quality! If you have the dac and the capable hardware, these are worth a listen.

Cool design but I find the actual performance (sound) just acceptable.... nothing amazing. Over the ear comfort is pretty good.

Sound Good nice

llegaron perfectos y traen un adaptador a miniplug stereo

worth to buy

Der Kopfhörer ist schon eine Klasse für sich. Trägt sich hervorragend auch nach Stunden hat man noch keine Kopfschmerzen. Der Klang ist für meine Begriffe super.

Great depth and clarity. Haven't taken them off ;)

Broke within a few months just a hair outside the return date. The soldering on the speakers are poor, and the wire runs are like 24 gauge, leaving the far one easily disconnected. It turns out it's a common issue. Luckily I can solder, but for the price I paid I feel really let down. It's already disconnected again. Since these are all I have now after spending all that money, I suspect I will be doing this again and again until I can afford another headphone set.

Das ist schon echt klasse, wie der K701 sich immer noch gegenüber den neueren Kopfhörern behauptet. Es handelt sich bei mir um eine Ersatzinvestition für meinen alten K701, der schon gut 17 Jahre alt war. Und ich bin von dem neuen immer noch begeistert. Nach einer relativ kurzen Einspielphase von etwa 15 - 20 Stunden hat er die Performance gebracht, die ich noch von meinem Ur-K701 kannte. Im Vergleich zum K712 Pro klingt der K701 sogar noch ein bisschen räumlicher und insgesamt offener. Da war ich wirklich erstaunt. Besonders empfehlenswert ist er für Klassikliebhaber, die ihn am besten über einen OTL-Kopfhörer-Röhrenverstärker betreiben sollten. Mit seinen 62 Ohm Impedanz ist das zwar nicht immer so einfach, oft muss man ein wenig mit verschiedenen Röhren experimentieren, aber es lohnt sich allemal. Man sollte, wie schon erwähnt, nur auf den Kopfhörerverstärker achten. Die meisten, in Vollverstärkern eingebauten, Kopfhörerverstärker harmonieren nicht wirklich mit dem K701. Damit klingt er dann zu dünn, hat zu wenig Tieftonfundament. Schließt man ihn hingegen an einen guten OTL-Röhren-Kopfhörerverstärker an, entfaltet der K701 sein ganzes Potential. Dann atmet die Musik so richtig. Fazit: Insgesamt kann ich den K701 uneingeschränkt empfehlen.