I picked up a pair of AKGs back in November on sale for $[...] to substitute my Paradigm Monitor speakers while I am not at home. After much scrutiny, I picked the AKG K271 MKII; while it is not the most recent model released by the company, it offers the same sound quality and more. To put it bluntly, I was extremely satisfied.
To start, the most important aspect of headphones (aka cans) of this nature: sound quality. The general consensus is that AKG is very muddy in the bass while being very bright on the high end. While the stereotype may be true in some models, the headphones are fantastic at covering the entire spectrum from muddy to crisp. I will have to agree the highs are bright, but nothing that can't be fixed to your liking in an equalizer. When I first started listening to them, I experienced the "wow, I'v never noticed that cymbal hit before" symptom. I could (and have) lay on my bed listening to music for hours, completely enveloped in music; the downside is the drop in external perception leads to being very startled by visitors.
While an impedance of 55 Ohms doesn't necessarily call for a headphone amp, I picked one up just to see the difference. The PA2V2 was recommended to me, so I emailed the gentleman over at Electric-Avenue.com and bought one. The K271 and PA2v2 pair nicely with each other: boosting the bass and bringing out the sound as a whole, without the amp I had most audio outputs turned very high up. The amp has also been nice to have for all my headphones, but more to come on that in the PA2v2 full review.
The build of the headphones is solid and I don't feel like I'm going to break them. I quite enjoy the features that have been integrated into these headphones, from them turning off when you take them off, to a small slit allowing for easy earpad replacement. To begin, the auto adjusting headband: size fitting to everyone, the band being pushed up also enables the sound to come through the drivers. The K271 also comes with a detachable cable, so you can have the long studio cable, or the spiral stretch cable (and you don't have to worry about wrapping the cable around the cans). Lastly, the cans come with leatherette or velour eapads: I personally use the velour as they warm the bass and are very comfortable.
After reading through hundreds of reviews for AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, and Beyerdynamic, I cut my final choice down to the AKG K271 and K272. The difference? A whole bunch of accessories, color, and price. The K272 retails at $329 on amazon, comes in black with a 1/4 inch adapter and Velour ear pads. The K271 MKII retails at $151 on amazon, comes in dark blue with a 1/4 inch adapter, Leatherette and Velour ear pads, detachable 3m cable and 5m coiled cable.
After about 70 hours of listening these cans have burned in to sound even better than when I first got them, and I strongly recommend them if you're looking for this style. (Note: these headphones can't really be used for DJing)
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AKG K271 MKII
The AKG K271 MKII are professional over-ear headphones designed for studio mixing, studio monitoring and live performance applications.
Specifications
- Headphone type - closed-back
- Sensitivity headphones - 104 dB SPL/V
- Rated Impedance - 55 Ohms
- Detachable cable - yes
- Cable Length - 3 m
- Earpads replaceable - yes
- Maximum input power - 200 mW
- Audio frequency bandwidth - 16 - 28000 Hz
AKG K271 MKII Closed-Back Headphones
Universal Genius
Advanced design, modern sound. The AKG K271 MKII Closed-Back Headphones give you phenomenal performance for the stage and studio. With fully-enclosed ear cups, you can take advantage of maximum isolation and minimal signal bleed, preventing your mics from picking up unwanted sound.
The K271 MKIIs boast AKG's legendary construction and intelligent design features. As well as giving you accurate, powerful sound from 16Hz to 28kHz, they also feature an intuitive auto-mute switch in the headband. This mutes your headphones as soon as you take them off. And with an ultra-comfortable design with a self-adjusting headband and thick ergonomic ear pads, you can listen in complete comfort, even during those long studio sessions.
Versatile Performance
The AKG K271 MKII Headphones are perfect for both the stage and the studio. Thanks to the sealed design, the AKG K271 MKIIs allow you to record instruments or vocals in the studio without any unwanted spill or bleed. The headphones also feature an integrated auto-mute switch that automatically mutes your headphones when they're taken off. Advanced closed-back technology provides exceptional isolation, allowing you to clearly hear your live mix through your headphones, without the unwanted background noise.
Superior Comfort
The AKG K271 MKII Headphones are comfortable even during long sessions, and feature soft ear pads with an ergonomic over-ear design. The self-adjusting headband ensures an optimum fit and adapts automatically to the shape and size of your head so you can produce, record and mix all night long.
Built to Last
All high-end AKG headphones go through rigorous testing to ensure optimal durability. The highly durable and sleek design boasts a robust construction, designed for prolonged and extensive use. The closed-back ear cups are ideal for both studio and live applications whilst the gold-plated adapter ensures optimal signal integrity. Thanks to the rigorous testing regimen that AKG use, the K271 MKII headphones are guaranteed to be a keystone in any studio or live technician's setup.
The AKG Legacy - Inspiring Greatness for Decades
For more than 65 years, AKG has helped create the iconic sounds of some of the world’s most well known recording artists, engineers and producers. Our designers and engineers have made it their life’s passion to find new ways to deliver breakthrough experiences for artists of all levels. Whether in the studio or on stage, when you wear AKG headphones, you’re seconds away from creating history.
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| Price | $89.00 | — no data | $175.00 | $135.10 |
| Headphone Type | Closed-Back | Open-Back | Closed-Back | Closed-Back |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
| Wearing Style | On-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Cable Length | 5m | 5m | 5m | 3m |
| Replaceable Earpads | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transducer Size | 40mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
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| Price | $135.10 | $129.00 | $149.00 | $249.00 | -14% $69.00 Typical: $79.99 | $1,799.90 |
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| Sold By | GJG audio USA | 24 HOURS STOP | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Hama-zon |
| connectivity tech | Powerline | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Closed-back, Over-ear |
| connector type | XLR | 3.5mm Jack | Wired | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| control type | Media Control | Volume Control | — | Media Control | — | — |
| water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | not water resistant | — | — |
| material | Plastic | Fabric or Leather | Plastic | Velour, Plastic | Leather | Metal |
| model name | 2470X00190 | TH-02 | SRH840A | HD 400 Pro | SR880 | K872 |
| frequency range | 16 Hz to 28,000 Hz | 18 Hz - 22 kHz | 5 Hz to 25,000 Hz | 6 Hz to 38 kHz | 20Hz - 20kHz | — |
For recording and mixing
Sound is great for recording and mixing, not the best for mastering or just listening to music. The closed back helps a lot with background noise but won’t be the same as a noice canceling headphones, of course.Really enjoy AKG studio headphones. Only issue was how the box came through the mail, thankfully the headphones were intact but the box was all broken.
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Jayro MoreiraReviewed in Brazil on October 30, 2024
Muito bom!
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Chegou antes da data prevista, muito bom esse headphone, testado e aprovado!Jayro MoreiraMuito bom!
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Bob EspinosaReviewed in Mexico on November 9, 2023
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Bardzo fajne słuchawki, w zależności od potrzeb, bo jeszcze to nie są monitory jako takie, ale do miksu nawet nieźle sobie radzą.Reviewed in Poland on January 6, 2025
Super, ale nie dla każdego.
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Melquíades ZurrónReviewed in Spain on March 1, 2019
K 271 MK II. C A L I D A D.
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Soy un consumidor final particular. Tengo un buen equipo de música por componentes. Y en mi ordenador instalé hace unos años una tarjeta de audio dedicada, la Asus Xonar Essence.Melquíades ZurrónK 271 MK II. C A L I D A D.
Reviewed in Spain on March 1, 2019
La Xonar la adquirí en su día, también en Amazon, tras investigar mucho. No es una tarjeta profesional, no. Pero sí que sus calidades están diseñadas para un cliente audiófilo. Me hice de ella pensando en dar el "salto" a unos auriculares de cierta calidad. Pues tiene amplificador de auriculares que, para unos cascos como estos, resulta imprescindible. El amplificador de la Xonar es un TI TPA6120A2, excelente y capaz de soportar 600 ohms de impedancia con una distorsión menor del 0.001%. La Xonar también tiene conversor D/A de gran calidad, el conversor Digital/Analógico Burr-Brown PCM 1792ª, capaz de convertir la señal con un SNR de 127dBs.
Vengo de unos cascos inalámbricos Sony, que han colmado mis expectativas desde hace años. Les tengo mucho cariño. Con los MDR IF410 venía escuchando música tipo rock, clásica, jazz fusión y, sobre todo, me resultaban muy cómodos para la escucha de películas.
¿Por qué decidirme entonces por los AKG K271 MKII? Sencillo: la diadema de pasta de mis Sony de toda la vida se ha rajado tras muchos años. Y aún los seguiré utilizando para películas, si consigo recuperarlos.
¿Y por qué decidirme, en concreto, por este modelo, existiendo una oferta tan amplia en el mercado? Sencillo. Referencias de primera mano, bastante fiables de familiares músicos. Tienen estudio profesional y utilizan esta marca como referencia. Me hablaron de este modelo K271 MKII, por su excelente calidad precio. Pero no lo tenía del todo claro.
En un estudio precisan hacer las mezclas con "referencia verdadera". Esto es, "sonidos no coloreados" en graves ni agudos. Si la referencia no es correcta, no es "plana", es "coloreada", crees que has grabado A. Y cuando escuchas el resultado en altavoces o cascos de referencia, "planos", "sin colorear", como estos AKG u otros similares, escuchas B. Algo completamente diferente a lo que se pretendía crear. Sonidos menos vivos, menos atractivos. Eso ocurre porque se graba con referencia falsa.
Mi duda era si las necesidades de un estudio coincidían con las mías. Si no me eran más interesantes unos auriculares que realzaran graves y agudos. ¿La solución? ¡Probarlos! Y me llevé mis Sony y otros Bose in ear a un estudio y los comparé con unos AKG. ¡Y claro que coincidían mis necesidades! La calidad es poco opinable. Simplemente, se siente. También los probé sobre la Xonar y más de lo mismo. C A L I D A D.
¿Qué noté? Lo que he notado cuando me han llegado y he podido dedicarles algunas horas a la escucha de mi música y películas favoritas. He redescubierto la música y el cine que me gusta. Escucho sonidos y matices nuevos, información auditiva donde antes no había. Lo que me hace pensar que, dado que los profesionales dicen que “no colorea” los sonidos y yo capto más graves, agudos, riqueza, información, profundidad, separación, la diferencia fundamental ha de ser motivada por la calidad AKG y sus componentes.
Amazon, como es habitual. Perfecto. Llegó la caja protegida en un sobre de plástico. Y la saqué sin marcas. Perfectamente nuevo, sellado y precintado. Impecable.
Pongo algunas fotos del contenido en caja. Los cascos, con un conector en el auricular derecho de tres pins. Y dos cables con conector de tres pins, por un extremo, y jack estéreo de 3,5 mm, por el otro. Uno de ellos recto cilíndrico de aproximadamente 3 m (que no se aprecia en la foto porque ya está instalado y he hecho la revisión días después). Y otro de espiral de aproximadamente 1,5 m. Así como un adaptador hembra de jack estéreo 3,5 mm a jack estéreo 6,3 mm. Y un juego de almohadillas de terciopelo. Las que llevan originalmente los cascos son tipo piel fina.
En resumen, muy contento con la decisión de compra y muy satisfecho con el producto. En estos días que llevo utilizándolos, mi experiencia de uso es inmejorable. Ningún clic, como he leído en alguna revisión. Ninguna pega. Plena satisfacción. Calidad. Ojalá me hubiera decidido antes.
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