AKG K175 On-ear Closed-back Foldable Pro Studio Headphones Black

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The K175 offers 40mm transducers—the largest in their class—to create greater low-frequency extension and detailed bass reproduction.

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Their superior sensitivity and low impedance offer maximum output before distortion, so you can use them even when playing music on lower-powered mobile devices. He has covered product launch events across the world, from Apple to Technics, Sony and Samsung; reported from CES, the Bristol Show, and Munich High End for many years; and written for sites such as the BBC, Stuff, and the Guardian. The AKG K175s don’t block out a great deal of sound – wear them on a busy street and you’ll hear plenty of noise.

In answer to the question about studio headphones versus ones for the commute, the AKGs are neither one nor the other.

AKG releases K175, K245, K275 foldable studio headphones

They look good, they don’t cost the earth and they have a punchy enthusiasm you might not expect from a studio monitor pair. It uses a standard mini XLR socket, so you can replace the cable if you don’t get on with the coiled style, but only the one cable is included. Their initially appealing aggression devolves into a midrange blare that is not particularly comfortable over long sessions and you may find them a bit much after a while.Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Try them on and you’ll realise they still provide the superior studio quality sound you expect from AKG. The lower mids are thick enough to reduce the overall transparency of the sound – which isn’t particularly helpful to anyone attempting to master a track – and the transparency could be better.

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And who, presumably, prefers the accurate, transparent sound normally aspired to by 'studio' headphones and speakers. Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions. Like a drunk telling tales down the pub, these headphones are initially engaging but can start to grate after a while.If you need your item delivered on a specific day, you can leave a comment in the box at the checkout and we'll take it from there. On the plus side though, the AKG K175s’ bass is deep and assured, but not overpowering, and doesn’t boom or bleed conspicuously. And you’ll never get tired of wearing AKG Foldable Studio Headphones because their ergonomic design provides a comfortable fit—even during long sessions.

AKG K175 On-ear Closed-back Foldable Pro Studio Headphones

While they don’t have the obvious flat ‘pro’ profile, they do offer a reasonably entertaining listen for less serious uses – even if they do start to test your resolve after a while. All three feature a three-axis, all-metal hinge - all critical parts of the design are said to be metal - which allows them to be folded-up. AKG has three new pairs of headphones aimed at musicians and audio professionals, but also ideal for anyone who wants a closed-back, over-ear headphone with a durable, foldable design. You can tell whether a page is secure as 'https' will replace the 'http' at the front of the kennysmusic.The closed-back K175 earphones meanwhile use 40mm transducers, have a higher sensitivity and a slightly narrower claimed frequency range. The AKG Foldable Studio Headphones Line is built on a legacy of 70 years of quality, and features our latest transducer and acoustic technologies. With the K175, it’s almost as if you were sitting in front of a pair of great reference monitors—transparent, defined, and uncolored.