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AKG K271 MK II

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42 user ratings
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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A new pair of closed-back headphones from AKG which are well suited to recording and overdubbing.Read more
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Pros

  • Professionally
  • simple but elegant 2
  • pretty good for enclosed phones of this power

Cons

  • Anything less is a distraction to the music as a whole
  • field cannot be empty
  • headphone does not have a flat response

Key specs

  • 55 Ω
  • , 104 dB
  • 16, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K271 MK II - Pros & Cons

AKG K271 MK II

Pros

  • Professionally
  • simple but elegant 2
  • pretty good for enclosed phones of this power
  • clamping system is very efficient and convenient alternative wire phone type
  • well off the sound outside
  • delivers a well-balanced sound with great clarity
  • excellent sound output while still being lightweight
  • improvements in both performance and design
  • the headphones are actually good looking
  • leatherette pads are quite comfortable
  • crisp

Cons

  • Anything less is a distraction to the music as a whole
  • field cannot be empty
  • headphone does not have a flat response
  • lacks power and does not seem realistic in the bass
  • they lack a lot of power
  • The thin bass is sort of disappointing
  • the headphone cable is directly connected to the hull
  • clunky and feeling a little cheap
  • monitor headphones it s a little too lacking in power and felt underwhelming
  • it leaks sound when listening at higher volumes
  • cannot be folded

AKG K271 MK II - Technical Overview

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55 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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240 g
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AKG K271 MK II - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Width8.07 in
Depth4.33 in
Height7.87 in
Weight8.47 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • Mini-XLR
  • 3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Gold
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance55.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 104
Frequency range16 - 28000
Driver technologyDynamic
Maximum input power200.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity200.0 mW

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