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AKG K701

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User ratings:
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55 user ratings
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • an appealing and eye-catching finish that radiates quality
  • headphones are stylish
  • great frequency response

Cons

  • diaphragm is contoured to be thicker at the center than at the periphery
  • Neither pair had logged more than a few hours of music-playing
  • Neither set of cans were made to attenuate noise

Key specs

  • 62 Ω
  • 10, 39000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K701 - Pros & Cons

AKG K701

Pros

  • an appealing and eye-catching finish that radiates quality
  • headphones are stylish
  • great frequency response
  • extremely comfortable wear and open soundstage
  • design is extremely important is comfort
  • The open design allows for a larger sense of space as well
  • sound profile is nicely balanced
  • surprisingly lightweight for their size and they deliver in the sound department
  • great and spacious sound quality
  • Automatic size adjustment makes handling easy
  • K701 are super comfortable and have a great audio reproduction

Cons

  • diaphragm is contoured to be thicker at the center than at the periphery
  • Neither pair had logged more than a few hours of music-playing
  • Neither set of cans were made to attenuate noise
  • lack a bit in frequency response and distortion
  • no test for clarity of sound
  • meaning cymbals are strangely muffled a bit
  • Neither set of cans was designed to attenuate noise
  • headphones is difficult to wear for more than a half hour at a time
  • just slightly too analytical
  • lack a rich inner life
  • leakage from their open backs would make you poor company

AKG K701 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
42 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
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62 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
235 g
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AKG K701 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Width7.83 in
Depth4.45 in
Height8.35 in
Weight8.29 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity200.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Silver,White
  • White
  • White,Brown
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance62.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 39000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.65 in
Maximum input power200.0 mW
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Features
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AKG K701 AKG - Editorial Reviews (10)

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AKG K701 AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference Review By Phil Gold
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AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference Review By Phil Gold

AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference, Superior Audio Magazine is the leading authority in high-end audiophile music and audio equipment reviews.

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Published: 19.08.2006
AKG Acoustics K 701 headphones

Oh mama, was I ever excited when I heard rumors of the existence of AKG's K 701! If you're among the audiophiles who sneer at those of us who like headphones, you're probably rolling your eyes and thinking I must lack a rich inner life.

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AKG Acoustics K701
4.3

Incredible sound

AKG K701 AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference Review By Phil Gold
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AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference Review By Phil Gold

AKG K701 Headphones A New Reference, Superior Audio Magazine is the leading authority in high-end audiophile music and audio equipment reviews.

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AKG K701 AKG Acoustics K 701 headphones
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Stereophile.com
Published: 19.08.2006
AKG Acoustics K 701 headphones

Oh mama, was I ever excited when I heard rumors of the existence of AKG's K 701! If you're among the audiophiles who sneer at those of us who like headphones, you're probably rolling your eyes and thinking I must lack a rich inner life.

AKG K701 AKG K701 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 22.12.2017
AKG K701 Review
3.9

The AKG K701 are comfortable and breathable critical listening headphones with a great sound quality. Unfortunately, they do not have a detachable or spare cable...

AKG K701 AKG K701 Studio Reference Headphone Review
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Published: 17.11.2016
AKG K701 Studio Reference Headphone Review

The AKG K701s are some of the most comfortable over-ear headphones ever, with an amazing sound.

AKG K701 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 11.12.2008
Home review
5.0

These AKGs are beautifully built and feel like they’d survive years of use with ease, but there are more entertaining headphones out there

AKG K701 AKG K701 Over-ear Headphone Review
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Published: 13.10.2011
AKG K701 Over-ear Headphone Review

Great for the audiophile who prizes the analytical sound, and has a powerful amp.

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