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AKG K181 DJ

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The AKG K181DJ builds on the brilliant versatility of the lower-end K81DJ, surpassing its smaller sibling in every area save for portability.Read more
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Pros

  • Lightweight design
  • overall balance remains good
  • excellent and affordable monitoring

Cons

  • Mini XLR only attaches to the left side
  • headphones are a slightly different beast to hi-fi or monitoring cans
  • bass boost on the bass sounds warmer than neutral
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Key specs

  • 42 Ω
  • 5, 30000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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AKG K181 DJ - Pros & Cons

AKG K181 DJ

Pros

  • Lightweight design
  • overall balance remains good
  • excellent and affordable monitoring
  • fold up for easy transportation and have a clever 3D
  • bass boost is tastefully done and
  • mini XLR removable cable is a nice touch to durability
  • is punchy and the sub-bass is extended well
  • midrange is very clear and boasts a good amount of detail and very natural tonality
  • admirable set of DJ headphones at a good price
  • The treble is equally natural and very smooth
  • Polished Performer

Cons

  • Mini XLR only attaches to the left side
  • headphones are a slightly different beast to hi-fi or monitoring cans
  • bass boost on the bass sounds warmer than neutral
  • The headband did survive an intense stretching session as well
  • the midrange is not sharp
  • rather a bit soft
  • A bit dull
  • mildly veiled
  • moderately grainy
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • The construction is brutish and features a metal inner structure and hard plastic outer shell

AKG K181 DJ - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
42 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
280 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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AKG K181 DJ - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight9.88 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • Mini-XLR
  • 3.5mm
USByes
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryDJ
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance42.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 30000
Diaphragm diameter1.96 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power3500.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity3500.0 mW

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AKG K181 DJ AKG - Editorial Reviews (2)

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AKG K181 DJ AKG K181DJ Review | The Headphone List
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Published: 09.06.2014
AKG K181DJ Review | The Headphone List

The AKG K181DJ builds on the brilliant versatility of the lower-end K81DJ, surpassing its smaller sibling in every area save for portability.

By by ljokerl
9 minute read
AKG K181 DJ AKG K181 DJ UE Headphones review
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Published: 16.10.2015
AKG K181 DJ UE Headphones review
4.0

DJ cans from AKG

By Si Truss
4 minute read

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