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AKG K182

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User ratings:
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
1
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AKG’s K182 headphones are a cut above most competitors. These are studio monitors, meant to satisfy the discerning customerRead more
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Pros

  • performs well for its price point and target demo
  • it was decent
  • lightweight design and also an outstanding fit

Cons

  • The soundstage on these headphones is cramped
  • the headphone is mostly made of plastic
  • too flat or too expensive for the newbie producer

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 10, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K182 - Pros & Cons

AKG K182

Pros

  • performs well for its price point and target demo
  • it was decent
  • lightweight design and also an outstanding fit
  • reliable and consistent performer

Cons

  • The soundstage on these headphones is cramped
  • the headphone is mostly made of plastic
  • too flat or too expensive for the newbie producer
  • and it can suffer a bit from a noisy flex
  • neutral
  • slightly forward and a bit dry with a shortish decay
  • overly colored and musical for accurate listening
  • it does sound a touch compressed and lacking in air
  • a bit overblown and certainly for monitoring completely unnecessary
  • some creaking going on when stretching the headphone
  • brash output is also recurrent

AKG K182 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
255 g
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AKG K182 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight8.99 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Rubber
CategoryStudio
Foldableyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
Maximum input power500.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity500.0 mW

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