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AKG K240 MK II vs Samson SR850

    7.48 in
    7.87 in
    AKG K240 MK II Headphones
    AKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850 Headphones
      Samson SR850
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
      The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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      3.8 out of 5
      62 user ratings
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      3.8 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      		Black
      Acoustic designClosedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

      Dimensions

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Weight8.47 oz9.74 oz

      Sound

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Impedance55.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 2500010 - 30000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.18 in1.97 in

      Connectivity

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Cable length32.5
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USBnono
      Detachable cableyesno

      Power

      AKG K240 MK IIAKG K240 MK II
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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