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AKG K601

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
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3 stars
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Pros

  • Very clear e precise bass
  • PERFECT mids and sweet treeble
  • wide and enveloping soundstage and good instrumental separation provides

Cons

  • Dynamic punch is still fairly minimal
  • velour pads are quite large
  • with AKG studio cans was their inefficiency

Key specs

  • 120 Ω
  • 12, 39500 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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AKG K601 - Pros & Cons

AKG K601

Pros

  • Very clear e precise bass
  • PERFECT mids and sweet treeble
  • wide and enveloping soundstage and good instrumental separation provides
  • Very comfortable for me to wear for extended hours
  • AKG K701 has very good consistency in delivering its bass
  • comfortable
  • breathable and have a good sound
  • Comfort is much improved for extended listening sessions
  • Sound is better across the board with the K601
  • Exceptional sound quality
  • crisp & clear sound

Cons

  • Dynamic punch is still fairly minimal
  • velour pads are quite large
  • with AKG studio cans was their inefficiency
  • replace harsh or over-bright highs
  • Rather large and thus not portable
  • too big and bulky for casual use and their open designed means
  • have a lime green color scheme that is a bit flashier
  • bulky and little too big
  • the headband has a lot of moving parts for the adjustable padding
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

AKG K601 - Technical Overview

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120 Ω
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235 g
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AKG K601 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight8.29 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector6.3mm
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance120.0 Ω
Frequency range12 - 39500
Driver technologyDynamic
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity200.0 mW

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