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AKG K812 Headphones
AKG K812
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AKG K812 Pro Headphones
AKG K812 Pro
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AKG K872 Headphones
AKG K872
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Editiorial reviews
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7 editorial reviews
AKG K812: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone's Enthusiast's WebsiteRead more
Expensive headphones… ’cos you’re worth it. Review: Christopher Holder Justifications for buying a pair of $2600 headphones: You’re a hedge fund manager. It’s cheaper [...]Read More...Read more
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4 editorial reviews
Pamper the K812s and you get a wonderfully faithful sound that’s as insightful as we’ve heard from headphones at this priceRead more
AKG’s new luxury cans represent a big step up in quality from their previous flagship design.Read more
AKG's best headphones come at a priceRead more
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AKG K872: In our March 2014 issue, Ears On covered several of AKG’s high-end studio phones, including the K812, a remarkable open-back design that offers...Read more
AKG’s new flagship headphone design offers the benefits of open-backed ‘phones in a closed-back format.Read more
AKG is a brand that’s well known by anyone who’s spent a little time in the studio. This brand has produced the headphones that helped lay the foundation of internationally known albums, and are considered by many to be the benchmark that other studio brands should be compared to. With their K872 headphones, AKG has finally released the close-back follow up to their well-received K812. Closed back headphones are popular because they do not leak sound. It’s all contained within the drivers. In the studio, this has several benefits. For one, the sound isn’t influenced by the external environment. Additionally,Read more
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3 stars
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Technical details

StyleOn-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
N/A
Wired
Sound output
N/A
StereoStereo
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
nono

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Black
  • Silver
Black
Acoustic designOpenOpenClosed
Body material
  • Fabric
  • Leather
  • Plastic
N/A
  • Foam
  • Metal
CategoryStudio
N/A
Studio
Connector contacts platingGold
N/A
Gold
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandHeadband
Noise isolating
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Weight13.76 oz13.76 oz13.76 oz

Sound

Impedance36.0 Ω36.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 540005 - 540005 - 54000
Diaphragm diameter2.08 in
N/A
2.1 in
Driver size2.09 in2.09 in2.09 in
Maximum input power300.0 mW
N/A
300.0 mW
Sensitivity
N/A
< 110
N/A
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length33.03
Detachable cableyesyesyes
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesyes
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm
USB
N/A
no
N/A

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