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AKG K812 Headphones
AKG K812
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AKG K872 Headphones
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO
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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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3 editorial reviews
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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4.3 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
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3 stars
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4.2 out of 5
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Technical details

StyleOn-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Sound output
N/A
StereoStereo
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
nono
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
Neodymium

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
BlackBlack
Acoustic designOpenClosedOpen
Body material
  • Fabric
  • Leather
  • Plastic
  • Foam
  • Metal
  • Aluminum
  • Memory foam
CategoryStudioStudioStudio
Connector contacts platingGoldGoldGold
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandHeadband
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Weight13.76 oz13.76 oz13.05 oz

Sound

Impedance36.0 Ω32.0 Ω250.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 540005 - 540005 - 40000
Diaphragm diameter2.08 in2.1 in1.77 in
Driver size2.09 in2.09 in1.77 in
Maximum input power300.0 mW300.0 mW200.0 mW
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
N/A
0.05 %

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length335
Detachable cableyesyesyes
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesyes
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm
USB
N/A
N/A
no

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