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AKG K872 vs Sennheiser HD 800

AKG K872 Headphones
AKG K872
10.75 in
13.7 in
Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
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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25
4.5 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
62 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
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User rating
48
4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Colour of productBlack
  • Grey
  • Silver
Acoustic designClosedOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Foam
  • Metal
Metal
CategoryStudioAudiophile
Noise isolatingyesyes
Connector contacts platingGoldSilver

Dimensions

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Weight13.76 oz11.64 oz

Sound

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Impedance32.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 540006 - 51000
Diaphragm diameter2.1 in2.2 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size2.09 in1.57 in
Maximum input power300.0 mW500.0 mW

Connectivity

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
6.35mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesno
Type of connector3.5mm6.3mm
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

AKG K872AKG K872
Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Power handling capacity300.0 mW500.0 mW

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