AKG K3003i

The stunning AKG K3003i headphones made our jaws drop in every conceivable way

The AKG K3003s are among the best in-ear headphones, with stunning sound and great design, but the price tag means we can't recommend them.

Reviewed May 2012 Details: AKG’s flagship IEM, built around a hybrid BA+dynamic driver setup MSRP: $1499.00 / manufacturer's page Current Price: $599.99 from amazon.com for K3003i with mic and 3-button remote Specs: Driver: Dual BA + Dynamic | Imp: 8Ω | Sens: 125 dB | Freq: 10-30k Hz | Cable: 3.9' I-plug | Nozzle Size: 5mm | Preferred tips: HiFiMan large bi-flanges, Sony Hybrids, stock single-flanges Wear Style: Straight down or over-the-ear Accessories (5/5) -

The $1,299 K3003 seems as if it were designed to be the official IEM of the one-percenters. One look at the stainless-steel earpieces tells you it’s something exclusive and different. It’s different inside, too, with two balanced armatures instead of just one. As one might expect from a $1,299 IEM, it comes with a snazzy and unique leather case, although the case is relatively bulky.