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Brand | AKG |
Model Name | Pro Audio |
Color | Gold |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Professional studio headphones
- Semi-open
- 3 m replaceable cable
- Audio Interface type: Stereo plug – 3.5mm (1/8-inch) with 6.3 mm (1/4”) screw-on adapter
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm;6.3 mm | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Single-Sided, Straight |
control type | Call Control | Media Control | — | touch | — | — |
material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic | crystal | Aluminum, Stainless Steel | — |
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Item Weight | 1.23 pounds |
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Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0001ARCFA |
Item model number | K240STUDIO |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #756 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #10 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 1, 2004 |
Color Name | Gold |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Size | K240STUDIO |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Linux System Requirements | pc |
Mac System Requirements | pc |
Windows System Requirements | pc |
Unix System Requirements | pc |
Wattage | 200 Milliwatts |
Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 9.8 Feet |
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AKG K240 Studio Headphones feature a classic design that has become a standard in monitoring. This newer, lower impedance, 55-ohm version provides remarkably higher volume level when used with portable studios, keyboards, drum machines and other project studio gear. It's a professional level of performance for the home studio. Features include an integrated semi-open air design with a highly accurate dynamic transducer for naturally open sound quality, and circumaural (around-the-ear) pads for hours of wearing comfort. Frequency range: 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz. Stereo (1/8-inch minijack and 1/4-inch) connections. AKG K240 Studio Features: Low, 55 Ohm impedance, plug-in cable, Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit, Single cable for ease of use, Semi-open, circumaural design. AKG'S MOST POPULAR PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONE. A classic design which has become a standard in monitoring. Now with Varimotion XXL capsule for studio sound at home and for portable use. The 'integrated semi-open air' design incorporates a highly accurate dynamic transducer, and an acoustically tuned venting structure behind the element produces a naturally open sound quality. The circumaural (around-the-ear) pads are designed for hours of wearing comfort, while the steel-cable, self-adjusting headband construction and single-sided professional quality audio interconnect ensure extended reliability in demanding professional studio applications. Proven, popular, excellent - New, improved and even better. Made in China. The item includes the OFC screw type cable.
From the Manufacturer
The AKG K 240 Studio is an update of the "classic" AKG K 240 Monitor. The new K 240 Studio delivers even wider dynamic range and higher sensitivity than its well-known and widely-used predecessor. The secret to the semi-open K 240 Studio's sound quality is the new XXL transducers in acoustically tuned vented enclosures with circumaural (around the ear) pads. The circumaural pads envelope your ears nicely and reward you with smooth, solid bass and well-balanced, articulate mids and highs.
Founded in Vienna, Austria in 1947, AKG has built a legendary reputation in the professional audio industry for products that perform flawlessly. The reputation of AKG and its celebrated quality are built on more than 55 years of experience, incredible design, meticulous craftsmanship and a clear understanding of what truly sounds right. AKG introduced the K 140 in 1974 and the K 240 Monitor in 1975, which became the most widely used headphones in recording studios and broadcast facilities worldwide. Generations of musicians and audio engineers use these AKG products to create great mixes, hit songs and albums cherished by millions around the world. The new AKG Professional Studio headphones carry on the tradition of these audio tools and are a sound investment that will pay handsome returns with years of flawless sonic performance for professional recording engineers and demanding users of high quality home or portable audio equipment.
Delivers solid bass and well-balanced mids and highsXXL Transducers with Varimotion Diaphragm
The new XXL transducers use AKG's patented Varimotion diaphragm to ensure extremely accurate response at any listening level. This technology creates a diaphragm that is thinner, more elastic toward the outside edges for more powerful bass response and thicker, less resonant in the center for pure, accurate mids and clear, detailed highs. The large size of the transducers makes the overall sound more life-like and three-dimensional to capture the emotional and sonic content of your soundtracks.
Gimbal-Type Suspension
To ensure your listening comfort, AKG Professional Studio headphones utilize a self-adjusting headband with a flexible steel structure to deliver optimum fit for your headphones without any fiddling. The structure is flexible, yet strong enough to allow bending for single ear use and is durable enough to withstand rough handling. A gimbal-type suspension ensures the earcups of all AKG Professional Studio models will conform to the shape and size of your ears without pressing on them for hours of fatigue-free, comfortable listening.
Wear Them As You Like
Rugged construction, a non-twisting headband, and powerful sound allow you to use your headphones on a single ear only or wear them in any other way you may prefer. AKG Professional Studio headphones are ideal for DJ and live sound use because they are durable enough to withstand the roughest kind of handling during transport or on stage.
Detachable Cable with Mini XLR Connector
The new AKG Professional Studio headphones utilize a detachable input cable for easy replacement if ever necessary. The cable and headphones use mini XLR connectors for perfect contact and secure mechanical connection. The cable is made of 99.99% oxygen-free copper and has gold plated plugs on both ends including the screw-on 1/8" to 1/4" stereo jack adapter for maximum signal transfer.
Perfect for Portable Audio
You need good quality audio for all your listening--including computer, minidisc, portable CD or DAT player--as well as in the studio. Owing to their high sensitivity and wide dynamic range, the AKG Professional Series headphones are efficient enough to be used with these lower level output sources and still deliver the high definition sound you need when working in the studio or on stage. The excellent workmanship AKG headphones are known for and high quality components ensure loss-free transmission and reproduction of high-resolution signals from all types of digital audio sources.
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Customers like the sound quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's great if you want to have a crystal clear sound as it comes out from the guitar, and the guitar is very pronounced.
"...So first things first the sound is very neutral which is something I look for in studio grade phones. No bass boosting or extra crystal in the highs...." Read more
"...Let's go heavier. Quadrophenia by The Who. OMG The clarity. I could feel my fingers on John's bass as the super-clean lows filled my head...." Read more
"...In my limited headphone experience, they are of a high caliber in the fidelity department of the Sennheiser PX-100, Grado, PortaPros, and what else..." Read more
"...didn't want to bother and it's tough to beat AKG's combination of very good sound, comfort, design and features at a good price.3...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's well-made, durable, and a really solid cheap option for studio grade flat response. The gimbal construction auto adjusts when simply put on the head, and the sound seems decent enough. Some say that the headphones are the most reliable they've ever owned, with a high quality monitor and no bleed through to the other side. The ears pads and the cable are replaceable, so you can customize them to your taste.
"The short and sweet of these phones is they are a really solid cheap option for studio grade flat response phones that are well worth the money and..." Read more
"...Immediate reaction - very well built, great weight, and remarkably comfortable (even with glasses)...." Read more
"...There are other pros, but I couldn't recommend the durability, listening profile, aesthetics, and engaging price any higher.Cons?..." Read more
"...I expect I'll get at least 5 years out of them. They don't feel flimsy and that's about how long my old ones lasted..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphone. They mention that it fits perfectly, feels much better on their head, and reduces ear soreness to virtually none. They appreciate the luxurious, broader sound stage, and the cord has a nice rubbery texture.
"...n’t honestly believe you can get a set of headphones that are this comfortable and this quality at this price without a major sale going on at the..." Read more
"...Immediate reaction - very well built, great weight, and remarkably comfortable (even with glasses)...." Read more
"...They're comfortable around the neck in public for me, but I'm a big guy. The gimbal suspension makes them always comfortable to wear...." Read more
"...That said, they're as comfortable as my old AKGs once I've had them on a while and I don't move around a lot at my computer so they'll be OK for..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is great for the price and solid open back headphones for the money.
"...cheap option for studio grade flat response phones that are well worth the money and where you should be making your entry into the studio grade..." Read more
"...And price, of course!16 hours later, here I sit wearing my new best friend...." Read more
"...Conclusion - These are a no nonsense set of headphones at a pretty attractive price. I expect I'll get at least 5 years out of them...." Read more
"...price. I got these for around $68, an insanely low price for how good these are...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphone. They mention that it fits well, works well with music and video games, and is implemented very well. They also say that the sound quality is great and that it doesn't produce fatigue like closed-back headphones.
"...With no real issues or noticeable drops offs of any kind. Everything sounds just right in my book...." Read more
"...It's wonderful. The profile is one you can get used to, minimal fatigue for good reason, and the precision and granularity feels like you are..." Read more
"...They give a definite impression that the K240's will last a long time with reasonable care and minimal maintenance...." Read more
"...These are not top performing headphones when compared to much more expensive models, but they hold their own against my Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sound and recording equipment. They say the gold is much softer and less in your face in person, the specs are even better looking than their old gaming headset, and they look very pro-like. They also say the headphones are comfortable and have a nice synthetic cover that feels like glove leather. Some say the headband style is genius and they wear them all day long and never get any painful. Overall, customers recommend these headphones for their cool appearance and excellent sound quality.
"...why the sennheisers and koss were such friends of mine, but these look so nice, no one minds. People just kind of think they're nice or I'm flashy...." Read more
"...and it's tough to beat AKG's combination of very good sound, comfort, design and features at a good price.3. The replaceable cable...." Read more
"...that sound this good to be so light initially, it's actually quite nice and allows for extended listening without discomfort...." Read more
"...of the M50x's did the AKG's ever sound as defined, detailed, full, rich, and consuming...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the headphone. They mention that it is comfortable to wear, feels light on the head, and has a high flexibility yet sturdy band from wire design. Some love the compactness and fit of the screw-on 1/4" plug.
"...Immediate reaction - very well built, great weight, and remarkably comfortable (even with glasses)...." Read more
"...The best feature of these headphones is that they disappear. They are very light, and the sound is very clear and airy...." Read more
"...- comfort. These headphones are very, very light, with soft leather cushions and a leather headband...." Read more
"...gets snagged, it's an extra foot of cable in your pocket, it's not a portable cord, it's the stay still and love them cord, which makes the cord an..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphone. Some mention that they fit well and perform as expected, while others say that they just didn't fit them that well when they arrived. The cups are circumaural, which may not be a good fit for some customers. The headband is nice and wide, but some customers find it too tight.
"...AKG reputation, single-sided, detachable/replaceable cable, and oversized muffs. And price, of course!..." Read more
"...My ears are not huge. These headphones look really big but the earcups are relatively shallow and not as large in diameter as they need to be even..." Read more
"...The cord has a nice rubbery texture and is a good length. I just needed a little longer...." Read more
"...I was surprised to find the earpads so precisely, solidly fitted to my head with notably less pressure anywhere on my head or ears than 8 or more..." Read more
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Testing performed on an SMSL DAC using Optical
Windows 10 at 24 bit 96000Hz Studio quality no enhancements of any kind
Tested using Spotify Premium Quality, Youtube videos, and MusicBee FLAC music, and some Bluray Movies
Compared against Sennheiser HD598 and Pioneer HDJ-1000(for distortion purposes)
So these headphones were a very pleasant surprise for me to give a review. The last “cheap AKG” phones I’ve had any experience with were the K70. Those phones were flat just on the edge of tin like and overall a massive disappointment. I might be considered an “audiofile” by some and would consider my setup to be at the bottom of premium. I normally listen to things on a set of HD598 that I love with everything and an S.M.S.L. DAC connected via SPDIF(optical). So coming into these phones at this price point I was not expecting good things to say the least given my last experience. Turns out I was way off base as these are really solid phones.
So first things first the sound is very neutral which is something I look for in studio grade phones. No bass boosting or extra crystal in the highs. Just nice neutral sound to appreciate the original source material. The sound stage is large but The highs are nice and clear with a little cut off at the peaks. The bass is nice warm and clear if a little flat. Giving a listen to a bass boosted version of Invincible I would have to crank my DAC to a level that on my HD598’s would have my ears bleeding. However there was no distortion or muddling so I would more likely chalk it up to gain hunger for bass than I would weak output. Switching over to a song I know has a lot of highs as well as bass I gave a listen to Ignoring My Heart Bass Boosted. The story was the same. No real distortion happening I could discern a clear difference between the highs and the bass on the drops. I think the lesson here is if you’re wanting a rich thick bass signature out of these phones then you’re going to have to be listening on a dedicated device like a DAC or Audio Interface and not a phone/tablet. Highs I listened to a couple songs that give me a good impression of the highs and their qualities. First off I listened to Jolie Coquine by Caravan Palace. DAC was at the normal level I keep it at this time around and everything from the lyrics to the violins were nice a clear if a bit lacking in the peaks. Next up a gave Beauty Beats by Beats Antique a listen which has the highs more muted but still present in the foreground. It was a much better listening experience here the violins are more in the background while the fiddles are more foreground. Next up I gave Carmina Burana a go particularly the version performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It’s one of the best versions that really shows off highs as well as giving you a solid idea of the sound stage of the phones. This was outstandingly good in terms of the highs but the sound stage was quite lacking here.I would say it's about half as wide as my HD 598's. Last I gave Madame Coquette by Tape Five a listen and noticed the slight cut off in the highs once a gain compared to my 598’s. It’s nothing an average listener would notice or someone who’s more a casual listener would notice but it’s definitely there in the highs Mids songs are always really hard to pick out because I think a huge difference in peoples listening experience comes in at the Mids. So I would use my track list here to find where your listening defaults lie. First off I gave My Kind of Town by Sinatra a listen because with the lyrics and the woods section I think this song has a really solid mid presence throughout. Here’s where I noticed the first bit of the corner cutting that I think gets these phones into the price point they are in. There’s a flatness that isn’t obvious but very pronounced. It sounds like you get to right where a mid would fill your sound stage and it stops just before that. Next up I gave In The Air Tonight by Collins a listen. I think this song is a good choice because the Mids are what I would call the essence of this song. No real issues here this time around and the flatness isn’t as big of a deal here.
Moving on to movies and general video content from the likes of YouTube, Netflix, etc I think this is where the phones really shine. The overall neutral sound signature gives any spoken word content a perfect balance. Everything form YouTube videos to movies to Netflix sounded as good as I expected it to sound. With no real issues or noticeable drops offs of any kind. Everything sounds just right in my book.
So conclusion time is upon us and it’s important that you remember that sound in general is a very subjective medium and it’s hard to just outright say something or give a person a conclusive yes or no answer to a question. All that taken into account are these good headphones? Yes I think the neutral studio sound signature and level detail in the sound is perfect for this price point. If you’re a streamer, gamer, or video watcher then these headphones are hard to beat. If you’re a big music listener or expect booming thunderous sounds then I think you should look elsewhere. I don’t honestly believe you can get a set of headphones that are this comfortable and this quality at this price without a major sale going on at the time. These are a solid buy and a solid 5 star from me.
16 hours later, here I sit wearing my new best friend. I have been giving away so much clarity and reproduction to inferior headphones. I thought my ears had lost the ability to hear like this. Immediate reaction - very well built, great weight, and remarkably comfortable (even with glasses).
Plugged into my Mac, playing mp3's of music burned from CDs, I'm completely happy with my new AKG! 2 hours after they arrived, I'm still wearing them. First song I christened them with? Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack. Had me in tears, I swear, before the instruments kicked in. Music is meant for headphones!
Then, I turned to an old favorite, an album I had loved to use when comparing speaker and receiver configurations back in the '70s, Hasten Down The Wind by Linda Ronstadt. Could not stop listening. Such a balance with these headphones, like the engineers intended, just enough everything. Let's go heavier. Quadrophenia by The Who. OMG The clarity. I could feel my fingers on John's bass as the super-clean lows filled my head. There may have been some high end distortion, like in cymbal crashes, that I don't recall from listening to the album originally, but that could be due to the limitations of CD/mp3 compression, and my 66 year old ears.
After shuffling through classical, orchestral, rock, blues, the works - I am beyond happy and pleased with these headphones. As others have opined, they are super-transparent, so garbage-in, garbage-out. Not great for stuff with an uncontrolled soundtrack, but excellent for well-produced music, and a real value for the price.
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Puedes tenerlo durante horas puestos que no fatiga. No agobian porque no son cerrados. Son de altísima calidad por el precio que es. El cable es larguísimo y si se te rompe, se consigue otro ya que es enchufable al auricular. Es un auricular que te puede durar 2 décadas fácilmente, incluso más. Si buscas sonido fuerte etc y no posees equipos de consola de sonido, etc. Pues no es para ti. Si eres DJ tampoco es para ti. Los suelen usar músicos, cantantes y compositores, tmb en radio, monitorización, mezclas, producción y estudios de grabación y sonido. Los puedes usar en móviles? Sí, pero no esperes gran potencia en éste uso. Incluso si tienes para ecualizar en tu teléfono móvil puede que mejore pero no esperes que te estalle el oído. Es para un uso más profesional, entorno a músicos y locucion, con equipos aptos para éste ejemplar. De todos modos, en mi caso lo enchufo directo a un piano y se escucha decentemente pero no me espero potencia, porque ni el piano es potente, ni estos auriculares son para usar directo a un teclado. Saludos
If you want a set of headphones that sound awesome to sit and listen to your music collection through, then these may disappoint.
But, if you want to be able to hear every nuance of your mix, knowing that, whatever speakers your music is played on, it will sound as it should be, these are exactly what you need.
Many headphones are heavy on the bass, a bit "muddy" in the mid range and high on the top end - just like pressing the "loudness" button on your hi-fi. Lovely to listen to but useless for mixing.
These faithfully reproduce what you put into them, without colouration or distortion - exactly what you need to produce a professional result. They have non of that lack of distinction in the mid range found in so many others in this price range.
There very comfortable for prolonged sessions and EXTREMELY light.
If I had a criticism, it would be that, being open backed, ambient noise can filter through somewhat - but it's a small price to pay for all the other benefits.
UPDATE.
Having now used these for some time, I've hit a snag - and had to upgrade.
I stand by most of the above BUT mastering "fuller" orchestral mixes, it gets very "muddy" in the lower ranges. I can only describe it as "anything above the cellos sounds great". Once you bring in the lower ranges, the whole mix goes "muddy" and I have to switch to near field monitors.
These are great for a basic engineering mix but, for mastering -they're simply not up to it.
I think before damning these, for the price, they're still amazing.
Fine for demos - not so much for mastering.
Sonido.
Si lo que buscas son un par de audífonos que te permitan escuchar la música tal como fue grabada estos te servirán. Sin ser ingeniero en sonido, músico, ni audiófilo (palabrita muy popular recientemente), debo decir que sí soy un poco exigente con la música que escucho, y estos audífonos no decepcionan.
Siento los agudos y los medios muy balanceados, nunca me han molestado las fluctuaciones como para tener que bajar el volumen, y los escucho bastante claros. Los bajos son otra historia. Estos sí se sienten un poco flojos, especialmente en algunos tipos de música, no los siento tan "ricos" como en otros audífonos ni tan profundos, pero eso para mí no es una desventaja.
Al tener un sonido bastante plano me han permitido escuchar algunas sutilezas que no habría podido con audífonos de menor calidad. Por ejemplo, al escuchar dos interpretaciones diferentes de la misma pieza de guitarra puedo escuchar la diferencia entre ellas no solamente por la manera de tocar del músico, sino también por detalles como si está usando las uñas o los dedos para tocar, algo que si bien no me es importante, es interesante notar.
Para géneros como rap, electrónica y metal no me encantan. Los bajos no suenan tan divertidos ni profundos y a mi parecer a los medios y agudos les falta un poco de "ataque" que hace muy disfrutables estos géneros en otros audífonos.
Comodidad.
Aquí flaquean un poco, la banda que se apoya sobre la cabeza es una tira de vinil un tanto gruesa pero muy flexible aunque sin nada de colchón, lo que los hace un poco incómodos después de varias horas de uso. Las almohadillas son grandes, rodean perfectamente mis orejas (que son bastante grandes) y no ejercen mucha presión a pesar de que uso lentes, sin embargo al ser de vinil después de alrededor de dos horas de uso causan que comience a sudar y tenga que dejar de utilizarlos por unos minutos. Cambiaría las almohadillas por unas aterciopeladas como las de los BD.
Portabilidad.
Como casi todos los audífonos de este estilo, no son NADA portables. Están diseñados para escuchar música en un lugar fijo, cuentan con un cable largo, son bastante voluminosos y no se doblan ni cuentan con un estuche para transportarlos. Si deseas utilizarlos en el transporte público, mientras caminas o peor, en el gimnasio o en bici, no son el producto para ti.
Estética.
Son negro con dorado, bastante llamativos. No me encanta la combinación de colores, de ser completamente negros me gustarían mucho más, aunque qué se le va a hacer, si comprara audífonos por estética hubiese comprado otra marca.
Conclusión.
No he probado mejores audífonos que me brinden el sonido (plano) y calidad que estos AKG. Me gusta como suenan, los puedo usar por periodos prolongados de tiempo sin que me lastimen y en fin, los pros sobrepasan a los contras por mucho. Si deseas adentrarte en el mundo de los audífonos "para audiófilos" me parece una buena entrada de bajo costo y buena calidad. Si quieres algo más "divertido" y no tan plano, puedes encontrar otras marcas por menores y mayores precios, en gustos se rompen géneros y no todos buscan máxima fidelidad a la hora de escuchar su música. Cómpralos, no te vas a arrepentir, y si lo haces, no gastaste 5k< en un par de audífonos que no utilizarás.