10
Apr
2012
AudioTechnology: AKG have extended its Perception Headphone series with three new models for “enthusiastic musicians and engineers”, which I guess doesn’t include musicians and engineers who just aren’t feeling up to it today–only kidding. All three models are of the kind that you won’t get too precious about how they’re treated by non-thinking studio clients-if you know what I mean. (more…)
06
Jan
2012
09
Dec
2011
Pocket-Lint: In the world of headphones, it’s all the rage to add the moniker of a music superstar to your brand in order to create a sense of authority. The House of Marley has released a range of earbuds and cans, David Guetta has loaned his name to a DJ-centric headset from Beats, and Chas and Dave are rumoured to be in talks with the Cockernee Headphones Co from Bow. Probably. (more…)
02
Sep
2011
What Hi-fi: AKG claims to have made the world’s smallest-ever, true three-way earphones – yours for £1000.
The AKG K3003 earphones are the company’s new flagship in-ear design, aimed at “the affluent aficionado who wants the best in high technology to enhance their music listening”. (more…)
27
Jun
2008
Crave: Anyone familiar with Sennheiser’s flagship headphones, the HD 650s, will know they’re a truly stunning pair of open-back cans for reference and home listening. And we love them with the flaming passion of a thousand burning nymphomaniacs.
But the vixen of the open-back headphone world has some competition: AKG’s K 701–a pair of similarly priced open-back reference-class headphones.
After about 100 hours of burn-in time we’re happy to discuss some first impressions of these moist-making headphones. Firstly, design. The 701s are extremely comfortable, with a slightly less tight fit to the head compared to the Sennheiser alternative. And the well-padded earcups are encased in cloth, meaning you’re less prone to sweaty ears.
Inside are decent specs too: a frequency response of 10Hz-39kHz, impedance of 62 ohms, a rated sensitivity of 105dB/mW, and a maximum power input of 200mW. The foil diaphragm is dual-layered, hopefully deliverying a more impressive transient response than usual.
