AKG K 311 In-Ear Bud Headphone - Plum

by AKG

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0028N783E
• Item model number: K311PUR
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 1, 2009

Product Description

Color: Plum

From the Manufacturer

Sixty Years of Quality Sound, Sixty Years of AKG Expertise

For more than 60 years, AKG microphones and headsets have been synonymous with professional audio excellence. Since it was founded in 1947, AKG has been passionately delivering superior-sounding, cutting-edge products. Within months of the company’s founding, its microphones were being used by radio stations, theaters and jazz clubs. A mere two years later, AKG headphones were introduced to the marketplace.

AKG products quickly established a reputation for superior performance, and many musical artists started relying on them when it came to performing and recording. World-renowned artists used AKG products back in the 50s, while many of today’s most recognized artists swear by AKG products for live concerts and studio recording.

More than 60 years and 1500 patents later, AKG continues to create innovative and exceptional-sounding products for both professional and personal use. So it stands to reason that the AKG K 311 personal headphones deliver outstanding performance, unparalleled comfort and unmatched reliability. Choose the brand that the pros have chosen for so many years. Hook up your iPod, or connect your stereo or nearly any other audio device to the AKG K 311 in-ear headphones and enjoy the ultimate listening experience.

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Powerful bass performance

Your Personal Soundtrack--Anytime, Anywhere

Stand Out from the Crowd

Realistic music reproduction demands clean, undistorted bass response, and the K 311 in-ear headphones perform brilliantly at any listening level. With a virtually weightless semi-open design, the K 311s extend the AKG professional tradition to ear buds you can take with you anywhere. Included foam ear pads ensure a comfortable fit, even with everyday use. If you happen to have an older iPhone, there’s no reason to worry--the K 340s are compatible with older versions. And who doesn’t want to stand out from the crowd? You definitely will with the K 311s' rich plum color. Get your music the AKG way.

Comfortable enough to use every day

Superior Sound

The K 311s are designed to deliver a superior personal listening experience with high-output sound, excellent frequency response and improved bass response that delivers bass down to 18 Hz and high frequencies out past 20 kHz. The AKG K 311s are an ideal upgrade for nearly any of today’s portable audio devices.

High Quality in a Compact, Portable Package

For the finest possible transmission of their wide frequency response, the K 311s use a 99%-oxygen-free cable.

Reliable Compatibility

You can use the K 311s with your home stereo, portable DVD, CD and MP3 players and many other audio/video players. With their slim, tapered connector, the K311s are compatible with all versions of the iPhone including first generation models.

What's in the Box

One pair of AKG K 311 earphones in plum with a 1-meter-long cable

Product Description

The AKG K 311 in-ear bud headphones deliver true AKG performance - high-output sound and excellent frequency response - from virtually any portable device, including iPhone. Their improved bass response delivers powerful, undistorted bass from music and movies at any listening level. Featuring a striking purple design, their lightweight, comfortable fit makes them the perfect companion for everyday use.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good sound for the price, June 22, 2010

By 

Eric Griffith "hobbyist" (Olympia, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AKG K 311 In-Ear Bud Headphone - Plum (Electronics)

I got a pair of these for my wife after her old Sony buds died. I reasoned: "AKG is known for making some of the best headphones, and these must be better than what she had". My wife is not nearly as picky as I am about sound quality. So I took a chance I what I thought were relatively cheap buds ($20 shipped from another site) and I'm glad I did.

After my wife used them for awhile she came and told me she was blown away by the sound. Thinking she was probably easily impressed, I took them for about an hour, playing different kinds of music through them. I normally listen to phones costing 5 times as much, but I think these sound pretty good for the price. They have a balanced sound, decent bass, and a nice sound stage. Here's what I mean:

Balanced sound: Bass does not cover or drown mids and highs, mids don't muddy everything, highs aren't too tinny or piercing. Overall, the sound is good quality for this price point.

Decent Bass: This is probably due to the fact that these buds seem to have slightly larger drivers than most buds. The bass is NOT powerful, but you can't expect it to be from such tiny speakers, which are also not plugged into your ear canal. It supports the rest of the music nicely though.

Nice sound stage: Because these are "semi-open", meaning they do not plug into your ear canal but sit at the opening of it, the sound stage is moderately wide. Music spans across from right to left and sounds OUTSIDE your head, rather than sounding trapped INSIDE your head. But being semi-open is not the only thing which contributes to a wider sound stage and I've heard many similarly priced, semi-open buds that don't sound near as good. AKG did something right here.

Now keep in mind, every thing I have said so far is subjective, and others may have different opinions about the sound. I am not what you'd call an "audiophile", but I am a musician and have recorded my own music for years. I am particular about any kind of quality, sound quality included.

This part is fact and I don't think it can be argued. Because they are semi-open (sitting in the opening of your ear canal instead of plugged into it) they leak sound, both in and out. People near you can hear some of your music, and noisy environments will certainly interfere with your listening experience. It's a trade-off for a more natural and wider sound.

OK, so these don't sound as crisp, natural, and powerful as my Grados, but nobody should expect them to. For the price, I think they are a good value. My wife certainly loves them, and I'm glad she's happy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ear Buds; Amazing for the Price, August 18, 2011

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John O. Wiederholt - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AKG K 311 In-Ear Bud Headphone - Milk (Electronics)

These are the first "ear buds" I've ever been able to listen to for any length of time. They have a smooth sound I would describe as "natural" and I consider that high praise. They also have a real soundstage which is exceptional for any in-ear or partly-in-ear device. I also find them both comfortable and secure; much more comfortable and much more secure than any of the expensive in-ear monitors that I have owned or tried. They attenuate extreme highs and lows a little bit and are, generally, not quite as accurate as my studio earphones, but they also fit in my pocket, weigh next to nothing and go everywhere. I not only would replace them if I lost them, but plan to buy a spare pair to have just in case I lose them. I think I will also buy some to put in Christmas stockings. For what they are and what they cost I recommend them enthusiastically.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars bang for the buck!, May 16, 2011

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taggart - See all my reviews

This review is from: AKG K 311 In-Ear Bud Headphone - Milk (Electronics)

Amazing sound for the price!

Purchased these since I've heard of AKG before but never actually tried them. I didn't expect much at this pricepoint but am pleasantly surprised so far. The phones are well-packaged in an attractive box with a magnetic face cover. Treble isn't piercing and sounds smooth, with emphasis on the midrange and bass. A warm presentation with a wide soundstage, making it easy for me to pinpoint the instruments individually. The result is enjoyable non-fatiguing music. Compared to the Sennheiser CX300B which had an edgy treble and less bass or the Skullcandy with heavy bass, I find the AKG to be more musical and well-rounded. The large earpiece of the AKG may take some getting used to though. Might be an issue for long term listening. I've used these while biking and they've held up to accidental tugging, shocks and bumps so far. Their semi-open design are a good compromise when you need to be aware of your surroundings.

Kudos AKG for a great product!

p.s. This is my 2nd purchase. The 1st I gave to my nephew who was a Beats fanatic and found this a good listen.

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