- Efficiency - 125 dB SPL/V
- Frequency range - 12 Hz to 28 kHz
- Weight - 2.6 ounces without cable
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The K26P is the dynamic companion for your adventures. Let the pristine sound and powerful bass range of the K26P energize your favorite music. These trendy headphones are very comfortable and use the 3D-Axis mechanism to fold down to a small package that you can take wherever you go.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Headphones, not perfect though... 2009 Update,
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This review is from: AKG Acoustics K26P Foldable Stereo Folding Headphones (Electronics)
Update: June 30th 2009 ; Headphones are still working! 4 years strong. Only thing broken is the cushion on the metal band, but a fix and some krazy glue has done the trick. I would caution people that the price now is significantly more than what I bought it for back in the day. You can get the updated?remodel numbered? version(called k414p for less than these old models go for now)Update: Almost May 2008; Headphones are still working great, no lose parts, jack is fully functional, , no rattles, no problems what so ever. I've had these for almost 2 and a half years and these are probably one of the best investments I've made in portable audio. Update: Well, here's an update regarding these headphones, back when I wrote the original review below, I had the headphones for about a month, so roughly October of 2005. So, now its July 2006. The problems I occurred so far are as follows. After 5 months of use, the right transducer did come off the metal headband, fixing this wasn't a problem, just a touch of krazy glue and good as new. Another month later (February 2006) the jack wire came a little lose, but it didn't make a difference at all. July 1st, 2006, the jack finally gives way, I send them in for repair that same day. Within 6 days of shipping, AKG repair center honors my warranty with no problems and sends back a brand new pair of headphones. Now I didn't really take care of these cans after Dec. of 2005, in fact, I threw them into my backpack with 40 pounds worth of books. Remarkably, they held up, I used these on a daily basis. I would just like to reinforce that these are truly wonderful headphones, and so is the AKG service dept. There was no holding at the inquiry line for repairs, and they were very prompt in getting the headphones back as soon as possible. I have no doubt that if you actually take care of these headphones, they will certainly last past 2 years. Of course by using my 2 year warranty, I now only have a 90 day warranty on the new pair, but AKG makes it easy to purchase an extended warranty. I still highly recommend these headphones, they sound great, they're durable, and they're certainly backed by their manufacturer. PS: There is one review that claims these headphones are not warranted in the USA, Obviously not true, just ship them over to the Nashville Center if you run into any problems. Original Review: Nov. 2005 So I got these headphones to replace my cheapo standard headphones that came with my dne-320blk cd player (sony pysc). By the way, that's a great cd player... The standard earbuds are marginal at best, they go loud but clarity just isnt there along with bass. But anyways, off to the k26 ps. So Akg is a great company, a harman product so it definately is up there quality wise. The cans themselves are made in China which is a letdown but then again, they're designed in Austria. Sound: These sound great for the price, the bass is a little over pronounced and is a tad muddy, not as tight as I would like it, but then again, that degree of tightness comes in more expensive headphones. Bass is overall good. Highs are flat, not as great, mids are perfect. And by the way, these play really loud, even the puniest little mp3 player won't have any trouble driving these. Coupled with a high sensitivity and low impedance these some extremely efficient headphones which means not only do you get loud music, but you also get to save on batteries for those of us who use standard alkalines. Durability: I've had these for 3 weeks and they're holding up quite well. But they certainly cannot be mistreated (ie. thrown into a backpack full of heavy textbooks. This will certainly break them. The weak point on these is where the transducer housings meat the hinge for the folding mechanism. If you put these in the designated headphone pouch, they'll be fine. I put them in an old tough binocular case just to be safe, the standard cheap zip bag for storage won't do much to protect them. Build: These have a metal headband with two pieces to adjust size. The hinges themselves are durable tough plastic. The actually part that connects the transducer housings to the hinges are a thin plastic. Otherwise, no annoying rattles that build up or anything like that. Clean sound. Comfortability: These are reasonably comfortable. More than 45 minutes may cause problems with some people. I have a large head so that might be the problem. These fit tight to seal out the noise nice and good. The pads that stop the metal headband from directly touching the head may cause some irritation as well. Once again, this is pending on your head and sensitivity. For those of you who just bought yours, they will get a little less harsh with usage, either you're getting used to the pain, or they're actually breaking in. Speaking of breaking in... Breaking In: So new headphones of a higher quality than [...] will usually need a good break in period, or period when you play music at normal listening levels, this shapes the diaphragms accordlingly to the manufacturer's intent. So a good 25 hours with these and the extreme overemphasation with bass should go away and that should tighten up as well. Highs should improve and mids should too. Value: So overall, there isn't much competition out there for these cans. In this price range probably the px100's and portapros but then again, those are open headphones. These are closed meaning they won't leak sound( good for libraries, study work) They also do a good job at blocking noise out passively, these are not active remember that, akg also offers a version with active noise cancelling but those are nearly impossible to get in the US and are gonna cost you alot more. So value wise these are excellent. They have a 2 year warranty so you're guaranteed that much. Conclusion: So overall, these are great. Good for the money, they block out noise well, they're good for public transportation, there really isn't much competition out there. Alot of people will say "but no, what about the px200's", but those really are not good, bass is terrible on those. Anyways , if you want a portable, sealed, foldable, semi-durable headphone with great sound quality for the money, buy these. Spend [...] more and your options expand tenfold.
68 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
AKG K26Ps vs Sennheiser PX100s,
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This review is from: AKG Acoustics K26P Foldable Stereo Folding Headphones (Electronics)
I am a musician that already owns high-end Sennheiser headphones for use in my studio. However, I needed some inexpensive headphones for use with my iPod. After much research I found the best reviews for the AKG K26Ps and the Sennheiser PX100s. I couldn't decide so I bought both knowing that my wife needed a new pair of headphones too. Using my iPod and listening to the same songs through both headphones I compared a variety of music styles. The PX100s are promoted as having "natural sound" and I would say that is exactly what they have. They have amazing clarity and you can hear every note. Despite sounding incredible, I did notice that the sound seemed a little "distant". They have an air to them that somewhat mimics surround sound and makes for a very pleasant listening experience. The earpieces have open backs so people sitting close by will probably be enjoying the same music. These headphones are incredibly light; the earpieces are very comfortable, and I could definitely see wearing these for hours at a time. The way that they fold up is ingenious but takes some practice and they come in a sturdy plastic case that protects the headphones and allows you to wind the cable up very neatly. The K26Ps are quite different. Like the PX100s they have surprising clarity for such inexpensive headphones. Every time I plugged them in after having listened through the PX100s and I had to turn the volume down quite a bit because they are so much louder. Where the PX100 present a distant sound, the acoustics of the K26Ps are up front and right at your ear. This is the sound that I prefer. At the right volume the K26P sound just blew me away. Being a musician I'm picky about being able to hear everything, and while both provide that, the K26Ps are my top choice for audio quality. The K26Ps are little heavier than the PX100s; the earpieces have a vinyl-like covering over the foam and, while comfortable, tend to push on the ears a little harder than the PX100s. One of the biggest complaints I read about the K26Ps is that the headband is quite tight and I have to agree. While I could imagine this getting tiring on my ears, I also don't plan to wear these for extended periods so for me it doesn't matter much. However, I also found the headband to be less comfortable. Where the PX100s have some nice covered foam the length of the headband that comes in contact with the top of your head, the K26Ps have no cover at all. In fact, the glide adapters that allow for the adjustment of the headbands actually annoy me a bit if I have them too tight on my head. The K26Ps also have a wonderful method for folding up but they come with a light material bag as their case and you just have to wind the chord around the phones. Not as graceful and well executed as the PX100s, but still convenient. They both provide a two year warranty. Despite the PX100s being more comfortable, the audio quality lead me to chose the K26Ps for my use and I gave the PX100s to my wife (which she actually like better any way). In my opinion you can't go wrong with either of them and I can't imagine there being better headphones available for the money.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice,
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This review is from: AKG Acoustics K26P Foldable Stereo Folding Headphones (Electronics)
I was looking for a compact, reasonably priced, decent sounding closed design. Looks like I got it:Pros: - Compact and foldable. Much smaller than most isolation 'phones. - Good overall sound, much better than many cheaper 'phones. - Bass is boosted but sounds good in a "loudness" sort of way - Closed design provides some noise suppression - Wife can sleep while I'm tuning out before sleep. - About as comfortable as any other closed headphone. - Just enough inward pressure to stay secure on the head. - Decent quality/value for the price. - Replaceable cushions. - Good efficiency. Cons: - Reasonably sturdy, but probably won't stand up to lots of abuse. - Springy headband makes mounting a bit more challenging than a fixed headband. - Not as noise suppressing as active cancellation or ear canal style 'phones. But less bulky and easier to mount also. Other 'phones I currently use: - Koss Pro4A studio and Sportapro, Grado, Shure and tons of crappy earbuds going into the dustbin.
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