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Ear Placement Over Ear
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Impedance 55 Ohm

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  • 55 ohms impedance, plug-in cable
  • Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit
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  • Semi-open, circumaural design

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Noise Control None
Frequency Response 28000 Hz
Sensitivity 104 dB
Headphones Jack 3.5 mm;6.3 mm
Model Name Pro Audio
Connectivity Technology Wired
Included Components K240 Studio Headphones, 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter, 3 meter (10 feet) cable with stereo 3.5 mm (1/8") connector
Age Range (Description) All
Material Stainless Steel
Specific Uses For Product Audiophile, Music Listening, DJ and Studio
Recommended Uses For Product Music
Compatible Devices Laptops, Desktops, Music Production Equipment, Tablets, Cellphones, Telephones
Theme Music
Control Type Call Control
Cable Feature Detachable
Item Weight 1.23 Pounds
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Frequency Range 15 Hz - 25 kHz
Customer Package Type Standard Packaging
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Style Over Ear Headphones
Control Method Remote
Number of Items 1
Cable Length 9.8 Feet
Controller Type Wired
Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
Earpiece Shape Rounded
Is Autographed No
UPC 885038026730
Global Trade Identification Number 09002761005950, 08032182450344
Manufacturer JBL
Item Weight 1.23 pounds
ASIN B0001ARCFA
Item model number K240STUDIO
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available September 1, 2004
Color Name Gold
Connector Type plug-in
Material Type Stainless Steel
Size One Size
Color Screen No
Hardware Platform PC
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Wattage 200 Milliwatts

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  • K240 Studio Headphones
  • 3 meter (10 feet) cable with stereo 3.5 mm (1/8") connector
  • 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter
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    Product Description

    Discover the AKG Pro K240 Studio over-ear, semi-open wired headphones, your ultimate companion for mixing, mastering, Hi-Fi listening, podcasts, and content creation. These studio headphones are equipped with 30 mm XXL transducers and patented Varimotion diaphragms, delivering a wide dynamic range and high sound levels. The semi-open design delivers solid bass and extremely clear highs, making them perfect for studio monitor headphones, or for critical listening. Designed for impressive accuracy, the K240 Studio headphones allow you to clearly hear every mixing detail, making them a standard in professional studio environments. Whether you are a podcaster, music producer, or audiophile, these headphones provide the reliability and performance you need for recording and monitoring. The self-adjusting headband and over-ear pads ensure maximum comfort, even during long studio sessions. Durability is also a key feature of the K240 Studio headphones. Built to withstand the demands of countless hours in the studio. They come with a 1/8" Stereo connector and a screw-on adapter for 1/4" applications and a 3-meter cable for versatile connectivity. The convertible jack plug allows you to connect to portable equipment with ease, enhancing your workflow efficiency. These headphones are not just for professionals; they are also perfect for anyone looking for high-quality headphones for music production, content creation, and podcasting, or just listening to music. Upgrade your studio setup with the AKG Pro K240 Studio headphones and experience the perfect blend of performance, comfort, reliability, and affordability. Whether you are editing, mixing, or simply enjoying your favorite tracks, these headphones will exceed your expectations and become an essential part of your audio gear.

    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 highs
    XXL 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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    From the manufacturer

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    AKG K240 MKII Professional Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    The AKG K240 MKII professional over-ear, semi-open headphones carry on the success of their predecessor and are a standard in studios, orchestras and on stages around the world.

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones
    Features
    • Headphone type - semi-open
    • Sensitivity headphones - 104 dB SPL/V
    • Rated Impedance - 55 Ohms
    • Detachable cable - yes
    • Cable Length - 3 m
    • Earpads replaceable - yes
    • Maximum input power - 200 mW
    • Audio frequency bandwidth - 15 - 25000 Hz

    Everybody's Darling

    Professional Studio Headphones

    The AKG K240 MKII professional over-ear, semi-open headphones advanced 30 mm XXL transducers with Varimotion diaphragms deliver a wide dynamic range, increased sensitivity and high sound levels, while their semi-open design provides the airiness of open headphones with the powerful bass response of closed designs.

    With impressive accuracy, musicians, producers and engineers rely on the AKG K240 MKII to clearly hear mixing details, which has made these headphones a standard in recording settings.

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    In addition to great sound quality, the headphones are extremely durable and comfortable. Not only built to withstand the demands of countless hours in the studio, their self-adjusting headband provides an ideal fit and their over-ear pads nicely envelop the ears.

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    The AKG K240 MKII headphones also feature a professional mini XLR connector and come with a 3m (10ft) straight cable, 5m (16ft) coiled cable and convertible jack plug for connecting portable equipment easily.

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    Altogether, from performance and ease of use to comfort and reliability, the AKG K240 MKII is a powerful tool for production environments.

    AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open Over-Ear Studio Headphones

    The AKG Legacy - Inspiring Greatness for Decades

    For more than 65 years, AKG has helped create the iconic sounds of some of the world’s most well known recording artists, engineers and producers. Our designers and engineers have made it their life’s passion to find new ways to deliver breakthrough experiences for artists of all levels. Whether in the studio or on stage, when you wear AKG headphones, you’re seconds away from creating history.

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    For Music Producers, Audio Engineers, Audophiles or musicians mostly! A great experience!
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    For Music Producers, Audio Engineers, Audophiles or musicians mostly! A great experience!
    Well, it's been a month since I've started using them and I do not regret purchasing these AKG K240 Studio! A little disclaimer before I submit this review, I might be giving a perspective of mine and describe the headphones as the most wonderful thing ever but it may happen that you'd find them disappointing if it is not what you're used to since this is for studio gear rather than entretainment or casual listeners headphones, this review is mostly directed towards all music producers or audio engineers out there who require a pair of headphones that meet their criteria and ears. They may lack sub/low-end bass due to its semi-open back design, but they are honest with you, like honestly, it has a flat frequency response although I'm not gonna lie, I took some time to grow used to them, whenever I am working on production, mixing and mastering these are good for monitoring since you can feel the real and natural sound coming from them, what I mean is you don't feel anything too overcompressed or too tight in your mix, you feel these headphones lightweight and breathy and their semi-open design gives them a good stereo spectrum to hear the sides of your mix, the high-end is there but it isn't too noisy nor loud, just tenue but still present which helps a lot when it comes to wearing the headphones for prolongued hours and avoiding ear fatigue, the design is very ergonomic, they don't crush your earlobes out unlike other headphones I tried myself, these K240s for its price does supply a mix between sound quality and comfort since when you put them on, you feel the elastic bands expand and adapt to your head's size which makes them very cozy and adaptable to all shapes of head, the K240s are also known for their durability and sturdiness, a friend who had them said they lasted over 10 years without breaking! Not to mention, the connectivity consists in a mini XLR cable is also detachable which makes them easier to transport or replace in case the cable faces any damage and the aux tip comes with a screwable jack to connect them to an audio interface. I definitely recommend them to those who want a balance of accurate and flat sound, comfort and durability. I will never regret buying these masterpieces!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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      After reading a lot of reviews on headphones which fall into this price range, I took the plunge on these AKG K240s. Most reviewers found them excellent for the price and they were right. I had been using the Oneodio A70 (Bluetooth) and A71(wired) which with equalization sounded pretty good. Now that I have these I realize how narrow their sound stage is, and how the K240 is far superior in that area. The sound seems balanced across the spectrum with the highs very slightly over emphasized (easily tamed with Peace Equalizer). The bass is clear and just strong enough for me. Like most decent headphones the mid-range is clear and present. I have worn these for several hours on end and they have been very comfortable. They are not meant to travel so the build quality seems very good for home or studio use. Caveat, if you like heavy base, I understand these and other open back headphones are not what you should look for. Also, as they are open back, you do still hear outside noise but it is not intrusive. Everything came as advertised and they sounded good out of the box and they have improved with use as all headphones and speakers do. I am not an audiophile nor do I have access to a lot of headphones to compare so this is subjective review on these alone. I am quite satisfied with these and I will update this review if something changes.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018
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      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 where you should be making your entry into the studio grade space with AKG. Read on for a more detailed review

      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.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
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      My review of the AKG K 240's is a few months in the making. I've purchased entry level headphones several times in the last number of years, primarily Sennheiser PX-100s and the Koss PortaPros. Notice that I listed only two headphones, that's because I've had to buy them several times.

      Various issues. First pair of good cans I ever bought, a family pet destroyed. However, specifically the Sennheiser PX-100s came apart on their own. Several times. Sennheisers excellent warranty system got me into new ones every time,so they have not been a bad experience, but it is kind of upsetting to have something you purchase fall apart on it's own. I digress, but only a little, as durability is a factor here.

      The end game of AKG K 240s usage? I like them, for good reasons.

      What I've noticed in the length of I've had them:

      The initial cord that comes with the cans is long. Way too long for casual use. Chairs run over it, stuff 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 excellent cord to come packaged in the box. Have not yet purchased a smaller cord, but am quite happy that this feature exists to take advantage of. Most cans, the cord gets messed up, you need a whole new pair of headphones, with these obviously anything happens to the cable, and you can be up and running again with a new cable, and everything's great.

      Important point: Sound. The sound. That's why you're buying cans. That's why you're here now.

      The sound is great. Let me color that tho, my initial experience, meaning first song I played, (after taking off the PortaPros which I had been using religiously for the last year) I could not figure out what happened to all my bass, especially seeing as how these things are so large.

      I'll get into the size in a bit, but first things first, the sound.

      Today? The sound is perfect. 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 hooking a stethoscope up to your audio tracks.

      Really.

      It's great for gaming since, key word here, clarity and directional sound provide great auditory information and it's intuitive. Nothing's off about the cans in that department save the curious lack of bass when I was someone else, putting these on for the first time. Lots of headphones amp their bass response. AKG wonders who these people are.

      They're semi-open, which is better for clarity than closed, and great for environmental awareness. If you've only had closed back phones, assuming you're aware this difference exists, AKG allows your environment to aurally hit you're ear, and the headphones provides a listening stage which sits somewhere nestled inside of it, if you can even believe that. You're playing XBOX, maybe listening to some tunes, and you can hear your friends nearby. They can't hear your music, maybe lightly if they're sitting next to you, but you can hear them talking, and your tracks are not in the background, but around you, and the conversation is somewhere all outside of that.

      So fidelity is the word here. 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 is in the entry level good-cans bracket. The grados I've never had the pleasure of utilizing, but the AKGs are right up there with the other guys, providing a better depth of sound. Stethoscope to your tunes, baby. You buy these, you're a doctor now.

      Anyway, I used to never want to be caught dead in public wearing anything this big, which is 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. 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. Gimbal means you don't adjust the phones to your head, they adjust to you, however you have them.

      So Kudos! Buy them for yourself, or if they're a gift, and you've made it this far, you're not going to be wrong buying these.

      There are other pros, but I couldn't recommend the durability, listening profile, aesthetics, and engaging price any higher.

      Cons? They're not over the ear pads, but they're obviously not supposed to be, so if size is a con, or the fact that they're semi-open is a con, then there's that. Outside of design, the only cons is that, if you've never experienced them, they look like they should explode your head in bass, but they don't. Meaning some music can feel like something's lacking when making the transition, but the fidelity of the phone brings the bass into a good contrast of the whole sound profile.
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    • Ivan ER
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelentes audífonos relación calidad-precio
      Reviewed in Mexico on March 30, 2018
      Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified Purchase
      Ya existen reseñas muy buenas del producto, así que me limitaré a dar mi opinión:

      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.
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    • Marc
      5.0 out of 5 stars K-240 Studio, parfait pour radio amateur
      Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2025
      Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified Purchase
      j’avais essayé des écouteurs minuscules pour trous d’oreilles sans trop de succès mais avec ce K-240 je redécouvre l’écoute de la radio amateur.. sérieusement, j’aurais dû y penser avant puisque ça fait "TOUTE” la différence.. avant, j’étais découragé d’écouter une discussion avec un signal/bruit S+2 (je choisissais les signaux S+4 ou mieux), maintenant j’évite que les signaux S+1 alors je gagne 3 niveaux "S" juste avec ces écouteurs qui englobent complètement mes oreilles d’adultes normaux avec de l’espace en extra..

      alors avant de changer de radio ou d’antenne pour mieux entendre les conversations, essayez ce genre d’écouteurs!!
      (ensuite vous jugerez mieux les autres changements à faire)..

      après un an d’écoute à me crisper le visage à tenter de suivre des discussions sur les ondes HF en croyant devoir changer de radio ou d’antenne, j’ai le sentiment maintenant d’avoir une toute nouvelle radio super performante..
      j’entend tellement mieux avec un tas de détails, et pourtant je ne suis pas du tout sourd et ma radio a un
      haut-parleur externe puisque ça apportait un plus à l’écoute.. alors pour moi, c’est bien mieux d’avoir ces écouteurs
      que de changer tout le reste..

      d’ailleurs, ils semblent très bon pour la musique aussi.. ils sont très élégant, plus léger que je pensais,
      mieux construit que certains commentaires laissent croire (j’avais un doute à cause de ces commentaires) et
      je trouve la conception géniale, surtout pour le câble que l’on peut changer, la couleur dorée, l’aspect
      adaptatif (ils pivotent pour s’adapter à votre forme de tête naturellement, pas besoin de pivot) mais
      et c’est à cause que j’ai la tête rasée, ma peau a tendance à suer après un temps, je regarderai plus tard
      pour des coussins de velours sinon je mettrai une tuque pour les longues écoutes..

      j’ai reçu le modèle STUDIO, pas le modèle MKII, juste pour préciser puisque la page semble mêlée et pour
      avoir été voir le site web, les caractéristiques sont pareils..
      bref, je suis fasciné par ces écouteurs maintenant et ça me permet une redécouverte des ondes HF
      sans avoir eu à tout changer (et être probablement encore déçu du résultat).. ma radio est une
      Yaesu FT-890(AT) achetée usagée qui date des années ‘80 juste pour info.. maintenant, j’en suis fier!!
    • Dios
      5.0 out of 5 stars Sensacionales.
      Reviewed in Mexico on November 10, 2020
      Style: K240 MKII Pro HeadphonesVerified Purchase
      Un sonido detallado, sonido plano con apenas realces en las frecuencias medias.
      Las frecuencias bajas están ahí, con cierto impacto lo suficiente como para escuchar casi cualquier estilo musical.
      Las frecuencias medias son aireadas, limpias y completas.
      Por último las frecuencias agudas son cristalinas y con buena extensión, aunque aveces puede dar la sensación de ser brillantes, si se usa a volúmenes altos, esto me sucedió en situaciones donde el rango dinámico era amplio, aunque para uso profesional esto no es importante, nada que un poco de ecualización no solucione.
      A nivel accesorios incluye 2 cables de buena calidad mini xlr a jack 3.5mm, un par de almohadillas de repuesto aterciopeladas y un adaptador 3,5mm a 6,3mm. Estos audífonos son súper cómodos, puedes llevarlos bastante tiempo, y no te van a cansar.
      UN PUNTO IMPORTANTE ES QUE... Vas a requerir un amplificador, ya que aunque no tienen una impedancia realmente alta (55ohm), son bastante poco eficientes (91dB), por lo que van a necesitar bastante energía para funcionar. Lo que resulta en que en tu móvil o sonido integrado de tu PC vas a necesitar llevar el volumen a niveles altos (90-100%).
      En conclusión. Por el precio en que los tomé, la verdad es que no tengo ninguna queja (1400MXN). Recomendísimos para estudio o gaming, por esa neutralidad entre frecuencias que se le caracteriza a AKG.
    • David Karram
      5.0 out of 5 stars This product works very well and produces excellent sound!
      Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2020
      Style: K240 MKII Pro HeadphonesVerified Purchase
      Very comfortable, these headphones give very clean and balanced sound. I accidentally damaged the identical one I had before and which worked well for many years, so I replaced it with a new one. It's well worth buying on-line, being about half the Canadian retail price - a substantial saving!

      In case you're wondering what the problem was, I disconnected the coiled electrical cord to repair it with epoxy cement: the outer sheathing had separated and exposed the inner wires where they join the jack plugging into the headphones. The repair was no problem, but I did not align the pins properly and pushed hard to make the jack go back in. That reduced sound to almost always coming through the right cup only. I suspect it is one or two of the three pins inside the headphone receptacle with contact problems. So it's for sale for only $40.00 if you want to try and repair it. You can reach me at dksurfer7@gmail.com if you're interested. 2020 01 31
    • Sohaib
      5.0 out of 5 stars بعد استخدام 4 شهور
      Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on March 12, 2022
      Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified Purchase
      السماعة بشكل عام ممتازة
      اذا بتشتريها عشان العاب الخ ما انصحك
      ممتازة في حال تبغى تطور تجربتك في سماع الموسيقى بشكل افضل
      وجداَ ممتازة في حال بتستخدمها للهندسة الصوتية
      السماعة مفتوحه ف لا تتوقع أي عزل الخ وهذي تعتبر ميزة اذا بتهندس فيها
      amp/dac اوم افضل لك تشتري لها ohm 55
      او اذا عندك كرت صوت تشتغل بشكل ممتاز
      ما جربتها على الجوال لكن على البي سي تعطيك صوت جيد للاستخدام اليومي بس ما تقدر تعتمد عليه
      بالنسبة للتون (صوت) حق السماعة
      bright - Crisp السماعة
      وطبيعي هذا الشي بما انها ستوديو مونيتورز عساس تسمع الفوكالز بشكل أوضح
      مرات تصير شوي هارش
      midrange
      موزون والتفاصيل واضحة
      low end
      مافيه اي بيز مضاف من نفس درايفر السماعة ويعطيك صوت طبيعي
      و بعض الآلات يكون فيه lacking
      هذي عيبها الوحيد لكن ما تلاحظه كثير
      Imaging
      ممتاز جداً
      Soundstage
      wide بما انها اوبن او سيمي اوبن ف الساوند ستيج رهيب و
      هذا التون بشكل مختصر
      بالنسبة للراحة اعتقد انه شي يختلف من شخص لشخص لكن مريحه الى حد ما اذا انت في بيئة حارة ممكن البادز(غطى السماعة) تغيرها مستقبلا وتصير اريح والسماعة خفيفة ولا تضغط على راسك او اذنك بالعكس مريحه في هالنهاحيتين بس البادز غيرها لو ما ناسبتك
      -الاستنتاج-
      السماعة ممتازة على سعرها والتقييم كان معتمد على انها تقدم أداء مقابل قيمتها
      اذا عندك استيديو منزلي خذها لا تتردد
      more bass اذا تحب لا تاخذها
      التقييم كان على استعمالي لها فالهندسة و أغاني
      jazz - rock - country - rap - pop