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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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For starters, I've used B&O noise cancelling headphones for years now. Still good, but I wanted something better for video editing and a more hifi listening experience.The first thing I noticed was how wide the soundscape is, and the detail clarity. Listening with the AKG k240s is like sitting in a studio or concert hall; the reverb is amazing and it feels like you're completely surrounded by sound. Individual instruments and their intricacies can be picked out by location with ease. Easily the best sounding headphones I've ever used, sounding amazing with all genres. Not to be over dramatic, it's like listening to songs for the first time again. You'll notice production techniques and sounds you never have before.For anyone worried about running without an amp, I've had little issues without one. Through my phone (galaxy s8) the cans work fabulously. At first the mids were strongest, but after some EQ tweaking in spotify (see attached image) they've got a beautiful range. Good bass detail, just not rumbly if that's what you're into. Plugged into a desktop port alone is where the only issue I've had appeared. The sound profile was different, but after giving it a day seem to work just fine. Works great with FL studio and adjusting my mixes. Will test with a dedicated CD player soon.As for the fit, quality, and noise bleed, all good. These are some of the most comfortable headphones I've worn, but it definitely feels like most of the manufacturing budget went into the sound design rather than materials. They're light, incredibly so, with some less than expensive feeling plastic, but they're also quite sturdy and a real ergonomic design. There's a reason so many manufacturers copy the design of these iconic cans. They're open back, so there will be noise bleed, but even with some background noise these sound sound great to the listener. In short, lightweight and ergonomic with some cheap feeling materials, but excellent comfort. Despite the bulky look, it's easy to forget these are on your head; I can wear these for hours on end easily.In short, these have my glowing recommendation for editing or even semi-audiophile listening at budget. I can't even fathom how top end headphone sound if this level of quality is the affordable option. In some instances you may want an amp and some sort of EQ control. Also the cable is 3 meters long lol, but completely removable for easy replacement.
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Optisch unterscheiden sich die beiden Versionen kaum voneinander. Wie damals verfügt auch das aktuelle Gerät über die automatische Kopfbandverstellung, wodurch sich der Kopfhörer selbsttätig der Kopfform des Trägers anpasst. Obwohl sich der AKG angenehm tragen lässt, gibt es hier eine Kleinigkeit zu bemängeln: Die Ohrpolster sind aus einer Art Kunstleder gefertigt. Schon nach relativ kurzer Tragezeit bekommt man warme und schwitzende Ohren. Das ist nicht so schön, vor allem wenn man mehrere Stunden Musik hören möchte. Man sollte also das Gerät zwischendurch mal kurz absetzen und die Ohrpolster trocken abreiben.
Das Anschlusskabel ist wie früher ebenfalls 3 Meter lang, lässt sich nun aber bei Bedarf vom System trennen. Im Gegensatz zu damals ist kein 6,3 mm Klinkenstecker mehr fest verbaut. Stattdessen besitzt der neue AKG einen vergoldeten 3,5 mm Stecker. Auf diesen kann der beiliegende, ebenfalls vergoldete, 6,3 mm Adapter aufgeschraubt werden. So wird eine ruckelfreie und stabile Verbindung erzeugt. Natürlich wird der Kopfhörer heute nicht mehr in Österreich, sondern in China hergestellt. Das muss aber nicht unbedingt schlecht sein. Auch hochpreisige Mobiltelefone werden schließlich nicht in Kalifornien zusammengeschraubt.
Kommen wir nun zu dem Punkt, den man eigentlich gar nicht beurteilen kann - den Klang!
Jeder Mensch hat andere Vorlieben, was die Musik betrifft. Der eine hört lieber Klassik, ein anderer Pop oder HeavyMetal. Genau so unterschiedlich sind auch die Geschmäcker, was den Klang eines Kopfhörers oder einer Lautsprecherbox angeht. Während der Klassikliebhaber eher an klaren Höhen interessiert ist, muss bei Popmusik der Bass richtig bumsen. Man kann also nicht einfach sagen, das dieser Kopfhörer gut oder schlecht klingt - es ist eher eine ganz persönliche Empfindung.
Mir gefällt, das der AKG ein recht ausgewogenes Klangbild liefert. Die Höhen sind klar, aber überzeichnen nicht. Auch bei stärkerer Lautstärke wird es nicht unangenehm. Stimmen werden präzise wiedergegeben, die Ortbarkeit der Instrumente ist gut. Das Schlagzeug kommt knackig und trocken rüber, Bässe wummern nicht aufgeblasen daher. Wie gesagt - meine persönliche Meinung.
Fazit: Mit dem AKG K-240 Studio bekommt man einen gut verarbeiteten Kopfhörer, der auch HIFI-Fans gefallen dürfte, zu einem attraktiven Preis. Ich würde ihn erneut kaufen.
Klangkette: YAMAHA CD-S 300 per Toslink an DENON AVR 1802, Klangregelwerk umgangen.
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