Judging by the majority of audiophile reviews of these on YouTube, these are well tuned, reasonably "detailed" with very average for the price "technicalities", mediocre build pair of headphones.
I disagree. First, materials are awesome - great plastics, great headband, very hygienic, 7/10 comfortable.
Pads are almost great - they lack like maybe a couple of millimeters of depth for my ears, though they're sewed smartly, and plush, and easy to clean.
The adjustment and folding mechanism looks junky on videos, while in the real life it's sturdy, clicks are very precise, controllable, the joint seems sturdy.
And these are very, very compact when folded - I carry them in my fanny pack, this is ridiculously convenient for a full size headphones.
Cables suck, all three of them, they're like kings of microphonic effect, you need a replacement. Btw, choose Hart Audio cables, they're awesome.
If it's hot, you need an AC in the room, since in 2-3 hours K371 will become hot and sweaty. Plus, since they slightly touch my pinna, I can wear them like 4 hours tops.
And no amp is needed, you can drive them out your finger probably.
Sound isolation is mediocre - I found it worse compared to Elegia and DT770.
Ok, now sound.
Out of the box AKG K371 sucks. Like a lot. It's like really bad. It's dry. It's low bass. It's shouty. It doesn't make any sense at all.
But give them time. I don't know if that's pads burn-in, your brain's burn-in or driver burn-in and it doesn't matter actually. The fact it - that you need to run them on your head for quite a while to get to the point when they start to sound good.
And OMG they change. I do have DCA AEON Open Flow RT, DT770 250Om and Focal Elegia, plus I have experience with many other cans and iems in very different pricing brackets.
AKG K371 shocked me. I couldn't believe my ears.
They're very balanced overall, mids are tight, natural, vocals are distinct, natural and well placed - not too far, not too "intimate".
Brass instruments and electric guitars got some very pleasant bite.
Bass is just how I like it - it's neutral. And yes, there is a very, very notable rise in sub-bass, but that's really much closer to how speakers sound in real life.
Highs do not attract much of my attention, they're balanced. You can hear hits on hi-hats, you can hear a pretty ok decay on cymbals, there is nothing bothering me at any volume level (I'm looking at you, almost every other headphone I've heard).
They're reasonably wide, way outside your head and there is a perceived soundstage depth, not to Elegia's level, but K371 is not flat at all in this department. Just place them kind of slightly forward on your ear and you're fine.
Regarding the detail - I don't know, really. I don't feel that my planars or Elegia, both EQed to Harman and non EQed, are like more or less "detailed". I'd say I stopped listening my DCA AFO RT, that's for sure and I LOVED that headphone. Now AKG spoiled them for me and just can't.
Elegia is still a thing of it's own and makes a lot of sense compared to AKG still. Elegia is the punchiest headphone I heard ever, it's textured and "physical" and no one else is close (I never auditioned 900MK2 or first gen HE-6). K371 is not flat, they're also reasonably textured, and that bite on brass is not available on Elegia, not to speak of light weight and portability of AKG. And the price.
AKG K371 is better that Beyerdynamic DT770 250OM in almost every aspect. DT770 still got a ton of spare parts, a bigger comfy earcup and the stock cable is significantly better.
I apply Oratory 1990 EQ to K371, but only up from 1KHz, changes are minor, but improvement is noticeable.
With no EQ they actually do not sound "close" and with Oratory's EQ up from 1KHz they disappear slightly more. I know, right? No one was telling me that in any review.
To sum it up. AKG K371 broke my 15+ years of audiophile experience. I'm puzzled, pleasantly surprised and don't know what to think.
It looks as neutral FR is almost everything, with some place for speculation in punchiness and soundstage topics.
I don't know. Like, buy these, try them out, give them time, be open minded, don't listen to overs, don't look at the price, be ready to change your opinion and accept that your previous experiences, opinions and spending stopped making any sense.
I had a dream, that a perfect sound will become available to anyone sometime far in the future, but apparently that future is now.
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From the manufacturer
AKG K371 Over Ear Studio Headphones
K371 Headphones combine performance, accuracy and comfort in a new folding design that’s tailor-made for life in the studio or on the go.
Key Features
- Top Class frequency response: 5 Hz to 40 kHz
- Ultra-light weight: 255 grams (8.9 oz)
- Sleek, stylish design
- Versatile accessories included
- Largest-in-class, 50mm transducers with pure OFC voicecoils
AKG K371 Over Ear Closed Back Studio Headphones
Whether you’re an artist, engineer, podcaster, video editor or content producer, you’re always in creative mode. AKG K371 Professional Studio Headphones strike the perfect balance between studio-quality sound, plush comfort, and a sleek, sturdy design that stands up to your mobile lifestyle.
K371s are precision-engineered to match AKG’s Reference Response acoustic target to reproduce natural, balanced audio in extraordinary detail, so you can make more confident decisions when you’re mixing and editing. They deliver deeper bass and higher highs than any other model in their class, with a stunning frequency response of 5 Hz to 40 kHz. Plush, ergonomic earcups cradle your ears in supreme comfort—because once you hear how amazing your K371s sound, you won’t ever want to take them off.
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Unveil the DetailWhen it comes to reference headphones, nothing matters more than accuracy: K371s feature high-sensitivity, largest-in-class 50mm drivers and pure oxygen-free copper voice coils for the utmost acoustic precision, delivering clear, detailed and balanced lows, mids and highs across their stunning 5 Hz to 40 kHz frequency range. You’ll hear every detail you need to make critical mix decisions, from the deepest lows to the most sparkling highs. |
Supreme Comfort Meets Sleek StyleThe K371’s over-ear, closed-back design provides superior isolation in noisy environments. Headphones are gorgeously styled with plush, slow-retention foam pads for long-wearing comfort, with adjustable calibrated headbands that deliver a perfect fit, every time. Earcups swivel 90 degrees for single-ear monitoring, and their feather-light weight keeps ear fatigue at bay, even on the longest listening sessions. |
Robust Design for Mobile Lifestyles with Versatile AccesoriesYou can be confident that the K371s will keep up with your active lifestyle, knowing they’ve passed rigorous stress tests that ensure reliability in even the most demanding conditions. Metal-reinforced parts add extra strength where it counts. K371 accessories include a protective carrying pouch and detachable cables that connect to both professional and consumer equipment; cables include 3m (9.8’) coiled cable, 3m (9.8') and 1.2m (2.5’) straight cables and a ¼-inch adapter. |
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Perfect for Musicians |
Perfect for Vloggers |
Perfect for Podcasters |
Perfect for Gamers |
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| K361 | K371 | K361 BT | K371 BT | |
| Headphone Type | Closed-Back | Closed-Back | Closed-Back | Closed-Back |
| Driver Size | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz - 28 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz | 15 Hz - 28 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sensitivity (SPL) | 114 dB | 114 dB SPL/V @ 1 kHz | 114 dB | 114 dB SPL/V @ 1 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms |
| Weight | 219 grams | 255 grams | 260 grams | 300 grams |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
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K371 vs K371-BT | same ear pads, different cables, go K361-BT if you want wireless
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2022
After doing some internet research I found the K371 to be the right headphone for me, but curiosity got the best of me when I was researching replacement pads for it. Some reviewers claimed that the pads were different between the BT and none BT models, however Dekoni claims the same pad works for both devices as well as the K361. Turns out the pads are exactly the same, though the felt experience is a bit different on the BT models because of the thicker ear cups.Other differences to note:(1) Sound - if you weren't doing a side by side you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between how the two sound, however the K371 seems slightly more rich in classical and folk music and the bass is cleaner to my ears. It also sounded like there was a click or very brief rattle in the BT model when heavy base hit, such as in Vaishiyas song "Arped". This may have been a defect, or it may be the BT module adding to the dynamic sound environment in an unpleasant way. Additionally, I had a weird channel separation sensation in my ears with the BT model that went away after a few hours of play time.(2) Cable/Connectors - The K371-BT uses a 4-pin XLR connector for the cable whereas the K371 uses a more common 3-pin XLR. The 4-pin cable having more conductors in the wire is also more stiff and unpleasant, as you may be able to see in the picture. FYI - the K361 uses a smaller aux connector, probably a 2.5mm, which actually makes more sense for the BT model since the 2.5mm female end takes up less space than a 4-pin XLR.(3) Usability - The BT model is really convenient, and I must say I feel hesitant to return it, however I think I would take the cost savings on the K361 and the convivence of the smaller cable connector. If you're shopping for the wireless option between the K371 and K361, go for the K361 or save for a higher end BT headphone. For the wired, I must say I am enjoying the K371 and see no need to try the K361, which is a bit cheaper. Other notes on BT--the range is great and I can walk 50ft to the breakroom or bathroom from my desk at work and still have good connection. The touch controls are fine, not perfect, but I found them better than not having any. Sometimes it seemed like the BT connection would randomly degrade after listening for over an hour or so and when connected to Windows 10, but I didn't have that issue on Android.
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