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Brand | AKG |
Color | Gold |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Impedance | 55 Ohm |
About this item
- 55 ohms impedance, plug-in cable
- Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit
- Single cable for ease of use
- Semi-open, circumaural design
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Noise Control | None |
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Frequency Response | 28000 Hz |
Sensitivity | 104 dB |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm;6.3 mm |
Model Name | Pro Audio |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Included Components | 3 meter (3.3 feet) cable with stereo 3.5 mm (1/8") connector, K240 Studio Headphones, 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter |
Age Range (Description) | All |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Specific Uses For Product | DJ, Studio, Home |
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 | 240 Grams |
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 |
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 | 8.5 ounces |
ASIN | B0001ARCFA |
Item model number | K240STUDIO |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,296 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #299 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 1, 2004 |
Color Name | Gold |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Size | One Size |
Color Screen | No |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Linux System Requirements | pc |
Mac System Requirements | pc |
Windows System Requirements | pc |
Unix System Requirements | pc |
Wattage | 200 Milliwatts |
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Discover the AKG Pro K240 Studio over-ear, semi-open 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 highsXXL 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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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.

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

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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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | — | / | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm;6.3 mm | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm and 1/4 inch Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | 9.8 foot cord | Detachable | Detachable |
control type | Call Control | Media Control | Media Control | Noise Control | Touch Control | Noise Control |
water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | not water resistant | not water resistant | — |
material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Plastic | Copper, Gold, Neodymium | Plastic | Aluminum |
model name | Pro Audio | K371 | Studio | Sony MDR | K72 | M30x |
frequency range | 15 Hz - 25 kHz | 5 Hz to 40 kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz | 16 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
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Customers praise these headphones for their sound quality, particularly noting their open-back design that allows no sounds to be blocked, and their comfort, with one customer mentioning they're easy to wear for extended periods. They receive positive feedback for their clarity, with one review highlighting their ability to dial in subtle reverb effects, and customers appreciate their lightweight design and detachable cable feature. The build quality and functionality receive mixed reviews - while some find them reliable and suitable for multimedia use, others note they feel cheap and aren't top performers.
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Customers praise the headphones' sound quality, noting their good soundstage and open-back design that allows external sounds to enter. One customer specifically mentions the excellent tone and balance, while another appreciates the 3D audio experience.
"...The sound seems balanced across the spectrum with the highs very slightly over emphasized (easily tamed with Peace Equalizer)...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...didn't want to bother and it's tough to beat AKG's combination of very good sound, comfort, design and features at a good price. 3...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
Customers find these headphones comfortable, noting that the ear-pads are soft and they can be worn for extended periods without discomfort.
"...I have worn these for several hours on end and they have been very comfortable...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...That said, they're as comfortable as my old AKGs once I've had them on a while and I don't move around a lot at my computer so they'll be OK for..." Read more
"...n’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..." Read more
Customers find these headphones offer good value for money, with decent sound quality and one customer noting the use of high-end Nichicon audio capacitors.
"...Most reviewers found them excellent for the price and they were right...." Read more
"...n't recommend the durability, listening profile, aesthetics, and engaging price any higher. Cons?..." Read more
"...Conclusion - These are a no nonsense set of headphones at a pretty attractive price. I expect I'll get at least 5 years out of them...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers praise the headphones' clarity, particularly noting the beautifully clear highs and crisp detail, with one customer highlighting their ability to dial in subtle reverb effects.
"...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...." Read more
"...Really. It's great for gaming since, key word here, clarity and directional sound provide great auditory information and it's intuitive...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...For studying, these have been great. Very detailed, not bassy whatsoever (which is good for long listening sessions), and lightweight...." Read more
Customers appreciate the headphones' weight, finding them very light and easy to carry around, with one customer noting that the headband distributes the weight effectively.
"...bassy whatsoever (which is good for long listening sessions), and lightweight. Overall they are very comfortable and easy to listen too...." Read more
"...- comfort. These headphones are very, very light, with soft leather cushions and a leather headband...." Read more
"...The best feature of these headphones is that they disappear. They are very light, and the sound is very clear and airy...." Read more
"...Immediate reaction - very well built, great weight, and remarkably comfortable (even with glasses)...." Read more
Customers appreciate that the headphones come with two detachable cables.
"...Anyway, I am pretty impressed with the stock cable. It's much more supple than I really expected and I personally like a nice, long cable...." Read more
"...The cable is detachable with a mini 1/8 plug on one end and a mini XLR on the headphone side...." Read more
"...As well, that removable wire and other reviews I've seen from trusted source means these are insanely durable; you may never need to buy another..." Read more
"...The K240 has a detachable cord with an industry standard connector at the earcup end...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' build quality, with some finding them decent and solid, while others describe them as flimsy and cheap.
"...They are not meant to travel so the build quality seems very good for home or studio use...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...a broken piece used for fitting the headset had broken off and was not repairable...." Read more
"...I expect I'll get at least 5 years out of them. They don't feel flimsy and that's about how long my old ones lasted..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' functionality, with some finding they work well as all-around multimedia headphones and with computers, while others consider them not top performing.
"...No real issues here this time around and the flatness isn’t as big of a deal here...." Read more
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"...and found all but recording already known defective to be perfectly usable...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified PurchaseAfter 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified PurchaseMy 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified PurchaseUPDATE - Jan 21 2015
Well, now that I have had these for a while, my opinion of them has changed slightly. I still think they sound just fine for the price but comfort is very lacking. I don't know if I noticed right away but they do smash my ears after a while and it makes them almost unbearable to wear. The only point of buying a set of headphones this large is comfort. If you just want something that sounds decent and you don't care if it smashes the crap out of your ears, you can probably get that cheaper.
There might be a way to fix this. You can buy different pads (and supposedly a lot of them fit this model) but that shouldn't be necessary. My ears are not huge. These headphones look really big but the earcups are relatively shallow and not as large in diameter as they need to be even for my average sized ears. This is on top of the fact that the headband still feels like it was made for someone with a larger head.
Overall, the comfort and fit of these is very poor. I will probably keep them because I can't afford to buy every set of headphones in existence to find the perfect fit and I just can't be bothered with mail returns. Needless to say, that's why I bought AKG in the first place.
Usually, made in China stuff is not really that bad. It definitely takes a hit in quality in many cases but you usually don't end up with things like headphones that are actually too big for your head and too small for your ears even if they look and feel really cheap.
So I don't know. Maybe these will get more comfortable over time. I kind of doubt it though.
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I bought these to replace a low end pair of AKGs I bought several years ago on a whim. I believe they were the K301XTRA. I never liked the way they looked but they were super comfortable and sounded more than good enough for my casual listening and computer use. I kept having to replace the cord on that model by soldering a new one on (It didn't have the famous AKG replaceable cord). Because that was a pain, I made it a point to look for a model with a replaceable cable.
Really, AKG was the only brand I was interested in but most of their models were well out of my price range. I usually don't like to buy headphones online because sound is such a subjective thing and I have hated so many headphones I've bought simply because they sounded terrible. I was pretty sure I didn't have to worry about that with AKG.
I was right (fortunately). They are maybe a little bright in the upper mids (as everybody says) but it's not that bad. So far, I'm just fine with the sound. It's not perfectly flat but it's neutral enough to where you get used to it after a few days (especially if you use these as your primary headphones and aren't constantly switching back and forth). There's really nothing blatantly obnoxious about the sound, which is exactly what I was after. I knew I wouldn't get perfection at this price.
The main complaint I have about these that I noticed as soon as I put them on is the self-adjusting headband seems just a tiny bit too big for my head. It barely sits on the top of my head and the earcups feel like they want to sit a little too low so I have to rely mostly on the clamping force to keep them where I put them. Kind of defeats the purpose of the self-adjusting headband when it just barely fits my head. And I really don't think I have a tiny head. Anyone who had a smaller head than me would probably have a problem.
That said, they're as comfortable as my old AKGs once I've had them on a while and I don't move around a lot at my computer so they'll be OK for the price. If they costed much more than they did, however, I would find this to be unacceptable.
So...
Pros....
1. They look fantastic. They look more expensive than they are. The black and gold is probably something you'll love or hate, though.
2. Sound quality is perfectly adequate for this price range, in my opinion. If I was bothered by the slight emphasis on the upper mids, it's easy to equalize it. I tried it and it is just a minor tweak at 10 khz. You can probably get better sound around this price (maybe even for less) but I didn't want to bother and it's tough to beat AKG's combination of very good sound, comfort, design and features at a good price.
3. The replaceable cable. This is a feature every set of headphones should have. Especially if they cost a little more. It's nice that I don't have to worry about the cable all the time and I'll probably order an extra one soon. It's maybe a little bit of a pain that you have to have a cable with a special connector to replace it but frankly, it's better than being stuck with the choice of buying new headphones or breaking out the soldering iron. Anyway, I am pretty impressed with the stock cable. It's much more supple than I really expected and I personally like a nice, long cable.
Conclusion - These are a no nonsense set of headphones at a pretty attractive price. I expect I'll get at least 5 years out of them. They don't feel flimsy and that's about how long my old ones lasted (and they didn't even seem to be as sturdy as these). I use headphones every day so five years is a pretty admirable lifespan.
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Ivan ERReviewed in Mexico on March 30, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelentes audífonos relación calidad-precio
Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified PurchaseYa 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.
- liddletoesReviewed in Canada on January 24, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars AKG K240 Studio - Headphones
Style: Over Ear HeadphonesVerified PurchaseI am a recording engineer/producer and I owned a pair of these in the 80's and literally wore the pads out to the point I had to toss 'em. Back then, we had no internet or Amazon and I was unaware if I could even get replacement pads. I always thought I would just buy another brand new pair from the pro music shop again(which is where I bought them initially) but just never did. I remember it was a sad day when I threw them out.
I remember one time when one of the pads finally completely gave up the ghost and I wore them throughout an hours-long mixing session to the point my ears were losing skin and near bleeding because of rubbing on the hard plastic grill. Ouch. Yeah, I loved them THAT MUCH for mixing along with my Near-fields.
Anyway, I got my new pair today, shipping was super fast and OMG... how have I lived without these for so long? They sound better, in my opinion, than my $350 pair of Sennheiser's I've grown so accustomed to for the past decade or more.
There is a reason these have been, and will remain, an industry standard in studios all around the world. They have an amazing flat response yet maintain such a rich sound at this price point that you just can't beat them if you are budget-minded like me.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE HEADPHONES for clarity and equal separation of frequencies across the full spectrum for engineers looking for a great mixing/referencing set of open-back headphones.
BTW, I HAVE used these for tracking vocals as well without problems. (Even though so many people say you should never do it) Just turn 'em down a bit and with some simple fade-in/fade-out editing wizardry any competent engineer can do on vocal tracks will make any noticeable bleed disappear if you know what you are doing in your DAW. A lazy producer will yield lazy-sounding productions. There's no need to even mention "bleed" if you pull up your big-boy pants and DO some simple fade-edits.
These headphones are way to comfortable and sound too good to just write them off as a pair of "never use for tracking" headphones because of "bleed".
It is a great day in my world today! I am SO HAPPY with this long overdue re-purchase of this incredible product. I have missed you my old friend! Indeed I HAVE!
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むーじょReviewed in Japan on November 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 素直な音に聞こえます
Style: K240 MKII Pro HeadphonesVerified Purchase随分久しぶりにヘッドホンを購入。
昔のものと比べて、装着感がとてもいいと感じました。
音に詳しくはないのですが、クラシックCDを聞いてみると、とても素直な音だと思いました。
音はあっさりと聞こえます。もうちょっと味付けのあるヘッドホンを選べばよかったのかもです。
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DiosReviewed in Mexico on November 10, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensacionales.
Style: K240 MKII Pro HeadphonesVerified PurchaseUn 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 KarramReviewed in Canada on January 31, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars This product works very well and produces excellent sound!
Style: K240 MKII Pro HeadphonesVerified PurchaseVery 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