AKG K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones
Description
AKG K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones
The K701 sits comfortably for extended listening sessions thanks to its lightweight 235g design, genuine leather headband, and ergonomic 3D-Form earpads that distribute pressure evenly across the ear. These legendary reference-grade headphones have earned their reputation in professional studios worldwide, delivering the pristine, neutral soundstage and detailed frequency response that mixing engineers and audiophiles have relied on for years. In excellent condition with minimal signs of use, you're getting professional-quality audio performance that works equally well for tracking, mixing, mastering, or critical ear-training without the premium price tag.
Audio Performance & Accuracy
The 50mm driver paired with patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm technology and flat-wire voice coil design produces exceptional clarity and detail across the entire audible spectrum. The 10Hz to 39.8kHz frequency range captures content with surgical precision, while 105dB SPL/V sensitivity ensures clean, powerful output even at moderate listening levels. These specs translate to fast, articulate transient response—crucial for hearing exactly what your guitar tone is doing during recording and playback.
Design & Build Quality
The open-back design creates a spacious, natural soundstage ideal for critical monitoring and reference listening. Premium construction includes genuine leather headband padding, hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts for reliable connection, and a professional-grade 99.99% oxygen-free cable measuring 3m in length to accommodate studio and listening room setups. Built for the demands of long sessions and the rigors of active studio and rehearsal space use.
Key Features
- Frequency Range: 10Hz to 39.8kHz
- Sensitivity: 105dB SPL/V
- Input Impedance: 62 Ohms
- Maximum Input Power: 200mW
- 50mm Driver with Varimotion Two-Layer Diaphragm
- Flat-Wire Voice Coil Technology
- Open-Back Design for Natural Soundstage
- Net Weight: 235g (without cable)
- Genuine Leather Headband and 3D-Form Earpads
- 99.99% Oxygen-Free 3m Cable
- Hard Gold-Plated Connector
- White Finish
The K701 represents professional-level audio engineering at a significant savings over new market rates, making it an exceptional acquisition for musicians and engineers serious about accurate sound reproduction.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The AKG K701 is a legendary reference-grade open-back headphone trusted by professional studios and audiophiles for its neutral, surgical clarity and spacious soundstage. Built lightweight at 235g with genuine leather padding and a premium 3m oxygen-free cable, these phones reward extended critical listening without fatigue. Choose them if you need honest, uncolored monitoring that reveals every detail in your mix—not a colored tone, not portability, but pure accuracy.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio monitoring
- ✓ Critical listening
- ✓ Audio mixing and mastering
- ✓ Audiophile music enjoyment
Not the best pick for
- – Portable use
- – Bass-heavy genres
- – Gaming with spatial audio
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these good for mixing and mastering?
Yes. The K701 is designed specifically for reference-grade critical listening and mixing work, with a neutral, analytical tone and flat frequency response across the entire spectrum. The open-back design and 50mm driver with Varimotion diaphragm technology deliver the surgical clarity professional engineers rely on to make accurate mix decisions.
Will these be comfortable for long studio sessions?
They should be. At only 235g, they're lightweight, and the genuine leather headband and 3D-Form earpads are engineered to distribute pressure evenly for extended listening without fatigue.
What's included with the K701?
You get the headphones, a professional-grade 3m oxygen-free cable with hard gold-plated connector and contacts, and the genuine leather headband and earpads. The 235g weight is without cable.
How does the open-back design affect what I hear?
Open-back design creates a spacious, natural soundstage that's ideal for critical monitoring and reference listening—you hear a more natural sense of space and air. This also means some sound leaks out to the room and ambient noise can enter, which is a tradeoff for the honest frequency response.
What's the impedance and sensitivity?
The K701 has 62 Ohms input impedance and 105dB SPL/V sensitivity, which means clean, powerful output even at moderate listening levels. Maximum input power is 200mW, and the frequency range extends from 10Hz to 39.8kHz.