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55 People rated this product : 8 out of 10

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10 out of 10

"The Absolute Best Phones for the Money!!"

Feature:
The reason my 240 monitors quit was a short in the cable. That won't be such a big deal with this model because the cord is detachable and can be replaced without replacing the entire set of phones. The cord is also 4 feet longer that it's predecessor, giving you 10 feet instead of 6. My 8 track recorder uses a stereo phone plug where my PC where I mix uses a mini cable. No problem. The set includes a stereo phone plug adapter which screws over top of the default mini plug.

Quality:
Considering that my previous set of AKGs lasted 20 years, I'm not worried about their longevity. The design was obviously made to last a long time.

Value:
Yes! The 240s are worth every penny.

Desirability:
The slick black & gold color is very professional looking.

Sound:
I bought the AKG 240s to replace a set of AKG 240M monitors I owned for more than 20 years!! AKG makes a superior product and when the old set gave out I KNEW I had to replace them with the same kind. Simply no other for me! The 240 series has always been, and still is "Pro" quality, used as monotors in professional studios. This is understandable. The response it brilliant and the quality is excellent. The semi open design allows me to converse with others without taking them off and they are very comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of time. The 20 year old 240 monitors were 300 ohms where these are 55 so it took a bit of getting used to the deeper bass response but it didn't take long after an only minor adjustment to my equipment. I'm an amatuer songwriter and this works well with my gear.

Ease of Use:
Couldn't be easier. Just plug it in and listen!

Support:
Actually, I couldn't tell ya. I never needed support for this product, but experience has always told me that superior product=superior service.

Overall:
As I said above, I expect to be enjoying this product for years to come, based on previous experience with the manufacturer.

Submitted: 8/21/2008

Style of Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz and contemporary

10 out of 10

"If you buy nothing else, buy these."

Feature:
The idea to have a switchable cable is ingenious. Never had to replace mine, even though it went through hell (it was all taped up).

Quality:
Made in Austria. Can't beat it. These have lasted me YEARS, and they were still sounding sweet. The leather around the ears had started to crack and flake, but do you know how many hours i've spent with these damn things on my head? about as long as the average american has spent vegitating in front of the tube.

Value:
I bought these so long ago that I forgot what I paid for em... a hundred bucks???? This things are a steal. They will be the best hundred bucks you can spend... if you're some newbie recording enthusiast and deciding whether to blow a hundred bucks on some crappy china mic or these, definitely get these. They will reveal flaws that you will have to learn to deal with and will make your recordings so much better than some stupid cheapo mic. I just wish I could afford the K700 somethings or whatever the brand new ultimate model is (those suckers are $500 but i've heard that listening through them is like hearing the voice of god)

Desirability:
I'm on the verge of crying because I've lost them. i've lost a dear friend, all thanks to my stupidity.

Sound:
These are by far the best headphones that I have ever owned. I've previously tried Audio Technicas and Sonys, and lower quality AKGS, and these make the others look like child's play. They were my most trusted companions as a home recordist... i've spent HOURS and HOURS with these things, mixing and mastering (yes, they are that good. I'd trust them as much as my monitors for checking if a mix is sweet or not). The reason I'm writing this review is because I just broke them... accidentally ripped the cord out of the socket (i wasn't wearing them... it was tangled around my leg). I'm heartbroken.

Ease of Use:
Fatigue? Forget about it. The only way you'll get fatigued with these things is when they bring out all the mistakes in your playing and your mix, and you get frustrated with yourself.

Support:
Never had to deal with 'em. The best support situation should be a product that's so good you never have to find out what kind of music they play when they put you on hold.

Overall:
Treat em nice, kiddos. They deserve it. A true A+ workhorse.

Submitted: 2/6/2007

Style of Music: RocknRoll

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AKG'S Most Popular Professional Headphone
A classic design that has become a standard in monitoring. Now with Varimotion XXL capsule for studio sound at home and for portable use.

The "integrated semi-open air" design incorporates a highly accurate dynamic transducer, and an acoustically tuned venting structure behind the element produces a naturally open sound quality. The circumaural (around-the-ear) pads are designed for hours of wearing comfort, while the steel-cable, self-adjusting headband construction and single-sided professional quality audio interconnect ensure extended reliability in demanding professional studio applications.

Proven, popular, excellent - new, improved and even better

Technical Info

Type: Dynamic

Design: Circumaural, semi-open

Frequency Range: 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz

Sensitivity: 91 db SPL/mW

Power handling capability: 200 mW

Rated impedance: 55 Ohm

Cable: 3m (10 ft.) plug-in single cable

Stereo adapter: gold plated, screw-on 3,5/6,3mm (1/8 in. to 1/4 in.) jack

Net Weight (without cable): 240 g (8.5 oz.)

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Reference-quality headphones. Semi-open design for accurate frequency response and solid bass. Comfortable padded, leatherette earcups cover the entire ear. Self-adjusting headband. Replaceable single cable.

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