AKG K271 Studio Closed Headphones

For onstage and studio use. High noise attenuation.

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AKG K271MKII Closed-Back Circumaural Pro Headphones

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The newly designed AKG legend, K271MKII combines the benefits of AKG’s circumaural design for extreme comfort and a closed-back design for maximum isolation from ambient noise. Thanks to its XXL transducers, the K271MKII sounds clean, smooth and very rich. Learn More...

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77 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

13 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Incredible sound"

Feature:
The auto shut off feature is strange; I have to tug on the cans to make them switch off. But it's not a big deal, I never need it anyway.

Quality:
Ridiculously sturdy. I've accidentally dropped them, stepped on them, thrown them, sat on them, and countless other silly mishaps that would have mangled a lesser pair of cans. I don't worry about these at all anymore, nothing short of a steamroller could harm them.

Desirability:
They look professional, but aren't too exciting.

Sound:
These simply sound fantastic. If you need to listen carefully for detail then I couldn't imagine a better way. (I am not a professional though so take this part of the review for what it's worth.)

Ease of Use:
I'm going to differ from the other reviewers and claim that these aren't too comfortable. I can't wear them for very long at all before my ears start to hurt. It's not from the sound; the cans just physically don't feel that great. Maybe I have a funny-shaped head? But with the ridiculously good zZounds return policy you can return them if you don't like them. so they're worth a try.

Support:
Haven't needed it

Overall:
If these fit me then I would keep them forever. Moral of the story: Try out cans IRL before buying! (or buy them from zZounds so you can return them easily :)

Submitted: 1/6/2008

Style of Music: Trance

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Just what I was looking for..."

Feature:
The lightweight and comfort of these phones is unbelievable...great comfort, nice fit. I own a few $40-$50 AKG's(for visiting studio musicians)and they are super comfortable(and for the money, sound pretty damn good)...so was'nt sure if these K271's would be as comfortable...they are! Of courese, a nicew feture is the switch that stuts the sound off when you take them offf...Cool...

Quality:
Nice look, built well.

Value:
They are worth having. In my opinion, the price was right for these phones.

Desirability:
Cool looking phones. Although I have prefered the larger ear cups in the past, the smaller, rounder shape looks better and I am pleasently surprised of the comfort of the ear cups on me...almost no difference in what I'm use to.

Sound:
These are what I've been looking for in a studio headphone. Sound quality is there, and true sound...Great for Rock music, though I probably wouldn't use these to mix Hip Hop or Rap...The bass responce is more suited for Rock or classical or jazz,etc...Very clear mids(not over done like some headphones I bought--and was dissapointed in)...as well as well defined highs.

Support:
N/a

Overall:
I will use these (and may buy another pair for the studio) because I like these that much. If these were lost or stolen, I would not hesitsate to buy these again.

Submitted: 1/4/2007

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The extremely popular K 270 Studio headphones have unfailingly proven to be a reliable tool over the years. The new K 271 Studio, while providing the same performance as the K 270 Studio, is much lighter and easier to use, and still provides a natural, pristine sound. The closed-back, circumaural earphones provide maximum attenuation of high ambient noise. The K 271 Studio headphones are also ideal for all applications where no sound must leak from the headphones. The headphones switch off automatically when taken off. Since this feature prevents headphone signals from spilling over into an open microphone it is highly appreciated by recording studio, live sound, TV sound, and broadcast engineers.

Features:
For onstage and studio use

Circumaural earphones

High noise attenuation

Automute feature mutes headphones when they are taken off

Technical Info

Type: Closed-back, circumaural dynamic headphones

Sensitivity: 91 dB SPL/mW

Frequency Range: 16 to 28,000 Hz

Rated Impedance: 55 ohms

THD: <0.3 %

Cable: Plug-in, 99.99% OFC single cable, approx. 3 m (10 ft.)

Connector: Gold plated stereo mini jack

Adapter: Gold plated mini to 1/4 in. screw-on adapter jack

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

Special Features: Plug-in cable with mini XLR connector
Superb tracking headphones. Circumaural, closed design keeps external sounds out of your headphone mix and keeps your headphone mix out of any nearby mics. Sensor in self-adjusting headband mutes output when phones are taken off. Replaceable single cable.

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