AKG K240DF Headphones

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AKG K240DF Headphones, Main
AKG K240DF Headphones, Main
Calibrated version of the K240M monitor headphones. Designed with a flat frequency response based on European requirements for a diffuse field reference monitor headphone. Includes 9ft, 9 in. cable and standard stereo phone plug; 600 ohm impedance.

The AKG K240 headphone is a world standard item. Go to any pro studio, and we wager you'll see some of AKG's finest in use. And here is the souped-up hot-rodded version of those great pro "cans." The K240DF phones are optimized for broadcast standards. Some eggheads in Munich called the Institute of Radio Technology set forth a series of standards for headphones that are a big deal, and apparently not easy to achieve. These K240DFs make the grade.

In AKG's literature, they say that the K240DF: "follows the criteria specified by the IRT in Munich for a 'diffuse field' equalization curve that provides headphone listeners with the sound pattern and characteristics of a room with reflective, non-anechoic surfaces." Whew. If that means that these phones sound really great, then we agree.

Radio engineers are a notoriously cranky bunch who demand the best, so if they put their stamp on these phones, you can best bet that there are few, if any better that you can buy.

Type: Semi-open, Parabolic

Frequency Range: 15 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Impedance: 600 Ohm

Sensitivity: 88 dB/mW

Net Weight: 240 g (8.5 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-920-3212
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (44 ratings)
Submitted November 6, 2003 by a customer from yahoo.com

"I can hear why the pros use them!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I'll probably keep these forever and if they were lost or stolen I'd look into replacing them with new DF's. I think what I like most about these is they never get tiring and make me want to extend the listening session.
Sound
The sound is open. Instruments are separated very well with none overbearing any other. Base is tight, reaches good depth and plentiful while always being just part of the music instead of blowing you away. The mids are just right with voices sounding natural and the highs are sweet with absolutely no harshness. No wonder the pros choose them--they're so accurate! Good recordings sound fantastic and bad ones are shown for what they are.
Features
They're very light and comfortable! I would like a longer cord so I might be looking for an extention.
Quality
These are made very well. They'll last forever unless you stomp on them.
Value
Yes - worth the price.
Manufacturer Support
Have not dealt with the company.
The Wow Factor
I wanted pro style, accurate phones at a good price. These foot the bill.

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