AKG K99 Semi-Open Circumaural Headphones

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Part of the new updated K-line series of headphones. With great performance and cutting-edge style.

The newly designed K99 are semi-open stereo headphones which combine excellent sound and optimum price/performance. Featuring a self-adjusting headband, soft leatherette circumaural earpads, and low weight ensure pleasant fit. Large, high-performance 1.6-inch (40-mm) speakers provide a natural, uncolored sound round out these headphones.

Features

Semi-open, circumaural hi-fi stereo headphones

Low weight for excellent comfort

Skin compatible leatherette ear pads

Excellent price/performance

Type: Semi-open, dynamic headphones

Sensitivity: 112 dB/V

Frequency range: 18 to 22,000 Hz

Rated impedance: 32 ohms

Max. input power: 200 mW

Cable: 3 m single-sided (99,9% oxygen-free)

Connector: Stereo mini plug

Adapter: Convertible jack plug (1/8 to 1/4 in.)

Net weight (without cable): 210 g (7.4 oz.)

Shipping weight: 400 g (14.1 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-920-3212

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. (20 ratings)
Submitted July 3, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com

"what a disappointment!! i Can't belive AKG sells this!"

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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completly disapoinment.... i wastn expecting this from AKG...
Sound
I cant belive it.... its sound bad... i mean, i always knew that AKG made some pro mics, headphones etc.... but this sounds Really bad... im not overreacting.. i had a pair cheap "Sony MDR-V150 studio monitors" headphones and they sound A LOOT!! and i mean A LOOT better that this headphones
Quality
they are cheap headphones, feels really weak, just plastic.... very bad for 80 bucks
Value
THIS IS MY PRINCIPAL COMPLAIN cost 80 bucks, sounds like 15 bucks headphones... cheap china headphones!! i mean it!!! i had a Sony MDR-V150 and a Sony MDR-XD100, this cost me 20 buck each, and sound a loot better that this 80 buck cheap headphones... plus they feel very very weak... What i disapoinment.. i was expectin big thing from AKG
The Wow Factor
they look good on photos... but on ur hands it looks like cheap plastic. couse it is cheap plastic

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recording engineer, artisti, owner of a Studio

Musical Style:

R&B/ hip hop
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