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Headphone choice (self.headphones)

submitted 6 months ago by Vinny_93 to c/headphones

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Hey all, I've narrowed it down to 3 options: AKG K371 (at €149) AKG K361 (at €104) AKG K182 (at €69)

Use case is just at my desk. I have CX Wireless for on the road and wireless listening.

I like a full low end and defined, crisp highs. I mostly listen to soft easy listening like Mazzy Star or rougher rock bands like Evanescence, Bad Omens etc. I also listen to melodic electronic music.

I've read a lot of reviews and I can't really decide on the soundstage. For this I've chosen AKG because I have the K512 mk2's now and I've been very pleased with them.

As for comfort, I need them not to clamp after an hour or two. I don't mind having to pause every now and then.

Any other recommendations welcome.

But bottom line, I think 69 for the K182 is a great deal even though the K3x1s might be better cans.

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[–] rImITywR 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

In case you don't know, AKG doesn't exist anymore.

The brand name still exists, but none of the people or facilities that made up the company before 2017 are still part of it. About the time they were bought by Samsung, the offices and manufacturing in Austria were closed.

[–] LucasWaffyWaf 3 points 6 months ago

All the engineers are making new designs at Austrian Audio, now.