AKG K 271 MK II

The venerable AKG k271S headphone made its handsome reputation in recording studios and pro audio applications around the world -- and its no wonder why. This updated AKG k271-MKII model continues to deliver a very smoothly refined sound with an extremely well-detailed, transparent extension in the upper midranges & highs. Its sealed/closed 'circumaural' earcup construction provides a good degree of ambient noise isolation while preventing dreaded "leakage" from the headphones into the microphone during critical close-mic recording sessions. Its also an excellent sealed candidate for listening to acoustic/classic jazz recordings and for guitar-based folk or kicked-back jam-band music. Chorale, string quartet, and symphonic chamber music come through clear and ultra-articulate with a spacious soundstage image that gives a lovely depth to reference recordings. However, the k271-MKII's tightly defined, controlled bass response is probably not quite slamming enough for most hip-hop, funk, or techno/electronica fans, but should do just fine if big heavy bass is not your thing. Despite their larger earcup sizing, these are still fairly lightweight headphones with an ergonomically balanced, comfortable fit for the vast majority of wearers. Decently efficient 55-ohm impedance rating makes the k271-MKII fair game for most mobile listening applications sans headphone amp -- although there's absolutely no question a quality head-amp will fully maximize the musical detail resolution, precise timbral/tonal texture reproduction, and dynamic range 'quickness' of this full-size headphone.

These slightly old-school looking cans live up to the long-standing tradition of durable and comfortable headphones from Austria's powerhouse AKG Acoustics. Along with the signature 2-point suspension 'auto-fit' system of the headband, these cans feature a high-quality detachable 99.99% OFC headphone cable exiting the left earcup terminated to a gold-plated 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug. The k271 cord has a 3-pin mini-XLR connection into the headphones and can be easily owner-replaced if needed. AKG includes two quick-detach cables in the MKII packaging; a coiled 5-meter cord along with a 3-meter straight cable. The 271's headphone cords terminate to a mini-plug 3.5mm jack (1/8") and a full-size 1/4"-inch screw-on adapter is handily provided. The MKII packaging also includes two sets of k271 earpads, a pair in black leather & another pair of velour fabric pads. The headphones feature a unique 'auto on/off' switch built into the headband assembly that activates whenever you take the k271 on or off your head. An AKG 2-year product warranty remains standard with all their headphones. Made in Austria.