Headphones
AKG K 271 MK II
The well-known AKG k271 headphone has made a huge reputation in recording studios and with pro audio types--and it's no wonder why. The updated AKG k271-MKII model continues to produce an exceptionally clear sound with detailed musical extension into the upper midranges & highs
Product Features:
- Full Size Sealed-Back Design
- Detachable Upgradeable Cord
- Clear Sound with Cleanly Extended Highs
What's In The Box:
- Leatherette Earpads
- Velvet Earpads
- 3 m cable
- 5 m coiled cable
- 1/8" to 1/4" screw-on adapter
Applications:
The venerable AKG k271S headphone made its handsome reputation in recording studios and pro audio applications around the world--and it's no wonder why. This updated AKG k271S-MKII model continues to deliver a smoothly refined sound with clean extension in the upper midranges & treble ranges. The 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 or while listening in close quarters & noisy environs. It's also an excellent sealed-back headphone candidate for listening to acoustic/classic jazz recordings and for guitar-based folk or chillaxed jam-band music. Chorale music, string quartet, and symphonic chamber music will also come through clear and articulate with a spacious soundstage image that gives a lovely presentation of quality reference recordings. However, the k271-MKII's controlled bass response is probably not quite present 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. The k271 MKII's fairly efficient 55-ohm impedance rating makes them fair game for most mobile listening applications sans headphone amp--although there's no question a dedicated head phone amp will fully maximize the clarity of precise timbral/tonal textures, dynamic range 'quickness', and overall musical detail resolution of this full-size headphone.
These classic old-school looking cans live up to the long-standing tradition of durable, 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, easily detachable 99.99% OFC headphone cable that exits the left earcup and terminates to a gold-plated 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug jack. The k271MKII cord has a 3-pin mini-XLR connection into the headphones and can be quickly owner-replaced and/or upgraded. AKG includes two 'stock' quick-detach cables in the MKII packaging; a coiled 5-meter cord along with a 3-meter straight cable. Both 271MKII 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 only when purchase from true AKG-authorized dealer -- like HeadRoom! Manufactured in Austria.
Other Recommended Accesories:
For serious AKG K271MKII listeners, HeadRoom highly recommends investing in an upgraded k271 replacement headphone cord from Cardas Audio. Although not inexpensive, Cardas headphone cords are widely renown for improving dynamic range 'quickness' & extension, soundstage imaging 'depth', and overall musical detail resolution/clarity. It's certainly a worthwhile upgrade for audiophiles looking to make their beloved AKG k271 headphones perform at the very top of their game. Cardas Audio AKG headphone replacement cords are available in 10ft, 15ft, and 20ft lengths. Fully compatible with the AKG k702 and AKG k240 headphones too! Cardas AKG K271 Headphone Replacement CordSpecifications:
- Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Year
- Cord Type: Coiled and Straight Left-Side
- Coupler Size: Large
- Cord Length: 10 ft. (3 m)
- Weight: 8.5 oz w/o cable
- Isolation: -10dB
- Sensitivity: 91 dB SPL/V
- Driver Type: Dynamic
- Detachable Cable: Yes
- Connector Type: 1/8" with 1/4" adaptor
- Noise Cancelling: No
- Microphone: No
- Wireless: No
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Impedance @ 1kHz: 55 ohms
- Acoustic Seal: Closed
- Ear Coupler Type: Full-Size
- Headphone Type: Full Size
Average Customer Rating: by A HeadRoom Fan from washington, dc on 2010-01-17
Pros: Very comfortable, highly detailed
Would you recommend this product: Yes
I bought these because they are so highly regarded, especially among studio professionals it seems. However, I was slightly disappointed. I am not saying they are bad (I gave them 4 stars after all), I'm just saying I did not find them to be great. They have a very dry, analytical sound to them, and are very light on bass. Please understand that I do not generally like bassy headphones, and do not consider good bass a quality that I look for in a headphone at all. But these did not have enough bass for me. Given that I listen mainly to rock and hip hop, that probably just means that I should have not tried these. If you listen to other genres, or have different ideas about a headphone should sound, you may love them. They did seem like a headphone that someone could love, just not me.
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by cbick from golden, CO on 2010-01-15
Pros: Amazing
Cons: Slightly unbalanced
Would you recommend this product: Yes
Excellent for environments where the person next to you does not want to hear what you hear. Very comfortable, extremely high quality. The only thing is that they need to be given some threshold of volume before both ears kick in.
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