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AKG K 81 DJ

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A terrific upgrade from your stock big-box store headphones, the AKG K81DJ is a perfect 'earpad style' (on-ear) sealed design for use with iPods, turntable decks and computers. Delivering rich punchy bass with enough mids & highs to balance things out, these cans will keep you isolated from the noisy world and rocking your tunes right between your ears. Offering durable build construction and the ability to fold up into a small bundle, these cans will happily hang out in a backpack or carry-on until called to duty.

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Product Features:

Excellent sound for a can of this type/price.
Provides very good seal and isolation from outside noise.
Folds into very small size for easy transport and storage.
Good looking and great build quality from this fine maker.

What's In The Box:

AKG logo storage / carry bag
Adapter for 1/4" jacks

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The AKG K81DJ is a wonderful move into good performing, great-sealing, closed-earcup headphones without suffering from wallet blowout. A perfect choice for entry beatmakers and DJs, expect very even-toned midrange & upper highs riding alongside a big-sounding but well-focused bass response. The K81DJ's signature remains rolled-off in the uppermost treble extension, but the bottom-end response sounds more textured than in some lower-priced models, so not quite as "boomy" to our ears--although it's plenty slamming enough for most bassheads. The soundstage imaging is also a bit more wide and separated compared to many cheap 'DJ-type' headphones. The ambient noise-blocking seal of the K81DJ remains effective at attenuating noisy club environments while preventing headphone "leakage" to the outside, a MUST if using in dorm rooms or libraries without disturbing your neighbor. The K81DJ's efficient impedance & sensitivity specs make it suitable for use with most iPods, MP3 players, club decks & laptop/PC computers. Keep in mind any quality dedicated (portable) headphone amp makes a worthwhile significant partner for the K81DJ headphone and will serve to fully maximize the musical clarity, dynamic range extension, and detail resolution with a positive impact on its overall performance, especially with portable music sources.

The k81DJ's small-to-mid-sized, 'supra-aural' earcups rest on top of the outer earlobes with pleather-covered earpads that rotate 180 degrees, perfect for fast-paced DJ 'mono' mixing with one ear or for just keeping your head on a swivel when you prefer to remain aware of your surroundings. The earcups also collapse into the headband for ease of storage/ travel portability. The headband construction of the k81DJ is a lightweight but thick rubberized/metal combination that feels very durable and secure on the head. The secure clamping force of the headband may prove an issue for big-noggin folks but you can always gently bend the pliable headband (gently!) for a slightly more personalized fit; letting the headband stretch while clamped on a basketball or over a thick stack of books for several days will help alleviate the tight-fit issue. Generally speaking, most sizing/fit adjustments are simple and effective via the straight-forward headband slider mechanism. The headphone's 'Y-cord' is approximately an 8-foot length terminated to a gold-plated 1/8" [3.5mm] mini-plug jack. A cord slider is included to snug up the slack cable as well as a 1/4" full-size screw-on adapter jack. A handy carry-pouch completes the AKG K81DJ headphone package. 2-year product warranty remains standard with all AKG headphones.

Specifications:

Cord Type: Straight Y
Coupler Size: Medium
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years
Cord Length: 8 ft. (2.5 m)
Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz.)
Isolation: -10db
Sensitivity: 115 dB SPL/V
Driver Type: Dynamic
Detachable Cable: No
Connector Type: 1/8"
Noise Cancelling: No
Wireless: No
Microphone: No
Warranty: 2 Years
Impedance @ 1kHz: 32
Ear Coupler Type: Earpad
Acoustic Seal: Closed
Headphone Type: Earpad

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Great gift for computer user
Posted by oghennylo from Sunnyvale, CA on 2010-07-21

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Good sound, light, can wear for extended periods
Cons: if you have big ears they can make them hot

I bought these B-stock for a great price then gave them to my mother in law for Christmas when she said she did not have headphones at work. My cousin says they make his ears hot but he has big ears. She wears them to tell everyone leave me alone I'm working.

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Wow!!!
Posted by jtay025 from Shreveport, LA on 2010-05-28

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Better than current in-ear Bose offerings.
Cons: Takes months(years?!!) to get that way.

When I first bought these headphones in March 2006, I much preferred the sound and comfort from a pair of Sennheiser 201's I bought as a gift for a friend... BUT, 4 years later, those Sennheisers still have ssssssibilance. Whereas, my AKG-K81DJ's went from muddy and not too detailed (like sh***y apple earbuds), to making me smile every time I wear them, with a warm midrange and the right amount of details in the highs and tight lows. I haven't had the opportunity to try grado's offerings, (... soon now that I am not moving as much), but it amazes me how I can hear things I've never noticed in my music before with these. The earpads have deteriorated into dust over the years, but was easily replaced with sennheiser hd25 velour earpads, purchased from a very big camera vendor, which made them a lot more comfortable for listening for more than 1-2 hours at a time. Finally, they survived 7 moves, being tossed about and stepped on (I was in college, reason enough for me to seek out something advertised as durable...) I don't think you can find this kind of incredible sound isolation and eventual quality without spending a lot more. Original cable still working too after 4 years. I'd buy a new set if I accidentally ran these over with my truck.

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Punchy Bass but Tough on Ears
Posted by Skrying from Columbia, MO on 2010-05-19

Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Punchy bass, compact size
Cons: Recessed highs, pressure on ears

I've owned a pair of K 81 DJ headphones for nearly two years now. They've typically played the role of my travel headphone and fall back when between a more expensive set of headphones. In my time with these headphones I've come to really appreciate their compact size and ability to fold up and take up little space in a back pack. The K 81 DJ has two big down falls. One is the comfort; there is decent amount of pressure placed on the upper edge of the ear which can be quite annoying and eventually painful after extended periods of time, think two plus hours. Second is the sound is certainly bass heavy, not too muddy and fairly punchy for this price range which is a plus if you like bass. Highs are pushed back and will never shine on these but given the price and size it is a acceptable trade off. I would still recommend them to someone looking for a compact headphone who enjoys bass even with those negatives.

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