Headphones
AKG K 81 DJ
A terrific upgrade from your stock big box cans, the AKG K81DJ is a perfect 'earpad style' (on-ear) sealed headphone for use with portable players, iPods 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. Durable build construction and the ability to fold up into a small bundle, these headphones will happily hang out in a backpack or carry-on until called to duty.
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.
Applications:
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 cheaper 'DJ-type' headphones. The ambient noise-blocking seal of the K81DJ remains highly effective at attenuating the noisy club environment while preventing headphone "leakage" to the outside, a MUST if using in dorm rooms or libraries without disturbing your neighbor. The K81DJ's reasonably efficient impedance & sensitivity specs make it suitable for effective use with most iPods, MP3 players, & laptop/PC computers. The AKG K81DJ offers yet another solid, affordable sealed headphone option within the always-expanding AKG model line. 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 audio detail resolution of this headphone with a positive impact on its overall performance, especially when used from portable music player sources.
The k81DJ's small-to-mid-sized, 'supra-aural' earcups rest securely on top of the outer earlobes with plushy 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 somewhat aware of your surroundings. The earcups also fold up & collapse into the headband for ease of storage/ travel portability. The headband construction of the k81DJ is a lightweight but fairly thick rubberized/metal combination that feels very durable and secure on the head but might perhaps be just a tad creaky for the extra-picky type. 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 easy, personalized fit. Also, letting the headband stretch while clamped on a basketball or clamping them over a thick stack of books for several days will help alleviate the tight-fit issue for most listeners. 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 transit 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
Additional Resources:
- Manufacturer's Website
- AKG K81DJ
- Product Reviews
- Right Between Your Ears Review
Average Rating
Posted by A HeadRoom Fan from washington, dc on 2010-01-28
Recommend Product: No
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Posted by abc123 from az on 2010-01-26
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Compact, excellent isolation, good sound
Cons: Not the most comfortable, shorter life span
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Posted by iHelp from head-fi.org on 2009-12-31
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Durable, tight and strong bass, comfortable, foldable
Cons: Headband is uncomfortable
The only gripes I have are the headband and the usage with glasses. The headband is metal covered with a type of hard matte rubber. Also, it is a lot less comfortable with glasses. The cord may also be too thin for some people.
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