AKG Headphones, Gold, One Size (K240STUDIO)
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Discover the AKG Pro K240 Studio over-ear, semi-open headphones, your ultimate companion for mixing, mastering, Hi-Fi listening, podcasts, and content creation. These studio headphones are equipped with 30 mm XXL transducers and patented Varimotion diaphragms, delivering a wide dynamic range and high sound levels. The semi-open design delivers solid bass and extremely clear highs, making them perfect for studio monitor headphones, or for critical listening. Designed for impressive accuracy, the K240 Studio headphones allow you to clearly hear every mixing detail, making them a standard in professional studio environments. Whether you are a podcaster, music producer, or audiophile, these headphones provide the reliability and performance you need for recording and monitoring. The self-adjusting headband and over-ear pads ensure maximum comfort, even during long studio sessions. Durability is also a key feature of the K240 Studio headphones. Built to withstand the demands of countless hours in the studio. They come with a 1/8″ Stereo connector and a screw-on adapter for 1/4″ applications and a 3-meter cable for versatile connectivity. The convertible jack plug allows you to connect to portable equipment with ease, enhancing your workflow efficiency. These headphones are not just for professionals; they are also perfect for anyone looking for high-quality headphones for music production, content creation, and podcasting, or just listening to music. Upgrade your studio setup with the AKG Pro K240 Studio headphones and experience the perfect blend of performance, comfort, reliability, and affordability. Whether you are editing, mixing, or simply enjoying your favorite tracks, these headphones will exceed your expectations and become an essential part of your audio gear.
55 ohms impedance, plug-in cable
Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit
Single cable for ease of use
Semi-open, circumaural design
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Customers appreciate the headphones’ sound quality, comfort, and value for money. They find the sound roomy with a nice midrange and bass. The earpads are soft and solidly fit the head. Many consider them an excellent buy for the price. Customers also like the clarity, weight, and looks of the headphones. However, some have differing opinions on the build quality and functionality.
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Lizard Nettle –
best headphones I’ve ever gotten
my old headphones were literally falling apart, and I wanted something that would last longer than a few months before the plastic started breaking. Got this set off of a youtube recommendation and cannot recommend them enough.Sound quality is great, if a bit lacking on the bass. Build quality is good, they’re incredibly lightweight, and also they’re very comfortable. My only real gripe with wearing them is that they can be a pain to wear with glasses sometimes.I use these literally everyday and I have not gone soft on them, I like the things I own to be as physically durable as possible. I’ve dropped them, thrown them around and had the headphones violently yanked off of my head when the cord got caught. So far they’ve held up fine.The cord that comes with the headphones is incredibly long and unwieldy if you plan to use this with a phone, so I’d recommend buying a shorter cord.
Timothy Ernst –
Best headphones I have ever used.
I’m going to start with the cons because there are so few that it’s easier to say what these do wrong compared to everything else.Cons- no rumbling bass. I personally like this, as I find heavy sub-bass such as in Beats Solo 2 headphones or most other consumer sets to be a bit grating after a while, to the point that I have a headache. These headphones are definitely not for bass-heads in any way. You’ll be able to tell the rumble is there, but it’s not nearly as prevalent as in other headphones. As a result, if you are a bass-head, you’ll probably think these are a bit weak. Instead, you’ll be hearing the tone and the notes of the bass a lot more than you would with other headphones in the same price range.- sound leakage/isolation. These are semi-open headphones, meaning sound can get in and get out easier than in a closed-back headphone. Again, I personally haven’t had a problem with this yet, but it does limit where you can use them. I found that 50% volume on my laptop was both perfectly loud enough for the music to ring through with power and clarity, while also not bothering those around me. As for sound coming in, I could hear my parents and the TV, but not enough to make out any words. These allow you to be aware of your surroundings, but at the same time they wouldn’t work for a train or air travel, as the lack of noise cancelling allows the sounds of the engines and track to overpower the music.Pros- the sound. Thanks to the semi-open design, the highs and mids in these headphones are beautiful. You can see for yourself how the semi-open cups change this by covering them with your hands while you’re listening, doing so makes the music a bit more claustrophobic with harsher treble. Everything I’ve tried with them, whether it be Kendrick Lamar, Dying Fetus, Miles Davis, or Nirvana, has sounded better than I’ve ever heard. These are designed for studio recording, and as a result have a very flat and even sound that doesn’t emphasize any particular frequency. They’re bright, but not ear piercing. They have bass, but it doesn’t drown out the rest of the music, even on an insanely bass-heavy album like 21 Savage & Offset’s “Without Warning.” Since these are made for studio recording and production, you’ll naturally get as close a sound as possible to how the music is supposed to sound, without modifications to any particular. I’ve been able to hear details in some songs I had no idea were there, and it’s a wonderful experience to relive some of my favorite albums with this more studio accurate sound.- comfort. These headphones are very, very light, with soft leather cushions and a leather headband. While it’s a bit odd for headphones that sound this good to be so light initially, it’s actually quite nice and allows for extended listening without discomfort. No adjustment is needed when putting these on; instead of having the locking sections most headphones do for adjusting them, these have springs in the headband. This allows them to fit comfortably by just putting them on, without figuring out exactly where each cup needs to be to make it feel right. I personally found the cups to be big enough for my ears to fit almost completely inside of them, but I’ve seen some complain that they are too small, so take note of that. One of the other benefits of the previously mentioned semi-open design is allowing some air to come through as well; my ears did not get nearly as hot as they did with Beats or Sony Gold or any other closed back headphones I’ve used, which is something I have been dying to have for a long time.- looks. Of course this is completely personal taste. I think these headphones look awesome, but I can understand if someone else doesn’t. AKG makes another model that is a bit less retro looking called the AKG M220 which might be more someone’s style. They’re pretty much the exact same headphones, except with a white and black color scheme and a price point that’s about $2 higher than these.- wire. The wire this thing came with is long, longer than I’ve seen in most stores outside of Fry’s or Best Buy. That works great for me, as I’m going to mainly use these in my dorm where I need to move around. You can also buy a replacement wire if this one isn’t long enough that’s 25 feet. Speaking of replacement, yes, these headphones have a replaceable wire, meaning it’s not really a big deal if the wire breaks. It might be a bit difficult to find a cable for them though, as instead of a normal aux cord, these have a 35mm plug on one end and a mini XLR on the other that plugs into the headphones. It’s a stronger fit than other headphones I’ve used with removable wires, but also a slightly confusing design choice. These also come with an adapter for larger plugs such as those you’d find on the headphone port of a receiver, not something I myself needed but welcome nonetheless.- price. I got these for around $68, an insanely low price for how good these are. You can easily go over $100, $200, or even $300 to try to find headphones that are better than this, but if you’re just looking for something to listen to music or even do some of your own recording, these are perfectly fine. As well, that removable wire and other reviews I’ve seen from trusted source means these are insanely durable; you may never need to buy another pair of headphones again.In short, these are the best headphones I have ever come across. The sound leakage and lack of sub-bass could be a problem for some people, but personally they weren’t massive enough to bring the score down. If you’re on the fence, absolutely get these or their sister product the AKG M220’s, you won’t regret it. Samson makes a model that is clearly based off of these, and from what I’ve heard they’re slightly heavier on the bass, though I personally went with these because of the removable wire and trust I have with the reviewers that recommended these.
jeffc333 –
AKG K240 versus ATH-M50x versus Sony MDR-1RBT versus Motorola S305 (or $65 versus $120 versus $220 versus $25)
I impulsively bought 3 sets of headphones in the last two weeks after reading technical material and dozens of comments, reviews and comparisons, and after watching several YouTube video reviews. First, I bought the AKG K-240 “semi-open” Studio Headphones through Amazon Prime for right at $65. Second I bought the Audio Technica ATH-M50x closed back Professional Headphones on eBay for $120. And third, I bought the Sony MDR-1RBT closed back Bluetooth Headphones on eBay for $220.I could not wait to hear the “sound stage” of the AKG’s, and thought I’d experience more of a live-concert sound. I could not wait to experience the passive noise cancellation and to hear the “sound isolation” of the M50x’s which would let me hear details in the musical instruments and voices I’ve been missing and muddying. And above all I could not wait to get through the Sony MDR-1RBT’s all of what the M50x’s might give me and even more, and maybe even without the wires.I felt all three sets would fit me physically, be just as comfortable, and let me find something unique and desirable in the experience of each set. I like electric blues and power and symphonic metal. I like fast and driving electric guitar and driving and full sounding acoustic guitar. I like metal bands with female lead vocals.I opened the Sony MDR-1RBT’s first knowing I needed to charge them. They came in a beautiful package with a carrying case, micro USB cord, and a 3′ cord with male 35.mm connections at each end, and a 1/4 inch adapter. I opened the M50x’s “repackaged” box and found 3 cords as they describe in the product specs online, and a nice carrying case. I liked the accessories. I opened the AKG K-240’s with its one proprietary cord and a 1/4″ adapter to fit the 3.5mm male end of the cord – no carrying case. Nothing seemed anything but extremely well-made.The MDR-1RBT’s fit very snuggly around my ears – too much so. The M50x’s fit absolutely perfectly and felt much better on my head. The AKG K-240’s then felt just a little bigger (wider) around my ear than the M50x’s and they weren’t pressed quite as firmly as the M50x’s. I liked the Audio Technica’s the best so I decided to listen to them first and let them set a benchmark for the other two. I have a desktop with an expensive sound card, connected through a Rolls Buzz Off, to a JVC Tuner/Receiver, which outputs to the headphones. I had a selection of my favorite musicThe ATH-M50x’s gave me my first experience of professional headphones. It was a wonderful experience from blues and electric blues, to hard rock, and to symphonic metal. I paused the music and replayed some guitar riffs, various vocals and some passages of rushing orchestral metal. Everything sounded amazing! Then I grabbed the AKG K-240’s and played the same songs. They might have sounded “truly amazing” if I hadn’t just heard “even more amazing” from the ATH-M50x’s. I didn’t really experience much more of a sound stage from the open backed K-240’s. I put the m50x’s on again and then went back to the AKG’s just to raise the volume some to compensate for the open back sound leakage. Not even when I turned up the volume to match the music of the M50x’s did the AKG’s ever sound as defined, detailed, full, rich, and consuming.I knew could wear the AKG headphones all day right out of the box, while the M50x’s might have to get worn in for a more relaxed fit a little in time. The Sony’s would never be comfortable in comparison to the other two – my ears would always be just a little cramped. The AKG’s had a longer cord than I really needed sitting at my desk in my home office, but for that same reason the 2 extra cords ( 1 coiled and 1 straight ) that came with the ATH-M50x’s were not a big selling point for me.Then I waited for the Sony’s to fully charge. In a few hours I prepared myself to stack the ATH-M50x’s against the Sony MDR-1RBT’s which Versus.com has scored and then used as a benchmark against all other headsets. They said the Sony’s were the headset to beat. I replayed the M50x’s with the closed back and wondered “could the Sony’s really be obviously a better set of headphones?” I re-heard the selection of music I had gathered together for this test. Again the M50x’s were awesome. Then I ran the Sony’s via cord first to compare apples to apples. I’d test the wireless Bluetooth sound of them later. For me the Sony’s did not do anything better than the ATH-M50x’s. What a let down!!!For less than $65 the AKG-K240’s were nice and even nicer with a little higher volume while connected to the PC/Soundcard/Rolls/JVC Receiver connection. On the front audio connection to my PC motherboard the AKG’s outperformed my old Skull Candy’s but they didn’t come anywhere near the ATH-M50x’s in detail and vibrancy. For $120 the ATH-M50x’s gave me great sound on every piece of music both on the PC/soundcard/Rolls/JVC Receiver connection AND on the little audio output from my motherboard. The same results happened when I tried both sets on my laptop.For $220 the Sony MDR-1RBT’s didn’t give me any noticeable advantage over the ATH-M50x’s in any genre of music hooked into either of my three music sources (PC sound card, PC motherboard audio jack, and laptop audio jack). The Sony’s or in any one of the music genre’s. Tighter on my ears, one little 3.5 mm cable???If I’m going anywhere and need Bluetooth to connect with my car stereo or with my Cellphone I’ll put on my Motorola S305’s that cost me all of $22 bucks. The Audio Technica ATH M50x’s win the permanent place at my home office and at the office, and anywhere I travel with my laptop. Hope this helps somebody trying to navigate through the maze of options. A worship team guitarist wants to buy the AKG K240’s for what I paid for them. He’ll probably appreciate them more.
Aleca Monteiro –
Esse fone é fantástico, um clássico que vale a pena ter. O preço dele já foi mais atraente, com a alta do dólar ficou muito caro. Mesmo assim eu decidi pela compra deste fone por ser o melhor custo-benefÃcio (atualmente) de um fone semiaberto.O produto em si é bastante leve, não pesa na cabeça mesmo usando após 2 horas, se for um dia quente, aà fica calor na orelha, claro. Achei equilibrado o suficiente para meus ouvidos, é extremamente confortável para mixagem e uso simples, como ouvir música ou vÃdeos e filmes.Eu só tinha um fone fechado (Audio Technnica M40x) que usava para tudo, principalmente para gravação, mas agora com o AKG K240 mk II, que é semiaberto, meu setup ficou completo.Tenho uma observação quanto ao cabo espiralado, pois parece menos “maleável” do que o M40x, talvez um pouco mais bruto, porém, aparenta ter boa qualidade. Ainda não usei o outro cabo que veio com ele.Gostei muito das almofadas aveludadas, mas vou esperar um tempo antes de usá-las. Por enquanto estou usando as originais mesmo, até para analisar a durabilidade e são muito confortáveis.
Denkov –
Iâm using two beyerdynamic hpâs ( dt770/990 pro). The 990 had a faulty driver and imo the replacement cost was too high. So I started to investigate a bit deeper into the available brands and their products. Most written reviews clearly had AKGâs on their âbest value for moneyâ lists. So I gave it a try with this model. And happily surprised the audio quality is really good too. The hpâs translate really well and theyâre not hyped or boosted in anyway. At least to my ears they arenât. Iâld give it a go. In this pricerange itâs actually topnotch material. 8/10 ( the build overall is less âproâ but itâs only 75â¬)..
Fabio –
Acquista già da un po’ , è veramente un’ottima cuffia restituisce suoni genuini e non enfatizzati se ne deduce che ascolti esattamente quello che è,collegata a scheda audio esterna è veramente molto bilanciata e sincera , è quello che serve a chi come me si diletta a creare piccole composizioni musicali attraverso piattaforme digitali quali cubase , zenbeats,etc etc.Non troppo pesante e molto comoda sulle orecchie, dando la possibilità di tenerla anche parecchie ore senza nessun problema,cavo molto lungo jack piccolo ma viene dato in dotazione anche l’adattatore a jack grande che tra l’altro si avvita proprio sul piccolo non creando gioco, possibilità là dove dovesse nel tempo avere problemi il cavo di sostituire solo quest’ultimo,in quanto entra proprio ad incastro sul corpo cuffia,in poche parole qualità prezzo imbattibile.
Uwe R. –
Nach fast vier Jahrzehnten musste ich leider meinen alten Sennheiser HD-540 Reference Gold in den Ruhestand schicken. Da ich heute nur noch selten Musik über Kopfhörer genieÃe und deshalb nicht so viel Geld ausgeben wollte, entschied ich mich für ein Modell, welches ich in den späten 1980ern schon einmal besessen hatte: Den AKG K-240 Studio.Optisch unterscheiden sich die beiden Versionen kaum voneinander. Wie damals verfügt auch das aktuelle Gerät über die automatische Kopfbandverstellung, wodurch sich der Kopfhörer selbsttätig der Kopfform des Trägers anpasst. Obwohl sich der AKG angenehm tragen lässt, gibt es hier eine Kleinigkeit zu bemängeln: Die Ohrpolster sind aus einer Art Kunstleder gefertigt. Schon nach relativ kurzer Tragezeit bekommt man warme und schwitzende Ohren. Das ist nicht so schön, vor allem wenn man mehrere Stunden Musik hören möchte. Man sollte also das Gerät zwischendurch mal kurz absetzen und die Ohrpolster trocken abreiben.Das Anschlusskabel ist wie früher ebenfalls 3 Meter lang, lässt sich nun aber bei Bedarf vom System trennen. Im Gegensatz zu damals ist kein 6,3 mm Klinkenstecker mehr fest verbaut. Stattdessen besitzt der neue AKG einen vergoldeten 3,5 mm Stecker. Auf diesen kann der beiliegende, ebenfalls vergoldete, 6,3 mm Adapter aufgeschraubt werden. So wird eine ruckelfreie und stabile Verbindung erzeugt. Natürlich wird der Kopfhörer heute nicht mehr in Ãsterreich, sondern in China hergestellt. Das muss aber nicht unbedingt schlecht sein. Auch hochpreisige Mobiltelefone werden schlieÃlich nicht in Kalifornien zusammengeschraubt.Kommen wir nun zu dem Punkt, den man eigentlich gar nicht beurteilen kann – den Klang!Jeder Mensch hat andere Vorlieben, was die Musik betrifft. Der eine hört lieber Klassik, ein anderer Pop oder HeavyMetal. Genau so unterschiedlich sind auch die Geschmäcker, was den Klang eines Kopfhörers oder einer Lautsprecherbox angeht. Während der Klassikliebhaber eher an klaren Höhen interessiert ist, muss bei Popmusik der Bass richtig bumsen. Man kann also nicht einfach sagen, das dieser Kopfhörer gut oder schlecht klingt – es ist eher eine ganz persönliche Empfindung.Mir gefällt, das der AKG ein recht ausgewogenes Klangbild liefert. Die Höhen sind klar, aber überzeichnen nicht. Auch bei stärkerer Lautstärke wird es nicht unangenehm. Stimmen werden präzise wiedergegeben, die Ortbarkeit der Instrumente ist gut. Das Schlagzeug kommt knackig und trocken rüber, Bässe wummern nicht aufgeblasen daher. Wie gesagt – meine persönliche Meinung.Fazit: Mit dem AKG K-240 Studio bekommt man einen gut verarbeiteten Kopfhörer, der auch HIFI-Fans gefallen dürfte, zu einem attraktiven Preis. Ich würde ihn erneut kaufen.Klangkette: YAMAHA CD-S 300 per Toslink an DENON AVR 1802, Klangregelwerk umgangen.
KMS –
Surprised to find a true classic for this price. AKG has had this model in production since the mid 1970s (with a few upgrades + name changes). It has somewhat developed a cult following. âFor the priceâ being the key words here. At this price point you would be hard pressed to find a studio reference grade headphone. I use it for with the digital piano and it serves its purpose as a practice companion. Excellent sound stage due to semi open design but not WOW like the sennheiser hd 599s (with those I have to sometimes remove the headphones just to check the sound is really coming from them and not directly from the piano!). The supplied ear cushions are comfy but not soft. One might find them lower in the comfort side if one has big ears and the tops of the ears touch the ear cups from inside. Impedence is rated at 55 ohms so make sure you have a headphone amp if you plan to drive these via mobile phones, pc sound etc. Otherwise you will be underwhelmed. Also the import sticker on the box mentions that a premium carrying bag is included but I didnât find one. The box came with leatherette and velour sets of ear pads, straight cable with 3/8â jack, coiled cable with 1/4â jack and a screw on type converter.