AKG K 240 MK II Stereo Studio Headphones

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• Over-ear designfor comfort during long work sessions
• Semi-open technologyfor solid bass and airy highs
• Patented Varimotion 30 mm XXL transducerfor accurate signal transfer and great dynamic range
• Self-adjusting headbandfor optimum fit
• The choice of professionals around the worldstage and studio standard for more than two decades

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The AKG K 240 MK II differs from the K 240 studio ( used in many recording studios) in two important ways:

Two cables are now included. One is the standard light weight cable, the other is a coiled cable. Headphone cables can break, now you already have a spare.

Second, the ear cushions have been made softer for a better fit. This improves the bass response. An alternate pair of ear cushions have been included as well. Use what works best for you.

All other parts appear to be the same (in design but not always in appearance) including the drivers.

The sound is the same, but it is easier to get good head contact with these new phones, thus fuller bass is assured.

A B listening tests of the two models went as expected, no difference in sound, other than loss of bass in the old pair when they were not put on exactly right.

The sound is the best I have heard for the money. To get better sound, in my opinion, you will need to spend much more money for a pair of Stax electrostatic phones. Listening tests were done on classical music for the most part.

Opera, choral music, piano, and orchestra CDs and DVDs were used. What is remarkable is the transparency, the ability to hear so many inner parts in a complex choral work, such as the Brahms Requiem. There is no smearing of fast coloratura singing, such as found in early operas, a serious problem with even high end speakers.

Rock music testing was done using Roger Waters DVD "In The Flesh live".

These phones handle lots of bass very cleanly. If the bass seems less than it should be, bear in mind that your body is not being shaken by the music, only your ears.

The semi open air design gives a very open stereo image that is very similar to sitting in a balcony seat overhanging the stage at Boston Symphony Hall. Basstreble balance of the phones also matched the sound heard live from the front balcony. For people who sit farther from the orchestra these phones may sound a little short on bass. To me having the tonal balance and spacial aspects match a real location in a real hall is nice.

I sing in choirs more than I attend concerts. The phones also simulate the sound I hear when I am positioned center stage. Of course, there is a difference, nearby voices don't stand out listening on phones. I get the feeling of listening from above center stage or below.

These phones do not produce a " inside the head" effect which is also nice.

Highly Recommended, with a warning, you may not like your speakers after you get addicted to these phones.

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Originally in use by me were a pair of K240M's with a hardwired cord, which eventually frayed internally and cut to only one cup working. After 3 pairs of Koss's I finally found these, a new and improved legend.

For a cheap Amazon price of $140ish you get the K240 MKII's, Leatherette and Velvet ear cups, a 15' Coiled Cord, a 9' Strait Cord, a screw on 1/8" to 1/4" adapter, and a gigantic AKG sticker. The cords are interchangeable and replaceable via the mini XLR connector, eliminating my previous problem of having cord issues internally.

Nothing has changed in the great sound of these baby's, but they seem to adjust better and easier to your head, and be a tad lighter. They have an impedance of 55ohms and a 200mw max that power the 50mm Varimotion patented drivers, exactly the same as their 240m predecessor. Now, they are semi-open phones so if someone put their ear against the outside of one of the cups, they'd hear exactly what you were listening to. This isn't bad because then you don't hear cord rub and there really isn't too much sound leakage.

Incredibly comfortable, and full of patents on the diaphragms, drivers, and headband, these phones are a perfect choice for anyone in a studio, doing some djing, or, just listening to great clarity at home.

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I've been using the Sony MDR-7506 headphones for about a decade, and finally decided to try out the competition. I was worried that the AKGs would be less comfortable and produce insufficient bass. I couldn't have been more wrong.

I've never thought of the 7506 as a bass-heavy set of headphones though the V700DJs and Logitech G35s certainly are. Forum comments suggested that the AKGs have lighter bass, but are better for mixing. Since I spend a fair amount of recreational time making music, I decided to give the AKGs a try.

What I've found is that the AKGs don't seem to be bass light, they seem to have a much more even balance between bass and midrange. When I switch back, the Sonys do indeed seem to have heavier bass and a lighter midrange. When I play my own music back, my better mixes are very clear and my weak mixes are very obvious.

Update: nearly two years later, I'm still very happy with these headphones.

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Caveat: I am not an audiophile, I just listen to incredible amounts of music at home through headphones. I've had these phones for six months, and for the buck, I don't see how you can get better. I was a closed phone person my whole life until reading that open allows the sound to breathe a bit, instead of rattling around your head like it was stuck in a bucket. I listen to every genre of music possible, and I've never enjoyed the sound more than with open phones. (there is a fear that they will be loud since they are open; I live in a one bedroom with my wife, and she can barely notice when they're cranked, which is often.)

The good: After breaking these in for the recommended 8+ hours, the sound came alive. There isn't a range missing, unless you're looking for bone-shaking bass; if that's the case, get some Skullcandy or Koss phones, and enjoy never hearing treble or mids again. These AKGs cover every range cleanly, with zero distortion.

The bad: They apparently are made a little more cheaply than originally manufactured. They are extremely light and can be fragile if not properly handled. Case in point: I put them on my head a little too vehemently after a few beers; the side cap popped off the left ear and the wire tore away from their connections. Bummer, but partly my fault. Still, phones should hold up to heavy hands a bit better.

The very good: After opening a ticket with AKG customer service (which took years to find), they processed my request and told me to ship them back and they would assess the damage and fix them free of cost (under warranty) if deemed the manufacturer's fault. Shipped at my own cost, they came back a week later in pristine condition free of charge.

The best: Interchangeable cords. I'm old school and prefer a coiled cord--these come with both. That's just cool.

I could not recommend these phones more for casual home music listening. You want perfection? Go spend $1K on Grados. I'm happy to have the other $900 for other uses instead.

Roughly a year ago I was gifted a pair of Linn Tukan speakers. These speakers completely spoiled me as no speakers could match up to the sound quality. I also was given a Logitech Squeezebox with a HQ DAC. In the past few weeks that I have had this Logitech Squeezebox, I have been playing nothing but uncompressed music and it sounds fantastic through my Linn Tukan's.

Although, when I received my AKG K240 MKii's I was blown away. Now I have headphones that can match up to the beautiful sound quality of my Linn Tukan's. The mids and highs are fantastic. They sound incredibly pristine. As for the lows, the bass is tight and clean, allowing dubstep/house/electronic/dance fans to also have their fix. I myself listen to a lot of dubstep, electronic, some house, indie rock, jazz, classical, soul, hip-hop, rap, etc. They all sound great.

On a side note, these cans are built in Austria, thankfully. The quality is good but I would not say amazing. The dark blue plastic surrounding the drivers feels a little cheap-ish to me, but I honestly do not care. The bang for the buck is so good that it is definitely worth it. They are incredibly comfortable and very, very light.

These headphones also have an open circumaural design which I really like. Naturally, at high listening levels the sound will leak. This is good however. The open circumaural design makes for a perfect balance because not only does it sound better than the closed circumaural AKG headphones I've tried, but it is also much more comfortable. You will not get the feeling of being stuck inside your own head. Also, for anyone who has had a headache every waking moment of their life for the past two years (me. sigh...) then these headphones are perfect! I feel so comfortable listening to music at all levels and my headache has never gotten worse.

Shipping was late by a day, but nothing to complain.

The benefits of wonderful audio fidelity completely outweigh any negatives. Happy listening everyone.