AKG K 701
Open-backed AKG K 701 headphones featuring flat-wire technology, designed for precise and detailed listening, aimed at demanding listeners.
Description
The K 701 is an open-backed headphone from AKG, designed for home stereo listening. It is intended for those seeking a faithful reproduction of the sound image, whether favouring an immersive, overall listening experience or a more analytical approach to musical detail.
This model stands out for introducing flat-wire technology into the design of its transducer, a first for the brand at the time of its release. This technical choice aims to improve the precision of sound reproduction, particularly the placement of sources within the stereo image.
Due to its open-backed design, the K 701 is suited to sedentary listening in a quiet, private environment rather than portable or shared use: the open format allows sound to pass to the outside and does not isolate against ambient noise. It is aimed at a listener concerned with the quality of reproduction rather than one seeking listening privacy.
Technical specifications
| Type | Dynamic, circumaural, open-backed |
| Nominal impedance | 62 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB SPL/V |
| Power handling | 200 mW |
| Connectors | Jack 6.3/3.5 mm |
| Length | 3 m |
| Weight | 235 g |
What to check before buying used
The velour ear cushions on the K701 tend to sag or compress over the years: check their thickness and look for any shiny patches that would indicate prolonged use. The self-adjusting faux-leather headband deserves close inspection, as this coating can crack or peel over time. Also check the mini-XLR connector at the headphone's input, a contact point often stressed during unplugging, as well as the flexibility of the cable along its entire length.
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