AKG K 701 revolutionary headphones
AKG accoustics claims to be the first manufacturer in the World to use flat-wire technology in headphones in its K 701 model. The result is said to place each musician in its correct stereo location with pinpoint accuracy.
The K 701 headphones certainly look the part consisting of a wire frame, a leather headband and very large open-backed earcups which white with silver detailing. They come with a metallic cradle for displaying these $450 ‘phones to your jealous friends when they’re not in use.
The cable from the left earcup terminates in a gold-plated quater inch jack. If you want to use the earphones on an iPod or portable system you have to use the accompanying adapter but if you’re happy to add another component to the analogue signal chain why would you use $450 headphones in the first place?
Features
- Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology
- Patented AKG Varimotion ultra-precision two-layer diaphragm
- Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband
- Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4″ jack plug
- Comfortable, specially shaped “3D-Form” ear pads
- Complete with stylish storage cradle
- Individually tested and numbered
Specifications
- Type: Open-back, dynamic headphones
- Efficiency: 105 dB/V
- Frequency Range: 10Hz to 39.8kHz
- Rated Impedance: 62 ohms
- Max. Input Power: 200 mW
- Cable: Bi-wiring, single-sided, 99.99% oxygen-free cable, 10 ft
- Connector: 1/4″ hard gold plated
- Net Weight (without cable): 8.3 oz
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May 9th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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May 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
K-701 Headphones. Fantastic sound and very confortable. But there is a problem: the earpads start smelling bad very soon and replascement earpads are expensive. They should start thinking for velour-like pads for people that sweat or have an oily skin.