AKG K175 On-ear Closed-back Foldable Pro Studio Headphones Black

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The new K175 represents the culmination of decades of refinement—from the transducers, to the porting, to the fit and finish. Having been in the pipeline for some time, we can only assume AKG's testing regimen, which includes "extreme drop tests" and "an 80,000-bend-cycle test" for the cable, slowed things down a touch. The AKG K175s don’t block out a great deal of sound – wear them on a busy street and you’ll hear plenty of noise.

K175 | On-ear, closed-back, foldable studio headphones - AKG

A few design elements should make you think twice, though, and while it's engaging, the sound’s up-front presentation and uncompromising midrange will start to wear after a while. Using an unsecured network in a public place can be risky as unauthorised people may try to intercept anything you're doing online. On the plus side though, the AKG K175s’ bass is deep and assured, but not overpowering, and doesn’t boom or bleed conspicuously. As a result, the family delivers unparalleled audio performance for musicians, engineers, and producers who need superior accuracy from reliable headphones that stand up to today's mobile lifestyle.There are a few obvious signs that the AKG K175s aren’t really made for life on the train, and the job of making your commute marginally less miserable. Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions. A flat, neutral and uncoloured sound is what you expect from a studio monitor headphone, but that isn’t the AKG way – an upfront presentation characterises their sound. All three feature a three-axis, all-metal hinge - all critical parts of the design are said to be metal - which allows them to be folded-up. They look good, they don’t cost the earth and they have a punchy enthusiasm you might not expect from a studio monitor pair.

AKG K175 review | What Hi-Fi?

With the K175, it’s almost as if you were sitting in front of a pair of great reference monitors—transparent, defined, and uncolored. The AKG K175s’ cable connector is much chunkier than that of a consumer pair and it has a locking mechanism to avoid being pulled out. The K275 are a closed-back design, while the K245 are open-back, and they offer slightly different frequency ranges as a result.Building on a 70-year legacy of continual design innovation, AKG delivers unmatched sound quality and comfort in this new family of Foldable Studio Headphones. As the gold standard of professional-quality sound with over one million studio headphones sold, AKG knows what it takes to build world-class headphones—high-quality, durable parts working together to match amazing sonic performance with optimal fit and comfort. Their initially appealing aggression devolves into a midrange blare that is not particularly comfortable over long sessions and you may find them a bit much after a while. Their superior sensitivity and low impedance offer maximum output before distortion, so you can use them even when playing music on lower-powered mobile devices.