Impressive detail resolution and transparency, Well-built and beautifully engineered, Comfortable
Need a top-class system to shine
Top-end headphones invariably appear poor value next to other similarly priced hi-fi components.But for outright insight you'd have to spend thousands more on speakers before you get remotely close to the resolution and agility on offer here.That's before...
Abstract: A few caveats regarding headphones at this level. You do need a decent amplifier, source and so on – but when spending thousands of pounds, the law of diminishing returns kicks in and an extra few thousand may only improve what you hear by a percent or so...
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Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Sometimes we get asked to do the strangest yet most exciting of things here at Pocket-lint. So when we were invited down to Red Bull Studios in London to check out AKG's latest top-spec studio monitoring headphones we couldn't resist. Enter the AKG K812...
Abstract: These AKG K812 are possibly the most enjoyable big, open-back headphones I've ever heard. With its low impedance, the K812 is especially good for use with iPads, iPhones and iPods. The K812 is this enjoyable because it has a better combination of warmth, ...
Abstract: Checking the sensitivity of the K812 with an iPhone5, the maximum volume isn't sufficient for audiophile listening with nearly half of my music tracks, although the tone qualities and balance hold up as well as when driving more efficient headphones. In s...
The open, spacious, musical presentation of the AKG K812 is truly world-class with music that has a simple, mellow treble. But when the music has a complex treble, it's harsh uncontrolled frequency response between 3kHz and 10kHz reveals itself as a fatal...
Abstract: Justifications for buying a pair of $2600 headphones:You're a hedge fund manager.It's cheaper than buying a pair of studio reference monitors and acoustic treatment for your room.A ‘significant' birthday is coming up.“Because you're worth it.” — L'OrealA...
Die Österreicher haben damals mit dem AKG K812Pro alles richtig gemacht. Der Hörer ist perfekt Verarbeitet, lässt sich angenehm tragen und klingt auch dementsprechend gut. Dabei zeigt er seine Stärke besonders bei klassischer Musik, Jazz, Blues, und allem...
Abstract: Wenn Firmennamen nur noch aus Akronymen bestehen und nicht aus klangvollen Wörtern, hat man es meist mit Profi-Equipment zu tun. Hier kombinieren wir Komponenten von AKG (Akustische und Kino-Geräte) und SPL (Sound Performance Lab): Den Referenz-Kopfhörer...
Published: 2015-10-02, Author: Marcus , review by: recording.de
Ich hatte den K812 bereits auf der Frankfurter Musikmesse 2014 zum ersten Mal auf dem Kopf und war hingerissen. Im ausführlichen Test bestätigte sich er erste Eindruck – mit dem AKG K812 bekommt der Anwender einen der besten am Markt erhältlichen Kopfhöre...
