Wavelength BlogAKG K712 PRO Reference Studio Headphones
- mfr: 2458X00140
- SKU: 2458X00140
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- Over-ear design guarantees maximum wearing comfort
- Precise listening, mixing and mastering
- Improved low-end performance by 3dB
- Soft leather headband for a lightweight and comfortable fit
- Transducers provide consistency and accurate localization
AKG K712 PRO Reference Studio Headphones
The AKG K712 PRO are reference, open, over-ear headphones that allows for precise listening, mixing and mastering. The over-ear design guarantees maximum wearing comfort for fatigue-free mixing and mastering, while providing spacious and airy sound without any compromise. Their precise powerful sound results from improved low-end performance by 3dB.
Comfortable Design
These headphones have a genuine soft leather headband for a lightweight and comfortable fit. Their carefully selected transducers provide consistency and accurate localization. The K712 PROs come with a professional mini XLR connector for quick replacement of the cable. Also included is an additional coiled cable and a premium carrying bag.
Specifications
| Configuration | Core |
|---|---|
| Style | Open-Back |
| Color | Black |
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Ratings and reviews
AKG K712 PRO Reference Studio Headphones SKU: 2458X00140
Rated 5 out of
5
by
cayetanoswim from
You get a lot for what you pay for, Audiophiles
Without a doubt, AKG produces truly high-end headphones. I have my fair share of headphones, some good and some just mediocre. Therefore, I think I can give an opinion with some experience regarding these AKG K712 PRO headphones.
Prior to my purchase, my basic impulse was motivated by the AKG K702 headphones, which I have, which emit beautiful and very high-quality instrumental sounds, I am not a professional recording studio technician, I am just a music audiophile classical, jazz, pop and classical rock.
Some previous research I did using internet forums, as well as individual scholars who sometimes make biased critiques.
I didn't find any strong reviews before I made my purchase. I decided to ignore a weight of negative reviews surrounding these headphones and paid for them.
Once I'd made my purchase, I continued to check those audiophile and scholarly forums, but the weight of many negative reviews seemed to weigh on me. I was about to cancel my purchase and even exchange for another pair of AKG K702 headphones, to have one in my office. My doubts increase and my uncertainty grows, obviously. But I decided to take the risk, to keep my choice for these K712 PRO.
I've been wearing them for two weeks, I don't even take them off to eat!!!
They are a true surprise, a beauty of sound reproduction, the spaces, the depth, the silences, the instrumental separation, it is truly exceptional. You can spend hours and hours listening to them and you won't get tired, they are clear sounds, they are never annoying.
Today I can affirm that sometimes the technical expressions on paper offer sound measurements that are no longer perceptible to the human being and to the technically demanding observer of paper, it can be an important reference, but when these data that go beyond the actual perception of the human ear and compare are sometimes irrelevant. Perhaps not the only but or inconvenience, but due to its low irrelevance, is that its firmness of support is not very stable, but remember that these are open headphones over the ear and of a generous size. This lack of firmness, then, is also somewhat contradictory, because it favors not feeling significant compression on the head after hours of use.
For this reason, I conclude, based on my experience among several headphones that I have, very high-end and high-cost, this headphone, to enjoy music in a demanding, precise way, with a wide sounding, in a neutral, even way. and precisely, they are truly wonderful, extraordinary.
And by the way, its average cost triples it in what it will offer you in that sound enjoyment, better than many high-end ones for its cost.
Date published: 2023-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vladski77 from
Comfort and accuracy
I had an older version of very much loved AKG reference headphones from the early '90s that were destroyed by my son... after many years of service, many of the plastic elements were held by mini bulldog clamps so good timing for an upgrade, thanks, son!
After listening to a lot of alternatives, many costlier, (although for the listening pleasure I have put cost on a low priority criteria scale) the K712 PRO was the right choice: better sound than my previous ones and still the same neutral yet accurate and true experience for my mostly classical and jazz listening. Paired with a SHIIT Bifrost DAC and Valhalla tube amp stack, every instrument is clearly distinct and spatially identifiable. You feel you are in the space with the musicians, be it in a studio or concert hall.
Also own a Grado PS500e - a warmer experience perhaps that I enjoy with a more "mobile" red Dragonfly DAC/Amp when working, but I find the AKG's neutrality better for the orchestral music I often listen to. And the comfort fit bears no comparison between them: I can wear the AKGs for hours - not so for the Grados
The open back was a must for me as I usually don't like (or need) to feel isolated. In the rare condition I need to withdraw from the surroundings I reluctantly use a Meze 99 classic walnut pair that match the comfort of the AKGs with an enjoyable sound stage but not close in accuracy to my preferred cans.
Minor detail: I replaced the velvet cushions with fabric covered AKG ones. Found the sound stage to be even more detailed.
The only criticism I would have is the elastic threads holding the headband. After a few years they show signs of fatigue and I don't know how easy it is to replace them. Not a big concern as the excellent comfort does not appear to be affected.
Headphone choice is a personal affair. Every ear is different, everyone's sound processing, taste and pleasure seeking is different. The K712 PRO are perfect for me.
Date published: 2022-07-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
WOW! Incredible for Professional Producer
*Clearly of Midrange
*Ultra Low Distortion in high gain
*Bass is Flat ( OMG!)
*High Quality Cable and Nice mini XLR Connector
*Very Confortable
*Thanks a lot AKG
Date published: 2022-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Risky Pilot from
Awesome!
I took this one around 1.5 years ago. It is the best headphones that I used ever! Great quality of sound (extremely accurate and detailed sound reproduction), ergonomics, and the great feature to connect or disconnect the cable.
But it's important to say you, AKG. One thing that I don't like it is the lack of a solid case. Make it, please.
Date published: 2021-11-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Scopas from
I WILL HAVE THESE FOREVER!!!
I bought these 8 years ago an everytime I put them on I just smile and get all giddy. they sound so amazing. wish real life could sound this good haha but yeah if i had 1 downside id say for the money plastic anywhere isn't cool. but its not like i use them outside. by far best headphones i've ever heard and when playing some games the open back makes pin pointing foot steps in first person shooters almost fell like your cheating. 8 years now an i just put them on smiled again an looked them up to write this review. if you even thinking about them just do it and thank me later
Date published: 2021-09-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Jack L Music from
Great sound quality, poor build quality.
Sound quality alone I would say 4 stars, but build quality really lets it down.
They are very comfortable physically and audibly, which is great, but I believe they will break down easily.
I purchased these many years ago and had an issue with the mini XLR port (for the removable cable) out of the box. The port was just not in the headphone chassis anymore. I got it replaced immediately and continued using for years, very pleased with the audio quality. The issue with the headphone port repeated on the replacement some years later.
The port is glued into place on the chassis, not firmly manufactured into the headphones.
The glue seems to have dried up and the weight of the cable pulled out the entire mini-XLR port over time, splitting two of the three internal wires for the mini XLR pins. The headphone cable is very long, so it is possible something may have tugged it from the headphones, but I couldn't say i noticed any resistance on my head; rather I put them on and one side just wasn't working anymore. The internal wiring was too short for me to pull it out the port area and solder back on myself.
Aside from this, the two orange rods feel very very flimsy. I would not want to put these in a backpack and take them anywhere for fear of putting my bag down somewhere too heavily, or having someone bump into me and snapping them. They are also very big, so not too portable anyway. The bleed makes them unfair for anyone around you, but that is expected with open back designs and feeds into the quality.
I keep them indoors always at my desk due to the drawbacks mentioned above, which also feeds into their strengths as good comfortable studio headphones. Regardless of the precautions, they've still broke down twice without ever being put through any real stress.
I will repair these, replace them, then probably just keep them lying around in case I need another set as a reference.
Date published: 2021-03-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bob278 from
AKG! Baby
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing cool cool cool cool
Date published: 2021-01-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Bmurr360 from
Left Channel failed in less than a year
Left Channel failed in less than a year. I paid a lot of money for these headphones.
Date published: 2020-09-11