AKG K 702 Reference-Quality Open-Back Circumaural Headphones

The AKG K 702 Open Back Dynamic Reference Headphones offer an ultracomfortable way to enjoy sound that is remarkably more open than most sets; they're like personal speakers for your head.

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  The AKG K 702 headphones offer a super comfy, over-the-ear design; they sound great at home and with iPods, and come with a detachable headphone cable.

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  The AKG K 702 headphones don't come with a travel bag or storage case.

The K 702 are comfortable and light and they are surely one of the best headphones I've ever reviewed in this price range. To me, they are also much more valuable than the K 271 we already reviewed.

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  Well-balanced sound, Weak but accurate low-end, Very wide dynamic range, High-end reproduction is detailed but not sharp, Mini-XLR connector, Light and comfortable, Ear-cup cushions and cable available as spare parts, Nice, timeless studio look, Good spectral balance, Excellent sound definition,...

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  If you like fat lows, don't buy them, Slightly weak low-end, Improvable wearing comfort, Mids sound slightly nasal sometimes, However still limited it terms of low-frequency response

These reference quality, open-backed headphones create a sound to rival hi-fi speakers ten times the price

I owned a pair of the akg tiesto headphones for the same price and after about a year and a half the plastic adjustable headpiece broke on both sides and Sweetwater offered these as a replacement when akg couldn't repair them. It was all part of the warranty.....

Great headphones. Seriously, I'm really impresed with the detailed and excellent natural balanced sound that this unit delivers.

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  - Detailed, natural sound, good soundstage, very comfortable.

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  - A little loose fitting... can't think of anything else.

In my very subjective opinion, the k702s are great studio headphones for the price.

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  -Durable, -Great sound: Natural, revealing, and detailed sound, -Great spatial sonic field, -Detachable cable is always a plus for me, -I got these for under $300, so pretty good deal compared to other headphone of comparable quality

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  -Kind of "fugly" and Bulky (if you care bout that), -Poor isolation & leak noise, not the best to use in public, but that's not what they're made for, -Sort of inefficient as far as power, you'll need to drive these harder than other headphones

First impression is the very large, comfy headphone cups, although they are a bit large if you like listening while reclining your head. But overall the headphones are ergonomically. The cushy.

Wow the first time i mix with a pair of headphones who did the job rite, the sound no boost anywhere dead flat , love it

I use it everyday for mixing and also watching movies. It's been a great sound always, crisp and clear with lots of details I cannot hear on other headphones. Only problem is that having it for a lot of time starts to feel on top of my head cause the leather has some small balls.