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# Flat wire voice coil for crisp treble Over-ear design for max comfort Open-back tech for airy soundstage AKG Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** € 602.06
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## Summary

> 🎼 Hear every detail, feel every beat — the pro’s choice for sonic mastery.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AKG Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black by akg
- **How much does it cost?** € 602.06 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/1820763-akg-pro-audio-k712-pro-wired-over-ear-open-back)

## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enhanced Low-End Impact:** 3dB boosted bass response for powerful, precise sound imaging that reveals every detail in your mix.
- • **Studio-Grade Soundstage:** Open-back architecture delivers a spacious, immersive audio experience that places you in the front row of every track.
- • **Precision Treble & Dynamics:** Revolutionary flat wire voice coil technology offers lightning-fast impulse response and crystal-clear highs.
- • **Handcrafted Austrian Quality:** Premium build with detachable cables and durable materials designed for professionals who demand reliability.
- • **All-day Comfort, Zero Fatigue:** Ergonomic over-ear design with memory foam earpads ensures marathon mixing sessions without discomfort.

## Overview

The AKG Pro Audio K712 PRO are wired, over-ear, open-back reference studio headphones designed for precise listening, mixing, and mastering. Featuring an ergonomic design with memory foam earpads, a 3dB enhanced low-end, and a revolutionary flat wire voice coil, these handcrafted Austrian headphones deliver spacious, airy sound with exceptional clarity and comfort for long sessions. Ideal for professionals seeking accurate, immersive audio in a premium build.

## Description

Master The Sound For Precision Listening, Mixing And Mastering The K712 Pros Are Reference, Open, Over-Ear Headphones For Precise Listening, Mixing And Mastering. The Over-Ear Design Assures 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. Being Hand-Crafted In Austria, The K712 Pros Represent The High Quality And Legendary Design Akg Is Known For.

Review: An excellent introduction into high end headphones. - There are plenty of reviews raving about these and I have to back them up. These are insane headphones. For the cost, they better be fantastic, and thankfully they are on all fronts. I've been using these for a few months now and while they're not perfect for every situation, for what they're built for they're unbeatable. First, and most important, sound quality. These are absolutely outstanding as you'd hope. Everything I've played through these sounds incredible; classic R&B, 60s jazz, lo-fi indie rock, pummeling death metal, and booming hip-hop all sound stellar. The soundstage on these make it feel like you're not even wearing headphones in a quiet room; I've heard it described as "VR for your ears," and that's an accurate statement. On live recordings like John Denver's "An Evening With John Denver," you can point to where individual instruments are situated, and on Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry" on the Live At The Roxy album, it feels like you're in the front row with the entire crowd around you. It's really hard to describe just how good these sound without hearing them for yourself. They're a little more exciting than your standard studio monitor headphones that go for completely flat frequency responses, but for general music listening that isn't a bad thing at all. Second, comfort. These are decently heavy and bulky headphones, but they don't feel like it. Suspension style headbands like AKG tends to favor are my favorite, and it's on full display here. The leather headband just disappears as you put these on, and the wide swivel means these will fit basically anyone with little issue. The earpads on here are insanely comfortable and thanks to the large driver size, my decently big ears can comfortably sit inside without touching anywhere on them. They're also deep enough that you have a decent distance from the speaker, something that isn't true of some of my other headphones such as Audio Technica M40Xs or even my other AKGs, the K240s. The build quality on these also feels great. They're all plastic which is a downside to some, but plastic quality does vary, and these are definitely made of quality materials. I've seen reports of the suspension system wearing down and breaking with heavy use, and if that happens I'll update this review, but it feels very secure as of now and everything has a great finish. I especially appreciate the ability to remove the cable as well as providing two different sized cables for different use cases. With all these positives though, don't buy these expecting to use them on a train or a bus. Not only are they difficult to drive off of a phone thanks to their relatively low sensitivity, they're completely open so they leak all the sound out with little to no isolation. These aren't commuter headphones (for those I would recommend AKG's own K371s or any of the multitude of fantastic IEMs out of China that have been dubbed Chi-Fi), they're for home listening and they excel at it. To be clear, they aren't exceedingly hard to drive, but you might be disappointed at the volume out of a phone or laptop depending on what you're using. I'm usually using these out of a Sony STR-DH190 stereo amplifier and that provides plenty of power. When I'm at home and I really want to just listen to music, these are what I'm going for 99% of the time. Depending on the genre I might reach for my Grado SR60x's just for the extra high end, but these are the best all around. $300+ is a lot of money for a pair of headphones, but if music is really important to you and you can afford it, these are worth the spend. If you want to explore cheaper options, there are plenty in the $50-120 range that will give 70-90% of the sound, such as the SHP9500 from Phillips even the cheaper planar options from Hifiman. But having heard them before, the AKG K712s are still insanely good, and I'll keep using them for as long as possible.
Review: A steal for the sound and build quality for the near-top of the line AKG headphone - TEST SETUP: AKG K712 Pro w/ original orange cable, source: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD (Game mode: Crystallizer 75%, EQ adjusted to boost mid-lower and mid-upper range), reference: Denon AHD2000 DISCLAIMER: A recent visit to an ear doctor revealed that I have lost hearing in the most upper and lower frequency ranges and I am not even 30 yet, nor do I ever listen to loud music. Please, particularly audiophiles, protect your hearing and listen responsibly. The AKG K712 Pro (and any other high-end headphone) should be used at reasonable volumes. INTRO If you're looking at this headphone, you're probably looking for something near the best from a respected manufacturer but want to spend well under $1000. Since you've read this far, you're right on target with this one. With the current prices of the AKG K712 Pro, you'd be remiss not to have it near the top of your list. This is probably one of the best buys you can get your hands on, so without further ado, read on. SONIC QUALITY The K712 is billed as a reference studio headphone and thus will be tested as such. We expect a straightforward sound that does not *sound* tweaked toward particular frequency ranges. Test music: -AOA Black - Get Out live at 2012/10/26 KBS Music Bank -AOA Black - Moya live at 2013/08/08 Mnet Countdown -Dalshabet - REWIND -Dalshabet - B.B.B. -IU - Good Day -Jevice - Don't Answer The Phone -Tiny-G - Minimanimo -T-ara - I Go Crazy Because of You -T-ara - Number 9 -T-ara - Roly Poly (Back to the Future ver.) There's a lot of different music in there but after going through them, a few points are pretty clear: -The K712 really is a reference studio headphone. There is no 'coloring' of the musical quality - if you are looking for a special sound, you may want to look elsewhere. It is literally WYSIWYG (or rather what you hear is what you get). Bass-heads and soprano lovers will undoubtedly have the sonic equivalent of hunger. You may tweak the EQ a little bit but the fundamental sound will still be there. Consider your uses before you buy. -Because of this, the K712 works for all kinds of music - pop, rock, ballads, disco, dance, etc. - a jack of all trades. -Harsh sounds (like explosions or guitar distortion) are especially pronounced depending on the recording's quality. Now for the details: Some people will turn up the volume on their headphones (a bad thing) to hear details like whispering or lip-syncing during live events. There's absolutely no need to do that with the K712 because sonic details are rendered with astute clarity at reasonable sound levels. Female rock band AOA Black is dominated by lead guitarist Choa and keyboardist Yuna, and you can hear them singing at the top of their lungs right into the microphone in the live "Get Out" performance - and you can hear it all at low volume. Some AOA fans protested that bassist Mina only does air guitar, but using the K712 to replay the "Moya" live performance proves them wrong - the bass is evidently there and remember that the K712 does noticeably boost particular frequencies. IU's 3-note noisemaker in the final verse of "Good Day" deserves particular mention because, well, the 3 soprano notes don't seem as jarring as they normally do. The same sort of phenomenon appears in T-ara's "I Go Crazy Because of You" - a pretty bass heavy song that doesn't seem as deep as it normally does through speakers. In this respect, there's a little life lost in certain songs that push the upper and lower ends of the frequency scale. Lastly, the Back to the Future version of "Roly-Poly" is a disco homage with the DeLorean time travel boom at the 3:00 mark. This mix is a test of sonic quality, and on the K712 its sonic 'accuracy' makes the distortion is particularly harsh. Listeners should keep this in mind when using the K712 for certain music or action movies. BUILD QUALITY When you pick up the AKG K712 Pro (or any of its siblings, K602/K702/Q701), the headphone seems fairly simple. Non-leather pads, relatively thin leather headband, plastic here and there, no obvious adjustment system. However, once you try it on, you will realize that the design is quite ingenious if you're coming from another manufacturer. There is hardly any weight from the headband, which auto-adjusts based on the size of your head via elastic bands connected to the earpads. You quickly realize that having sturdy, non-degrading (read: environmentally-unfriendly) plastic headband will last a long time unless you purposely drop the headphone. The earpads are memory foam and, because they are fabric-covered, won't get shredded over time by my facial hair like my old Denon AHD2000 did. The round design means that if you don't have the headphones exactly perpendicular to your head, the sonic quality will not change as they might on other headphones. The K712 is provided with 2 cables, a straight orange cable and a coiled black cable, both of which connect to a 3-pin port on the left earpad. Whether you prefer single cable or Y-connector is personal taste, but practically the K712 has a simpler build. In the end, the light weight and comfort means that you can leave this on your head for hours; you will take it off first to do other tasks than you will from discomfort. AUDIO SOURCE AND POWER USAGE Obviously, this and any other high-end headphone should be used with equally high-end sources, audio processor and music both. The K712 WILL pick up audio artifacts more noticeably than lesser headphones, so if the explosion you are seeing in the movie playing wasn't rendered in the highest quality, the sound will be considerably harsher and distorted. Any musical remixes will most likely suffer because the tracks weren't originally written with each other in mind regardless of the closeness in rhythm. Furthermore: -If you listen to music mostly from your computer, invest in the highest end soundcard such as the Creative X-Fi Titanium HD or Asus Xonar Essence STX, both of which can be found for ~$150-$200. Both have amps capable of driving the K712 plenty loud at low levels. -If you mostly use a home stereo, you can use an amp but it is only necessary if you are looking to change the sonic character (i.e., a tube amp) - the low impedance of the K712 does not require much power to drive. -If you mostly used your smartphone, nothing additional is necessary - you can try a USB portable amp but remember that you are limited the connection on your phone; in my experience, USB connections are never that great for audio. OTHER THOUGHTS Keep in mind that this is an open headphone: sound leaks to the ambient air for better resonance (i.e., increased sonic clarity). The K712 are best suited for a quiet environment where you are not concerned about disturbing others or being disturbed. Also, there is a burn-in time required, though they will already sound much better out of the box than lesser headphones. A few days (~100 hours) is reasonable. PRICE/PERFORMANCE AND CONCLUSION As of this writing, desertcart lists the AKG K712 Pro at $379 (MSRP $700). You can usually find most high-end headphones on desertcart at greatly discounted prices, but since the K712 regularly sells at ~$500, under $400 for this item is an absolute steal. Comparable headphones will cost ~$500, so if you happen to be strapped for cash but want something near the top, it is difficult to beat this price/performance ratio. Also recall that the top AKG model, the K812, is the only one above the K712 and provides a bit better sound at $1500...and is not on desertcart yet. So before this seller runs out of $380 K712's, and you happen to be in the market for a studio headphone, give this a good listen - you won't be disappointed.

## Features

- Over-Ear Design Maximum Wearing Comfort For Long Work Sessions
- Sophisticated Open Technology For Spacious And Airy Sound Without Compromise
- Improved Low-End Performance By 3Db For More Powerful Sound Imaging
- Revolutionary Flat Wire Voice Coil For Incredible Impulse And Treble Response

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DCXWXEI |
| Additional Features | Over-Ear |
| Age Range Description | All |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,391 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #60 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Brand | AKG |
| Brand Name | AKG |
| Built-In Media | Headphones |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Laptops, Desktops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,922 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Fabric/Silicone |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00635040352156, 00885038035688, 09002761035681 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | XLR |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 62 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Type Name | AKG Pro Audio K712 PRO Over-Ear Open Reference Studio Headphones |
| Item Weight | 0.52 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Model Name | K712 Pro |
| Model Number | 2458X00140 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Classic |
| UPC | 802818415805 885038035688 802818433571 635040352156 900271035681 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | This product is sold by an AUTHORIZED AKG NORTH AMERICAN DEALER and includes the official AKG manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty is valid only for products purchased from authorized sellers within the United States. Full details are available on the AKG website. |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth 4.1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 62 Ohms

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Looking at the 712 and 612. I am a musician who also does production. Why would I want to spend the extra money for the 712s?  Thanks.**
A: I own the 712's and 702's, but not the 612's so I can't fully comment on your question. However, I can say that the 712's are much better than the 702's. The 712's have a richer bass tone, which more than makes up for the lack of bass in the 702's. With the 702's I was producing mixes that actually had too much bass to compensate. The 712's are extremely clear, clean sounding, yet extremely flat too (except maybe a tiny boost in the bass, but it is not a boomy sound - still very clean). You can listen to them for a long time without getting fatigue. Also, they are more comfortable than the 702's. Another headphone that I really love is the Audio Technica ATH-M50's. They are definitely more fun to listen to than the 712's, and way better than Dr. Dre Pro's, but the highs and lows seem to be a bit more exaggerated (which is why they sound so good). They are closed back too, which makes them not quite as good for mixing as the 712's. But, they are in the $100-$150 price range. I hope this helps...

**Q: I just got this. The small disc on the outside of the left earpiece is falling out. I can press it into place but falls out again. How to fix it?**
A: What disc? The disc behind the earpad that is a part of the earpad? Or the gray disc that is a part of the outer headphone itself? If it's the outer part I have no idea. If you're talking about the clear disc you will need to attach it with some kind of apoxy to the earpad.

**Q: What are the ear cushions made of? I'm concerned of the ear cushions fit as some may hurt my ears or how hard it will clamp onto my head.**
A: These are the most comfortable I have worn. Ear cups are large and easily fit around my ears with very little pressure.

**Q: Are they made in Austria?**
A: I bought my K712 Pros through Amazon back in Sep 2014.  They are stamped made in Austria on both ear cups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent introduction into high end headphones.
*by T***T on January 18, 2022*

There are plenty of reviews raving about these and I have to back them up. These are insane headphones. For the cost, they better be fantastic, and thankfully they are on all fronts. I've been using these for a few months now and while they're not perfect for every situation, for what they're built for they're unbeatable. First, and most important, sound quality. These are absolutely outstanding as you'd hope. Everything I've played through these sounds incredible; classic R&B, 60s jazz, lo-fi indie rock, pummeling death metal, and booming hip-hop all sound stellar. The soundstage on these make it feel like you're not even wearing headphones in a quiet room; I've heard it described as "VR for your ears," and that's an accurate statement. On live recordings like John Denver's "An Evening With John Denver," you can point to where individual instruments are situated, and on Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry" on the Live At The Roxy album, it feels like you're in the front row with the entire crowd around you. It's really hard to describe just how good these sound without hearing them for yourself. They're a little more exciting than your standard studio monitor headphones that go for completely flat frequency responses, but for general music listening that isn't a bad thing at all. Second, comfort. These are decently heavy and bulky headphones, but they don't feel like it. Suspension style headbands like AKG tends to favor are my favorite, and it's on full display here. The leather headband just disappears as you put these on, and the wide swivel means these will fit basically anyone with little issue. The earpads on here are insanely comfortable and thanks to the large driver size, my decently big ears can comfortably sit inside without touching anywhere on them. They're also deep enough that you have a decent distance from the speaker, something that isn't true of some of my other headphones such as Audio Technica M40Xs or even my other AKGs, the K240s. The build quality on these also feels great. They're all plastic which is a downside to some, but plastic quality does vary, and these are definitely made of quality materials. I've seen reports of the suspension system wearing down and breaking with heavy use, and if that happens I'll update this review, but it feels very secure as of now and everything has a great finish. I especially appreciate the ability to remove the cable as well as providing two different sized cables for different use cases. With all these positives though, don't buy these expecting to use them on a train or a bus. Not only are they difficult to drive off of a phone thanks to their relatively low sensitivity, they're completely open so they leak all the sound out with little to no isolation. These aren't commuter headphones (for those I would recommend AKG's own K371s or any of the multitude of fantastic IEMs out of China that have been dubbed Chi-Fi), they're for home listening and they excel at it. To be clear, they aren't exceedingly hard to drive, but you might be disappointed at the volume out of a phone or laptop depending on what you're using. I'm usually using these out of a Sony STR-DH190 stereo amplifier and that provides plenty of power. When I'm at home and I really want to just listen to music, these are what I'm going for 99% of the time. Depending on the genre I might reach for my Grado SR60x's just for the extra high end, but these are the best all around. $300+ is a lot of money for a pair of headphones, but if music is really important to you and you can afford it, these are worth the spend. If you want to explore cheaper options, there are plenty in the $50-120 range that will give 70-90% of the sound, such as the SHP9500 from Phillips even the cheaper planar options from Hifiman. But having heard them before, the AKG K712s are still insanely good, and I'll keep using them for as long as possible.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A steal for the sound and build quality for the near-top of the line AKG headphone
*by A***C on March 18, 2014*

TEST SETUP: AKG K712 Pro w/ original orange cable, source: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD (Game mode: Crystallizer 75%, EQ adjusted to boost mid-lower and mid-upper range), reference: Denon AHD2000 DISCLAIMER: A recent visit to an ear doctor revealed that I have lost hearing in the most upper and lower frequency ranges and I am not even 30 yet, nor do I ever listen to loud music. Please, particularly audiophiles, protect your hearing and listen responsibly. The AKG K712 Pro (and any other high-end headphone) should be used at reasonable volumes. INTRO If you're looking at this headphone, you're probably looking for something near the best from a respected manufacturer but want to spend well under $1000. Since you've read this far, you're right on target with this one. With the current prices of the AKG K712 Pro, you'd be remiss not to have it near the top of your list. This is probably one of the best buys you can get your hands on, so without further ado, read on. SONIC QUALITY The K712 is billed as a reference studio headphone and thus will be tested as such. We expect a straightforward sound that does not *sound* tweaked toward particular frequency ranges. Test music: -AOA Black - Get Out live at 2012/10/26 KBS Music Bank -AOA Black - Moya live at 2013/08/08 Mnet Countdown -Dalshabet - REWIND -Dalshabet - B.B.B. -IU - Good Day -Jevice - Don't Answer The Phone -Tiny-G - Minimanimo -T-ara - I Go Crazy Because of You -T-ara - Number 9 -T-ara - Roly Poly (Back to the Future ver.) There's a lot of different music in there but after going through them, a few points are pretty clear: -The K712 really is a reference studio headphone. There is no 'coloring' of the musical quality - if you are looking for a special sound, you may want to look elsewhere. It is literally WYSIWYG (or rather what you hear is what you get). Bass-heads and soprano lovers will undoubtedly have the sonic equivalent of hunger. You may tweak the EQ a little bit but the fundamental sound will still be there. Consider your uses before you buy. -Because of this, the K712 works for all kinds of music - pop, rock, ballads, disco, dance, etc. - a jack of all trades. -Harsh sounds (like explosions or guitar distortion) are especially pronounced depending on the recording's quality. Now for the details: Some people will turn up the volume on their headphones (a bad thing) to hear details like whispering or lip-syncing during live events. There's absolutely no need to do that with the K712 because sonic details are rendered with astute clarity at reasonable sound levels. Female rock band AOA Black is dominated by lead guitarist Choa and keyboardist Yuna, and you can hear them singing at the top of their lungs right into the microphone in the live "Get Out" performance - and you can hear it all at low volume. Some AOA fans protested that bassist Mina only does air guitar, but using the K712 to replay the "Moya" live performance proves them wrong - the bass is evidently there and remember that the K712 does noticeably boost particular frequencies. IU's 3-note noisemaker in the final verse of "Good Day" deserves particular mention because, well, the 3 soprano notes don't seem as jarring as they normally do. The same sort of phenomenon appears in T-ara's "I Go Crazy Because of You" - a pretty bass heavy song that doesn't seem as deep as it normally does through speakers. In this respect, there's a little life lost in certain songs that push the upper and lower ends of the frequency scale. Lastly, the Back to the Future version of "Roly-Poly" is a disco homage with the DeLorean time travel boom at the 3:00 mark. This mix is a test of sonic quality, and on the K712 its sonic 'accuracy' makes the distortion is particularly harsh. Listeners should keep this in mind when using the K712 for certain music or action movies. BUILD QUALITY When you pick up the AKG K712 Pro (or any of its siblings, K602/K702/Q701), the headphone seems fairly simple. Non-leather pads, relatively thin leather headband, plastic here and there, no obvious adjustment system. However, once you try it on, you will realize that the design is quite ingenious if you're coming from another manufacturer. There is hardly any weight from the headband, which auto-adjusts based on the size of your head via elastic bands connected to the earpads. You quickly realize that having sturdy, non-degrading (read: environmentally-unfriendly) plastic headband will last a long time unless you purposely drop the headphone. The earpads are memory foam and, because they are fabric-covered, won't get shredded over time by my facial hair like my old Denon AHD2000 did. The round design means that if you don't have the headphones exactly perpendicular to your head, the sonic quality will not change as they might on other headphones. The K712 is provided with 2 cables, a straight orange cable and a coiled black cable, both of which connect to a 3-pin port on the left earpad. Whether you prefer single cable or Y-connector is personal taste, but practically the K712 has a simpler build. In the end, the light weight and comfort means that you can leave this on your head for hours; you will take it off first to do other tasks than you will from discomfort. AUDIO SOURCE AND POWER USAGE Obviously, this and any other high-end headphone should be used with equally high-end sources, audio processor and music both. The K712 WILL pick up audio artifacts more noticeably than lesser headphones, so if the explosion you are seeing in the movie playing wasn't rendered in the highest quality, the sound will be considerably harsher and distorted. Any musical remixes will most likely suffer because the tracks weren't originally written with each other in mind regardless of the closeness in rhythm. Furthermore: -If you listen to music mostly from your computer, invest in the highest end soundcard such as the Creative X-Fi Titanium HD or Asus Xonar Essence STX, both of which can be found for ~$150-$200. Both have amps capable of driving the K712 plenty loud at low levels. -If you mostly use a home stereo, you can use an amp but it is only necessary if you are looking to change the sonic character (i.e., a tube amp) - the low impedance of the K712 does not require much power to drive. -If you mostly used your smartphone, nothing additional is necessary - you can try a USB portable amp but remember that you are limited the connection on your phone; in my experience, USB connections are never that great for audio. OTHER THOUGHTS Keep in mind that this is an open headphone: sound leaks to the ambient air for better resonance (i.e., increased sonic clarity). The K712 are best suited for a quiet environment where you are not concerned about disturbing others or being disturbed. Also, there is a burn-in time required, though they will already sound much better out of the box than lesser headphones. A few days (~100 hours) is reasonable. PRICE/PERFORMANCE AND CONCLUSION As of this writing, Amazon lists the AKG K712 Pro at $379 (MSRP $700). You can usually find most high-end headphones on Amazon at greatly discounted prices, but since the K712 regularly sells at ~$500, under $400 for this item is an absolute steal. Comparable headphones will cost ~$500, so if you happen to be strapped for cash but want something near the top, it is difficult to beat this price/performance ratio. Also recall that the top AKG model, the K812, is the only one above the K712 and provides a bit better sound at $1500...and is not on Amazon yet. So before this seller runs out of $380 K712's, and you happen to be in the market for a studio headphone, give this a good listen - you won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but only with a good amp. Otherwise just forget it.
*by D***T on February 4, 2020*

So I'm going to try and justify my scoring here first, and then summarize. -- Sound quality -- First of all, I gave the sound a 3/5 because these headphones sound absolutely awful without a good amp. And by good amp, I mean a good amp. Not a little mobile DAP, or a budget 1.5-2w USB DAP. A dedicated amp that can handle almost any headphone presented to it. When I got these headphones, I used them with a Fiio K3, before moving to a K5 Pro. They just never sounded good. No low end at all, details were missing, and there were no dynamics. For some reason they sounded better on my phone than they did in these too DAPs. It also felt like they were never loud enough as there was no detail (not in the sense of gain), so I'd find myself raising the volume, only to find it hurting my ears. It reminded me of what it was like listening to headphones with the jack half way in a 3.5mm port, where something's missing from the signal. After extensive testing, I ended up giving up on them and sticking to my R70X and HD660S pairs. Fast forward a month to now, and I got an SMSL SP200 THX-certified amplifier along with an SMSL M300 DAC, and they sound so much better, it's baffling. My thinking was if I had to rate the K712s with my K5 Pro, I'd give them a 2/5 (they sound worse than headphones half their price), but with a good amp, it's a 4/5, due to the sound still being quite coloured (as many AKG 7xx headphones are), but tremendously better. They become far more revealing and feel like they have a tight if under-emphasised low end, as opposed to having none at all before. There's actual meat in the bass when it gets low enough. The contrast this adds makes them sound so much better. As such I went with the middle ground between the two scores just so people are a bit more aware of this issue, as I'm sure someone is going to be using a similar amp to those I've had in the past, and I really hope they take this to heart. Honestly, if you have a cheaper amp or setup you'd be better off getting a Sennheiser HD58X which is easier to drive and less prone to sounding completely different across amps, or even the R70X which has really really high impedance (470 ohm!) but still sounded awesome on my K5 Pro, and even my K3. Another note about the sound of the headphones, is that they have less separation than you'd be used to on most other headphones at this price point. The sound comes together, almost as if into a single entity, and this is why it lacks detail compared to other headphones, but also has a fun nature to it, as it feels like a cohesive thing, as opposed to an analytical sounding headphone with every individual part of the song standing noticeably on its own, in it's own little space within the sound stage. So depending on how serious you are about separation and accuracy, keep this in mind. -- Comfort -- They're one of the most comfy headphones I've worn, due to the large cups with very soft and airy memory foam. I'd say that Sennheiser could take notes on this, as the foam on my HD660S is far cheaper feeling than on the K712s. The reason I took a point off for comfort though, is that the clamp is too weak. I know this differs between people and it's impossible to get the right clamping force for everyone due to head size differences, but this the only headphone I have that feels like it can fall off easily, particularly if I lean forward. For comparison, the HD660S, R70X, HE4XX and M50Xs all feel far more secure. So if you move around a lot or don't like having the background anxiety of the headphones falling off your head when you least expect it, then I'd skip these, or possibly get pads that are wider to make up for some of the space between the cups and your head. -- Gaming -- For gaming they're perfectly fine. I play a lot of FPS games, presently playing COD MW and Apex Legends and CS GO, and come from a competitive Counter Strike background (started back in the 1.3 days), so I know the importance of having a headphone with good imaging and revealing mids and highs so that you can hear footsteps or distant shots. Their sound stage is great, but it's not always easy to isolate exactly where a sound is coming from, even though it's easy enough to identify the general vicinity the sound came from due to the wider sound stage, vicinity being the keyword. -- Final thoughts -- Get 'em if you have a good amp and you don't mind a less neutral sound. They have great highs that stop just before they get too harsh and they make treble heavy songs, such as less bass-heavy electronic tracks or older rock like Van Morrison, sound awesome due to their particular sound profile. They do have less detail overall though especially when compared with the HD660S, but it isn't majorly obvious. Bass isn't as present as with other headphones because it tends to kick in further down, but the distinctive sound of these makes it fun to listen to music and compare with other headphones, as I've not heard a sound like this before (though I'm still just getting my feet wet in the audio space, with only 4-5 decent pairs presently, and 4 cheaper pairs that I've accumulated over years and years). So if you want a "fun" headphone with less clamp and (to reiterate for the umpteenth time) possess a good amp, these are a good choice! Otherwise, just stay away.

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