AKG K371 Review - Closed-back benchmark headphone for 2020?

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  • @IndianPolish
    @IndianPolish 3 роки тому +19

    Hope this helps someone:
    The K371 has a much louder volume than the dt 770 (32 ohms) when plugging into standard mobile devices and laptops with a much punchier bass. You can crank up even more power by adding a portable DAC on both but would not need it in my personal opinion for normal day to day listening.

    • @arthursimsa9005
      @arthursimsa9005 2 роки тому +1

      very helpful!

    • @mndlessdrwer
      @mndlessdrwer 2 роки тому

      114dB SPL/V on the AKG K371 vs. 96dB SPL/V on the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro. Yeah, the K371 are crazy sensitive for over-ear headphones are really don't need much power to get insanely loud. On my HiBy R3 Pro Saber DAP I could barely use 30% volume on single-ended output before it was too loud to listen to. Even the output from my Samsung Note 9 was more than sufficient to power them to unlistenable levels of output volume.

    • @mertonnephake
      @mertonnephake Рік тому

      Another problem with DT 770 is they distort at higher volumes and it gets only worse with time, unfortunately.

    • @Fallen_Family
      @Fallen_Family 8 місяців тому

      ​@@mertonnephakethis isn't a popular opinion concerning the 770s tho so it might just be a personal issue

  • @quadrannilator
    @quadrannilator 4 роки тому +21

    I think your review gonna make me pull the trigger on these! Keep up the good work Chrono - nice to have you part of the team!

    • @chrono-headphonereviews242
      @chrono-headphonereviews242 4 роки тому +6

      Thanks for checking the video out! And I highly recommend these, very enjoyable pair of headphones :D

  • @mrcrunch8000
    @mrcrunch8000 3 роки тому +17

    For anyone interested in playing with eq try the one below. It may look like some big changes but it really isn't. It oddly removes some of the grain and gives vocals a more natural sound. They get a touch more body and lose that edge in consonants. It also gives the treble some more air and helps horns stand out a bit more even though it almost sounds like the level of horns are lowered just a touch. Stock I notice some horns get lost in some Postmodern Jukebox
    songs. Personally I don't find the bass on my pair to be too much but leaving out the 60hz adjustment doesn't change any of the postive qualities of the eq. The 1475hz could probably be left out as well. It doesn't seem to change much. All I really notice is a touch more power in some vocals which I personally like.
    Pre Amp -5db
    60hz - (1, Q2) (optional)
    1475hz - (1, Q5) (optional)
    3890hz - (4, Q7)
    5665hz - (4, Q7)
    8500hz - (-4, Q6)
    12177hz - (5, Q6)
    17220hz - (5, Q7)

    • @Vaxeri
      @Vaxeri Рік тому

      This is a great tuning that adds brightness and clarity without causing sibilance. 5665hz can potentionally cause harshness, so it's worth trying if the tuning sounds good without this peak or at lower value.

  • @dplariosa
    @dplariosa 4 роки тому +8

    Glad to see you speak on these. I think you're review was spot on. Altho not perfect they're still my go to cans for sure.

  • @senyorc
    @senyorc 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks for the review Chrono!

  • @jorgbornefeld1689
    @jorgbornefeld1689 Рік тому +2

    You should try the AKG K 361 too. I bought it six weeks ago and I really like it very much. It sounds on the natural side with good bass extension, very good neutral mids and clear trebles. For 100 bugs (in Germany) it's a super headphone. Maybe better than the 371 if you keep in mind the price. Try it!

  • @Taima
    @Taima 2 роки тому +2

    I just got these last week. Can someone tell me if I'm nuts, cause my pair sound great overall, but way too flat for my tastes. The bass is weak imo, and I know that's at least partly because I do like a lot of bass. My previous pair were a rather cheap pair of EKG E900 Pro gaming headphones which were the most bass-heavy headphones I've ever had. It was a bit more than they could handle, but I did enjoy it more often than not especially when listening to hip hop/rap.
    I've tried oratory1990's EqualizerAPO/Peace preset, and it's a lil better but not really. He mentions that the third band/105hz is where I can adjust for bass and increasing it from 5.5 to 8.2 helps but it's still...idk, eh?
    This bothers me the most because I've seen several people talk about how bass heavy they can be and I'm just not seeing that. Any ideas?

    • @miks_w8945
      @miks_w8945 2 роки тому +2

      They are very bass heavy for audio enthusiasts and audiophiles, since too much Bass can drown out details and the rest of the frequency response.

  • @harshitshukla7382
    @harshitshukla7382 4 роки тому +30

    Agreed with most of it except the dynamics. I own the k371 and Dt 770 and this guy punches better for me than 770s. Also, there have absolutely no Trebles harshness which DT770 are way too harsh for some tracks. These are foldable and come with a removable cable along with different lengths of cables. I enjoy them better overall than 770s.

    • @KirkLazurus
      @KirkLazurus 2 роки тому +1

      K371 is not particularly dynamic. sound lacks weight and impact. That is why I ended up returning them.

    • @towsifshahriarshovo
      @towsifshahriarshovo 2 роки тому

      I wanna buy a headphone under $200, don't care about open or close. For Sound quality only 58x or k361??

    • @KirkLazurus
      @KirkLazurus 2 роки тому +1

      @@towsifshahriarshovo Used 650 or 560S

    • @towsifshahriarshovo
      @towsifshahriarshovo 2 роки тому +1

      @@KirkLazurus thanks for the reply

    • @hy7968
      @hy7968 2 роки тому

      @@KirkLazurus yes but the 650 and 560 requires a powerful amp

  • @carloscervantes836
    @carloscervantes836 7 місяців тому

    I gave up on audio gear but when my Philips L2 gave out, I ordered the K371 and the DT 700 pro X. I found myself raising the volume of the X to get the bass I wanted, leaving me at a higher overall volume. While I found the X super comfy, the K is good, and I think the sound target is solid. No need to EQ or listen loudly, great replacement, hopefully it also last years.

  • @jhonscot
    @jhonscot 4 роки тому +6

    Please give us your review of Hifiman Sundara. I am curious to know your thoughts on him and also test your EQ for him. Good job.

    • @chrono-headphonereviews242
      @chrono-headphonereviews242 4 роки тому +2

      thanks for checking out the reivew! I've actually already reviewed the Sundara on my old YT channel. Here's the link to my Sundara review: ua-cam.com/video/H6-YmMNl8ks/v-deo.html

    • @jhonscot
      @jhonscot 4 роки тому +1

      @@chrono-headphonereviews242 Thank you! I'll check it out right now

  • @stanstaniboy7655
    @stanstaniboy7655 4 роки тому +31

    Metal 571 brought me here... I am not disappointed.

  • @ExSkyCyclePilot
    @ExSkyCyclePilot 3 роки тому +20

    The tizzy, sharp treble, and overblown bass were deal breakers for me on the DT-770. Not sure why people like them so much.

    • @m.richards6947
      @m.richards6947 3 роки тому +1

      What closed back do you recommend under 200 dollars?

    • @ExSkyCyclePilot
      @ExSkyCyclePilot 3 роки тому +2

      @@m.richards6947 The ones in this review - the AKG K371. They are fairly neutral, with a bit of extra bass punch.

    • @DibsonAlexaBliss
      @DibsonAlexaBliss 2 роки тому +5

      Dt 770 are garbage

    • @wetpasta2100
      @wetpasta2100 2 роки тому +1

      It's just because loas of streamers use them.

    • @user-xj7ms2hy7l
      @user-xj7ms2hy7l 2 роки тому +4

      God when will this suffering end. First I had been reading about m50x and planned to buy them, them I heard they are garbage compared to dt 770 and now this. Help please...I just want to use them for music listening at home and for watching movies. Sometimes I use Ableton for music producing so I could use them for monitoring.

  • @georgeneverland896
    @georgeneverland896 Рік тому +1

    Can anybody compare these headphones to the Sennheiser HD560s? I'm looking for the best-sounding headphones in this price range for music playback. My daily driver is the Fidelio X2HR for now.

  • @RLTrane
    @RLTrane 4 роки тому +12

    So if I want to get something you recommend I guess I can call it pulling the Chrono Trigger? (I'll see myself out)

    • @chrono-headphonereviews242
      @chrono-headphonereviews242 4 роки тому +2

      Ayyyee that's another great Chrono Trigger reference in the comment section XD, I'm gonna have to start writing these down for future videos. ;)

    • @RLTrane
      @RLTrane 4 роки тому

      @@chrono-headphonereviews242 It's my favorite game of all time!

  • @Tripokaridos22
    @Tripokaridos22 4 роки тому +9

    Metal 571 adviced me to get these... Cant wait ...

  • @MartinLeschinski
    @MartinLeschinski 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the review and comparing it to the 770s. Which 770 Ohm version, were you listening to?

  • @DieTabbi
    @DieTabbi Рік тому +2

    Good video. I asked myself when the Harman curve is the way to go why the hell the companies are not able to build their headphone to fit the curve?

  • @VampguyN85
    @VampguyN85 4 місяці тому

    This retailed for $149 3 years ago? Wow. It's $190 now. I got it with an Amazon sale for $155. I went with a amp/convert to type-c combo for mobile use when I travel. Out of the headsets I tried out, these were the best cleanest sound. Long term concerns over quality, but we shall see. They were comfortable to use for 4 hours of streaming edm. I felt the headphone pressure on my ears for a few minutes after taking them off though. I think for my first pair of headphones since a Razer or Corsair gaming set, these are great. More than I normally pay on a pair, but I care more about sound quality for live streaming festivals and radio broacasts of edm, than I used to. It helps my mental health. I do like bass heavy for hardstyle, but not to the point it causes ear pain and headaches. I think the K371 are the right first pair to begin my audiophile journey with.
    Guitar Center talked me into trying the Sennheiser HD200 first, but I returned them. I found the upper bass and mid tones too muddy for my liking. And the earmuffs to small for me. I had pain after 30 minutes.

  • @hal9xxx321
    @hal9xxx321 4 роки тому +15

    Been eyeing these for quite some time...but it seems to have qc issues
    Btw k361 next?

    • @HeliBenj
      @HeliBenj 4 роки тому

      Yep, had one of the early ones, had to return them because of bad swivel mechanism, badly molded cups, issue with seal (no bass) and shouty mids...

    • @johnellison3173
      @johnellison3173 4 роки тому +2

      @@HeliBenj I think I got a crap pair too as mine sounded anything but warm and that 8khz peak he mentioned was very harsh and extremely fatiguing on my pair.

    • @sagargour1
      @sagargour1 4 роки тому +1

      Mine have no issues. Also, I got them for $71.

    • @alan5560
      @alan5560 4 роки тому

      Got them $100 open box. No issues after 5 and a half months.

    • @mrpic56
      @mrpic56 3 роки тому

      @@sagargour1 Where did you get them for $71?

  • @wesleyleigh4063
    @wesleyleigh4063 3 роки тому +2

    These honestly aren't as good as most reviewers are claiming. I bought them and sold after about 3 months. The sound is flat and detailed, but amidst the 2-4k area the sound is just super underwhelming, like it sounds either distorted or just really lacking something. Also the ear cups flatten so much eventually that my ear was touching the driver, which was annoying, though i have a pretty big head so it likely squeezed them above average. Idk they are better than m50x and m40x but I would instead opt for some dt770s or 6xx's personally.

  • @briancaulfield7251
    @briancaulfield7251 4 роки тому +2

    These are some special headphones indeed! Nice review

  • @FabioKasper
    @FabioKasper 4 роки тому +7

    Good stuff Chrono. That phone was a little "monochronatic" to my taste though. :-)

  • @bwc1976
    @bwc1976 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this, I have my next purchase narrowed down between these and the DT770's, and hope to try both in a store.

    • @guybuddy1
      @guybuddy1 2 роки тому +3

      I hope you bought the DT770s over these...

    • @bwc1976
      @bwc1976 2 роки тому

      @@guybuddy1 Haven't bought any yet, planning for August and definitely leaning toward the DT770's.

    • @kaochankddr6920
      @kaochankddr6920 Рік тому +3

      @@bwc1976 A bit late to the thread, but what do you choose in the end? I also contemplating a lot between these 2 right now

    • @bwc1976
      @bwc1976 Рік тому +2

      @@kaochankddr6920 Didn't end up trying them in a store, but I went ahead and got the DT770's on Amazon and have been very happy with them.

    • @RabbitConfirmed
      @RabbitConfirmed Рік тому +1

      Don‘t have the AKG, but currently have DT 770, ATH-M50x and DT 700 Pro X.
      And one thing I can say is that Beyerdynamic has outstanding quality. No other can match.

  • @patrickkerns2022
    @patrickkerns2022 Рік тому +1

    i like the audio technica 50 lol but most audiophiles hate them but im still looking for a headphone in that price range that can have that bass thump only with no midrange scoop and clearer highs but so far nothing seems to the job .i like that club sound only wish it ws a little more clearer than the audio technica.any ideas??? thanks for the video

  • @ModernPlague
    @ModernPlague 2 роки тому +1

    Helpful video!
    I've already got the open-backed DT 900 Pro X for mixing/mastering, but I'm looking for something closed-back & cheaper like the K371 for monitoring vocals as i speak/sing, and also ambient sound samples/field recordings with my Tascam recorder. So I don't need the _best_ quality headphones for that stuff, but I'd still like them to be as neutral as possible for this general price-range. Are the K371s neutral enough for those purposes? Any recommendations?

    • @mndlessdrwer
      @mndlessdrwer 2 роки тому +1

      Just for vocals, I'd say the K371 are basically a cheaper version of the Sennheiser HD650. Mids and lower treble region graph very, very similarly. The K371 just have a bit more upper treble gain and CONSIDERABLY more bass and sub-bass, but it is tightly controlled enough not the bleed into the mids. They're going for about $110 right now and I honestly don't think there's a single headphone in that price bracket or below that competes favorably against them. Just the fact that I can compare the mids against those from the HD650 should demonstrate that.
      If you want the ultimate in neutrality then no. The K371 are harman with considerable sub-bass and bass gain, so they're not going to sound terribly off, but if you mix with them then you're going to produce some anemic sounding mixes because of the bass gain. For vocals and most instruments, you'll likely find them to be adequate for sampling and some monitoring if you have more accurate speakers or headphones to mix with.

  • @DBAMAN7
    @DBAMAN7 3 роки тому +1

    Great Video! lovin' the Kimetsu no Yaiba posters in the background

  • @adrianmorrish8494
    @adrianmorrish8494 3 роки тому +6

    How would these compare in terms of audio, so detail, separation, sounds stage to my Sony WH1000-XM4's. I have never owned passive headphones and am getting a pair of Sennheiser HD 560s for open back usage and wondered if these would serve as my entry point for closed back for my first foray into audiophile style Headphones or the DT770 PRO, again these will be my first pair. If either are not noticably better than the Sony driven passively or powered then I see no point in getting them, would appreciate your advice plz.

    • @arthursimsa9005
      @arthursimsa9005 2 роки тому

      Isn’t that a silly question?

    • @adrianmorrish8494
      @adrianmorrish8494 2 роки тому

      @@arthursimsa9005 well it was asked a year ago and quite a few headphones have come since asking, but reread ing it and the point it was asked then no not really.

    • @arthursimsa9005
      @arthursimsa9005 2 роки тому

      @@adrianmorrish8494 It is my understanding that active noice canceling headphones are known for being strictly inferior to more traditional wired closed-back headphones, even when they cvost 3 times more. What do you think now one year later then? Have you compared your XM4 against the the K371?:)

    • @adrianmorrish8494
      @adrianmorrish8494 2 роки тому +1

      @@arthursimsa9005 I absolutely know that now, but didn't then hence the question, I had no idea but fro reviews and articles getting into this passion, I was hearing it was, I actually bought a pair at a very good sale price of philips shp9600's and that was me sold, I now have a few open and closed back headphones, dynamic and planar and a small number of amps and DAC'S. At that time as new to this pursuit I was just asking for advice, fortunately on other forums such as reddit and hifi areas did.

    • @arthursimsa9005
      @arthursimsa9005 2 роки тому

      @@adrianmorrish8494 Cool. What closed-backs did you go for in the end? I'm actually looking for one right now.

  • @RiverTheNerd
    @RiverTheNerd 3 роки тому

    What is the connector for this and what end (male/female)??? These and other AKG headphones look nice and sound good, but I want to get the V-Moda BoomPro for it (or similar ones) and need to know the kind of adapter I would need

  • @KiraDenys
    @KiraDenys 4 роки тому +3

    I’ve tried EQing my DT770, DT1770, and DT1990 to the Harman Kardon target curve, using oratory1990’s settings, but ended up hating it... It made the mids sound dull and the bass sound over done.

    • @TsunTzu
      @TsunTzu 4 роки тому +1

      Did that with my M40Xs.
      Didn't like it at all.

  • @towsifshahriarshovo
    @towsifshahriarshovo 2 роки тому +1

    How do they compared with Sennheiser hd58x??

  • @christopherbass4521
    @christopherbass4521 3 роки тому +2

    I like them. I can't stand the 770's with their weak power handling. These are the dark to the 7506's bright. I need both and these two headphones work well.

    • @hodshonf
      @hodshonf 3 роки тому

      same here about the 770s, never did like them OR the K701s (even with a Schiit) - will be buying the K371 today - locally, just in case, for returns.

  • @rakshitnasikkar6711
    @rakshitnasikkar6711 2 роки тому

    I just need a pair of wireless headphones closed back that sound reasonably better than the Sony XM4? Any suggestions other than these

  • @lucacorona6681
    @lucacorona6681 3 роки тому

    I'm going to start producing cinematic orchestral music, is the k371 better than athm50x for this purpose and also for listening to classical and piano music?

  • @MyurrDurr
    @MyurrDurr 3 роки тому

    My last pair of headphones with the headband padding glued to it, the padding came loose and fell off after only a year ;_:
    I'm not sure if I might get these or not because of that.
    My current headphones are still going strong but the ear cup and cable are getting worn by now after nearly 5 years

  • @birb4095
    @birb4095 4 роки тому +1

    U had a chance to listen to the Verite c? listenend to them yesterday. They sound very similar to the standard Verite, but the 3d effect is on steroids.

  • @jiyahbj
    @jiyahbj 3 роки тому +3

    If you had to choose between the ath-50x akg k371 or the DT 770 Pro which one would you choose just for a casual listening!

    • @yannisgk
      @yannisgk 3 роки тому

      probably 770s...they are also good for making music (afaik).

    • @hannesganahl6384
      @hannesganahl6384 7 місяців тому

      The k371!!! I have tried exactly these headphones:
      dt770 is realy detailed, but has very sharp highs and not enough bass. Good for mixing but not to just Listen to music
      The AT m50x have a very intens V shaped EQ. Strong upper bass (more then the dt770) and very sharp highs. But the mids are weak and dont Sound natural. The dt 770 has better mids
      But the k371 are nearly perfect in every aspekt: very nice and natural mids, a good sub bass (not cracy a lot of it, just enough) and clear but smooth highs.

  • @proProcrastinatooor
    @proProcrastinatooor 4 роки тому +1

    Chrono, a revisit to Audio Technica M50x would be a great video considering their sales numbers.

    • @thiscorrosion900
      @thiscorrosion900 4 роки тому +1

      I hated those horrible AT pieces of junk. The most annoying high-end I've ever heard in a headphone. No bass. Blechhhhhh I returned them.

  • @BookClubDisaster
    @BookClubDisaster 2 роки тому

    Love these for the office. Use open backs at home. But can you replace the cord? Hate the telephone wire cable. Or did it come with another one that I might have thrown away?

    • @absolutium
      @absolutium 2 роки тому +1

      It came with 3 cables.

  • @NFStopsnuf
    @NFStopsnuf Рік тому

    Whenever I use these, no matter the source, mids sound very tinny and recessed. Do I just have a broken one?

  • @harackmw
    @harackmw 3 роки тому

    With the stock cord provided the microphonics from scratching on my shirt and shoulder were maddening. They are not as noticeable at full volume, but kinda silly considering these aren't 50 dollar headphones.

  • @The2808erik
    @The2808erik 4 роки тому

    Are the better than m40x's though, with swapped pads because they are the same price point around a 100€.

  • @benedicvelasco
    @benedicvelasco 4 роки тому

    The k553 is a great closedback can too. Very pleased with it.

    • @yannisgk
      @yannisgk 3 роки тому

      nah, i gave it...too "airy" 4 me.

  • @TheRicardo28
    @TheRicardo28 4 роки тому

    I have the old Bluetooth Sony mdr 1000x first generation and I don't no if they sound better than the Sony at meantime I would like to try the AKG k 371 with the IFI hip dac in my Samsung S10 Plus. Between the AKG 371 and the AKG k 271 Mk II wich the two are better for the dac? I know I can use the 371 without the dac in the S10 Plus because of the 32 ohm.

    • @Shinjutsu211
      @Shinjutsu211 Рік тому

      the sound quality of the k371 is better than the k271 mkII, the k371 has a wide frequency range of 5-40000hz so if you want to add a Dac/amp suitable for Loseless 24 bit song formats

  • @Audi0phool
    @Audi0phool 4 роки тому +3

    Weird... I was just watching Metals’ review of this like an hour ago. Now you’re reviewing it and Metal’s commenting on it . What’s going on ?? Lol

  • @thetreasonseason
    @thetreasonseason 3 роки тому

    I dont know if my set is defective or not but this sounded like something else when paired with tube amp. Like omg night and day better than connected from my laptop however overall this could do more in the mid bass section at least in my own taste / opinion.

    • @mndlessdrwer
      @mndlessdrwer 2 роки тому

      The low impedance and high sensitivity, along with the closed back design, combine to create one of the most source transparent sets I've heard. Like, I could tell on some other sets that the different sources I was listening through had their own tuning, but man do the K371 just make that obvious. I personally like them on my R3 Pro Saber because of its almost ruthlessly neutral tuning, but if you like warm sounding audio then I can absolutely see how the K371 on a tube amp could be fantastic.

  • @IHyperGun
    @IHyperGun 3 роки тому

    Hi Chrono! Which headphone stand are you using?

  • @dragos8839
    @dragos8839 2 роки тому

    How durable is the headband ? Do they fall off easily ? I wanna get them and convert them to bluetooth so I can wear them at the gym

    • @Sergey_Val
      @Sergey_Val 2 роки тому

      as i know the wired version much bettet in quality, BT - thrash.

  • @bluefilmsltd
    @bluefilmsltd 3 роки тому

    I'm noticing bass on the right side is more prominent than on the left

  • @ZeBubba
    @ZeBubba 4 роки тому +1

    Yeah, DT770 80ohm has nice heft and slam in the lows and that soundstage is good too. Too bad about the peaky highs.

    • @ickebins6948
      @ickebins6948 2 роки тому

      Nothing a EQ cant fix and some other pads aswell.
      Running my 770's with Dekoni pads, made them even better.

    • @edmundsiadari6234
      @edmundsiadari6234 Рік тому

      @@ickebins6948 do you think I should get the akg k371 or the dt770? I can get k371 new for the same price of a used dt770. I'm planning to not use any amps. Should I get the 32 or 80 ohm one for my laptop? Thanks

    • @ickebins6948
      @ickebins6948 Рік тому

      @@edmundsiadari6234 Can't really say much about the AKG but if you run any headphone on a laptop get the lowest impedance available. I've got the 32Ohm version and the run well on any laptop I tried them on.
      Maybe you can find a shop where you cant test them both.

  • @ChrisKeyman
    @ChrisKeyman Рік тому

    How big upgrade is the Aeon 2 noire ?

  • @josuad6890
    @josuad6890 3 роки тому

    k371 sounds so good, but sadly they are not available in my country, or at least i can't find them anywhere. BUT, the k371bt is everywhere i look. So my question is, IF, I used the k371bt wired, will they sound similar to a regular k371?

    • @erwinyulista
      @erwinyulista 3 роки тому +1

      Hi, i get K371 about a couple months ago, pair it with Fiio BTR5 for BT connection, never been happier after that, the sound's just amazing, from low, mid, to high, they're very detailed. I think i saw a review here on YT about how the 371 BT version is different in sound with the non BT version, better the non BT Version.

    • @josuad6890
      @josuad6890 3 роки тому +1

      ​@@erwinyulista yeah, I ended up buying the BT, and returned it after a brief testing period. Got the money back so it's all good. The sound wasn't good though. The bass is muddy, there's some weird painful spike in the treble too. I did try to change the pads with my M50 pads and that somehow fix the treble spikes, but I'm not gonna bother trying to fix bad headphones.
      I did tried the K361 non BT though, and bought it the same day I heard it.

    • @arthursimsa9005
      @arthursimsa9005 2 роки тому +1

      @@josuad6890 oh wow, so the diffère between wired and wireless versions are huge then?

    • @josuad6890
      @josuad6890 2 роки тому

      @@arthursimsa9005 yeah. avoid the BT ones like a plague I guess.

  • @DJHastingsFeverPitch
    @DJHastingsFeverPitch 3 роки тому

    How are these as compared to the k5xx line?

  • @crusadingcomrade8873
    @crusadingcomrade8873 3 роки тому

    I'm a newbie to audio stuff, what exactly do you mean it sounds "warmer" for the highs?

    • @BookClubDisaster
      @BookClubDisaster 3 роки тому +4

      Less like icepicks to the ears.

    • @Nayah9
      @Nayah9 2 роки тому

      In musical terms, warm means less treble and bright means more treble.

  • @waterbuffalo4225
    @waterbuffalo4225 4 роки тому

    How do these compare to the focal elegia?

  • @Orteth
    @Orteth 3 роки тому

    Is it good enough for gaming?
    And is it possible to use that mic mod? Or I just go for the Fidelio x2hr?

    • @rich.wishes
      @rich.wishes 3 роки тому

      they're alright for gaming, but they're not great for sound focused games like siege because they focus more on quality and clarity of sound rather than the extent of directional quality you would need. Personally I'd say find heaphones with good directional quality and use your studio mic on discord rather than a mic mod or a headset mic

    • @mrpenis6969
      @mrpenis6969 3 роки тому

      @@rich.wishes which would be the better directional headphones then

    • @rich.wishes
      @rich.wishes 3 роки тому

      @@mrpenis6969 personally I use the Turtle Beach XO FOUR Stealth headset, but there’s better options out there like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro and the Astro a50’s.

    • @hy7968
      @hy7968 2 роки тому +1

      @@mrpenis6969 AKG k702. You will need a bit of amplification tho

  • @jari121
    @jari121 4 роки тому +2

    I have these and they are strange. Sounds so good but still so strange.

    • @maisteritomppeli4760
      @maisteritomppeli4760 4 роки тому +1

      Yep. I returned mine after some listening. Too strange, and bass changes a lot with glasses. I guess I'll just keep listening with my 15 year old hd-25's...

  • @batmandeltaforce
    @batmandeltaforce 2 роки тому

    These sound EXACTLY like my JBL monitors... cover my ears and very comfortable.

  • @nguyenthanhcong-mm8sz
    @nguyenthanhcong-mm8sz 3 роки тому +1

    Should i buy this for listening to music on smartphone?

    • @absolutium
      @absolutium 2 роки тому

      If you are not planning on using an external HighRes DAC and

  • @chuckyfox9284
    @chuckyfox9284 4 роки тому

    Can you put in the title who is reviewing?

  • @ACE112ACE112
    @ACE112ACE112 3 роки тому

    5:14 what song on screen?

  • @arroncajigas4260
    @arroncajigas4260 Рік тому

    Can this be use for studio monitoring? Thamks

    • @ZombieLincoln666
      @ZombieLincoln666 Рік тому

      Yes of course. It’s a very accurate headphone

    • @SlavJerry
      @SlavJerry Рік тому

      absolutely, that's literally what its purpose

  • @victorbanner
    @victorbanner 2 роки тому

    How does one change the EQ on these?

    • @bfree45
      @bfree45 2 роки тому

      with EQ settings/application on your PC or EQ settings/app on your audio player/mobile device

  • @ericcrawford9827
    @ericcrawford9827 2 роки тому

    Some like too much compression and limiting, I'm listening through lap top speakers. Poor is cool. It sounds OK because I'm stoned.

  • @beegyahuna3743
    @beegyahuna3743 4 роки тому +2

    Everyone else: Good job on the review
    Me: Is ThAt DeMoN sLaYeR aRt In ThE bAcKgRoUnD????

    • @chrono-headphonereviews242
      @chrono-headphonereviews242 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, yes it is demon slayer in the background hahahaha. I loved that anime, and I got these posters from a site called Displate.

  • @Kogaion78
    @Kogaion78 Рік тому

    I put an audio equalizer addon in firefox with the k571 heads.......
    I wonder if anybody can tell me how to equalize better
    the eqaulizer is 32-64-125-250-500-1k-2k-4k-8k-16k......
    now the freq-resp for k371 I took from diy-audio-heaven.......
    do u have any better equalizer addon or a software that stays for all windows including i.e.browsers ??......I dont know what stand-alone software (like boom 3d for ex. or other more profi can replace the windows equalizer from win7 pro like.......
    THX!

  • @mrfrosty3
    @mrfrosty3 3 роки тому

    I like AKG headphones, my k450s are still going strong after 5 years of abuse and being stuffed in bags and pockets.

  • @rocketman9473
    @rocketman9473 4 роки тому

    Are there better alternatives for gaming and heavy bass listening?

    • @alexsmith1207
      @alexsmith1207 3 роки тому +1

      Skullcandy crushers evo, Sennheiser Momentum 3 😉

  • @adityasharma2870
    @adityasharma2870 4 роки тому

    Watching this with my k371 on

    • @alimuharremturan581
      @alimuharremturan581 3 роки тому

      nasıl memnunmusunuz ben yeni aldım uzun kullanımda nasıl ? birde menteşe sorunlarından çokça bahsedilmiş siz bir problem yaşadınızmı sağ sol kalibrasyon sorunundan bahsedilmiş bir kanalda inceleme var yapı sorunları çok fazla deniyor siz nasıl yorumluyorsunuz bu arada bende yeni almış bulundum k371

  • @bladecup
    @bladecup 3 роки тому

    I was actually suprised comaparing them with my koss ksc75 of 20 bucks,and was more in the mood why the fuck i spent 200 bucks for this akg;)

    • @archyology
      @archyology 3 роки тому +1

      Open earphones like the Koss can sound amazing. In fact it's hard to get any earphone that sounds better, without spending a LOT. But these will isolate sound better, it's harder to design a good closed earphone.

  • @platonicdreamer
    @platonicdreamer 2 роки тому

    I read these lack bass? I like bass heavy such as apple earpods.... So these lack bass? Deal breaker

    • @miwadipog1251
      @miwadipog1251 2 роки тому

      Apple is shit

    • @absolutium
      @absolutium 2 роки тому +2

      Hahaha There is no way you can compare Apple earpods to Studio Headphones..
      Earpods: 80hz-15,000hz
      K371: 10hz-35,000hz
      "Bass" is everything under 80hz ..but having headphones capable of ultra low frequencies DOESN'T mean the music has to have bass. It completely relies on the range and quality of the Master.

  • @mcmokka6143
    @mcmokka6143 3 роки тому

    man, good review but the bassline of that intro and background music is fucked up.

  • @aidanlenz5519
    @aidanlenz5519 3 роки тому

    well i have $30 turtle beach for gaming so i think this will be an uprgrade

  • @squidwardtelecommunication3622
    @squidwardtelecommunication3622 4 роки тому

    too bad their qc issues make them a no go for me

  • @Tech-geeky
    @Tech-geeky 2 роки тому

    I'm trying to see how bassy these are compared to the Beats Solo i had back in 2010...
    From past experience when people say "bassy" they don't mean bassy.. its flat... so i'd rather make my own choice on that one. Are these worth it?

  • @Woot-Zee
    @Woot-Zee Рік тому

    AKG could make an almost perfect headphone, but they chose to make it expandable...

  • @pascaljean2333
    @pascaljean2333 4 роки тому

    The mmx300mk2 is the closed back bench mark hands down

  • @PastorwithoutaPulpit
    @PastorwithoutaPulpit 2 роки тому

    The Harmon Target claims to be what the majority of listeners like.
    Do people actually believe that a sample size of 249 people would represent the majority of headphone listeners?
    We have no idea what music they listened to or the equipment they used and again it was only a sample size of 249 people.
    It's ridiculous and a joke that should not be taken seriously, ever.
    It's nothing more than a marketing ploy that went mainstream and I really wish people would wake up.

    • @TheHEADPHONEShow
      @TheHEADPHONEShow  2 роки тому +2

      We actually do know what they listened to. I implore you to read through the AES collection on this topic. It's massively comprehensive research.

  • @patrickkerns2022
    @patrickkerns2022 Рік тому

    music on this video is horrible clips out lol hope it dosent reflect on these headphones

  • @guybuddy1
    @guybuddy1 2 роки тому

    I wanted these to be good so bad... They definitely are not "monitors".

  • @numinous123
    @numinous123 3 роки тому

    These are good walking around headphones. Can easily be driven by a phone. As for reference or studio mixing phones? NOPE. They're a bit spotty in some areas when it comes to sound.

    • @LostStylus
      @LostStylus 3 роки тому

      Which phones are good for mixing? I am researching this for two days and my head is spinning. Every pair of headphones that is said to be for studio mixing has a comment like this saying that they are no good.

    • @numinous123
      @numinous123 3 роки тому

      @@LostStylus It's kind of tough. The 371's are pretty good, but before AKG was bought by Harmon Karmon, I would have said almost any of their studio reference phones were great. But I doubt it now. However, the old AKG engineers started their own company called Austrian Audio. Now, I hear those a great, but they have two versions that are slightly different.
      Don't get me wrong, these are decent headphones, but I have an old AKG headphone, and this one, and you can tell the difference in sound. Some notes come through very clear on one, and not on the other. The problem is some muddiness in some high an low notes. But maybe it's nit-picking.
      Also, if you're just doing some dubstep electronica stuff, really, you don't need to be sophisticated. The AKG 371's are "good enough". Make no mistake, they're probably better sounding than most headphones you've listened to, but there are ones that are a bit better, if you're willing to pay for it.
      If you want closed backed, the AKG K553 MKII looks good (make sure it has a removable cable), but depending on what you want to spend, I might go with Austrian Audio. They're what AKG used to be, and their stuff is made in Austria.... not china. Very high quality and build, for a decent price, if you're willing to spend that much. Less slave labor, if that's a thing you care about. Look up some videos on the subject.
      I personally have the 371's for walking around and light listening. I go for my AKG 702's (pre Harmon Karmon purchase) for heavy listening at home, and they can be used for mixing in some settings, but they're open back, so you can't used them in noisy environments.
      Yes... I know it's confusing.

    • @numinous123
      @numinous123 3 роки тому

      @@LostStylus Actually, ignore my previous comment on the 371's. For the money, they're really good. I realize I've been too used to the open back headphones I wear, and after hearing some reviews on Austrian Audio, I'm thinking that the 371's might actually be better than Austrian's HI-X55 when it comes to sound quality.
      It's all subjective. If you want these for mixing, go for it. They sound better than they should for what you're paying for them.
      The 371's have a slightly better build than the 361's, as it uses more metal. You also get 3 quality cables with these headphones, including a coiled one, which on its own sells for over 30 bucks. So you're getting about 70 dollars worth of cable with these headphones.
      They take a few days to break in. So be aware.

    • @peplegal8253
      @peplegal8253 2 роки тому

      @@numinous123 : Would you recommend K712 for Classical Musical and Movies ?

    • @numinous123
      @numinous123 2 роки тому +1

      @@peplegal8253 Oh, Hell yes. I have the k702's, and they're great. But I know the K712's are even better.
      If you can get them on some sort of deal, like on Massdrop, I say, go for it.
      Make sure your deck can drive them properly. They need a bit of power to run, and plugging them into a phone for listening isn't going to cut it.

  • @skypekai
    @skypekai 2 роки тому

    Dude wants to make us believe he can notice bumps on 20 hz lmao

  • @mbahmarijan789
    @mbahmarijan789 2 роки тому

    Chrono is handsome. no homo

  • @donvittoriosierra
    @donvittoriosierra 4 роки тому

    I have the k361BT and the grain goes away with use/ burn in

    • @bratosin1
      @bratosin1 3 роки тому +6

      No such thing , is only your brain, sorry bro

    • @donvittoriosierra
      @donvittoriosierra 3 роки тому

      @@bratosin1 lol

    • @N12458
      @N12458 3 роки тому +3

      Do not be audiofooled burn in is bs

    • @hy7968
      @hy7968 2 роки тому

      @@N12458 yes. There is no evidence that burn in does anything.

  • @RabbitConfirmed
    @RabbitConfirmed Рік тому

    If only it wasn‘t so ugly and unreliable 😭

  • @ramensospicy2992
    @ramensospicy2992 2 роки тому

    i got mine 2022 and there seems to be a dip or lack of treble, and the mids are a little bit shouty? I dont know if they've changed production specs, or mine are defective. please advise 🥲