AKG Acoustics K 301 Closed Headphones
AKG Acoustics K 301 Closed Headphones
USER REVIEWS
[Nov 30, 2007]
Phil Canard
AudioPhile
Strength:
Like an acoustic magnifying glass in the midrange, a typical AKG trait in all their better headphones.
Weakness:
Mine came in a silver blue color I don't particularly like. I got the K301 XTRA with XXL Varimotion drivers on a closeout. This was the last version of the K301, not the original version. Overall, the sound is better than the Grado SR60 that it replaced. Midrange is more clear and highs are smooth without exaggeration. There is a slight midbass hump, because it was designed to be used with cheap electronics that have weak bass output, like iPods and computers. It works very well on my computer. Slightly less volume than the SR60, but the tonal balance and clarity is noticeably improved. I would also prefer the K301 XTRA to the Grado SR200 on most music, especially vocals. AKG cans have a magic way with midrange, and it is very easy to separate vocalists and instruments. It's almost like having an acoustic magnifying glass when it comes to midrange frerquencies. The K530 is the replacement for the K301 XTRA and is selling now in Europe and Asia. Do not buy a similarly priced Sennheiser or Grado headphone before checking out AKG, especially if your main interest is in the midrange and vocalists. Similar Products Used: AKG K601, Beyerdynamic DT880, Sennheiser pro, Grado SR60, SR200 and others, |
[Jan 01, 2002]
Kow K
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
separation, separation, separation! ridiculously inexpensive
Weakness:
(a little bit) too quiet? unadjustable; too inexpensive to make people to believe they sound as good as real hi-fi speakers! This is a comparative review of AKG K300, Grado SR225 and Sennheiser HD590 (plus HD433). Note: I'm assuming that K301, current model, has no functional difference from K300, so was I told from the guy I got K300 from. But I can't be really sure about this. Sorry if I'm mistaken. Where else could I post this review now that there is no entry for K300??? Similar Products Used: Grado SR-225, Sennheiser HD-433, HD-590, a few models by Sony |