OMG! These can do real Sub bass depth from my class A amplifier when boosted in EQ, my Sennheiser's could not lol without distorting. Also superb separation of all instruments. I'll keep these. Big Soundstage unlike again Sennheisers. I'll keep these
They were originally listed at $640ish when they were first released. $200-$300 price range isn't so bad if you considered how much they've significantly dropped from original pricing. They are really great sounding, EVEN more so when you throw on Yaxi Comfort Pads and remove the driver foam dampeners.
I bought those half a year ago on Amazon DE as an UK import with a scratch (that i am unable to find) and the reduced price was 205 Euro (= $224). My jaw dropped when I went to AKG right now and saw that they would charge you currently $659.
I go this today from Amazon and used for 30 mins. I has good timbre just like my HD 599SE and soundstage, details are all better than my HD 599SE but it doesn't seem like a massive upgrade in sound to their lowest model AKG K52. K52's midrange timbre is off but this sounds fine. Using it with a class A Amp that has like 3W unbalanced and 4W balanced but still not feeling it as special for the price but definitely better than Sennheiser. Will check it out more for few more days. May be it will grow on me
Make your AKG K712 PRo more comfortable Try this mode: th-cam.com/video/LcNhn8gF1NQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cf8NQOH6bfZlXTys or AKG K612 Pro: th-cam.com/video/GcTxzWZmuu4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iqKTbGgLODenqo2I
These have been my daily driver for about a decade despite having a wall full of headphones to choose from. I dont find them to be particularly fragile when it comes to dropping and such, but they do have some parts that will wear out pretty consistently. The transparent plastic that keeps the headband in place as it moves will break eventually, I just removed mine instead of replacing them. The rubber bands will wear out, I replaced mine with hair ties so they are easier to replace and adjust tension in the future. Last part is if you do mods or maintenance to your headphones, you need to twist off a lid on the side of the cups to get into these, those lids are very easy to break and almost impossible to find spare parts for, I ended up 3D printing new ones instead. They do have some weaknesses, but I do still find the K712pro to be my favorite allrounder of all time even after having to solve issues like that. They are not the most fun headphones, but for when you just want to hear whats going on (such as watching this video) they are 10/10 imo. I run mine with dekoni hybrid pads, recently converted them to balanced and drive them off an Aune X7s, and wouldnt change a thing! Love the video though, fun to see other perspectives on things you know well
I would imagine a pad change like you did makes a world of difference for these cans, not that they really NEED any help to sound good. Thanks for watching!
Nice! If I ever get into speakers again, one of my life goals is to get a Luxman integrated amp. Luxman is the Lexus of Japanese audio (along with Accuphase).
OMG! These can do real Sub bass depth from my class A amplifier when boosted in EQ, my Sennheiser's could not lol without distorting. Also superb separation of all instruments. I'll keep these. Big Soundstage unlike again Sennheisers. I'll keep these
They were originally listed at $640ish when they were first released.
$200-$300 price range isn't so bad if you considered how much they've significantly dropped from original pricing.
They are really great sounding, EVEN more so when you throw on Yaxi Comfort Pads and remove the driver foam dampeners.
Can you link me the pads and what is the purpose of those foam dampeners?
On Amazon UK these are 288 euro $659 on the AKG site why???
I bought those half a year ago on Amazon DE as an UK import with a scratch (that i am unable to find) and the reduced price was 205 Euro (= $224). My jaw dropped when I went to AKG right now and saw that they would charge you currently $659.
Keep in mind that 712 turns into a flagship killer beast after some EQ and saturation. Best for desktop setup with Equalizer APO.
totally agree. all headphones, no matter how they sound, would benefit from subtle eq. love my loki to death.
With a Lehmann amp and no EQ it's a beast,then the sound signature is up to the dac device
You should try the Beyerdynamic Dt 880, EXCELLENT sounding (almost electrostatic highs, clean and natural mid range, and extended bass)!
He mentions Dt 880
I go this today from Amazon and used for 30 mins. I has good timbre just like my HD 599SE and soundstage, details are all better than my HD 599SE but it doesn't seem like a massive upgrade in sound to their lowest model AKG K52. K52's midrange timbre is off but this sounds fine. Using it with a class A Amp that has like 3W unbalanced and 4W balanced but still not feeling it as special for the price but definitely better than Sennheiser. Will check it out more for few more days. May be it will grow on me
Solid review!
Make your AKG K712 PRo more comfortable Try this mode:
th-cam.com/video/LcNhn8gF1NQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cf8NQOH6bfZlXTys
or
AKG K612 Pro:
th-cam.com/video/GcTxzWZmuu4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iqKTbGgLODenqo2I
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These have been my daily driver for about a decade despite having a wall full of headphones to choose from. I dont find them to be particularly fragile when it comes to dropping and such, but they do have some parts that will wear out pretty consistently. The transparent plastic that keeps the headband in place as it moves will break eventually, I just removed mine instead of replacing them. The rubber bands will wear out, I replaced mine with hair ties so they are easier to replace and adjust tension in the future. Last part is if you do mods or maintenance to your headphones, you need to twist off a lid on the side of the cups to get into these, those lids are very easy to break and almost impossible to find spare parts for, I ended up 3D printing new ones instead.
They do have some weaknesses, but I do still find the K712pro to be my favorite allrounder of all time even after having to solve issues like that. They are not the most fun headphones, but for when you just want to hear whats going on (such as watching this video) they are 10/10 imo. I run mine with dekoni hybrid pads, recently converted them to balanced and drive them off an Aune X7s, and wouldnt change a thing!
Love the video though, fun to see other perspectives on things you know well
I would imagine a pad change like you did makes a world of difference for these cans, not that they really NEED any help to sound good. Thanks for watching!
I got a pair for 100$ used. I use them with a vintage Luxman speaker amp (and an analog eq) and they sound great
Nice! If I ever get into speakers again, one of my life goals is to get a Luxman integrated amp. Luxman is the Lexus of Japanese audio (along with Accuphase).
Got mine for 130€ but it was open box. but it did look like it was never used.
Sounds like you got a good deal!
No sound impressions? what review is this
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The Sound Demo AKG K712Pro:
th-cam.com/video/4ah7qai1Mx4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ENSnNuU0kuf9XmV4