K712 PRO

<!--begin-bvseo-reviews--> <!--begin-reviews--> <div id="bvseo-reviewsSection"> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="225689979"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">cayetanoswim</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">You get a lot for what you pay for, Audiophiles</span> <span itemprop="description">Without a doubt, AKG produces truly high-end headphones. I have my fair share of headphones, some good and some just mediocre. Therefore, I think I can give an opinion with some experience regarding these AKG K712 PRO headphones. Prior to my purchase, my basic impulse was motivated by the AKG K702 headphones, which I have, which emit beautiful and very high-quality instrumental sounds, I am not a professional recording studio technician, I am just a music audiophile classical, jazz, pop and classical rock. Some previous research I did using internet forums, as well as individual scholars who sometimes make biased critiques. I didn't find any strong reviews before I made my purchase. I decided to ignore a weight of negative reviews surrounding these headphones and paid for them. Once I'd made my purchase, I continued to check those audiophile and scholarly forums, but the weight of many negative reviews seemed to weigh on me. I was about to cancel my purchase and even exchange for another pair of AKG K702 headphones, to have one in my office. My doubts increase and my uncertainty grows, obviously. But I decided to take the risk, to keep my choice for these K712 PRO. I've been wearing them for two weeks, I don't even take them off to eat!!! They are a true surprise, a beauty of sound reproduction, the spaces, the depth, the silences, the instrumental separation, it is truly exceptional. You can spend hours and hours listening to them and you won't get tired, they are clear sounds, they are never annoying. Today I can affirm that sometimes the technical expressions on paper offer sound measurements that are no longer perceptible to the human being and to the technically demanding observer of paper, it can be an important reference, but when these data that go beyond the actual perception of the human ear and compare are sometimes irrelevant. Perhaps not the only but or inconvenience, but due to its low irrelevance, is that its firmness of support is not very stable, but remember that these are open headphones over the ear and of a generous size. This lack of firmness, then, is also somewhat contradictory, because it favors not feeling significant compression on the head after hours of use. For this reason, I conclude, based on my experience among several headphones that I have, very high-end and high-cost, this headphone, to enjoy music in a demanding, precise way, with a wide sounding, in a neutral, even way. and precisely, they are truly wonderful, extraordinary. And by the way, its average cost triples it in what it will offer you in that sound enjoyment, better than many high-end ones for its cost.</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2023-05-22</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2023-05-22" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="218034602"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">Vladski77</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">Comfort and accuracy</span> <span itemprop="description">I had an older version of very much loved AKG reference headphones from the early '90s that were destroyed by my son... after many years of service, many of the plastic elements were held by mini bulldog clamps so good timing for an upgrade, thanks, son! After listening to a lot of alternatives, many costlier, (although for the listening pleasure I have put cost on a low priority criteria scale) the K712 PRO was the right choice: better sound than my previous ones and still the same neutral yet accurate and true experience for my mostly classical and jazz listening. Paired with a SHIIT Bifrost DAC and Valhalla tube amp stack, every instrument is clearly distinct and spatially identifiable. You feel you are in the space with the musicians, be it in a studio or concert hall. Also own a Grado PS500e - a warmer experience perhaps that I enjoy with a more &quot;mobile&quot; red Dragonfly DAC/Amp when working, but I find the AKG's neutrality better for the orchestral music I often listen to. And the comfort fit bears no comparison between them: I can wear the AKGs for hours - not so for the Grados The open back was a must for me as I usually don't like (or need) to feel isolated. In the rare condition I need to withdraw from the surroundings I reluctantly use a Meze 99 classic walnut pair that match the comfort of the AKGs with an enjoyable sound stage but not close in accuracy to my preferred cans. Minor detail: I replaced the velvet cushions with fabric covered AKG ones. Found the sound stage to be even more detailed. The only criticism I would have is the elastic threads holding the headband. After a few years they show signs of fatigue and I don't know how easy it is to replace them. Not a big concern as the excellent comfort does not appear to be affected. Headphone choice is a personal affair. Every ear is different, everyone's sound processing, taste and pleasure seeking is different. The K712 PRO are perfect for me.</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-07-01</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2022-07-01" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="214479963"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">Anonymous</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">WOW! Incredible for Professional Producer</span> <span itemprop="description">*Clearly of Midrange *Ultra Low Distortion in high gain *Bass is Flat ( OMG!) *High Quality Cable and Nice mini XLR Connector *Very Confortable *Thanks a lot AKG</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2022-01-28</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2022-01-28" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="212257286"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">Risky Pilot</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">Awesome!</span> <span itemprop="description">I took this one around 1.5 years ago. It is the best headphones that I used ever! Great quality of sound (extremely accurate and detailed sound reproduction), ergonomics, and the great feature to connect or disconnect the cable. But it's important to say you, AKG. One thing that I don't like it is the lack of a solid case. Make it, please.</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-11-23</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2021-11-23" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="210774542"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">Scopas</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">I WILL HAVE THESE FOREVER!!!</span> <span itemprop="description">I bought these 8 years ago an everytime I put them on I just smile and get all giddy. they sound so amazing. wish real life could sound this good haha but yeah if i had 1 downside id say for the money plastic anywhere isn't cool. but its not like i use them outside. by far best headphones i've ever heard and when playing some games the open back makes pin pointing foot steps in first person shooters almost fell like your cheating. 8 years now an i just put them on smiled again an looked them up to write this review. if you even thinking about them just do it and thank me later</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-09-19</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2021-09-19" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="206242148"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">BigdaddyFranco</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">SOLID!!!!!</span> <span itemprop="description">Buy Them !! If you can find them for 320 330 on Amazon.</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-03-27</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2021-03-27" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="203877180"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">bob278</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">AKG! Baby</span> <span itemprop="description">SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing cool cool cool cool</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2021-01-13</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2021-01-13" /> </div> <div class="bvseo-review" itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Review" data-reviewid="199592233"> <span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Rating"> Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> </span> by <span itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" itemscope><span itemprop="name">Eyewanders</span></span> from <span itemprop="name">Near Perfect</span> <span itemprop="description">I've had many sets of headphones. Read about these ages ago and finally picked up a pair on sale. I must admit that for the price there is nothing comes remotely close. I've had several twice this price that don't come close. These are professional's pair of cans - they are remarkably light and flexible, the ear cups are huge with great feeling felt covering and soft memory foam. I can wear these all day. I did add two Dakoni nuggets at either edge of the headband to distribute where it makes contact with my head a bit more, but mostly in order for these to fit my wife's much smaller head. For me it was not necessary but doesn't hurt. But more than all that is the signature of these which is an absolutely beautiful balance between flat and sculpted.... a very natural response curve that frankly works for every type of music I throw at it. It is exciting enough to be very nice for simple listening sessions, but more importantly it is accurate and unbiased enough that I can actually effectively mix and master with these. The bass extension is excellent and hugely detailed and refined - all textures of bass are revealed. The highs detail is excellent as well and never, ever quite *too* much which is even better. The soundstage is *naturally* wide, not intimate, not overdone or unnaturally expanded. Listening to this set is as close as I can come to a pair of near field monitors. That is as it should be. They perform amazingly well as lower volumes, another bonus, but do not fall apart at high volumes either. There are times these sound just a touch too technical and I will reach for something more dynamic, wider or just more &quot;fun&quot; (a word used too often but it's fitting for some cans)... But I reach for these more often than I expected to for a &quot;work&quot; set of phones. They're that good. I can't praise them enough.</span> <div class="bvseo-pubdate">Date published: 2020-09-03</div> <meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2020-09-03" /> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> if (document.getElementById('bvseo-reviewsSection')) { document.getElementById('bvseo-reviewsSection').style.display = 'none'; } </script> <!--end-reviews--> <!--begin-pagination--> <ul id="bvseo-paginationSection"> <li class="bvseo-paginationItem"><a class="bvseo-paginationLink" href="https://www.akg.com/Headphones/Professional%20Headphones/2458X00140.html?pagetype=product&cgid=Professional%20Headphones&dwvar_2458X00140_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current&bvrrp=Main_Site-en_US/reviews/product/2/k712pro.htm">K712 PRO Reviews - page 2</a></li> </ul> <!--end-pagination--> <ul id="BVSEO_meta" style="display:none!important"> <li data-bvseo="bvDateModified">y_2023, m_11, d_27, h_7</li> <li data-bvseo="ps">bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.37</li> <li data-bvseo="cp">cp_1, bvpage1</li> <li data-bvseo="co">co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_18</li> <li data-bvseo="cf">loc_en_US, sid_k712pro, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=RATING, direction=DESCENDING), SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]</li> <li data-bvseo="diagnostics">clientName_akg</li> </ul> <!--end-bvseo-reviews--> <ul id="BVSEOSDK_meta" style="display: none !important;"> <li data-bvseo="sdk">bvseo_sdk, dw_cartridge, 18.2.0, p_sdk_3.2.0</li> <li data-bvseo="sp_mt">CLOUD, getReviews, 9ms</li> <li data-bvseo="ct_st">reviews, product</li> </ul>