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AKG K 271 Studio: Review

Posted to Headphones 2008-06-08

The AKG K 271 Studio headphones are circumaural headphones (or close-backed), which are used most often in recording studios to reduce any external background noise while keeping in the internal music. These headphones are large, comfortable and cover the entire ear; a sealing mechanism (such as a rubberized foam ring) is used to keep unwanted sound out. Keep in mind that while the ring is comfortable, it may get a bit warm inside and the area around your ear may sweat a bit after long periods of use.

The K271 Studio headphones are comfortable to wear and have an adjustable headband and ear cups to ensure your comfort. The ear pads are made of foam and measure 2.25 inches, allowing you a sufficient amount of padding for comfort and noise reduction. Another great advantage is that these headphones offer is an automatic on and off switch; when you place the K271 headphones on your head, the headband slides and clicks them on. When you remove the headphones, the same slider turns them off.

Rating:

4.4 out of 5

Quality

The AKG K271 Studio headphones are certainly a good quality product for general use, onstage performance or studio use for a musician. The headphones offer great reliability and accurate sound. They are also comfortable to wear, and over all they are a good quality set of headphones.

Value

The AKG K271 Studio headphones are a great value for the price but not for a low price, mind you. If you are a person who buys quality, you will appreciate these headphones. The leatherette and velvet-styled ear pads reduce warmth while wearing them and feel great too.

Performance

These studio headphones offer good isolation sound and work with most stereo systems (and include a screw-type ¼ inch adapter). The patented Varimotion drivers (which vary the thickness of the speaker driver diaphragm) to produce more-accurate sound reproduction.

Summary

The AKG K271 Studio headphones are designed to provide excellent sound quality, comfort, and are made of high quality material. You will be pleased with the choice of the AKG K271 Studio headphones whether you are a professional musician or sound engineer or just a person who likes to sit back and enjoy great music.

Pros

Professional circumaural stereo headphones
Varimotion drivers
Leatherette and additional velvet ear pads
Automute/ auto on and off feature

Cons

May get a bit warm inside