AKG Pro Audio AKG K72 Closed-Back Studio Headphones, Black, (3169H00020)

Really enjoying these, as others have said, they definitely have a clamp factor but I'm confident it'll lessen over time. Aside from that they are pretty comfortable; it could just be the clamping but at the moment it feels like the sides of my ears are touching the drivers slightly, but again that could clear up. They are way lighter than I expected so there is no real pressure on the top of your head. I actually wanted to find out how light these were so I weighed them and they weigh nothing. Literally 0 in every unit of measurement.Other minuses that have been mentioned are the very long cable, which most people will find to be entering the realm of absurdity. To the poor reviewer whose cable got tangled up in the wheels of their chair until they threw the headphones at a wall in rage; thank you, you've inspired me to coil the cable and tie it up so it's effectively 1.5 metres rather than 300.I'm not much of an audiophile, but I've been making s***ty electronic music in my bedroom for the past two years so I know a little bit about sounds and stuff. These sound really fantastic to my ear, although my only comparison points are consumer grade in ear headphones and a pair of Marley Liberate XL's so keep that in mind. The XL's are pretty good but they lean noticeably towards lower frequencies, having Marley's signature warm, bassy sound. These on the other hand are supposed to be neutral so I was worried that with my electronic tendencies there wouldn't be enough bass to satisfy me. Strangely that is not the case at all, the bass doesn't sound much quieter than my Marley's, it's punchier and a hundred times more detailed.As a little side note, the fact that the bass didn't disappoint me lends a little weight to the man who said these had very bloated bass. I don't have a pair of headphones that I know are fully neutral so I can't say for myself whether the bass is actually bloated, however I can say that the bass never feels overpowering and doesn't smother the mids or highs, all frequencies sound incredibly detailed to me, especially the highs. In fact, the highs are a tad harsh in certain songs with particularly harsh percussion, I've mainly experienced this with trap and haven't had any issues with jazz, rock or old school hip hop,– only electronic music.On the note of highs I haven't heard any noticeable sibilance excepting during "Heartbreak" by Yelawolf.They aren't particularly portable, but I sort of like the purity of the fact that don't really do anything except play music. No in line mic or controls, no bells or whistles just good music, which is a pretty beautiful approach and embodied by a very beautiful pair of headphones. These look absolutely stunning, despite the fact that the materials look (and probably are, given the price) cheap. I'll definitely be keeping AKG in mind for future purchases on account of their appearanc alone.I think that pretty much sums up this review. I like these a lot and have been primarily listening to music over the past couple of days to hear all of the details I missed before, everything sounds so much clearer and more alive than before. Would definitely recommend these cans :)

As a caveat, I've never owned any top tier headphones. That being said, this is by far the nicest pair of headphones that I've owned and I've had many that I've paid quite a bit more for.I have used these consistently over the last year, and I'm constantly impressed with the sound quality, build quality, and comfort.If you're interested in a pair of wired headphones, I highly recommend these.

I am pleased to have disregarded the assertions of “scientists” who maintain that “burn-in” is a fabrication. Upon my initial utilization of these headphones, I was deeply disappointed. Their audio quality was abysmal, lacking bass and exhibiting a boxy sound signature with diminished clarity, akin to inferior, no-name brand headphones. Furthermore, while initially somewhat comfortable to wear, after 30 minutes of continuous use, my ears began to ache due to the shallow and inadequate ear pads. The seal they formed was poor, resulting in a reduction in audio quality. This can be readily demonstrated by pressing the headphones against your head, which momentarily enhances the seal, leading to an increase in bass and a sudden improvement in the overall sound, which was previously subpar.Initially, I contemplated returning the K92s, but I instead initiated the process of “burn-in.” Carefully placing them on the table, I connected them to my audio interface and played back EDM music at full volume. I allowed them to play continuously for 48 hours. After this period, bass and clarity became evident. Subsequently, sound quality has improved. However, the ear pads remain inadequate, so if you intend to purchase this product, I strongly recommend upgrading to thicker ear pads; they make a significant difference. It is unacceptable for AKG to ship a decent product with such subpar ear pads.

These sound great, need little power to drive them. I own $300 beyerdynamic headphones but they require lots of power to drive, and got these K92s as a second to plug into the mixer for tracking but I find these are also great to plug into my MacBook for listening to music, and I hear lots of new elements in the music that I never heard before, is like hearing certain songs for the first time! They have lots of punch, that is, quick dynamic drums or synths feel percussive rather than mushy because I'm these headphones drivers are so quick to start and stop moving.These are way better sounding than Grado mid $100-200 cans which I returned because those were overrated.

Just needed some simple corded headphones. Have at least 1/2 dozen wired buds & several bluetooth buds & full size headphones - but - didn't have a decent wired headphone. Always loved AKG since my first pair 45 !!! years ago when my older brother bought me a pair of AKG K-241 Studio's ... wore those completely out & had to finally toss them when 1/2 the drivers gave out on one side & I couldn't repair them. Over the years - had several pairs of K-240's which I love - but - just wanted to try some thing else from AKG & these fit that bill. GREAT sound / super comfy - no issues over all - nice touch to be able to have a 1/8 plug & adapter for 1/4 applications.