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product_id: 1520937
title: "K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphone Level 1"
brand: "akg"
price: "NT$11514"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Akg"
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# Flat-wire voice coil for ultra-precise sound Frequency range 10 Hz - 39.8 kHz for rich audio Durable metal arches with premium build K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphone Level 1

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** NT$11514
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game — hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphone Level 1 by akg
- **How much does it cost?** NT$11514 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Wide Frequency Range:** Dive deep into sound with a 10 Hz to 39.8 kHz range capturing every subtle detail.
- • **Premium Durability Meets Comfort:** Unbreakable metal arches combined with microfiber ear pads ensure all-day wear without fatigue.
- • **Optimized for Pro & Audiophile Use:** Perfect for recording, gaming, and high-res streaming—your all-in-one sonic upgrade.
- • **Revolutionary Flat-Wire Voice Coil:** Experience unmatched sensitivity and crystal-clear treble that brings every note to life.
- • **Open-Back Design for Natural Soundstage:** Feel like you're in the studio with expansive, airy audio that immerses you fully.

## Overview

The AKG K701 Ultra Reference Class headphones feature a revolutionary flat-wire voice coil delivering exceptional sensitivity and transient response. Built with premium, unbreakable metal arches and microfiber ear pads, they combine durability with supreme comfort. Their open-back, over-ear design offers a wide frequency range (10 Hz to 39.8 kHz) for detailed, natural sound ideal for professional recording, gaming, and audiophile listening.

## Description

Akg Open Back Hdphone

Review: Very Good! - By far the most comfortable headphones I have ever had. The self adjusting aspect is very good. They sound great and the micro fiber ear pads are wonderful. I am using them mostly for my ham radio station where they do everything I need them to do. The plug is a bit backwards in that the line has a 1/4" plug and the adapter takes that to 1/8" which is backwards from what I'm used to but it works fine. At this price they are a real bargain .
Review: Finally, a worthy contender - I've been listening to my Grado Prestige Series SR325is Headphones for most of the year and have no complaints, other than the initial comfort factor. But I really wanted another mid-to-high end set to keep from moving the Grados from one room to another (I know, lazy, huh?). I almost went with the Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones , but I've already got a smaller pair of Sennheiser HD 238 Open Aire Stereo Headphones Optimized for iPod/iPhone/MP3/and Music Players and wanted to try the K701s because of the excellent reviews. On first listen, I wasn't impressed. The music didn't seem to have any depth to it, like it was all coming to you on a flat plane, if that makes any sense at all. I knew these headphones need some break-in time, so I kept listening. Mainly I plugged them into my home theater and played some Dead Space 2 on the PS3. Slowly but surely, they turned around, and now they're my go-to headphones (I still love you Grado, but you're going into a drawer for a little while). The detail and clarity is spectacular; the bass is just right (I don't find it at all lacking as some others have noted); comfort level is fantastic. My only complaint: I really liked the thick cord on the Grados and wish the cord on the AKGs felt as sturdy. That's more of a comparison than a complaint, though. As far as amplification goes, I don't know how these sound without it. I've only used them on a newer Pioneer 1120-K (late 2010) receiver and, in my bedroom, a Peachtree Audio Decco2, which is both a headphone amplifier and DAC in one (and a wonderful piece of equipment, I might add). I stream audio from MOG (supposedly 320 kpps, the highest rate available to my knowledge) to either an Apple TV MC572LL/A (NEWEST VERSION) or Apple Airport Express MB321LL/A [NEWEST VERSION ] and then into, respectively, the Pioneer receiver or the Decco2. Both have DACs, so I feel like I'm getting a good source going into a good output, and that truly makes these headphones shine. A quick word on DACs: I purchased a small portable DAC earlier this year and returned it. I could tell no difference in the sound. But the DAC in the Decco2 really fills the music out and makes it sound so rich and detailed. If you're going to invest good money into headphones, please consider the source going into them. I suspect if you simply plugged these headphones into your iPod with no amplification or conversion to analog, you might wonder why you spent so much money. But with the right equipment, you'll fall in love with your music all over again. And one last thing! If you're playing video games using a home theater system, i.e. you have a console hooked up to a receiver and surround sound speakers, these headphones are truly fantastic for gaming. I've mainly been playing Dead Space 2, and the detail and directional effects are amazing. I can't imagine any of the Ear Force or Astro headphones besting these AKGs. UPDATE JULY 2012: I've been back and forth between these cans and my Grados for the past few months, with most of my listening through Grado. But I m sitting here now listening to Scissor Sister's new album on my AKGs, and I often forget how great these sound, so detailed and full and lush. They're more impressive now than when I first purchased them. Highly recommended. If I had to chose between the AKG and the Grado 325, I'd probably still go with Grado, just because the build is so sturdy and they're Made in America. But there is nothing wrong with the AKG at all. Excellent stuff all around!

## Features

- Revolutionary flat-wire voice
- Extremely accurate and detailed sound with excellent transient response
- Built to last with premium components and unbreakable metal arches without compromising on comfort
- Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil provides higher sensitivity with improved impulse and treble response

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EBBJ6Y |
| Additional Features | Full-Leather headband |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | [IN] Listening to Music, Studio Use |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,998 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #67 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors #1,437 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | AKG |
| Built-In Media | Cable |
| Cable Features | Tangle Free |
| Carrying Case Color | White |
| Carrying Case Material | Metal |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | A wide range of devices with 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm ports |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Controller Type | Wired Controller |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,635 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Around the ear |
| Enclosure Material | Revolutionary |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 39.8 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 38000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 09002761018806 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 62 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Height | 21.2 centimeters |
| Item Weight | 8.2 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Model Name | K701 |
| Model Number | K701 |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Series Number | 700 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Recording |
| Style Name | Open back, circumaural |
| Subject Character | no character |
| Theme | Music |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** White
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 62 Ohms

## Images

![K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphone Level 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81B1QbfPS2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are they still made in Austria?**
A: In March 2014 AKG informed me that *all* AKG headphones are now being designed in Austria and assembled in China. The AKG "Professional Headphones" web page identifies only the K712 and K812 as still "Made in Austria". So it appears the AKG K701s "Made in Austria" will gradually disappear as the remaining stock gets depleted.

**Q: Are these headphones made in Austria or in China? Please confirm which one it is please?**
A: In March 2014 AKG informed me that *all* AKG headphones are now being designed in Austria and assembled in China. The AKG "Professional Headphones" web page identifies only the K712 and K812 as still "Made in Austria". So it appears the AKG K701s "Made in Austria" will gradually disappear as the remaining stock gets depleted.

**Q: What are the differences between the K701s and the Q701s? Thanks!**
A: The Q701 and K701 do not have the same frequency response curve. The Q701 is intended for AKG's consumer market. It is found on AKG's "Lifestyle" web site. It's frequency response is not flat and neutral. Rather, it has a +5dB boost between 50Hz and 400Hz, a -4dB dip between 3kHz and 5 kHz, and a +3db boost between 6kHz and 8kHz (the "smile" frequency curve typical of consumer grade headphones). These would give a pleasing consumer listening experience, but would not be good for professional studio monitoring/mixing/mastering.The K701/K702 is aimed at AKG's studio market. It is found on AKG's "Professional Audio Solutions" web site, which states: "The K702's are reference, open, over-ear studio headphones for precision listening, mixing and mastering". The K701/K702, are flat and neutral analytical reference headphones with a frequency response of  30Hz-10kHz +/- 3dB. The full audio bandwith is 10Hz to 39.8kHz. Their purpose is to give musicians, producers and audio engineers the tool they need for the monitoring/mixing/mastering accuracy necessary to create the highest quality artistic decisions about the musical performance. They are also excellent for the discerning listener interested in hearing music as it actually sounded when created in the studio or concert hall.

**Q: I just want to listen from my iPhone, is this possible?**
A: I use them with a late 2016 6s and they sound just fine, but they will not be as loud as the apple headphones that came with the phone. Note that the cable is a whopping 9ft/3m.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good!
*by D***N on January 10, 2026*

By far the most comfortable headphones I have ever had. The self adjusting aspect is very good. They sound great and the micro fiber ear pads are wonderful. I am using them mostly for my ham radio station where they do everything I need them to do. The plug is a bit backwards in that the line has a 1/4" plug and the adapter takes that to 1/8" which is backwards from what I'm used to but it works fine. At this price they are a real bargain .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, a worthy contender
*by S***1 on January 1, 2012*

I've been listening to my Grado Prestige Series SR325is Headphones for most of the year and have no complaints, other than the initial comfort factor. But I really wanted another mid-to-high end set to keep from moving the Grados from one room to another (I know, lazy, huh?). I almost went with the Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones , but I've already got a smaller pair of Sennheiser HD 238 Open Aire Stereo Headphones Optimized for iPod/iPhone/MP3/and Music Players and wanted to try the K701s because of the excellent reviews. On first listen, I wasn't impressed. The music didn't seem to have any depth to it, like it was all coming to you on a flat plane, if that makes any sense at all. I knew these headphones need some break-in time, so I kept listening. Mainly I plugged them into my home theater and played some Dead Space 2 on the PS3. Slowly but surely, they turned around, and now they're my go-to headphones (I still love you Grado, but you're going into a drawer for a little while). The detail and clarity is spectacular; the bass is just right (I don't find it at all lacking as some others have noted); comfort level is fantastic. My only complaint: I really liked the thick cord on the Grados and wish the cord on the AKGs felt as sturdy. That's more of a comparison than a complaint, though. As far as amplification goes, I don't know how these sound without it. I've only used them on a newer Pioneer 1120-K (late 2010) receiver and, in my bedroom, a Peachtree Audio Decco2, which is both a headphone amplifier and DAC in one (and a wonderful piece of equipment, I might add). I stream audio from MOG (supposedly 320 kpps, the highest rate available to my knowledge) to either an Apple TV MC572LL/A (NEWEST VERSION) or Apple Airport Express MB321LL/A [NEWEST VERSION ] and then into, respectively, the Pioneer receiver or the Decco2. Both have DACs, so I feel like I'm getting a good source going into a good output, and that truly makes these headphones shine. A quick word on DACs: I purchased a small portable DAC earlier this year and returned it. I could tell no difference in the sound. But the DAC in the Decco2 really fills the music out and makes it sound so rich and detailed. If you're going to invest good money into headphones, please consider the source going into them. I suspect if you simply plugged these headphones into your iPod with no amplification or conversion to analog, you might wonder why you spent so much money. But with the right equipment, you'll fall in love with your music all over again. And one last thing! If you're playing video games using a home theater system, i.e. you have a console hooked up to a receiver and surround sound speakers, these headphones are truly fantastic for gaming. I've mainly been playing Dead Space 2, and the detail and directional effects are amazing. I can't imagine any of the Ear Force or Astro headphones besting these AKGs. UPDATE JULY 2012: I've been back and forth between these cans and my Grados for the past few months, with most of my listening through Grado. But I m sitting here now listening to Scissor Sister's new album on my AKGs, and I often forget how great these sound, so detailed and full and lush. They're more impressive now than when I first purchased them. Highly recommended. If I had to chose between the AKG and the Grado 325, I'd probably still go with Grado, just because the build is so sturdy and they're Made in America. But there is nothing wrong with the AKG at all. Excellent stuff all around!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good headphones but with known potential defect.
*by W***3 on June 29, 2016*

I upgraded from my Audio-Technica ATH-M30 (cost about 60$ to 80$) to a pair of AKG K701 headphones ($550 at launch, about 200$ to 250$ now) and so far, I'm not disappointed. A word of caution however: They are known for a potential (but mostly fixable) defect (more about that at the end of this review). Overall sound quality: The K701's offer a well balanced and clear sound, with a very flat frequency response and a wide soundstage. The high frequencies are clear and the mids are well present. The basses are what you would expect from proper monitoring headphones: They are not "boosted" or colored at all. For some people, it might be an issue, especially if they are bass lovers. I would recommend to check out the bass mod on the Internet, it's just a matter of removing a piece of felt that is covering the bass port in each ear cups. This mod is reversible and makes the basses more "punchy", sort of like making the attack quicker on a ADSR envelope. My M30's sound kinda muffled when compared to the K701's, but they have more bass than the K701's. Build quality: Made of plastic, with some metalic parts (mostly the decorative parts). I would not recommend these headphones if you plan to travel or go outdoor with them. The plastic is quite thin and glossy. My M30's are build tougher than the K701's in comparison. Comfort: Clearly, the best headphones I ever had in term of comfort. They are super light and the ear pads are soft but not too soft, so they keep their shape and no plastic rests near your ears. I should mention too: These headphones use an elastic mechanism that automatically adjust the headband to the proper setting. I was not sure about this system at first, but it works very well ! In comparison, my M30's would hurt my ears after an hour or so of use because the ear pads were too soft and thin. Now, the potential issue you might face with these headphones. AKG K701's are known for disconnected wire(s) in the ear cups. There are many reports about this issue over the Internet and a video on how to fix it. Basically, some solders are weak and tend to break, so you might lose the sound on one or both sides. Sometimes, wire might still make a contact when the ear cup is in a certain position and you will get sound, but you will lose it when moving the ear cup. This issue is usually fixable by taking apart the headphones and soldering the wire correctly. It's easy to do if you know how to follow instructions. Just be careful to not damage the little decorative grids, you should always turn counter-clockwise to remove them ! It doesn't seem to be an recent issue, since you can find reports dating as far as 2011. Recent K701's are made in China, the AKG logo on the headband is now simply "AKG" (no more "three hearts" logo) and the box is different from the original I think (it as a full-size window at the front instead of no window). Overall, very satisfied by these headphones even with the (fixed) wire issue.

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