AKG K701 Reference Class Premium Headphones
The K701 delivers the neutral, detailed soundstage that professional mixing and mastering engineers depend on for critical listening and production work. Its lightweight 235g design with genuine leather headband and ergonomic 3D-Form earpads enables comfortable long-session monitoring without fatigue. The pristine frequency response and transparent imaging have made these reference-grade headphones a studio standard for years, providing the accuracy needed to make mixing decisions that translate reliably across playback systems. In excellent condition with minimal signs of use, you’re acquiring professional-level monitoring capability at significant savings.
Tracking, Mixing & Monitoring Performance
The 50mm driver paired with patented Varimotion two-layer diaphragm technology and flat-wire voice coil design produces exceptional clarity and detail across the entire audible spectrum. The 10Hz to 39.8kHz frequency range captures content with surgical precision for accurate frequency-dependent mixing decisions, while 105dB SPL/V sensitivity ensures clean, controlled output at moderate listening levels—critical for protecting hearing during extended studio sessions and maintaining reference-level monitoring accuracy.
Studio Design & Construction
The open-back design creates a spacious, natural soundstage essential for critical mixing and reference listening in studio environments. Premium construction includes genuine leather headband padding, hard gold-plated jack plug and contacts for reliable studio connection, and a professional-grade 99.99% oxygen-free cable measuring 3m in length—accommodating typical monitoring setups and control room configurations.
Key Features
- Frequency Range: 10Hz to 39.8kHz
- Sensitivity: 105dB SPL/V
- Input Impedance: 62 Ohms
- Maximum Input Power: 200mW
- 50mm Driver with Varimotion Two-Layer Diaphragm
- Flat-Wire Voice Coil Technology
- Open-Back Design for Natural Soundstage
- Net Weight: 235g (without cable)
- Genuine Leather Headband and 3D-Form Earpads
- 99.99% Oxygen-Free 3m Cable
- Hard Gold-Plated Connector
- White Finish
The K701 represents professional-level audio engineering at a significant savings over new market rates, making it an exceptional acquisition for home studio owners and mixing engineers serious about accurate sound reproduction.
