AKG K712 Pro
Overview
The AKG K712 Pro is an open-back reference headphone designed for mixing, mastering, and critical listening applications where accuracy and a wide soundstage are paramount. It features a patented varimotion two-layer diaphragm that enables precise reproduction across the entire frequency range, delivering a flat response with a natural, uncolored midrange and well-extended bass that remains tight and controlled. The soundstage is remarkably wide for a headphone, with excellent lateral separation and depth that makes it particularly effective for evaluating spatial elements in a mix such as panning, reverb, and stereo imaging. The 62-ohm impedance strikes a practical balance, performing well with professional audio interfaces while remaining accessible to better portable devices with adequate output. The self-adjusting headband with genuine leather padding and the memory foam earpads wrapped in velour provide exceptional comfort over long working sessions. Build quality is solid with a combination of metal and high-quality plastic construction that feels durable without adding unnecessary weight. These headphones are an excellent choice for studio professionals, sound designers, and discerning listeners who value spatial accuracy and tonal neutrality. The open-back design leaks sound freely, making them unsuitable for use in shared workspaces or during recording sessions near live microphones.
Headphones
The AKG K712 Pro is an open-back reference headphone with a varimotion diaphragm and memory foam earpads, delivering a wide soundstage with neutral tonal balance that excels at mixing, mastering, and critical listening applications.
Instrument Details
$349
Professional
Brand
AKG
Type
Open-Back Reference Headphones
Made In
Slovakia
Year
2013
