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product_id: 1820763
title: "Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black"
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# Over-ear design for max comfort 3dB boosted low-end for powerful bass Open-back tech for airy soundstage Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** HK$3837
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Hear Every Detail, Feel Every Beat — The Studio Standard You Can't Miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black by akg
- **How much does it cost?** HK$3837 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1820763-pro-audio-k712-pro-wired-over-ear-open-back-reference)

## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Enhanced Bass Impact:** Improved low-end performance by 3dB provides punchy, accurate bass without compromising neutrality.
- • **Handcrafted Austrian Quality:** Premium build with stainless steel and durable materials guarantees longevity and legendary AKG craftsmanship.
- • **All-day Comfort, Zero Fatigue:** Ergonomic over-ear design with memory foam pads and auto-sizing headband ensures marathon mixing sessions without discomfort.
- • **Studio-Grade Open-Back Clarity:** Sophisticated open technology delivers a spacious, natural soundstage that reveals every sonic detail with precision.
- • **Revolutionary Flat Wire Voice Coil:** Experience crisp treble and lightning-fast impulse response for unmatched audio accuracy.

## Overview

The AKG K712 Pro is a professional-grade, open-back over-ear headphone designed for precise listening, mixing, and mastering. Featuring an ergonomic design for extended comfort, a 3dB enhanced low-end for powerful bass, and a revolutionary flat wire voice coil for exceptional treble response, these handcrafted Austrian headphones deliver a spacious, natural soundstage. Ideal for audiophiles and professionals seeking uncompromised audio accuracy and durability.

## Description

Master The Sound For Precision Listening, Mixing And Mastering The K712 Pros Are Reference, Open, Over-Ear Headphones For Precise Listening, Mixing And Mastering. The Over-Ear Design Assures Maximum Wearing Comfort For Fatigue-Free Mixing And Mastering, While Providing Spacious And Airy Sound Without Any Compromise. Their Precise Powerful Sound Results From Improved Low-End Performance By 3Db. Being Hand-Crafted In Austria, The K712 Pros Represent The High Quality And Legendary Design Akg Is Known For.

Review: Worth the Extra $$$? - I'm a former AKG K702 owner, a set of cans I appreciated (after a very long break in period - at least 120 hours of white noise and listening). They were very accurate, neutral and provided superb imagery: whatever is in the mix is there for the listener. My last set died (an accident, not a product failure) not long after AKG moved production of the 701/702 to China. There were reports of poor quality, so I went to my second fav. maker: Beyerdynamic. When they died (again an accident - cans and power wheelchairs don't mix well), I came back to AKG. The 712 series is made in Europe and has gotten sterling reviews, so I thought I'd buy from desertcart and take advantage of their great return policy if I didn't like them. What's Good: No.1 Comfort. As a musician I've owned many headphones from many quality makers, and I've never worn cans as comfortable as AKG: reasonable weight, a generous ear cup means no pinching, excellent padding plus an auto-sizing means never taking them off to adjust- just put them on and they fit, with a very low clamping force every time. I can wear the 712's for extended studio sessions without any discomfort. That's much more than can be said for the Beyerdynamic 880's these replace. No. 2 Sound quality. With just two days of break in, the AKG 712's are far and away my favorite cans of all time. I thought my old 702's were accurate and transparent. These are a clear step up. Both the Beyerdynamics and the 702's seem as if they have a bit of a head cold compared to these 712's. This is especially true of the mid to upper treble were woman's voices lay in the audio spectrum. Good source material (192K or better recordings) makes it clear that these cans are both more transparent and more articulate in this upper mid-range, and also at the very high end (which producers are using much more these days), which adds to the snap of a drum stick striking a snare, and an overall sense of air (some reviewers refer to spaciousness) as well as an enhanced perception of the stereo field. The low ends is by no means missing. While the overall sense is that these phonbens reach for a sense of neutrality - giving you exactly the mix the artists/producers intended, they do not have the pumped up mid-bass of many cheaper headphones and in-ear models. Listening to the double bass section of Berlin or a sound designers favorite explosion or even a recordists take on wind and storm sound shows that these headphones have a reach downward that is rarely im-proved upon, even by reference quality speaker systems, and much, much better in terms of accuracy and crud-free punch than almost any subwoofer system. So, are the 712's worth the extra money? The 702's have dropped in price (over $100 less than my last purchase) and AKG has reportedly got quality control issues on this line in hand, so if budget matters the 701's and 702's are worth your consideration, and the same could be said of the Beyerdynamic 800 and 900 series cans, or even the Sennheiser 660's. But having heard all these and more, I think at the current price, the AKG712's are a steal. Yes, they are a couple hundred more than their cousins in the AKG line up, but they represent the pinnacle of design in a well regarded and even venerable design series. If you can afford the AKG K712, you will not be disappointed.
Review: A steal for the sound and build quality for the near-top of the line AKG headphone - TEST SETUP: AKG K712 Pro w/ original orange cable, source: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD (Game mode: Crystallizer 75%, EQ adjusted to boost mid-lower and mid-upper range), reference: Denon AHD2000 DISCLAIMER: A recent visit to an ear doctor revealed that I have lost hearing in the most upper and lower frequency ranges and I am not even 30 yet, nor do I ever listen to loud music. Please, particularly audiophiles, protect your hearing and listen responsibly. The AKG K712 Pro (and any other high-end headphone) should be used at reasonable volumes. INTRO If you're looking at this headphone, you're probably looking for something near the best from a respected manufacturer but want to spend well under $1000. Since you've read this far, you're right on target with this one. With the current prices of the AKG K712 Pro, you'd be remiss not to have it near the top of your list. This is probably one of the best buys you can get your hands on, so without further ado, read on. SONIC QUALITY The K712 is billed as a reference studio headphone and thus will be tested as such. We expect a straightforward sound that does not *sound* tweaked toward particular frequency ranges. Test music: -AOA Black - Get Out live at 2012/10/26 KBS Music Bank -AOA Black - Moya live at 2013/08/08 Mnet Countdown -Dalshabet - REWIND -Dalshabet - B.B.B. -IU - Good Day -Jevice - Don't Answer The Phone -Tiny-G - Minimanimo -T-ara - I Go Crazy Because of You -T-ara - Number 9 -T-ara - Roly Poly (Back to the Future ver.) There's a lot of different music in there but after going through them, a few points are pretty clear: -The K712 really is a reference studio headphone. There is no 'coloring' of the musical quality - if you are looking for a special sound, you may want to look elsewhere. It is literally WYSIWYG (or rather what you hear is what you get). Bass-heads and soprano lovers will undoubtedly have the sonic equivalent of hunger. You may tweak the EQ a little bit but the fundamental sound will still be there. Consider your uses before you buy. -Because of this, the K712 works for all kinds of music - pop, rock, ballads, disco, dance, etc. - a jack of all trades. -Harsh sounds (like explosions or guitar distortion) are especially pronounced depending on the recording's quality. Now for the details: Some people will turn up the volume on their headphones (a bad thing) to hear details like whispering or lip-syncing during live events. There's absolutely no need to do that with the K712 because sonic details are rendered with astute clarity at reasonable sound levels. Female rock band AOA Black is dominated by lead guitarist Choa and keyboardist Yuna, and you can hear them singing at the top of their lungs right into the microphone in the live "Get Out" performance - and you can hear it all at low volume. Some AOA fans protested that bassist Mina only does air guitar, but using the K712 to replay the "Moya" live performance proves them wrong - the bass is evidently there and remember that the K712 does noticeably boost particular frequencies. IU's 3-note noisemaker in the final verse of "Good Day" deserves particular mention because, well, the 3 soprano notes don't seem as jarring as they normally do. The same sort of phenomenon appears in T-ara's "I Go Crazy Because of You" - a pretty bass heavy song that doesn't seem as deep as it normally does through speakers. In this respect, there's a little life lost in certain songs that push the upper and lower ends of the frequency scale. Lastly, the Back to the Future version of "Roly-Poly" is a disco homage with the DeLorean time travel boom at the 3:00 mark. This mix is a test of sonic quality, and on the K712 its sonic 'accuracy' makes the distortion is particularly harsh. Listeners should keep this in mind when using the K712 for certain music or action movies. BUILD QUALITY When you pick up the AKG K712 Pro (or any of its siblings, K602/K702/Q701), the headphone seems fairly simple. Non-leather pads, relatively thin leather headband, plastic here and there, no obvious adjustment system. However, once you try it on, you will realize that the design is quite ingenious if you're coming from another manufacturer. There is hardly any weight from the headband, which auto-adjusts based on the size of your head via elastic bands connected to the earpads. You quickly realize that having sturdy, non-degrading (read: environmentally-unfriendly) plastic headband will last a long time unless you purposely drop the headphone. The earpads are memory foam and, because they are fabric-covered, won't get shredded over time by my facial hair like my old Denon AHD2000 did. The round design means that if you don't have the headphones exactly perpendicular to your head, the sonic quality will not change as they might on other headphones. The K712 is provided with 2 cables, a straight orange cable and a coiled black cable, both of which connect to a 3-pin port on the left earpad. Whether you prefer single cable or Y-connector is personal taste, but practically the K712 has a simpler build. In the end, the light weight and comfort means that you can leave this on your head for hours; you will take it off first to do other tasks than you will from discomfort. AUDIO SOURCE AND POWER USAGE Obviously, this and any other high-end headphone should be used with equally high-end sources, audio processor and music both. The K712 WILL pick up audio artifacts more noticeably than lesser headphones, so if the explosion you are seeing in the movie playing wasn't rendered in the highest quality, the sound will be considerably harsher and distorted. Any musical remixes will most likely suffer because the tracks weren't originally written with each other in mind regardless of the closeness in rhythm. Furthermore: -If you listen to music mostly from your computer, invest in the highest end soundcard such as the Creative X-Fi Titanium HD or Asus Xonar Essence STX, both of which can be found for ~$150-$200. Both have amps capable of driving the K712 plenty loud at low levels. -If you mostly use a home stereo, you can use an amp but it is only necessary if you are looking to change the sonic character (i.e., a tube amp) - the low impedance of the K712 does not require much power to drive. -If you mostly used your smartphone, nothing additional is necessary - you can try a USB portable amp but remember that you are limited the connection on your phone; in my experience, USB connections are never that great for audio. OTHER THOUGHTS Keep in mind that this is an open headphone: sound leaks to the ambient air for better resonance (i.e., increased sonic clarity). The K712 are best suited for a quiet environment where you are not concerned about disturbing others or being disturbed. Also, there is a burn-in time required, though they will already sound much better out of the box than lesser headphones. A few days (~100 hours) is reasonable. PRICE/PERFORMANCE AND CONCLUSION As of this writing, desertcart lists the AKG K712 Pro at $379 (MSRP $700). You can usually find most high-end headphones on desertcart at greatly discounted prices, but since the K712 regularly sells at ~$500, under $400 for this item is an absolute steal. Comparable headphones will cost ~$500, so if you happen to be strapped for cash but want something near the top, it is difficult to beat this price/performance ratio. Also recall that the top AKG model, the K812, is the only one above the K712 and provides a bit better sound at $1500...and is not on desertcart yet. So before this seller runs out of $380 K712's, and you happen to be in the market for a studio headphone, give this a good listen - you won't be disappointed.

## Features

- Over-Ear Design Maximum Wearing Comfort For Long Work Sessions
- Sophisticated Open Technology For Spacious And Airy Sound Without Compromise
- Improved Low-End Performance By 3Db For More Powerful Sound Imaging
- Revolutionary Flat Wire Voice Coil For Incredible Impulse And Treble Response

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DCXWXEI |
| Age Range (Description) | All |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,169 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #51 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Laptops, Desktops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connector Type | gold plated stereo jack plug 3.5 mm (0.12-inch) |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,901) |
| Date First Available | June 5, 2013 |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00635040352156, 00885038035688, 09002761035681 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | XLR |
| Included Components | Headphones |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.3 ounces |
| Item model number | 2458X00140 |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | K712 Pro |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 7.83 x 8.35 inches |
| Size | 4.76 x 7.83 x 4.45 inches |
| Special Feature | Over-Ear |
| Style | Classic |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| UPC | 802818415805 885038035688 802818433571 635040352156 900271035681 |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wattage | 200 Milliwatts |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth 4.1 |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tiKolPmgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Looking at the 712 and 612. I am a musician who also does production. Why would I want to spend the extra money for the 712s?  Thanks.**
A: I own the 712's and 702's, but not the 612's so I can't fully comment on your question. However, I can say that the 712's are much better than the 702's. The 712's have a richer bass tone, which more than makes up for the lack of bass in the 702's. With the 702's I was producing mixes that actually had too much bass to compensate. The 712's are extremely clear, clean sounding, yet extremely flat too (except maybe a tiny boost in the bass, but it is not a boomy sound - still very clean). You can listen to them for a long time without getting fatigue. Also, they are more comfortable than the 702's. Another headphone that I really love is the Audio Technica ATH-M50's. They are definitely more fun to listen to than the 712's, and way better than Dr. Dre Pro's, but the highs and lows seem to be a bit more exaggerated (which is why they sound so good). They are closed back too, which makes them not quite as good for mixing as the 712's. But, they are in the $100-$150 price range. I hope this helps...

**Q: I just got this. The small disc on the outside of the left earpiece is falling out. I can press it into place but falls out again. How to fix it?**
A: What disc? The disc behind the earpad that is a part of the earpad? Or the gray disc that is a part of the outer headphone itself? If it's the outer part I have no idea. If you're talking about the clear disc you will need to attach it with some kind of apoxy to the earpad.

**Q: What are the ear cushions made of? I'm concerned of the ear cushions fit as some may hurt my ears or how hard it will clamp onto my head.**
A: These are the most comfortable I have worn. Ear cups are large and easily fit around my ears with very little pressure.

**Q: Are they made in Austria?**
A: I bought my K712 Pros through Amazon back in Sep 2014.  They are stamped made in Austria on both ear cups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the Extra $$$?
*by S***E on September 25, 2018*

I'm a former AKG K702 owner, a set of cans I appreciated (after a very long break in period - at least 120 hours of white noise and listening). They were very accurate, neutral and provided superb imagery: whatever is in the mix is there for the listener. My last set died (an accident, not a product failure) not long after AKG moved production of the 701/702 to China. There were reports of poor quality, so I went to my second fav. maker: Beyerdynamic. When they died (again an accident - cans and power wheelchairs don't mix well), I came back to AKG. The 712 series is made in Europe and has gotten sterling reviews, so I thought I'd buy from Amazon and take advantage of their great return policy if I didn't like them. What's Good: No.1 Comfort. As a musician I've owned many headphones from many quality makers, and I've never worn cans as comfortable as AKG: reasonable weight, a generous ear cup means no pinching, excellent padding plus an auto-sizing means never taking them off to adjust- just put them on and they fit, with a very low clamping force every time. I can wear the 712's for extended studio sessions without any discomfort. That's much more than can be said for the Beyerdynamic 880's these replace. No. 2 Sound quality. With just two days of break in, the AKG 712's are far and away my favorite cans of all time. I thought my old 702's were accurate and transparent. These are a clear step up. Both the Beyerdynamics and the 702's seem as if they have a bit of a head cold compared to these 712's. This is especially true of the mid to upper treble were woman's voices lay in the audio spectrum. Good source material (192K or better recordings) makes it clear that these cans are both more transparent and more articulate in this upper mid-range, and also at the very high end (which producers are using much more these days), which adds to the snap of a drum stick striking a snare, and an overall sense of air (some reviewers refer to spaciousness) as well as an enhanced perception of the stereo field. The low ends is by no means missing. While the overall sense is that these phonbens reach for a sense of neutrality - giving you exactly the mix the artists/producers intended, they do not have the pumped up mid-bass of many cheaper headphones and in-ear models. Listening to the double bass section of Berlin or a sound designers favorite explosion or even a recordists take on wind and storm sound shows that these headphones have a reach downward that is rarely im-proved upon, even by reference quality speaker systems, and much, much better in terms of accuracy and crud-free punch than almost any subwoofer system. So, are the 712's worth the extra money? The 702's have dropped in price (over $100 less than my last purchase) and AKG has reportedly got quality control issues on this line in hand, so if budget matters the 701's and 702's are worth your consideration, and the same could be said of the Beyerdynamic 800 and 900 series cans, or even the Sennheiser 660's. But having heard all these and more, I think at the current price, the AKG712's are a steal. Yes, they are a couple hundred more than their cousins in the AKG line up, but they represent the pinnacle of design in a well regarded and even venerable design series. If you can afford the AKG K712, you will not be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A steal for the sound and build quality for the near-top of the line AKG headphone
*by A***C on March 18, 2014*

TEST SETUP: AKG K712 Pro w/ original orange cable, source: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD (Game mode: Crystallizer 75%, EQ adjusted to boost mid-lower and mid-upper range), reference: Denon AHD2000 DISCLAIMER: A recent visit to an ear doctor revealed that I have lost hearing in the most upper and lower frequency ranges and I am not even 30 yet, nor do I ever listen to loud music. Please, particularly audiophiles, protect your hearing and listen responsibly. The AKG K712 Pro (and any other high-end headphone) should be used at reasonable volumes. INTRO If you're looking at this headphone, you're probably looking for something near the best from a respected manufacturer but want to spend well under $1000. Since you've read this far, you're right on target with this one. With the current prices of the AKG K712 Pro, you'd be remiss not to have it near the top of your list. This is probably one of the best buys you can get your hands on, so without further ado, read on. SONIC QUALITY The K712 is billed as a reference studio headphone and thus will be tested as such. We expect a straightforward sound that does not *sound* tweaked toward particular frequency ranges. Test music: -AOA Black - Get Out live at 2012/10/26 KBS Music Bank -AOA Black - Moya live at 2013/08/08 Mnet Countdown -Dalshabet - REWIND -Dalshabet - B.B.B. -IU - Good Day -Jevice - Don't Answer The Phone -Tiny-G - Minimanimo -T-ara - I Go Crazy Because of You -T-ara - Number 9 -T-ara - Roly Poly (Back to the Future ver.) There's a lot of different music in there but after going through them, a few points are pretty clear: -The K712 really is a reference studio headphone. There is no 'coloring' of the musical quality - if you are looking for a special sound, you may want to look elsewhere. It is literally WYSIWYG (or rather what you hear is what you get). Bass-heads and soprano lovers will undoubtedly have the sonic equivalent of hunger. You may tweak the EQ a little bit but the fundamental sound will still be there. Consider your uses before you buy. -Because of this, the K712 works for all kinds of music - pop, rock, ballads, disco, dance, etc. - a jack of all trades. -Harsh sounds (like explosions or guitar distortion) are especially pronounced depending on the recording's quality. Now for the details: Some people will turn up the volume on their headphones (a bad thing) to hear details like whispering or lip-syncing during live events. There's absolutely no need to do that with the K712 because sonic details are rendered with astute clarity at reasonable sound levels. Female rock band AOA Black is dominated by lead guitarist Choa and keyboardist Yuna, and you can hear them singing at the top of their lungs right into the microphone in the live "Get Out" performance - and you can hear it all at low volume. Some AOA fans protested that bassist Mina only does air guitar, but using the K712 to replay the "Moya" live performance proves them wrong - the bass is evidently there and remember that the K712 does noticeably boost particular frequencies. IU's 3-note noisemaker in the final verse of "Good Day" deserves particular mention because, well, the 3 soprano notes don't seem as jarring as they normally do. The same sort of phenomenon appears in T-ara's "I Go Crazy Because of You" - a pretty bass heavy song that doesn't seem as deep as it normally does through speakers. In this respect, there's a little life lost in certain songs that push the upper and lower ends of the frequency scale. Lastly, the Back to the Future version of "Roly-Poly" is a disco homage with the DeLorean time travel boom at the 3:00 mark. This mix is a test of sonic quality, and on the K712 its sonic 'accuracy' makes the distortion is particularly harsh. Listeners should keep this in mind when using the K712 for certain music or action movies. BUILD QUALITY When you pick up the AKG K712 Pro (or any of its siblings, K602/K702/Q701), the headphone seems fairly simple. Non-leather pads, relatively thin leather headband, plastic here and there, no obvious adjustment system. However, once you try it on, you will realize that the design is quite ingenious if you're coming from another manufacturer. There is hardly any weight from the headband, which auto-adjusts based on the size of your head via elastic bands connected to the earpads. You quickly realize that having sturdy, non-degrading (read: environmentally-unfriendly) plastic headband will last a long time unless you purposely drop the headphone. The earpads are memory foam and, because they are fabric-covered, won't get shredded over time by my facial hair like my old Denon AHD2000 did. The round design means that if you don't have the headphones exactly perpendicular to your head, the sonic quality will not change as they might on other headphones. The K712 is provided with 2 cables, a straight orange cable and a coiled black cable, both of which connect to a 3-pin port on the left earpad. Whether you prefer single cable or Y-connector is personal taste, but practically the K712 has a simpler build. In the end, the light weight and comfort means that you can leave this on your head for hours; you will take it off first to do other tasks than you will from discomfort. AUDIO SOURCE AND POWER USAGE Obviously, this and any other high-end headphone should be used with equally high-end sources, audio processor and music both. The K712 WILL pick up audio artifacts more noticeably than lesser headphones, so if the explosion you are seeing in the movie playing wasn't rendered in the highest quality, the sound will be considerably harsher and distorted. Any musical remixes will most likely suffer because the tracks weren't originally written with each other in mind regardless of the closeness in rhythm. Furthermore: -If you listen to music mostly from your computer, invest in the highest end soundcard such as the Creative X-Fi Titanium HD or Asus Xonar Essence STX, both of which can be found for ~$150-$200. Both have amps capable of driving the K712 plenty loud at low levels. -If you mostly use a home stereo, you can use an amp but it is only necessary if you are looking to change the sonic character (i.e., a tube amp) - the low impedance of the K712 does not require much power to drive. -If you mostly used your smartphone, nothing additional is necessary - you can try a USB portable amp but remember that you are limited the connection on your phone; in my experience, USB connections are never that great for audio. OTHER THOUGHTS Keep in mind that this is an open headphone: sound leaks to the ambient air for better resonance (i.e., increased sonic clarity). The K712 are best suited for a quiet environment where you are not concerned about disturbing others or being disturbed. Also, there is a burn-in time required, though they will already sound much better out of the box than lesser headphones. A few days (~100 hours) is reasonable. PRICE/PERFORMANCE AND CONCLUSION As of this writing, Amazon lists the AKG K712 Pro at $379 (MSRP $700). You can usually find most high-end headphones on Amazon at greatly discounted prices, but since the K712 regularly sells at ~$500, under $400 for this item is an absolute steal. Comparable headphones will cost ~$500, so if you happen to be strapped for cash but want something near the top, it is difficult to beat this price/performance ratio. Also recall that the top AKG model, the K812, is the only one above the K712 and provides a bit better sound at $1500...and is not on Amazon yet. So before this seller runs out of $380 K712's, and you happen to be in the market for a studio headphone, give this a good listen - you won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on February 2, 2022*

For the price these are a fantastic pair of headphones. Whether you just like listening to music whilst you play games or study, the open-back aspect, the lightness, soft ear muffs and leather makes it feel very comfortable and you can wear them for hours on end without getting sweaty or a headache. Open-backs make it feel a lot more spacious, almost as if you aren't even wearing the headphones, granted you hear background noise but for some depending on where you are it might be a desirable feature. Pair the headphones with a decent AMP or DAC and you will certainly get some banging tunes/audio quality. Personally I have the Topping L30 paired with a D50s and it goes very well with the headphones. So far after 3 years of ownership no dramas, I've dropped them several times and nothing has snapped or broken. All the components have shown barely any signs of wear and tear which is credit to the good quality materials used for the leather and other components. Pros: - Head strap is very flexible and automatically adjusts to your head size making it super easy for anyone to wear them - Ear Muffs easily come off with a twist and pull - Open Back - Super comfortable for long hours of wearing Cons: - MiniXLR adapter (not a common cable) I had to buy a replacement for $50 - You will accidentally forget that you are wearing them because of how soft they are :)

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