AKG Acoustics K26P Foldable Stereo Folding Headphones | List Price: $99.95
Discount Price: $59.99
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Brand: AKG Acoustics
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Efficiency - 125 dB SPL/V
- Frequency range - 12 Hz to 28 kHz
- Weight - 2.6 ounces without cable
Very good [Posted on 2008-02-09]
For the size, portability and price, these are really good headphones. Of course, you can get better for a much higher price, but if you are looking for something you can easily carry with you to replace those awful earbuds, look no further. You'll hear a whole range of sound that you've been missing.
Some have said these are a bit tight fitting. My head is not particularly small. I've not had any problem at all with these feeling overly tight on my head. If anything, I really appreciate the snugness and how they block out extraneous environment sounds.
Model obsolete - warranty no longer honored [Posted on 2008-02-19]
I bought 2 pairs of these headphones about 1 1/2 years ago. I do like the headphones. Not the best fit in the world, but I think they provide excellent sound quality and block out surrounding noise. Great for the price (I found them online for ~$35 at the time.)
Unfortunately, one pair is no longer working. Called AKG for warranty replacement/repair and they told me the model is now obsolete and parts are not carried any more. They said they could upgrade to the K414 P for $139.99! Whoa! Looks like an identical product to the K26P.
At that price I may just hack into the old headphones myself and try to fix them!
Too bad since one reason I buy AKG products is their warranty (2 sometimes 3 year warranties). I may hesitate in the future to buy AKG products that cost more because of this warranty issue.
Fantastic Sound Quality, OK Comfort [Posted on 2008-04-07]
I love these headphones. They have great sound quality and have made me appreciate my music by bringing out the small details that you miss in other speakers and headphones. I highly recommend them. That said, they do have a couple small flaws. Here are my Pros and Cons
Pros
- Superior sound quality. Everything sounds better in the these AKGs. After buying these now I realize how bad my car stereo and my other pairs of headphones are. The bass is very clear, so you can hear very subtle changes in basslines. The highs are amazing. You can hear some great detail, such as extra echo on the bongo drums or longer vibration of the strings on acoustic guitars. And you can hear these details even at low volumes, which isn't the case for any other headphones I've had. I'm not a gamer, but I also imagine these would be good headphones for first-person shooters. You should be able to hear small footsteps and other subtle sounds very clearly.
- Good Size. These are pretty small for being over-the-ear headphones, so you don't feel like an idiot walking around or riding public transportation with them on. They are also very light on your head. I use these for everything except for going to the gym, and that's only because I don't want to sweat on them and dirty them.
- Portability. They fold up very nicely and come with a small carrying bag. They'll fit easily in small backpack pockets or in a purse, and the foldability probably also protects them from breaking.
Cons
-Noise Reduction. Although sound quality is great, their ability to reduce outside noise is only ok. They are fine for most situations, but i was disappointed with their performance on an airplane. They did very little to get rid of the loud hums.
-Comfort. They were uncomfortable at first, although I've gotten used to them and they don't give me much problems anymore. They're still not very comfortable if you want to use them primarily for multiple hour sessions. Also, if you have a big head these might be a little snug for you.
Overall, these are a really great pair of headphones that provide superior sound quality at a reasonable price. I am very satisfied with them and have recommended them to all my friends. I would only caution against them for people who want to use them primarily on airplanes or who are very picky about comfort. More than anything, headphones should give you great sound quality, and these definitely do the job.
May be a replacement, but they sure stand on their own... [Posted on 2008-04-12]
I bought a pair of these headphones about 6 months ago to replace a pair of Sennheiser PX-200s that came apart on me. I dearly loved those Sennheisers, so the AKGs had a serious gap to fill. I was leary about buying them for the price I got because as we all know, you get what you pay for. However, I was quite pleased with the sound quality out of these little guys. The bass drive is just as deep as on the PX-200s. Perhaps even more so! The highs are also quite clearly reproduced in these as well. The mids? Eh, I think the PX-200s have an edge there. These don't have quite the "full" sound that the PX-200s did, though it is very good in its own right. It's not so much important on pop and rock music. But when you get into, say, classical music, you can definitely tell the difference. But for most people, I don't think you'll notice a difference so much. The cushioning on the earpads is quite comfortable and block out quite a bit of noise while sealing in what should be sealed in. DEFINITELY better in that department. But as mentioned in other reviews, the overall comfort leaves a bit to be desired. The tension on the band is pretty stiff and tight. Longer listening sessions can get downright bothersome because of this. Perhaps it just needs to be worked in a bit more. But overall, they are very good headphones and I'm pretty happy with them. I think I'll get another pair of PX-200s when I move back to MN. Until then, these are working out a lot better than I expected them to.
Excellent compact headphones [Posted on 2008-05-16]
Excellent for a portable device or any application. Clear highs,a focused mid, and a tight bass. Could use a slight boost in the 60-100HZ range but very good as is in most situations. These phones have a very "live" sound with great stereo separation and definition.Very adjustable with a nice firm fit. In almost daily use for the past three months,very durable.Very comparable to Bose on-the-ear and superior to the Bose over-the-ear phones I tried prior to purchase. I recently purchased the AKG 27i model for my wife...would give it the same recommendation.
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