AKG Closed-Back Foldable DJ Headphones - K81DJ | List Price: $99.00
Discount Price: $50.00
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Brand: AKG
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Specifically designed for use at small clubs and parties
- 3D-Axis folding mechanism
- High sound pressure level
- Closed-back earphones
Extraordinary Value [Posted on 2008-05-04]
These are exceptional headphones. The sound quality is on par with much more expensive sets that I have tried. They are really nicely detailed, very precise. The bass is a bit exaggerated, but it is quick and punchy. They are not thumpers; there is no bloat. It's just that the bass end is right up front. So they are not transparent, but they are really fun.
The design is excellent. They are small and really light, but they somehow have the feeling of a solid build. They are really tight on even my small head, so big-head people might trouble with them. But I assume they will relax after use. Aside from the pressure from the tight fit, they are comfortable. The earpads feel soft and nicely placed, and isolate well. The cable is really long-- 7 or 8 feet, which makes it a little awkward for portable use. The cable is thin, like the cabling on a portable, but it's soft and flexible and seems sturdy. I think they look pretty hot too.
They sound OK with my Cowan DAP but they sound better with more power. I will be using them at my (amped) PC where I spend a lot of time with music. I could easily see them filling in for my main headphones or for portables in a pinch. It looks like they are designed intentionally to be versatile.
They're not quite full-time audiophile quality but definitely sweet enough to be the all-purpose backup in an audiophile's cabinet. I recently picked up Sennheiser HD280s for my lady, and these would have been a much better idea. Their sound signatures are very different, but they are equally good. The AKGs have a serious advantage for versatility, looks and fun.
These headphones are a great value. They might be the best under $150.
(I don't know how much I believe in the benefits of "burn-in," but in case anyone is curious, these are my impressions from the first three days' use of a brand new set.)
Great sound but lousy fit [Posted on 2008-05-13]
If you like tight bass, you'll love these headphones. They sound great with electronic music, rock, and rap/hip-hop because of their bass punch.
The downside is that they're really tight fitting on both the ears and top of the head.
The trick is to stretch them over something for a couple of days to loosen the pressure on the ears. The top is pretty short and can press down on the top of the head. To relieve that pressure, face the headphones together and squeeze the top near the "AKG" stamp on the head strap to make a bit of a "conehead" shape. Alternatively, you can just wear them with the head strap behind the head.
It takes some effort, but they can become comfortable.
Lay person's review [Posted on 2008-06-05]
OK, so after spending $ on the Grado SR 80 and these headphones, I have concluded that not only am I not an audiophile, but that even iPod headphones suit me most of the time.
These headphones, though, do have better base. I was listening to an mp3 with these on and the song sounded so crappy that I deleted it. What I'm saying is that the headphones are so good that they revealed the inferiority of the file. Because they're closed and have good, comfortable padding, the sound doesn't leak out. Also, outside sounds are significantly attenuated. I recommend them.
Fantastic headphones. A drummer's dream. [Posted on 2008-07-13]
These headphones are absolutely perfect for me. I listen to lots of low-end metal (post-metal, doom metal, etc) and also black metal. I also listen to lots of post-rock. I couldn't ask for a better set of headphones at such an affordable price. They're quite heavy on the bass, so if you don't like much bass, stay clear of these.
My favourite part, tough, is the noise-cancelling pads. Those are perfect for me, as I can hear my music totally clearly when I'm playing drums along with my iPod, trying to learn songs. The sound is crystal-clear and very, very nice.
They also come with an adapter that you screw on to the 1/8 inch input to make it 1/4 inch (to plug into a keyboard, mixer, etc.)
I highly recommend these to anyone looking for some great headphones at an affordable price.
Solid Contruction - Good Sound - Tight Fit [Posted on 2008-07-26]
The other reviewers have hit these points and I have to agree. They are efficient enough to use with my MP3 player, but I do have to turn then up more than the Sonys that the cat destroyed. I wanted a pair that would block out external sounds (which is why I didn't get the Sennheiser PX100's) and these definitely do. The sound, and the construction is just solid. Bass? Definitely! - But I found I had to change the equalizer setting to boost the high end - they weren't as sharp as I'd hoped based on some of the reviews.
Fit - Tight, really tight. I have a long head, but not extremely wide and still, despite some headband manipulation, are quite tight and my ears get warm. I can do about 30 min and then I need a minute w/o them to continue listening.
So I have to give them a 4 - a quality product, but I'd like them to be less tight. I have tried some of the suggestions in the reviews but with limited success. I'll keep trying, because if they were less tight - they'd be hard to beat for the money.
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