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AKG K271MKII Closed Back Circumaural Headphones
  • Dynamic, around-ear closed-back headphones Includes leatherette and velvet earpads Detachable 10' straight cable and 16' coiled cable included

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AKG K 271 mkII Headphones combine the benefits of AKG's circumaural design for extreme comfort, and a closed-back design for maximum isolation from ambient noise. Thanks to its XXL transducers, the K 271 MK II sounds clean, smooth and very rich. The K 271 MK II is the perfect choice for any application where sonic bleed could cause problems such as broadcast work. Another important feature of the K 271 MK II is the addition of a switch in the headband that mutes the audio just as soon as the headphones are taken off. Included Accessories 2 velour ear pads AKG EK 300 straight headphone cable AKG EK 500 S coiled headphone cable AKG K 271 mkII Features Professional circumaural hi-fi stereo studio headphones Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit Patented Varimotion speakers High noise attenuation For onstage and studio use Automute feature mutes headphones when they are taken off Leatherette and additional velvet ear pads Single-sided, detachable 3 m cable and additional 5 m coiled cable AKG Varimotion Technology The basis of superior audio performance The heart of any headphone is the diaphragm. Made of extremely thin foil, the diaphragm is required by transducer designers to perform incredible, almost artistic feats. The rim of the diaphragm must vibrate elastically while the center portion should move like a piston. AKG achieved just that by designing the Varimotion system. The sound zone in the center is thicker than the rim and therefore moves like a piston with no partial oscillations. The result is an absolutely realistic sound, with a better sonic perspective and an airier high end. The rim, or movement zone , is thinner and vibrates more easily, providing a powerful, punchy bass range.

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AKG K271MKII Closed Back Circumaural Headphones
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73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best sub-300 closed headphones, May 24, 2009
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J. Dormont (New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AKG K271MKII Closed Back Circumaural Headphones (Electronics)
At first I hesitated to give these 5 stars. There are headphones that sound better, including this one's older, more sophisticated (and open) brothers, the k601 and k701. But here's where this one wins:

1) With a fairly high efficiency, it sounds great whatever you plug it into. This isn't so with most hi-end 'phones. Usually you need both a very high quality source and an equally expensive ($200+) dedicated headphone amp (not to mention a Digital-Analog-Converter if you use your laptop a lot).

2) It isolates sound very well. I live in a great apartment, but unfortunately others think so too, and so they're building an enormous rig outside of my building. I come home, pop these on, and I'm in my own listening sanctuary.

3) They have AKG's best-in-business mids. Since most of what you listen to is the middle of the spectrum, this is huge, especially if you like any kind of acoustic music, like jazz, folk, rock, or classical. I can't really speak...Read more
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars CLOSED VERSION OF AKG K 240 MK II STUDIO HEADPHONE, July 1, 2010
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Jesse Knight (woburn ma usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AKG K271MKII Closed Back Circumaural Headphones (Electronics)
Sometimes the people next door make too much noise, thus making it hard to hear music through open back phones at a safe volume level. According to AKG parts lists, the 271 and 240 models use the same superb XXL drivers. The ear cushions are slightly larger on the 271. In addition the 271 has an automatic cut out switch that mutes the phones if you take them off. This feature is vital in studio use but is somewhat annoying for home use. Like the 240, two sets of ear cushions and two cords are included. Cords for the 240 and 271 are interchangeble.

I used no equalizer or tone controls in this listening test.

After a 20 hour break-in, sound is very similar to the 240 studio version, as would be expected. Balance is very natural, like live music, rather than punchy or unnaturally bright. Bass seems more tight and the lowest notes seem more defined than with the K 240 studio phones. Female vocals sound very natural with both model phones, Male...Read more
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best headphones I've ever bought, March 24, 2009
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B. Litman (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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The headphones are the most comfortable headphones I've ever bought. They are perfect to wear for long periods of time and don't irritate your ears like some previous ones I've had. The sound cut off switch works great in an office environment and nobody can hear a thing when I am listening to them. They don't get distorted at high volumes either. Great headphones.
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