To preface this review, audio is always subjective, especially when listening for fun. I prefer neutral headphones. I like to hear the whole track in a very analytical and detailed way. That means the lows, mids and highs are all evenly represented without any washing out, muffling or muddying of any piece of the song. My daily driver for all kinds of music is the Audeze LCD-X, a high end reference headphone that is considered by many to be too analytical and detailed for casual listening.
I've been in the market for closed back headphones for a bit now. I initially was planning to get some Meze 99 classics/neos. They are phenomenally light and comfortable and exceptionally well built. but after trying them I found that they tend towards being heavy in the bass which I found muffled the mids and left the highs with something to be desired. The other thing I didn't like was that the Mezes will "woof" leaving the enhanced bass muddy and fuzzed out, which is something a lot of people enjoy. I'm not one of them.
Now, onto the AKG 371s. These headphones are neutral. Not quite as neutral as the LCD-X. But comparing these AKGs to a pair of headphone that cost more than five to six times as much is unfair. But I think it's warranted since they punch up extremely well given their price tag. The 371s trend towards neutral sound, leaving the bass tight and clean, not overpowering the mids while leaving the high clear enough to listen to without becoming fatiguing or painful. Playing games with them is great, I can hear everything from the booming explosions of grenades and tank shells to the high pitched crack of gunfire while hearing footsteps all at once without it becoming muddled together or painful to listen to. Music is fantastically clear and enjoyable to listen to, they are easy to drive so you don't need a dedicated amp to get them to that comfortable volume you want. Even when I'm sitting six feet from a noisy swamp cooler that clarity sticks around making it easy to listen to what I want without damaging my hearing in the process.
They are light, but sturdy. They don't feel cheap, and have metal in the right places. They also have a removable cable, meaning they're way more likely to hold in the long term. They also fold up for easy storage or transport. The pads are leather and very plush, but big enough to accommodate my elephant ears. And on that note I've worn these for upwards of ten hours at a shot and they haven't gotten hot or uncomfortable to wear in that entire time.
The only real negative I have is if you have long hair, the hinges and pads might grab it if you're lazy when taking them off leading to a bit of pulling. But two handing them on and off completely mitigates that issue.
In short I love these headphones, and they're the best ones I've bought in this price bracket in a long time. They're not bass cannons, but they also weren't meant to be. If you want that bone shaking bass, look elsewhere.
But, if you want to hear what's really going on in that booming bass note. Or even just pick out some new bits of detail in your favorite song, maybe give these a shot. They'll be different to your classic gaming headset or Beats. But different can be fun.
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| Price | $177.00 | -21% $139.99 New Price: $177.00 | $149.00 | $269.38 | -21% $118.00 List: $148.56 | $31.10 |
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| Sold By | Dealsonik | ATHQ - CR | Amazon.com | B&A Marketing | Robert`s Fojjer | Amazon.com |
| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over-Ear, Closed-Back | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over-Ear, Closed-Back | Over Ear |
| connector type | Mini-XLR | 3.5mm Jack | Wired | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | — |
| noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation | — |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Tangle Free | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Without Cable |
| control type | Media Control | Media Control | — | Volume Control | Media Control | Volume Control |
| water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Polycarbonate (PC) | Plastic | — |
| model name | K371 | K371 | SRH840A | DT 700 PRO X | K361 | HD5 |
| frequency range | 5 Hz - 40 kHz | 5 Hz to 40 kHz | 5 Hz to 25,000 Hz | 5 - 40,000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | 15Hz-25kHz |
From the manufacturer
AKG K371 Over Ear Studio Headphones
K371 Headphones combine performance, accuracy and comfort in a new folding design that’s tailor-made for life in the studio or on the go.
Key Features
- Top Class frequency response: 5 Hz to 40 kHz
- Ultra-light weight: 255 grams (8.9 oz)
- Sleek, stylish design
- Versatile accessories included
- Largest-in-class, 50mm transducers with pure OFC voicecoils
AKG K371 Over Ear Closed Back Studio Headphones
Whether you’re an artist, engineer, podcaster, video editor or content producer, you’re always in creative mode. AKG K371 Professional Studio Headphones strike the perfect balance between studio-quality sound, plush comfort, and a sleek, sturdy design that stands up to your mobile lifestyle.
K371s are precision-engineered to match AKG’s Reference Response acoustic target to reproduce natural, balanced audio in extraordinary detail, so you can make more confident decisions when you’re mixing and editing. They deliver deeper bass and higher highs than any other model in their class, with a stunning frequency response of 5 Hz to 40 kHz. Plush, ergonomic earcups cradle your ears in supreme comfort—because once you hear how amazing your K371s sound, you won’t ever want to take them off.
Unveil the Detail
When it comes to reference headphones, nothing matters more than accuracy: K371s feature high-sensitivity, largest-in-class 50mm drivers and pure oxygen-free copper voice coils for the utmost acoustic precision, delivering clear, detailed and balanced lows, mids and highs across their stunning 5 Hz to 40 kHz frequency range. You’ll hear every detail you need to make critical mix decisions, from the deepest lows to the most sparkling highs.
Supreme Comfort Meets Sleek Style
The K371’s over-ear, closed-back design provides superior isolation in noisy environments. Headphones are gorgeously styled with plush, slow-retention foam pads for long-wearing comfort, with adjustable calibrated headbands that deliver a perfect fit, every time. Earcups swivel 90 degrees for single-ear monitoring, and their feather-light weight keeps ear fatigue at bay, even on the longest listening sessions.
Robust Design for Mobile Lifestyles with Versatile Accesories
You can be confident that the K371s will keep up with your active lifestyle, knowing they’ve passed rigorous stress tests that ensure reliability in even the most demanding conditions. Metal-reinforced parts add extra strength where it counts.
K371 accessories include a protective carrying pouch and detachable cables that connect to both professional and consumer equipment; cables include 3m (9.8’) coiled cable, 3m (9.8') and 1.2m (2.5’) straight cables and a ¼-inch adapter.
Perfect for Musicians
Perfect for Vloggers
Perfect for Podcasters
Perfect for Gamers
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| Headphone Type | Closed-Back | Closed-Back | Closed-Back | Closed-Back |
| Driver Size | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil | Pure OFC Voice Coil |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz - 28 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz | 15 Hz - 28 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Sensitivity (SPL) | 114 dB | 114 dB SPL/V @ 1 kHz | 114 dB | 114 dB SPL/V @ 1 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms | 32 Ohms |
| Weight | 219 grams | 255 grams | 260 grams | 300 grams |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | no data | no data | ✓ | ✓ |
K371 vs K371-BT | same ear pads, different cables, go K361-BT if you want wireless
After doing some internet research I found the K371 to be the right headphone for me, but curiosity got the best of me when I was researching replacement pads for it. Some reviewers claimed that the pads were different between the BT and none BT models, however Dekoni claims the same pad works for both devices as well as the K361. Turns out the pads are exactly the same, though the felt experience is a bit different on the BT models because of the thicker ear cups.Other differences to note:(1) Sound - if you weren't doing a side by side you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between how the two sound, however the K371 seems slightly more rich in classical and folk music and the bass is cleaner to my ears. It also sounded like there was a click or very brief rattle in the BT model when heavy base hit, such as in Vaishiyas song "Arped". This may have been a defect, or it may be the BT module adding to the dynamic sound environment in an unpleasant way. Additionally, I had a weird channel separation sensation in my ears with the BT model that went away after a few hours of play time.(2) Cable/Connectors - The K371-BT uses a 4-pin XLR connector for the cable whereas the K371 uses a more common 3-pin XLR. The 4-pin cable having more conductors in the wire is also more stiff and unpleasant, as you may be able to see in the picture. FYI - the K361 uses a smaller aux connector, probably a 2.5mm, which actually makes more sense for the BT model since the 2.5mm female end takes up less space than a 4-pin XLR.(3) Usability - The BT model is really convenient, and I must say I feel hesitant to return it, however I think I would take the cost savings on the K361 and the convivence of the smaller cable connector. If you're shopping for the wireless option between the K371 and K361, go for the K361 or save for a higher end BT headphone. For the wired, I must say I am enjoying the K371 and see no need to try the K361, which is a bit cheaper. Other notes on BT--the range is great and I can walk 50ft to the breakroom or bathroom from my desk at work and still have good connection. The touch controls are fine, not perfect, but I found them better than not having any. Sometimes it seemed like the BT connection would randomly degrade after listening for over an hour or so and when connected to Windows 10, but I didn't have that issue on Android.
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MorperReviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2021
Buena calidad de audio
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En relación al audio, bueno, suenan muy bien, con un gran balance. Los bajos son robustos y claros aunque no son exagerados; los medios es donde mejor se desempeñan, creo yo, pues se escuchan claros y con presencia y los agudos son precisos, sin ruidos extraños y sin llegar a cansar o molestar. La construcción de los audífonos es buena, el mecanismo para plegar las almohadillas se siente firme y con agradables clics al ir moviendolas. Las almohadillas son comodísimas. Vienen los 3 cables y el adaptador que se muestran en la foto además de una bolsa transportadora con interior afelpado y cierre mediante cordón (no subí fotos).MorperBuena calidad de audio
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2021
Grandes audífonos con mejoras en relación a su hermano menor, el 361, pero con un incremento de precio que a mi parecer lo vale.
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Pierre FReviewed in France on January 11, 2024
Une excellente alternative au beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 32 ohms.
Style: K371Pattern: HeadphonesVerified Purchase - Aivars OlinsReviewed in Germany on January 5, 2023
Exvellent
Style: K371Pattern: HeadphonesVerified Purchase - MR B R LYNNReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2021
Very happy with these
Style: K371Pattern: HeadphonesVerified Purchase - DonalReviewed in India on June 7, 2020
Great casual listening headphones. And should be a decent recording headphone.
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I'm just getting into over the ear headphones, but have a good idea on what good sound is. I'm overall very satisfied with the buy read along to know why. I'm a big sucker for Harman tuning and the tonality it provides hence this headphone has been on my radar for a while.DonalGreat casual listening headphones. And should be a decent recording headphone.
Reviewed in India on June 7, 2020
Sound signature: Theres tones of reviews talking bout these but here's my two cents. This closely follows the Harman curve with subtle differences I notice. The sub bass bump other people perceive at 30hz for me was at 50-60 hz. The mid was flat as a pancake with lower mid boost of around 2db 300-500hz which gives it some warmth not muddy as some people say. Treble was where I was a little disappointed, The overall nature is alright but I am extremely sensitive at 8khz (most people are) and most songs play into it giving it a bit of harshness Turn it down with an eq(2-4 dB depending on how it feels) to enjoy a more balanced sound. there is a big dip at 4hz probably around 5ish dB hence I could never see any studio professional using it.
Build and comfort : not much complains here the headband is plastic but wrapped with a soft touch material there is this weird silicon balloon instead of foam at headband which is comfortable enough. The earpads are large and comfortable I have very large protruding ears which have no problem at all. The provided cables are not particularly premium but gets the job done. The connection to the headphone is provided by the tried and tested locking mini XLR port should last you well. My biggest worry here is the rotating earcups that pivot point seems to wobble quite a bit and I can see it loosening or even breaking over time
Use cases:
casual listening: Not a very fatiguing sound and great comfort. Do note for travel, these are bulky and heavy and don't isolate quite as well but it does fold up nice and small
Studio Use: Since the mid is flat and overall it has nice tonality and can be used for monitoring vocals or feedback to the singers. Not recommended for mixing (should be alright for small independent producers) you should be mixing with monitors anyway.
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