Absolutely agree. Physical side of review is a great thing. ❤❤
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I've had a pair of K702's for literally a decade now and I still don't regret the purchase. Especially at the current price, pair them with a Fiio K3 and for less than 200 bucks you have a setup that punches way above it's weight class. The Fiio's are good for these headphones, especially if you want to add some warmth/bass to their more neutral signature. Also, I use them mostly for gaming, with some movies/series and music sometimes and the soundstage is still one of the best out there and the best under 500 bucks.
I used to own the predecessor, the K701. I had to sell it because the cable got damaged and it is not detachable. The great thing about the K702 is that the cable is detachable and most likely can be replaced if damaged
Another thorough review. Thank you. I think it would be interesting to see a comparison with the K240, since they both seem to have comparable sound quality based upon your reviews.
Thank you so much for this video! I was actually waiting for this one! The K702 are truly a tried and true legend in the professional audio world. I would also like to see you review another pair of studio headphones made by AKG, the AKG K553 Mkii, they’re a pair of closed-back studio headphones. According to AKG, the K553 Mkii is "the ideal closed-back, over-ear studio headphone for monitoring, mixing and mastering”, and that their low-impedance 50mm drivers provide "strong, accurate, and distinguished bass response, with enough sensitivity for precise sound reproduction on laptops and mobile devices". I’m sure people would love to see those headphones measured and reviewed. Thanks for the great content!!
Thanks, Todd..great review.👍 I've been using these for the last 2 to 3 years and I have to say everything you said is spot on, based on my own experience with these headphones.
Understandable graphs and the comments absolutely match what I am seeing and hearing. The slight increase in brightness of the female voice is noticeable but does not sound sharp, or unpleasant. These are cool, honest headphones and you do the coolest headphones tests on the net! Hopefully, Harman is not going to spoil this traditional Austrian headphone maker.
These headphones are one of the least fatiguing sets I have used, but detail and clarity are still very good…a great combination to have! So far I am happy to see AKG headphones and microphones maintaining the performance and quality we have become accustomed to.
I love your reviews. Right now, I consider K240 and K702 for general vocal listening. With the current price drop of K702, should I go ahead to get it or K240 should be good enough for listening? Thanks for your help!
Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying my reviews. Both the 240 and 702 are good choices for vocals. With the price drop, the 702 are a compelling option (slightly more detail vs 240), but if you want to keep the cost down, the 240s are an excellent choice for vocals.
Hi, you have some incredible videos! Thanks a lot!! I'm thinking about buying either these K702 or the DT 990 Pro headphones for music listening of all genres, some movies and gaming, and a bit of composing and mixing. Which of them would you choose? Thanks a lot in advance
Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Both the DT990 and K702 are great choices for your applications. I know you mentioned all genres, the 990 offers more low extension, so if you often listen to bass and sub-bass heavy genres I would give the edge tot he 990. If however your ears tend to be sensitive to boosted higher frequencies you my find the 702 less fatiguing. The 990 also have the edge for movies as they deliver a wider perceived dynamic range. I hope this helps out!
I would not say the k702s are more detailed but rather they sound more natural whereas the 990s seam artificially boosted in higher frequencies to my ears. Detail on both headphones is very useable for critical listening imo. Hope this helps out!
Plenty cheap here in Brazil, torn between these and the Senny 599, sold my Senny 560S because of the clamp...I guess i should get a new flavour, and it looks to be AKG
Build and fit are very similar on the 599 and 560S (and many other Senns…) I will say that for me, the AKGs are very comfortable for long sessions. The 599 have more bass vs the 560S and K702, but once you get used to their sound signature, you can make good listening decisions with AKGs. Cheers!
Thank you for reviewing this product. I am currently using a DT 900 Pro X, would it make sense to buy 702 as a secondary headphone for vocal-based music? I am quite happy with my DT 900 Pro X but sometimes I feel that my HD 598 has a better soundstage than my 900 Pro X but the 598 sounds muddy in other areas. I use my MacBook, Acer Swift, iPad or Desktop paired with a Creative Sound Blaster G3 DAC/Amp to listen to music (mostly ambient mixes, instruments, and vocal-driven music.
I can see how you could find the 900 Pro X soundstage somewhat confined vs the 598. Vocal driven music is where lack of clarity and detail really show up on many headphones. I find the 702 pleasing to listen to vocals and they would also be a good choice for ambient. For listening purposes, I see no issue with using different headphones for different styles of music and I in fact do that myself. It is more for mixing purposes that I recommend using one primary set of headphones and then others can be used for references once mixing is complete. I hope this helps out. Cheers! Sorry for the delay in responding, I have been away with an injury and am just starting to catch up.
@@askdrtk - I hope the injury wasn't too serious and you feel much better now. Well, I went on a buying-spree and got myself an AKG K702, Sennheiser HD560S and iFI HIP 3 and FiiO K11 Dacs. Each of these (headphones) has different strengths. Honestly, the audiophile community has been confusing me all these years. Now that I have these headphones side-by-side to compare, I think I finally get it. For upbeat thumping and bass-heavy music, I just love my DT 900 Pro X (but it can tire me out after a while). For crystal clear sound and separation of instruments, the 702 is very detailed (and the vocals may seem a bit too far sometimes). For easy listening with good bass and great music quality where the vocals sound close to my head and the instruments are further away (with good soundstage), I prefer my HD560S. And for the most comfortable and long listening without fatigue, I prefer my 8-year-old HD598. It may not have the clarity, bass or soundstage of other headphones, but it is the most soothing of them all for prolonged listening despite sounding muddy in some frequencies. So, in short, I realized that one headphone cannot do it all. While one may be the most accurate and detailed but it may give me mental fatigue soon enough. Also, I realized that my brain adapts to different qualities after a while and I still enjoy the music regardless. Thanks again for your inputs and get well soon.
Hi, glad you enjoyed my review. The 990 pro lacks width, the K702 sound more spacious based on my listening and measurements. My listening is of course subjective due to the physics of my ears vs others, but my soundstage measurement tests (I don't include these in videos as the reviews are already very lengthy) also show a considerable edge for the K702.
Whoever has AKG K702, u can very carefully remove its silver cup and the cover inside it and remove those two white filters applied on it bass ports, if u accomplish it without spoiling ur headphone, watch it rumble and punch so tight, u will be surprised, Soundstage and Dynamics improve even more after removing those filters on bass ports! Sorry I am late to the party
I like that you used multiple different types of program material. Frequency response with no output non flatness envelope is a useless specification. I hate marketing people. 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz, +/- 10,000 dB. Looks like one to audition.
Why not even 1 gigahertz...lol. Kidding aside, thanks, I'm glad to hear you like my approach to these reviews. While many headphones are "beside the point" I would say these are worth auditioning. Cheers!
Yeah, the old joke was DC to light, putting it into the physical realm. I remember when the useful actual spec was used, exclusively. I can't stand several others either, like peak power on amplifiers. WTH does that even mean? Maybe the power when the signal is basically clipped to a square wave, or the power supply max output power, ignoring the entire audio chain...what a useless spec. I remember building a Hafler amp way back, and he actually showed traces like 500 kHz square waves, THD at multiple power levels and some frequencies other than just 1 k, 1 watt, or whatever. He also did crazy things like specifying power with 6 dB of headroom. My only disappointment there was looking at the amplifier boards and seeing copious amounts of capacitors sprinkled way too frequently, just to damp down stability issues. I prefer a design with stability in mind from the get go. Silly me. I will spread your channel around to others I know with similar interests. Word of mouth never hurts...the best kind of advertising. @@askdrtk
Much appreciated and I agree completely. I long for the days when things were built to "real" specifications and not price and when specifications were actually useful and not advertising driven. To be fair there are still some companies that operate this way, but they are few and far between. Heard any good Wattifiers lately...?
We all hear differently due to the physics of our ears. Some my find the 702 too bright, others just right, and some even dull. I do the audio comparisons not to reveal exactly what the headphones sound like (this can’t be done while listening on other speakers or headphones), but to allow listeners to hear the change in tone imparted by the headphones vs the direct recording. In any case, the 712 are excellent imo. Give them a good 24 hours to burn in and they should serve you well…enjoy!
The 702 has more low / high end extension and detail vs the 712. Mids are similar with a slight edge in detail for the 702. To my ears, soundstage on the 702 is also superior. Some however do find the high end to be a bit harsh on he 702 and find the 712 a more comfortable listening experience. Generally, for critical listening I would recommend the 702 unless your ears are very sensitive to high frequencies. I hope this helps out!
Hello, im currently on the lookout for my first mixing headphones, debating between AKG K702 or Sennheiser HD280 Pro. Open back or closed back doesn't really matter... i prioritize their sound quality... what do you think should I get ?
If isolation is not an issue, the 702 offers more detail, upper end extension, and superior imaging/soundstage performance compared to the 280. You will appreciate the midrange detail on the K702 for mixing. If you do go with the 702, run some good dynamic program material at a medium moving up to medium-loud level through them for about 24 hours before you begin listening to reference tracks and mixing, they benefit in terms of extension and dynamic performance from a good burn in (aside from listening, I measured a significant difference). Hope this helps out!
There are a number of good choices around $150. The choice depends a bit on which genres you work with. If you content include a wide dynamic range with music such as EDM or HH I like the Audio-Technica M50x. General use would be the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm although if you can pick up the Sennheiser HD560S or K702 they are even more neutral. The most important thing is to learn your headphones by listening to a lot of reference material, that will help you make good decisions with many sets. The $150 - $175 price point is crowded, but if I have to pick one under that price that can get things done for closed-back the Audio-Technica M40x at $99 are very honest, and for open-back often flying under the radar are the OneOdio Monitor 80 at $97. I recently reviewed the Monitor 80 and was impressed not only by its tone but also stereo imaging and soundstage. If sound isolation is not important, I would go with the open-back. Both my $100 picks are excellent for video editing and perform as well as my $150 picks in my experience. Hope this helps out!
The sine sweep result in my tests is relative to the original sine sweep direct recording I generated for the test. It is not an absolute frequency response but rather a relative comparison as to how the headphones produce frequencies vs the d signal itself. Frequency response of headphones (and speakers) is relative to many things including volume and the mix of frequencies being reproduced. That is one of the reasons the stated frequency response “on the box” only reflects a specific test condition which may (and often does not) match the way we actually use the headphones. This is why I include a number of different test sources to let us hear how the headphones respond to different mixes of frequencies. The “quality” of sound reproduction includes a number of factors. For me, I look for headphones that accurately reproduce the intended sound of the recording. Some prefer headphones with emphasized or de-emphasized bass, mids, or highs. There is no one correct answer, it depends what the user is looking for. Other factors include clarity, distortion, imaging, soundstage, and detail, all of which vary with volume level. Of course maximum SPL or “how loud the sound” is also a factor. I can’t provide a full explanation of all objective and subjective measurements of sound quality in a few words, but I hope this helps out! Over time I will make more videos on this subject that will provide an opportunity for all os us to talk about what we a re listening for. Cheers!
These are a very good choice for video editing. They will provide accurate representation of dialogue, music, and effects while being very comfortable for long editing sessions. Audio that sounds balanced / well mixed on the K702 will generally translate well to a variety of playback devices. Cheers!
I have had several AKG sets of made in both countries over the years and cannot say I found the build quality and durability to be inferior since production moved to China. Possibly on some of their bottom end models, but not on the 702 in my experience.
these headphones are very talented at turning smooth high-rez files into edgy, brittle, sibilant "MP3"s. This is the sound I Run away from. I can just stab myself in the ear with an ice-pick if I want to enjoy its virtues.
You reviews are excellent. I like that I can physically see the performance of headphones instead of just taking the word of someone.
Thanks and I am glad you find my approach helpful. Cheers!
Absolutely agree. Physical side of review is a great thing. ❤❤
I've had a pair of K702's for literally a decade now and I still don't regret the purchase. Especially at the current price, pair them with a Fiio K3 and for less than 200 bucks you have a setup that punches way above it's weight class. The Fiio's are good for these headphones, especially if you want to add some warmth/bass to their more neutral signature.
Also, I use them mostly for gaming, with some movies/series and music sometimes and the soundstage is still one of the best out there and the best under 500 bucks.
I used to own the predecessor, the K701. I had to sell it because the cable got damaged and it is not detachable. The great thing about the K702 is that the cable is detachable and most likely can be replaced if damaged
Another thorough review. Thank you. I think it would be interesting to see a comparison with the K240, since they both seem to have comparable sound quality based upon your reviews.
Thanks for the suggestion…headphone comparisons are coming soon… Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video! I was actually waiting for this one! The K702 are truly a tried and true legend in the professional audio world. I would also like to see you review another pair of studio headphones made by AKG, the AKG K553 Mkii, they’re a pair of closed-back studio headphones. According to AKG, the K553 Mkii is "the ideal closed-back, over-ear studio headphone for monitoring, mixing and mastering”, and that their low-impedance 50mm drivers provide "strong, accurate, and distinguished bass response, with enough sensitivity for precise sound reproduction on laptops and mobile devices". I’m sure people would love to see those headphones measured and reviewed. Thanks for the great content!!
Thanks, Todd..great review.👍
I've been using these for the last 2 to 3 years and I have to say everything you said is spot on, based on my own experience with these headphones.
Thanks and I appreciate you sharing your experience with them. It's very helpful for everyone to hear a long term perspective. Cheers!
I went from some generic gaming headphones to these 702s with an Ifi dac that has bass boost and volume match. They are perfect for me and enjoyable
Thanks for sharing your upgrade, 702s with a good dac is a great combination to have imo. Glad your enjoying them! Cheers!
Understandable graphs and the comments absolutely match what I am seeing and hearing. The slight increase in brightness of the female voice is noticeable but does not sound sharp, or unpleasant.
These are cool, honest headphones and you do the coolest headphones tests on the net!
Hopefully, Harman is not going to spoil this traditional Austrian headphone maker.
These headphones are one of the least fatiguing sets I have used, but detail and clarity are still very good…a great combination to have! So far I am happy to see AKG headphones and microphones maintaining the performance and quality we have become accustomed to.
@@askdrtk Important point.
I find this quite often with Sennheiser. They sound impressive but become fatiguing to me after longer periods.
I love your reviews. Right now, I consider K240 and K702 for general vocal listening. With the current price drop of K702, should I go ahead to get it or K240 should be good enough for listening? Thanks for your help!
Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying my reviews. Both the 240 and 702 are good choices for vocals. With the price drop, the 702 are a compelling option (slightly more detail vs 240), but if you want to keep the cost down, the 240s are an excellent choice for vocals.
Excellent. On my future shopping list
great review lots of good comparisons
Thank you, excellent review 👍
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Hi, you have some incredible videos! Thanks a lot!!
I'm thinking about buying either these K702 or the DT 990 Pro headphones for music listening of all genres, some movies and gaming, and a bit of composing and mixing. Which of them would you choose?
Thanks a lot in advance
Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. Both the DT990 and K702 are great choices for your applications. I know you mentioned all genres, the 990 offers more low extension, so if you often listen to bass and sub-bass heavy genres I would give the edge tot he 990. If however your ears tend to be sensitive to boosted higher frequencies you my find the 702 less fatiguing. The 990 also have the edge for movies as they deliver a wider perceived dynamic range. I hope this helps out!
@@askdrtk Thanks a lot!!
Check AKG K612 Pro.
Sound Demo can be found HERE:
ruclips.net/video/5TqWh8COHzc/видео.html
@@askdrtkcould you say k702s are more detailed than 990s ? thanks
I would not say the k702s are more detailed but rather they sound more natural whereas the 990s seam artificially boosted in higher frequencies to my ears. Detail on both headphones is very useable for critical listening imo. Hope this helps out!
Great rew thanks
Plenty cheap here in Brazil, torn between these and the Senny 599, sold my Senny 560S because of the clamp...I guess i should get a new flavour, and it looks to be AKG
Build and fit are very similar on the 599 and 560S (and many other Senns…) I will say that for me, the AKGs are very comfortable for long sessions. The 599 have more bass vs the 560S and K702, but once you get used to their sound signature, you can make good listening decisions with AKGs. Cheers!
Thank you for reviewing this product. I am currently using a DT 900 Pro X, would it make sense to buy 702 as a secondary headphone for vocal-based music? I am quite happy with my DT 900 Pro X but sometimes I feel that my HD 598 has a better soundstage than my 900 Pro X but the 598 sounds muddy in other areas. I use my MacBook, Acer Swift, iPad or Desktop paired with a Creative Sound Blaster G3 DAC/Amp to listen to music (mostly ambient mixes, instruments, and vocal-driven music.
I can see how you could find the 900 Pro X soundstage somewhat confined vs the 598. Vocal driven music is where lack of clarity and detail really show up on many headphones. I find the 702 pleasing to listen to vocals and they would also be a good choice for ambient. For listening purposes, I see no issue with using different headphones for different styles of music and I in fact do that myself. It is more for mixing purposes that I recommend using one primary set of headphones and then others can be used for references once mixing is complete. I hope this helps out. Cheers!
Sorry for the delay in responding, I have been away with an injury and am just starting to catch up.
@@askdrtk - I hope the injury wasn't too serious and you feel much better now. Well, I went on a buying-spree and got myself an AKG K702, Sennheiser HD560S and iFI HIP 3 and FiiO K11 Dacs. Each of these (headphones) has different strengths. Honestly, the audiophile community has been confusing me all these years. Now that I have these headphones side-by-side to compare, I think I finally get it.
For upbeat thumping and bass-heavy music, I just love my DT 900 Pro X (but it can tire me out after a while). For crystal clear sound and separation of instruments, the 702 is very detailed (and the vocals may seem a bit too far sometimes). For easy listening with good bass and great music quality where the vocals sound close to my head and the instruments are further away (with good soundstage), I prefer my HD560S. And for the most comfortable and long listening without fatigue, I prefer my 8-year-old HD598. It may not have the clarity, bass or soundstage of other headphones, but it is the most soothing of them all for prolonged listening despite sounding muddy in some frequencies.
So, in short, I realized that one headphone cannot do it all. While one may be the most accurate and detailed but it may give me mental fatigue soon enough. Also, I realized that my brain adapts to different qualities after a while and I still enjoy the music regardless.
Thanks again for your inputs and get well soon.
Hi there, thanks for the awesome review. Between this and the 990 pro, which one would you say has a wider soundstage? Thank you
Hi, glad you enjoyed my review. The 990 pro lacks width, the K702 sound more spacious based on my listening and measurements. My listening is of course subjective due to the physics of my ears vs others, but my soundstage measurement tests (I don't include these in videos as the reviews are already very lengthy) also show a considerable edge for the K702.
@@askdrtk that's very interesting. I didn't know there are objective tests for soundstage, that's very cool.
Whoever has AKG K702, u can very carefully remove its silver cup and the cover inside it and remove those two white filters applied on it bass ports, if u accomplish it without spoiling ur headphone, watch it rumble and punch so tight, u will be surprised, Soundstage and Dynamics improve even more after removing those filters on bass ports! Sorry I am late to the party
@@sorcerermax5111 oh nice thank you for sharing!
@@xiaochenliu2326 I would suggest u to not get AKG K702, get K712 Pro instead, much better in everyway including comfort. I have tried both
I like that you used multiple different types of program material. Frequency response with no output non flatness envelope is a useless specification. I hate marketing people. 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz, +/- 10,000 dB. Looks like one to audition.
Why not even 1 gigahertz...lol. Kidding aside, thanks, I'm glad to hear you like my approach to these reviews. While many headphones are "beside the point" I would say these are worth auditioning. Cheers!
Yeah, the old joke was DC to light, putting it into the physical realm. I remember when the useful actual spec was used, exclusively.
I can't stand several others either, like peak power on amplifiers. WTH does that even mean? Maybe the power when the signal is basically clipped to a square wave, or the power supply max output power, ignoring the entire audio chain...what a useless spec.
I remember building a Hafler amp way back, and he actually showed traces like 500 kHz square waves, THD at multiple power levels and some frequencies other than just 1 k, 1 watt, or whatever. He also did crazy things like specifying power with 6 dB of headroom. My only disappointment there was looking at the amplifier boards and seeing copious amounts of capacitors sprinkled way too frequently, just to damp down stability issues. I prefer a design with stability in mind from the get go. Silly me.
I will spread your channel around to others I know with similar interests. Word of mouth never hurts...the best kind of advertising.
@@askdrtk
Much appreciated and I agree completely. I long for the days when things were built to "real" specifications and not price and when specifications were actually useful and not advertising driven. To be fair there are still some companies that operate this way, but they are few and far between. Heard any good Wattifiers lately...?
I just ordered AKG K712 Pro few mins ago. I had the option of K702 too but reviews were saying that they were too bright
We all hear differently due to the physics of our ears. Some my find the 702 too bright, others just right, and some even dull. I do the audio comparisons not to reveal exactly what the headphones sound like (this can’t be done while listening on other speakers or headphones), but to allow listeners to hear the change in tone imparted by the headphones vs the direct recording. In any case, the 712 are excellent imo. Give them a good 24 hours to burn in and they should serve you well…enjoy!
Hi Todd, Out of the AKG k702 and k712, which one do you suggest going for ? Out of these two which will have better detail retrieval and soundstage ?
The 702 has more low / high end extension and detail vs the 712. Mids are similar with a slight edge in detail for the 702. To my ears, soundstage on the 702 is also superior. Some however do find the high end to be a bit harsh on he 702 and find the 712 a more comfortable listening experience. Generally, for critical listening I would recommend the 702 unless your ears are very sensitive to high frequencies. I hope this helps out!
Akg k702 or hd 400 pro ? Which one us better for detail in mixing and mastering ? And detail for vocal ?
Hello, im currently on the lookout for my first mixing headphones, debating between AKG K702 or Sennheiser HD280 Pro. Open back or closed back doesn't really matter... i prioritize their sound quality... what do you think should I get ?
If isolation is not an issue, the 702 offers more detail, upper end extension, and superior imaging/soundstage performance compared to the 280. You will appreciate the midrange detail on the K702 for mixing. If you do go with the 702, run some good dynamic program material at a medium moving up to medium-loud level through them for about 24 hours before you begin listening to reference tracks and mixing, they benefit in terms of extension and dynamic performance from a good burn in (aside from listening, I measured a significant difference). Hope this helps out!
In your opinion. The best studio headphones for editing, etc. for under $150 if you could only buy one for ever?
There are a number of good choices around $150. The choice depends a bit on which genres you work with. If you content include a wide dynamic range with music such as EDM or HH I like the Audio-Technica M50x. General use would be the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm although if you can pick up the Sennheiser HD560S or K702 they are even more neutral. The most important thing is to learn your headphones by listening to a lot of reference material, that will help you make good decisions with many sets. The $150 - $175 price point is crowded, but if I have to pick one under that price that can get things done for closed-back the Audio-Technica M40x at $99 are very honest, and for open-back often flying under the radar are the OneOdio Monitor 80 at $97. I recently reviewed the Monitor 80 and was impressed not only by its tone but also stereo imaging and soundstage. If sound isolation is not important, I would go with the open-back. Both my $100 picks are excellent for video editing and perform as well as my $150 picks in my experience. Hope this helps out!
I am listening this video with my AKG702 so I notice no difference 😂
im still wondering is the sine sweep result something alike frequency response, and how to tell a headphone has great sound reproduction
The sine sweep result in my tests is relative to the original sine sweep direct recording I generated for the test. It is not an absolute frequency response but rather a relative comparison as to how the headphones produce frequencies vs the d signal itself. Frequency response of headphones (and speakers) is relative to many things including volume and the mix of frequencies being reproduced. That is one of the reasons the stated frequency response “on the box” only reflects a specific test condition which may (and often does not) match the way we actually use the headphones. This is why I include a number of different test sources to let us hear how the headphones respond to different mixes of frequencies.
The “quality” of sound reproduction includes a number of factors. For me, I look for headphones that accurately reproduce the intended sound of the recording. Some prefer headphones with emphasized or de-emphasized bass, mids, or highs. There is no one correct answer, it depends what the user is looking for. Other factors include clarity, distortion, imaging, soundstage, and detail, all of which vary with volume level. Of course maximum SPL or “how loud the sound” is also a factor. I can’t provide a full explanation of all objective and subjective measurements of sound quality in a few words, but I hope this helps out! Over time I will make more videos on this subject that will provide an opportunity for all os us to talk about what we a re listening for. Cheers!
Is it good for video editing ??
Kan you or someone answer me ?
These are a very good choice for video editing. They will provide accurate representation of dialogue, music, and effects while being very comfortable for long editing sessions. Audio that sounds balanced / well mixed on the K702 will generally translate well to a variety of playback devices. Cheers!
f y i,,, do try stax.... and pioneer hrm 7,,,, headphones one day
boss,,, if china,,, peeple say loose wires,,,etc probs,,, lots of bad reviews on amazon too
I have had several AKG sets of made in both countries over the years and cannot say I found the build quality and durability to be inferior since production moved to China. Possibly on some of their bottom end models, but not on the 702 in my experience.
AKG K612 PRo is Better sounding Headphone.
The Sound Demo be found here:
ruclips.net/video/5TqWh8COHzc/видео.htmlsi=RBdpvtAD2yUqK-Kc
these headphones are very talented at turning smooth high-rez files into edgy, brittle, sibilant "MP3"s. This is the sound I Run away from. I can just stab myself in the ear with an ice-pick if I want to enjoy its virtues.