Metal... I know you aren't on here anymore and that makes me sad. But I had to stop by here and tell you that you were 100% right about the K371. I love them. I have been searching for almost a year for a good closed back and finally decided to try these and everything you have was spot on. I started my audiophile journey through Z's channel. While love him and his talent for entertainment, all the recommendations I tried through his channel never really worked out for me. I guess my sound tastes are closer to yours. Thank you man. I truly love these and think you are a fantastic reviewer. I am sad you had to leave due to the toxicity with some people in this hobby. I wish they realized that it is very subjective and you need to find a reviewer that is closer to your tastes instead of flaming when someone doesn't agree with their tastes 100%. It's like movies. It's subjective. It's art. Music is art. And everyone hears it their own way. It's up to you to decide how you hear it and what tools help you hear it the way you want to. Anyway, I appreciate all that time you took to review when you did and the work you put in. You truly were one of the greats.
Due to human nature, toxicity comes from jealousy, lack of self respect, confidence... Meta571 was best in business, imho. ( in par with Oluv's gadgets)
hi metal i know you're not here anymore but just like the other guy that commented i really enjoyed the k371s. you were the reason i got them in the first place, and after 6 months they still feel great, and i love the audio. your videos have interested me a lot, and you've gotten me into this hobby, and i can't be more grateful for you. thank you.
@@metal571 I don't have any issues either, yet. However, the adjustment mechanism is so flimsy, and loose, that I have doubts about it lasting even more than a year under normal use. Great review though, as always!
Bought the 371. They sound amazing and detailed to me. Extremely happy. Make sure the audio source your listening to isn’t shit, some of my iTunes downloads are shit, then go check the same song elsewhere, amazing. You can eq them for pleasure, or most of the time they sound great, super happy.
Metal you are spot on with your review. I picked up the K371 and it is the most impressive headphone for the money that I have ever heard. Sounds so good out of the box with no EQing. I know Oluv didn't like heavier sub bass on the 371 , but it didn't annoy me. I love my 6XX, but this thing is so impressive. I was on a 3 hour flight to Vegas over the weekend and never took it off. It was that enjoyable and comfortable. It's the whole package. I think this K3 series as Oluv mentioned is going to be an instant classic. I know you don't praise headphones lightly, and this one exceeds all my expectations at this price point. I really can't think of of any better closed back until you get to the ZMF Atticus at over $1000, maybe the Focal Elegia or Audeze LCD-2C Closed, but haven't heard them yet. Some more expensive closed back headphones may have more treble detail but they aren't as balanced and have many other flaws (i.e. DT770s, DT1770s, Aeon Flow Closed, etc) Keep up the great reviews!! You and Oluv cut through all of the audiophile hype and give us the straight story, now that Tyll has retired. I appreciate all you do for the headphone community!
I just purchased it because of your review. I am a Sennheiser guy so for me to stray takes quite a leap of faith in your judgement. Wow, an excellent closed back that is extremely comfortable and best yet, perfect to take out of the house on trips. Unlike almost all of my other headphones, the more I use it the more I like it.
@@frankgallagher7362 I was making a joke since we're buds. But also because although everything else was fine, the cable catching on his shirt annoyed him unfortunately
The hype is real! Nice review and nice to see something you’re enthusiastic about. Hopefully everyone catches on and this becomes the $150 standard. These would probably be an instant purchase for me if I hadn’t just received the 177X, another solid closed can in its own price bracket right now. Well done! Looking forward to K361 review as well.
metal571 just curious to know what you disliked about the 177x? Take it you won’t be reviewing that one lol. I disliked the 770 so I’m glad these don’t have murderous treble.
@@briancaulfield7251 it's warmer than the 770 and 1770 which are both too sibilant, but detail is even worse than the 1770 which is already worse in detail than the 770, so I don't see the 177X being worth the price
metal571 yeah I can see your point. I like what they did with the slightly warmed tuning. I guess I’m not too bothered about the detail because I never heard the 1770 and I don’t remember how it was with the 770 because I was too distracted by the treble. I wish they kept the $380 price. $450 is a lot to ask when it doesn’t include a case. Anyways thanks again and great review as always!
Thanks a lot for this review. I bought a pair (on sale a few days back) based on your review and absolutely love it. I love these over my several other closed back and open back headphones.
I just had to say you were 101% right about these headphones metal. They're the best closed back headphones under $ 200 I´ve heard. They sound so damn good and balanced. Like you said, they blow the ath M50x and the likes out of the water. It is a real shame you stopped doing this because you were easily one of the best reviewers here. Actually, I bought most of my headphones based on your good judgement and just wanted to say thank you. God bless and take good care of yourself. IDK but something tells me you might be back sometime in the near future ...( wishful thinking? ..) I surely hope not...
@@metal571 Thanks so much for replying. I really appreciate it! It is sad you have no plans to return and that we can not enjoy your awesome reviews anymore due to some morons that prompted you to make such a radical decision. Unfortunately this is what the world is coming to these days. I want to reiterate my appreciation for leaving such a great mark with your exhaustive work on your headphone enthusiasts community. You shall be missed metal571...
Nice to see AKG on good form, these really seem to have hit the mark in offering excellent performance at a very affordable price point. Nice to see AKG continue their habit of going their own way with headband design too. It is amazing just how much sound quality you can get for modest cost with headphones.
@@metal571 Woah, woah, woah. You mentioned the HD 300 Pro? There is shockingly little in the way of reviews for these things and they're meant to be Sennheiser's new reference standard. You going to weigh in on those cans?
To anyone considering buying the AKG 371 (BT), I can honestly say they are well worth their price tag! Did a lot of research and considerations including this well-presented review before choosing to go for the 371 and was not dissappointed! Yes, the only thing I found was I have to adjust them each time I put them on so they set perfectly on my ears, but you can easily hear when they are settled right for you on your ears, so no big problem at all. Also, I find them very comfortable wearing for a long time and don't find them too tight on my rather big (sweaty head). Great sound, too, but I do not not have that much to compare with in that matter. I am extremely satisfied with the sound quality.
Have you heard the Yamaha HPH-MT5? It's a relatively unknown older model that seems to have positive impressions from those that have actually listened to it. One RUclipsr actually ranked it higher than the Sennheiser HD 600.
Hey Metal I just wanted to thank you for recommending these headphones to me I think their sound signature was all i was looking for this whole time and it made me love audio again! That sound is detailed yet the treble is so pleasant for a closed back that i think i am in love Finally a headphone that sounds great without EQ
Are the pads removable and universally replaceable? Great review by the way. Love your style bro. Best and most trusted headphone reviewer by a long shot
@@metal571 awesome thanks man. One last question if you have time.. does it use a mini XLR connection like most other akg headphones? Just wondering if my other akg cables will work with it
@@metal571 just got mine in today. Your right bro these fricken kick ass for $150. They sound awesome. Thanks for the rec I'm an extremely happy buyer.
So when you reviewed the DT 770 (80 ohm) you reviewed it very favorably, but in this review your comments on the 770 are much more negative in tone compared to the review. Maybe you're comparing more to the 250 ohm version or something like that? I dunno, there's just a disconnect between your previous 770 thoughts and this review that I'm having trouble understanding.
I pinned a comment on that video explaining that the DT770 does not sound the same anymore, at least a unit I bought later after I sold the "golden" unit I reviewed in that video was not up to par at all compared to the used unit I reviewed
@@metal571 I gotcha. I hadn't noticed that pinned comment. That's Interesting regarding the sound variance between the used/new pair. I find my 80 ohm pair to be consistent with your original reviews sound description, but I also find I'm not too treble sensitive. But the bass is definitely there. I just compared it to my TX-00 Ebony and T50-RP this weekend in fact and it's at the very least in their ballpark for bass presence. Are you interested in doing a review of the Fidelio X2 at all? Let me know and I'll send you my set. It's interesting being that it's kind of a V shape signature and yet still pretty warm sounding and Tyll was a huge fan (I think you guys generally have similar preferences).
Might buy a pair soon, can't resist them much longer. Then either a 6XX or a 600. I started working recently and I'm actually using my headphones there more than I do at home. Also I'm guilty of starting the K371 hype tweet "meme". I just bought new glasses and bought those with the thinnest stems so hopefully no seal problems. I think I might love them, neutral with subbass boost and slightly aggressive upper mid-range is essentially what I was looking for in a headphone. Keep it up, love your content!
I purchased the K371s for my son, who was looking for mobile headphones. He tried my Beyerdynamic DT240pro and liked it, but the earpads were to small. So we went with the K371... The day they were delivered I tried them first and was shocked... That cans sounded just right... from base to the highs there was nothing to complain. Now I have to buy one for myself... A awesome pair of headphones especially for the price! And finally they are efficient enough for mobile phones. I compared the K371 to following cans, which I personally own: Beyerdynamic DT770pro 250Ohm, DT880 Edition 600Ohm, T1 2.gen, DT240pro, Sennheiser PX200II, AKG 271 Studio Sad to hear that you discontinue this channel, but I understand your reasons why... Maybe we will see something from you later? Good luck and stay healthy.
These are truly great, bought them because of this review. I needed a cabled pair for my home stereo setup. They were really cheap now, but I couldn’t ask for more, soundwise and comfort. I guess one can get amazing quality products in the cabled world for next to nothing compared to the overpriced, mediocre ANC world.
It's unreal how much better even a $100 IEM like the Moondrop Aria is than any compressed-to-hell-codec ANC product. Only once we see LDAC and LC3 start coming into the picture more widely *and* those same companies actually start caring about measurements will they hope to come close
@@metal571 Thanks for replying, good to see you still around. I have been wondering (while watching your reviews) if you own a pair of ANC headphones, if for nothing else, just to drown out noise while out and about :)
@@bjrnsjohnsen1278 I have a WF1000XM3 which needs a whole bunch of EQ correction from their built in app, and I have an Earfun Free Pro Oluv Edition that (full disclosure) Oluv's gadgets sent me for free for evaluation and to keep in which I modified one of his EQ profiles using an internal firmware tool. Lately I've been using some combination of the latter and the Pixel Buds A, although the buds don't have ANC. I preordered and quicky returned the new Pixel Buds Pro because they sound like crap, and Resolve over at the headphone show has already confirmed as such. ANC products are almost universally disappointing.
Wow! Z-level enthusiasm on this channel is so rare :) This must be a great headphone! I'm soo interested in how this sounds, because my main headphone is also HD 6XX. I use a Momentum 2 for walking around but I want to try these. The ear cups look larger too, I think it is more comfortable than M2. I just wonder if they have M2-level bass thump needed for outside use.
I've been needing a closed back to go with my 6XX when I want some isolation. This is going on my consideration list if I ever have money to spend on more headphones.
Me: Metal I finally bought the k553 and it's awesome! metal571: Yep. Best closed back under 200$ 1 month later metal571: I don't need eq preset + It's better than the k553 Me and my wallet: Oh
K553 is still awesome, it slightly out details this can and has a larger stage but requires EQ to get to my preference. Also the 371 is 50 bucks cheaper, and just came out recently so...can't say I saw it coming either
I miss your insight and knowledge too, you know what you're doing and I like the delivery of your video's. It was a sad day when you decided to call it a day, but at least your catalogue of knowledge remains here. I'd second what Tyl said, another gent who is missed for his talents. I know there can be more to life, but you both could literally return and pick right back up where you left off lol.
This channel was never supposed to happen in the first place and I just got sick of it after a while unfortunately. I still appear sometimes on Andrew's channel though if I have some audio thing to talk about though. He is my full replacement with measurement gear I could never, ever hope to compete with
Sold M50x days ago and ordered these for 118€ on amazon. Was contemplating DT770 80 ohm, but kinda chose these because of no amp needed. Hope they'll be more comfortable then M50x hell cans :)
Quite likely. I haven't heard those entry level studio monitor type headphones but they are pre- Harman acquisition of the AKG brand and don't measure very accurately compared to the 371 if memory serves
The sound is great, but I returned them as soon as I noticed how the bass was impacted by wearing spectacles/glasses. The fit is nice, but seems very critical. With glasses on I miss a noticable amount of lower bass. You can test the bass impact by sliding off your glasses while listening to some music.
How good is the k371 compared to the k702?. I would love to test them by myself. But i live in a country where there is no headphone market. The options are very small so i can only import them from amazon. And that means i cant test them. Would you say the k371 are good for gaming and lisening to rock and metal?. Is a good option?
Yo metal and everyone else, I've had the headphones for some months now and the headband is really ,really uncomfortable , I feel like there is no padding anymore , but just a bit of air that doesn't hold back the headband from crushing my skull. Is that a normal thing , I have seen no one talking about it. Ty for the reply .
no one talks about it because it's not an issue for people with normal shaped heads, not log heads like you! just get a family member to fork-out a couple of pennies for a headband cover with extra padding this xmas!
I bought this headphone after seeing this review, and immediately thought I had made a huge mistake, they sounded so bad. Literally every song I listened to sounded bad. BUT they just needed breaking in. Listening to the same songs again after the headphones had had sound coming through them for maybe 30 hours, they sounded completely different, and all the problems were gone. I'm now very happy with these headphones, and for me they are extremely comfortable to wear, just on another level for comfort compared to the Audio Technicas I was using before. I can see that some might find the ear cups too shallow, but my ears are flat enough for them to work for me. I needed the lower part of the arms rotated one click to get the pads at the right angle relative to the headband. Just posting this so that if anyone else gets these and finds them so bad out of the box that they're thinking of returning them, give them time to break in because it makes a huge difference to the sound.
i was searching for k371 reviews and stumbeled across this video. those could be the right headphones for me...and what defientely boosts your credibility is that you're wearing those k550 mk3 (?) during the video ;) - i own the k550 mk2 myself and i love them, but unfortunately here in europe i cant find any of the k550 mkX models anymore, so i was looking for an alternative. i ended with the k371 and dt770 pro on my "candidates list"...
I think K550 is discontinued now so this is essentially the replacement and is very good. I still have my 770 but it is not as well tuned FR wise, but is built better, has a wider soundstage, and the velour pads are more comfortable. I wouldn't mix with it though. On K371 you can do that
Damn you!!! I couldn't stop myself and Amazon had about $25 of promo credits they were willing to give me early after a chat and had more old credits unused. Ended up costing $111 after tax. I have been searching for some decent cheaper closed backs and I know you rarely praise something so couldn't resist.
@@metal571 I got them in yesterday evening and I am sharing your enthusiasm for them. I was not expecting to hear what I am hearing from them. Such a crisp sound in a closed back at this price didn't even cross my mind. Thankfully they sound nothing like Oluv's recording because that had me worried. I didn't even notice how natural voices are until making this comment and listening to the video play. It does a great job of making it sound like you are listening to someone talk in a room and not a recording of someone. If I had one criticism it would be the highs. They sound crisp and clean but they are aggressive. Wish it was toned back just a db or two but in no way is it a deal breaker. They are very enjoyable just the way they are. I guess if I am being picky I would like to see them have a larger sound stage too. Thank you for the recommendation.
@@mrcrunch8000 I think it's really interesting that others are finding them bright. Maybe my head width is causing them to clamp harder on my head than other people are rolling the highs off a bit more. Yeah I was pretty shocked how good these are considering they're closed and this cheap. Never heard anything like it in the category
@@metal571 I think you are exactly right though even in my case I don't find it nearly as bad as I have seen others make it out. It definitely seems to level out a bit when I compress them till my ear touches so it will probably improve with the pads breaking in. I really don't mind the highs enough to really complain. The way it is for me currently it can be a hair aggressive with some songs but others really benefit from it. It is certainly a nice contrast to the only other headphone I have that even slightly resembles a closed back the ath-ws1100i.
When you do the review for the k361 can you contact them about the driver material and other differences besides the k371 having metal reinforcement? I did contact them and got an answer but think people will believe the answer more from you. From what I gathered there seems to be some misinformation on their product page for the k361 or the person I spoke to was giving me an answer he thought I wanted to hear. According to him the K361 isn't titanium coated like the driver of the k371. I was told the datasheets had the correct info. If he is correct it seems they both may have very different tuning since only the k371 says " AKG’s Reference Response Curve tuning". I'm looking forward to your review of the k361 even more now since I don't see why they would change the drivers so much for headphones in this price category.
That's what I was able to glean as well between the datasheets and specs, just a lack of titanium coating on the 361 and it might be physically tuned a little differently. Oluv measured both already and prefers the 361
@@metal571 I did see his review but I rarely find myself agreeing with his choices. His priorities don't seem to align with mine which is why I am looking forward to your take on them.
@@mrcrunch8000 he's very very picky about frequency response and has a different taste than I do. He and I have actually been talking a lot so I'm giving suggestions on what to review and not to trust the EARS measurements either, so we'll see what happens there. Anyway, yeah, going to get a 361 in the near future for myself to review anyway.
everything above 10k is pretty much inaudible on this one. you can't really fix the hazyness of that impression via EQ unfortunately. all you can do is to make it a bit "less worse", but as a producer i am unable to mix/master anything in a meaningful way on these cans due to that. the rest of the frequency response is really great for the price point. also the soundstage sounds really weird on this one. i never get the perception of being able to hear anything from center when in mono. it's a bit like there was a major difference in the indivdual tuning of the L/R drivers. coming from a Denon AH-D2000 and having ordered a DT770pro 250ohms in parallel, i really can't recommend these for mixing / mastering purposes in comparison. EQ'ing wise, you might wanna create some negative gain at 7.5 khz / Q15 and 8.6 khz / Q4 by 4db respectively.
Wouldn't say the air is missing but it is certainly subdued. Those eq filters are so specific that they are probably individualized to your pinnae shape, but I do absolutely agree that there's at least a fairly noticeable peak near 7k
I'm crushed, after 2.5 years of daily use my DT 770 Pro 80ohm wire has yanked out and I lost the left cup sound. Will need to be (side) upgrading to something like these.
metal this is my first video I've watched of yours. Very well done. I was ready to check in with the DT 770 pro 80 ohms or DT700 Pro X, but you've made me second guess if I should buy the AKG K371 instead lol! In your opinion, would you buy the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro/700 X or AKG K371 for video editing purposes and listening to music? The majority of editors prefer beyerdynamic brand but would love to know your input. Thank you
I haven't heard it myself but the 700X should be less extremely colored than the 770, but doubt it is as faithful to the original recording as the K371 is. You can also check out my bud Resolve over at The Headphone Show channel which is essentially the replacement for this channel as I don't review anymore
@@metal571 Thanks! I've watched some videos from The Headphone Show channel as well. GL in your future endeavors. Saw that you're a software engineer, which is awesome!
Yep still going at it full time and just refocused my idle energy on that as well. I'm still using an LCD-2F at home and the excellent Dunu SA6 at work for now
@@egegulkaya2525 Another reviewer has said the K361 is better in sound than K371 and also the M40x is better than the M50x. So many things I don't understand!
@@globe11123 Bro ask it to me ,for real . Where i live, its already hard to get nice tech and variations and people just dont decide on a model bro. I just looking for a pair of headphones it shouldnt be that hard.
@@egegulkaya2525 I got the K371's they sounded great but could of sounded better because the amp I had was bad. Also the soundcard didn't sound too well either. So definitely would get a better amp/dac to use them.
great review as always, so how much of an upgrade would i get coming from a dt770s, and also any chance you can compare them with the akg k275, once again hats off, decent and insightful review
better than m40x? ok bought these... I was searching for better headphones with better comfort and sound but I struggle to find some with a reasonable price. Im really looking forward to these
Wow, so impressive. Have most of the headphones you say this one beats. Thanks for the great review, going to buy it (this will be replacing Grover’s M50x...)
Hey man. Hope you are finding joy in whatever you do instead of reviews these days :) This and sennheiser 599 video inspired me to consider getting a new headphone. You seemed to like both. Which one would you prefer for listening to music at home and just having fun? For reference I have M40x and SPH9500 but I feel like I only use them out of necessity rather than pleasure.
Recommended these to a friend of mine because of your review and it was a wise choice ! They sound really good for their price: flavorful bass and perfect highs, really nice. The question is: will they survive in time ? they don't look so sturdy
Get these headphones ASAP if you love dark sounding V-shaped cans. I hated these right away when I tried to audition them in the shop. Muddy, veiled mids with virtually no impact of snare drum and kick drum, VERY lush low-bass rumble but at the same time pretty lean mid and upper bass, where all the stuff usually happens in rock and metal music. Definitely not my cup of tea.
I got to try these out at a guitar center and compared them to the AKG K361 while I was there; I ended up walking out with a new pair of AKG K371's lol. I've had them for about 3 days and my ear still touches the driver. They sound amazing, but my ear touching the inside makes them really uncomfortable after an hour or so. I don't know if I need to give them more time to break-in, but I'm thinking about pad swapping just because they're so uncomfortable atm.
I just got these and was all of a sudden curious what people say about them. I use a pair of k712 pro but since they are open I wanted something with less sound leak for office. I'm surprised how bad k371 are in comparison, at least for listening to music. With the k712 i just hear the music. With these, music comes from a small box (disturbingly so). It makes it boxy and constricted in a small space somehow, and less detailed (maybe also just because of being closed). It sounds 'simplified', kinda cheap. Buy from somewhere you can return it to.
This is completely, totally unrelated in sound to the K712. K371 was designed by the Harman engineers to be as close as possible to the Harman target which is more accurate sounding to the original recording, BUT you will definitely lose out on the wide stage and better detail the K712 has. K712 was designed by the older Austrian engineering team and has no such FR foals. Cannot compare a $400 open back to a $150 closed back here. Closed backs will always be disappointing in some way unfortunately
Could you do a review on the Sennheiser HD 300 Pro which seems to fly pretty low under the raidar? So much so, actually, that it is sold for -50% official discount by official retailers here in Finland (msrp 199€, sold for 99€). There are not many revs about it, let alone buyers, even after for being on the market about a year already. What about the detail level on the K371, care to comment on that? Esp. compared to, say, AKG K702/712 Pro. Also waiting for a review on the Sony MDR-7510 ;)
Hi Metal. Hope you're still around here. Just a Question: I've just had to send back my K371 cuz the right driver failed on me before 1 month. Liked very much but felt I could use a bit less bass and a wider soundstage for my music which is primarily OST's orchestral music (without EQ and from CD collection through a Schiit Modi3/Heresy stack), so I'm thinking as an opportunity to order the K553 MKii. What did you find better on the K371 than the K553 exactly? Are they too different from each other?
I think that might work. It's been a very long time so I couldn't tell you for sure but as long as you get a seal at all around the pads which is a serious design problem with the K553, it should be tilted a bit brighter and have a wider stage
I just got these last week. Can someone tell me if I'm nuts, cause my pair sound great overall, but way too flat for my tastes. The bass is weak imo, and I know that's at least partly because I do like a lot of bass. My previous pair were a rather cheap pair of EKG E900 Pro gaming headphones which were the most bass-heavy headphones I've ever had. It was a bit more than they could handle, but I did enjoy it more often than not especially when listening to hip hop/rap. I've tried oratory1990's EqualizerAPO/Peace preset, and it's a lil better but not really. He mentions that the third band/105hz is where I can adjust for bass and increasing it from 5.5 to 8.2 helps but it's still...idk, eh? This bothers me the most because I've seen several people talk about how bass heavy they can be and I'm just not seeing that. Any ideas?
That's because they are quite bass heavy especially towards the sub bass, but I found that since the highest "built in" bass boost is very low in frequency, it doesn't really sound like a ton of bass relative to actually flat bass. There's plenty of information down at the lowest registers. In contrast, modern consumer bass heavy headphones tend to have tons of bass that also bleeds into the upper ranges of the bass such as up to 200 Hz, so if you are used to this, then the 371 will indeed sound quite lean. Just EQ it to taste, or try it with only mild EQ for a week then switch back and see what you think. This is in NO way targeting the same kind of audience as the "common" consumer brands so it is going to sound different if you are used to that sort of thing.
@@metal571 Wow, I appreciate the quick response. Yeah, I realize I'm sorta trespassing in the realm of higher end studio/light audiophile hardware relative to the consumer products as you put it, so I do need to adjust my expectations accordingly. I will say that I've definitely been able to hear other aspects of familiar music I've not noticed or been able to hear before, such as a sort of whisper vocal that was backing the main lyrics in one song, and more clear layers of instrumentation. I would certainly not mind messing around with EQ settings a bit, except...I know next to nothing about that except how to replicate others' presets in Peace. I won't be so bold as to ask you to make a whole preset for me as if that's an appropriate thing to ask, but could you provide maybe a little guidance as to at least some of the specific things I should try tweaking to see if I can get closer to my preference?
@@Taima it's a complicated subject, but if you are on Windows and already have EqualizerAPO and Peace then you are pretty far along. If you search my channel name and GitHub you'll come across a present designed for an APO txt file, but it probably won't help because what you really want is indeed to adjust that bass shelf filter you already mentioned, and maybe just increase it further. Just don't forget to compensate with negative preamp as well or the music will sound like it is compressing itself all the time
Do you think these are less trebly / spikey than the MDR-7506? I've had the Sonys for a couple of years and don't really get on with them, great bass definition but I really wish they had a smoother top end. Just for hobbyist home recording/mixing.
Hi, I find them a bit toppy. Now please don't get me wrong ; I am no expert, and have not listened to lots of headphones. I can drive them loud on 'Maytal Cohen' and Tool, 'RUclips'. I think the build is nice, comfortable to wear, and wondered if they had to be run in? I got them for about £99 quid. I liked the 'Audio Technica' ATH 40's as more natural sounding, but those, the cups twist all over the place. However, I am not writing these have no feel, they do have depth in stereo and feel into the music, but more prominent on guitar. Though, I think personally they are a bit artificial in their sound quality.
Do you recommend the BT version above this one? or is it just personal preference on whether I want BT or not? Sad to hear you're not doing vids anymore but was hoping you'd respond, or if anyone else in the comments would respond. Love ur content!!
I do respond a lot still when I can. I haven't tried the BT, couldn't tell you for sure, but Wheezy had yet another bad experience with the BT version so I'm not sure
@@metal571 thx for the feedback!! I think I’ll probably play it safe and buy the non BT version since BT is not a priority for me anyways. Have a merry Christmas mate!!
Akg 371 vs sennheiser 300 HD Pro for binaural beats only use?I want neutral and crystal clear sound quality. If not one of these two which one would you recommend in this price range. thanks
@oluv's gadgets which aurvana 1 or the se version,you seems not to like cal 1 based on your review,im sure rage is asking for cal 1?And pro 82 also has two versions,first one is bright,sharp sounding,the second one fixes the issue and slighty more refined.
Unfortunately I didn't get around to testing those but I do want to hear them. I still use my 770 a lot for work calls from home just because of the comfort, and still have my K371
@metal571 I see. Thanks for replying. Love the sound, but my AKG K371 pads are worn out so much that they are starting to fall off. That's why I was eyeing something more comfy and durable. By the way, since you still have your AKG K371, you must have replaced the pads. Which pads would you recommend?
I haven't because I don't use it all that much so they haven't worn out. OEM pads are always the best but as far as I know they are not available. I'd still ask AKG support just in case they can be bought, and remind Sean Olive on Twitter that we still need those pads to be widely available. Ridiculous that they aren't
I'd buy an open back from them with the K612 driver retuned to Harman with that kind of oval shape form factor. I think that particular driver (which is shared with the K712) had an edge over the HD6X0 line in terms of detail (though most mid-fi dynamics are fairly similar in terms of detail) but the tuning was always lackluster.
Good morning metal571 in your honest opinion which would you get if you listen to all types of music right now Guitar center has the AKG k371 for $139 and the AKG 553 mkii for $89!
How do these compare to the Pioneer DJ HRM-6 (which are my current favorite)? I especially like the stronger bass in the HRM-6, combined with the wide soundstage. Thanks!
Metal... I know you aren't on here anymore and that makes me sad. But I had to stop by here and tell you that you were 100% right about the K371. I love them. I have been searching for almost a year for a good closed back and finally decided to try these and everything you have was spot on. I started my audiophile journey through Z's channel. While love him and his talent for entertainment, all the recommendations I tried through his channel never really worked out for me. I guess my sound tastes are closer to yours. Thank you man. I truly love these and think you are a fantastic reviewer. I am sad you had to leave due to the toxicity with some people in this hobby. I wish they realized that it is very subjective and you need to find a reviewer that is closer to your tastes instead of flaming when someone doesn't agree with their tastes 100%. It's like movies. It's subjective. It's art. Music is art. And everyone hears it their own way. It's up to you to decide how you hear it and what tools help you hear it the way you want to. Anyway, I appreciate all that time you took to review when you did and the work you put in. You truly were one of the greats.
Due to human nature, toxicity comes from jealousy, lack of self respect, confidence... Meta571 was best in business, imho. ( in par with Oluv's gadgets)
Same :)
Great review per usual my man!
Watching Metal getting pumped over a set of headphones... yeah, I need these in my life.
hi metal i know you're not here anymore but just like the other guy that commented i really enjoyed the k371s. you were the reason i got them in the first place, and after 6 months they still feel great, and i love the audio. your videos have interested me a lot, and you've gotten me into this hobby, and i can't be more grateful for you. thank you.
I'm still here, glad you were as impressed as I was
So it begins.... Metal571 is now known as metal371 🙃
Except that I have had absolutely no issues with mine in any way
@@metal571 I don't have any issues either, yet. However, the adjustment mechanism is so flimsy, and loose, that I have doubts about it lasting even more than a year under normal use. Great review though, as always!
Metal doesn't need EQ? FINALLY
OMG! I'm gonna buy those!!!
@@eduardojorgemacedo5216 i'd hold back
AntyVirusUK why hold back?
@@LiLGWaez watch weezy reviews' video on these
Me too I will hold back and get ath msr7b’s
They sound remarkable with some high shelf boosting around 8-10khz. Really brings out the detail and widens the soundstage a bit.
Bought the 371. They sound amazing and detailed to me. Extremely happy. Make sure the audio source your listening to isn’t shit, some of my iTunes downloads are shit, then go check the same song elsewhere, amazing. You can eq them for pleasure, or most of the time they sound great, super happy.
Watching the review with K371s on my head
Cant wait to hear comparison with AKG K361! :) Thanks!
Metal you are spot on with your review. I picked up the K371 and it is the most impressive headphone for the money that I have ever heard. Sounds so good out of the box with no EQing. I know Oluv didn't like heavier sub bass on the 371 , but it didn't annoy me. I love my 6XX, but this thing is so impressive. I was on a 3 hour flight to Vegas over the weekend and never took it off. It was that enjoyable and comfortable. It's the whole package. I think this K3 series as Oluv mentioned is going to be an instant classic. I know you don't praise headphones lightly, and this one exceeds all my expectations at this price point. I really can't think of of any better closed back until you get to the ZMF Atticus at over $1000, maybe the Focal Elegia or Audeze LCD-2C Closed, but haven't heard them yet. Some more expensive closed back headphones may have more treble detail but they aren't as balanced and have many other flaws (i.e. DT770s, DT1770s, Aeon Flow Closed, etc) Keep up the great reviews!! You and Oluv cut through all of the audiophile hype and give us the straight story, now that Tyll has retired. I appreciate all you do for the headphone community!
So are they better than 6XX in your opinion?
Thanks, means a lot. Tyll was one of my biggest inspirations
K371 is more expensive than dt770
Worth it if you need FR neutrality over DT770.
I just purchased it because of your review. I am a Sennheiser guy so for me to stray takes quite a leap of faith in your judgement. Wow, an excellent closed back that is extremely comfortable and best yet, perfect to take out of the house on trips. Unlike almost all of my other headphones, the more I use it the more I like it.
Exactly why I gave up brand loyalty years ago. Every model has to be taken as an individual product
@Alina Satis so how do you compare?
I bought these because of you.
Sorry about that
@@metal571
Why do you say sorry?
@@frankgallagher7362 I was making a joke since we're buds. But also because although everything else was fine, the cable catching on his shirt annoyed him unfortunately
The hype is real! Nice review and nice to see something you’re enthusiastic about. Hopefully everyone catches on and this becomes the $150 standard. These would probably be an instant purchase for me if I hadn’t just received the 177X, another solid closed can in its own price bracket right now.
Well done! Looking forward to K361 review as well.
Just had the 177X, couldn't return it fast enough lol but glad you enjoy it
metal571 just curious to know what you disliked about the 177x? Take it you won’t be reviewing that one lol. I disliked the 770 so I’m glad these don’t have murderous treble.
@@briancaulfield7251 it's warmer than the 770 and 1770 which are both too sibilant, but detail is even worse than the 1770 which is already worse in detail than the 770, so I don't see the 177X being worth the price
metal571 yeah I can see your point. I like what they did with the slightly warmed tuning. I guess I’m not too bothered about the detail because I never heard the 1770 and I don’t remember how it was with the 770 because I was too distracted by the treble. I wish they kept the $380 price. $450 is a lot to ask when it doesn’t include a case.
Anyways thanks again and great review as always!
Thanks a lot for this review. I bought a pair (on sale a few days back) based on your review and absolutely love it. I love these over my several other closed back and open back headphones.
I just had to say you were 101% right about these headphones metal. They're the best closed back headphones under $ 200 I´ve heard. They sound so damn good and balanced. Like you said, they blow the ath M50x and the likes out of the water. It is a real shame you stopped doing this because you were easily one of the best reviewers here. Actually, I bought most of my headphones based on your good judgement and just wanted to say thank you. God bless and take good care of yourself. IDK but something tells me you might be back sometime in the near future ...( wishful thinking? ..) I surely hope not...
No plans to return at all at this time, permanently retired. Nobody should ever have to experience what it is like to be a creator. It's torture
@@metal571 Thanks so much for replying. I really appreciate it! It is sad you have no plans to return and that we can not enjoy your awesome reviews anymore due to some morons that prompted you to make such a radical decision. Unfortunately this is what the world is coming to these days. I want to reiterate my appreciation for leaving such a great mark with your exhaustive work on your headphone enthusiasts community. You shall be missed metal571...
I am beyond tempted to pick one of these up now, the low end looks so tempting for a subbass fiend.
Bas performansi nasil? Yüksek ses şiddetinde dayaniklimi?
Nice to see AKG on good form, these really seem to have hit the mark in offering excellent performance at a very affordable price point. Nice to see AKG continue their habit of going their own way with headband design too. It is amazing just how much sound quality you can get for modest cost with headphones.
In the last 5 years the progress on headphone sound has been incredible. That Harman research was pretty groundbreaking
i LOL so hard at 13:30 DAT close back monitors NAME dropping , it made my day.
Das how I roll son
shill freestyle
@@metal571 Woah, woah, woah. You mentioned the HD 300 Pro? There is shockingly little in the way of reviews for these things and they're meant to be Sennheiser's new reference standard. You going to weigh in on those cans?
@@DanPrattles they're crap. There, I weighed in. I owned a pair for about a day and sent them back immediately
@@metal571 Good enough for me. Appreciate the reply. XD
To anyone considering buying the AKG 371 (BT), I can honestly say they are well worth their price tag! Did a lot of research and considerations including this well-presented review before choosing to go for the 371 and was not dissappointed!
Yes, the only thing I found was I have to adjust them each time I put them on so they set perfectly on my ears, but you can easily hear when they are settled right for you on your ears, so no big problem at all. Also, I find them very comfortable wearing for a long time and don't find them too tight on my rather big (sweaty head).
Great sound, too, but I do not not have that much to compare with in that matter. I am extremely satisfied with the sound quality.
Have you heard the Yamaha HPH-MT5? It's a relatively unknown older model that seems to have positive impressions from those that have actually listened to it. One RUclipsr actually ranked it higher than the Sennheiser HD 600.
Recently bought the AKG K701 a week ago (newer model that is made in china) and I'm in love with them.
Hey Metal
I just wanted to thank you for recommending these headphones to me
I think their sound signature was all i was looking for this whole time and it made me love audio again!
That sound is detailed yet the treble is so pleasant for a closed back that i think i am in love
Finally a headphone that sounds great without EQ
Bas performansi hakkinda yüksek seslerdeki sadakati nasil?
Got mine in transit from Amazon. Great review.
Are the pads removable and universally replaceable? Great review by the way. Love your style bro. Best and most trusted headphone reviewer by a long shot
Yeah absolutely, they use a lip around the cup like most other cans
@@metal571 awesome thanks man. One last question if you have time.. does it use a mini XLR connection like most other akg headphones? Just wondering if my other akg cables will work with it
@@soldierboy2350 yep same mini XLR single ended connection
@@metal571 just got mine in today. Your right bro these fricken kick ass for $150. They sound awesome. Thanks for the rec I'm an extremely happy buyer.
So when you reviewed the DT 770 (80 ohm) you reviewed it very favorably, but in this review your comments on the 770 are much more negative in tone compared to the review.
Maybe you're comparing more to the 250 ohm version or something like that?
I dunno, there's just a disconnect between your previous 770 thoughts and this review that I'm having trouble understanding.
I pinned a comment on that video explaining that the DT770 does not sound the same anymore, at least a unit I bought later after I sold the "golden" unit I reviewed in that video was not up to par at all compared to the used unit I reviewed
@@metal571 I gotcha. I hadn't noticed that pinned comment. That's Interesting regarding the sound variance between the used/new pair. I find my 80 ohm pair to be consistent with your original reviews sound description, but I also find I'm not too treble sensitive. But the bass is definitely there. I just compared it to my TX-00 Ebony and T50-RP this weekend in fact and it's at the very least in their ballpark for bass presence.
Are you interested in doing a review of the Fidelio X2 at all? Let me know and I'll send you my set. It's interesting being that it's kind of a V shape signature and yet still pretty warm sounding and Tyll was a huge fan (I think you guys generally have similar preferences).
Might buy a pair soon, can't resist them much longer. Then either a 6XX or a 600.
I started working recently and I'm actually using my headphones there more than I do at home.
Also I'm guilty of starting the K371 hype tweet "meme".
I just bought new glasses and bought those with the thinnest stems so hopefully no seal problems.
I think I might love them, neutral with subbass boost and slightly aggressive upper mid-range is essentially what I was looking for in a headphone.
Keep it up, love your content!
Good one man. I'll keep my k553 mkII for now but... I will think about this one
I purchased the K371s for my son, who was looking for mobile headphones. He tried my Beyerdynamic DT240pro and liked it, but the earpads were to small. So we went with the K371...
The day they were delivered I tried them first and was shocked... That cans sounded just right... from base to the highs there was nothing to complain.
Now I have to buy one for myself... A awesome pair of headphones especially for the price!
And finally they are efficient enough for mobile phones.
I compared the K371 to following cans, which I personally own:
Beyerdynamic DT770pro 250Ohm, DT880 Edition 600Ohm, T1 2.gen, DT240pro, Sennheiser PX200II, AKG 271 Studio
Sad to hear that you discontinue this channel, but I understand your reasons why...
Maybe we will see something from you later?
Good luck and stay healthy.
Yes the K371 is that good. I still own one. I've been good, definitely mentally in a better place now that I've quit
These are truly great, bought them because of this review. I needed a cabled pair for my home stereo setup. They were really cheap now, but I couldn’t ask for more, soundwise and comfort. I guess one can get amazing quality products in the cabled world for next to nothing compared to the overpriced, mediocre ANC world.
It's unreal how much better even a $100 IEM like the Moondrop Aria is than any compressed-to-hell-codec ANC product. Only once we see LDAC and LC3 start coming into the picture more widely *and* those same companies actually start caring about measurements will they hope to come close
@@metal571 Thanks for replying, good to see you still around. I have been wondering (while watching your reviews) if you own a pair of ANC headphones, if for nothing else, just to drown out noise while out and about :)
@@bjrnsjohnsen1278 I have a WF1000XM3 which needs a whole bunch of EQ correction from their built in app, and I have an Earfun Free Pro Oluv Edition that (full disclosure) Oluv's gadgets sent me for free for evaluation and to keep in which I modified one of his EQ profiles using an internal firmware tool. Lately I've been using some combination of the latter and the Pixel Buds A, although the buds don't have ANC. I preordered and quicky returned the new Pixel Buds Pro because they sound like crap, and Resolve over at the headphone show has already confirmed as such. ANC products are almost universally disappointing.
Wow! Z-level enthusiasm on this channel is so rare :) This must be a great headphone! I'm soo interested in how this sounds, because my main headphone is also HD 6XX. I use a Momentum 2 for walking around but I want to try these. The ear cups look larger too, I think it is more comfortable than M2. I just wonder if they have M2-level bass thump needed for outside use.
sounds amazing. I'd love to try an open back version
Exactly what I told Dr. Olive. K701 needs a modern Harman tuned replacement badly
I'm trying to wait until Christmas for these but oof it's getting hard. Thanks for your hot take, love your reviews
Enjoyed your review. I have a pair of these, which I like. For the price, very nice.
I wish I could subscribe twice. Nice review again. Seems like great value for money.
I've been needing a closed back to go with my 6XX when I want some isolation. This is going on my consideration list if I ever have money to spend on more headphones.
@@intoitreviews Are you talking about bayerdynamic dt drop edition?
Me: Metal I finally bought the k553 and it's awesome!
metal571: Yep. Best closed back under 200$
1 month later
metal571: I don't need eq preset + It's better than the k553
Me and my wallet: Oh
K553 is still awesome, it slightly out details this can and has a larger stage but requires EQ to get to my preference. Also the 371 is 50 bucks cheaper, and just came out recently so...can't say I saw it coming either
If it makes you feel any better I still think the 553 looks a little cooler lol
@@metal571 Enjoying k553 right now but I just prefer the oval shap pads. So don't get me wrong. You're awesome. I wish you the best.
@@PhilBushay Thanks. I'm not compatible with round pads so that's my only complaint.
@@metal571 is the k553 available in europe? I can't find it anywhere
i got the K371 and loving it :D
I miss your insight and knowledge too, you know what you're doing and I like the delivery of your video's. It was a sad day when you decided to call it a day, but at least your catalogue of knowledge remains here. I'd second what Tyl said, another gent who is missed for his talents. I know there can be more to life, but you both could literally return and pick right back up where you left off lol.
This channel was never supposed to happen in the first place and I just got sick of it after a while unfortunately. I still appear sometimes on Andrew's channel though if I have some audio thing to talk about though. He is my full replacement with measurement gear I could never, ever hope to compete with
Sold M50x days ago and ordered these for 118€ on amazon. Was contemplating DT770 80 ohm, but kinda chose these because of no amp needed. Hope they'll be more comfortable then M50x hell cans :)
So how do like it?
Man please tell us , i was considering the m50x bt and the hd450bt but now i see these akgs i really need your advice
@ what did u get ?
@@egegulkaya2525 Senheiser HD599 i spent 150 USD those are Open back, but the sound its worth it,
Agreed - coming from the really expensive D9200 - these ones are amazing
I am SOLD! Gonna buy them tomorrow! Thank you!!!
Let me know what you think
@@metal571 I appreciate your response! I had AKG K77 before ...
Do you think K371 much better than K77?
Thank you in advance! 🩵🙏
@@metal571 haha... Went to the store
They are out! Ordering from Amazon now..lol
Quite likely. I haven't heard those entry level studio monitor type headphones but they are pre- Harman acquisition of the AKG brand and don't measure very accurately compared to the 371 if memory serves
@@Subjohny hey man, did you get them? How are they?
hello my friend did you take the akg 361 too? in oliver's sound test i heared them a little strange..what do you think?
Good ol oliver
The sound is great, but I returned them as soon as I noticed how the bass was impacted by wearing spectacles/glasses. The fit is nice, but seems very critical. With glasses on I miss a noticable amount of lower bass. You can test the bass impact by sliding off your glasses while listening to some music.
Rims on mine apparently aren't thick enough to completely break the seal but yes they can be seal dependent
@@metal571 I just noticed with my thin metal framed glasses. IEMs are better for me. Tin T4 and CCA C16 are my favorites.
T4 is quite good, just needs a cut in EQ around 5k. Never got around to reviewing them
When is the 361 review coming?
If only they combined those cups and drivers with everything else from the K275. That would be a great headphone right there.
How good is the k371 compared to the k702?. I would love to test them by myself. But i live in a country where there is no headphone market. The options are very small so i can only import them from amazon. And that means i cant test them. Would you say the k371 are good for gaming and lisening to rock and metal?. Is a good option?
Yo metal and everyone else, I've had the headphones for some months now and the headband is really ,really uncomfortable , I feel like there is no padding anymore , but just a bit of air that doesn't hold back the headband from crushing my skull. Is that a normal thing , I have seen no one talking about it. Ty for the reply .
no one talks about it because it's not an issue for people with normal shaped heads, not log heads like you!
just get a family member to fork-out a couple of pennies for a headband cover with extra padding this xmas!
I bought this headphone after seeing this review, and immediately thought I had made a huge mistake, they sounded so bad. Literally every song I listened to sounded bad. BUT they just needed breaking in. Listening to the same songs again after the headphones had had sound coming through them for maybe 30 hours, they sounded completely different, and all the problems were gone. I'm now very happy with these headphones, and for me they are extremely comfortable to wear, just on another level for comfort compared to the Audio Technicas I was using before. I can see that some might find the ear cups too shallow, but my ears are flat enough for them to work for me. I needed the lower part of the arms rotated one click to get the pads at the right angle relative to the headband. Just posting this so that if anyone else gets these and finds them so bad out of the box that they're thinking of returning them, give them time to break in because it makes a huge difference to the sound.
I love these, find this dude a little on the depreso side of things lol
Sadboi
Hears my 7506s are on the list. Yep. Im getting these asap.
Hopefully you end up enjoying
Metal571 ASMR channel *WHEN ?!*
i was searching for k371 reviews and stumbeled across this video. those could be the right headphones for me...and what defientely boosts your credibility is that you're wearing those k550 mk3 (?) during the video ;) - i own the k550 mk2 myself and i love them, but unfortunately here in europe i cant find any of the k550 mkX models anymore, so i was looking for an alternative. i ended with the k371 and dt770 pro on my "candidates list"...
I think K550 is discontinued now so this is essentially the replacement and is very good. I still have my 770 but it is not as well tuned FR wise, but is built better, has a wider soundstage, and the velour pads are more comfortable. I wouldn't mix with it though. On K371 you can do that
more extended sub-bass on k553 or on k371? and between the two and the dt770, which one of the three has more speed, more energy?
is it good for gaming or should i buy the little brother K361?
Damn you!!! I couldn't stop myself and Amazon had about $25 of promo credits they were willing to give me early after a chat and had more old credits unused. Ended up costing $111 after tax. I have been searching for some decent cheaper closed backs and I know you rarely praise something so couldn't resist.
Hope you enjoy
@@metal571 I got them in yesterday evening and I am sharing your enthusiasm for them. I was not expecting to hear what I am hearing from them. Such a crisp sound in a closed back at this price didn't even cross my mind. Thankfully they sound nothing like Oluv's recording because that had me worried. I didn't even notice how natural voices are until making this comment and listening to the video play. It does a great job of making it sound like you are listening to someone talk in a room and not a recording of someone. If I had one criticism it would be the highs. They sound crisp and clean but they are aggressive. Wish it was toned back just a db or two but in no way is it a deal breaker. They are very enjoyable just the way they are. I guess if I am being picky I would like to see them have a larger sound stage too. Thank you for the recommendation.
@@mrcrunch8000 I think it's really interesting that others are finding them bright. Maybe my head width is causing them to clamp harder on my head than other people are rolling the highs off a bit more. Yeah I was pretty shocked how good these are considering they're closed and this cheap. Never heard anything like it in the category
@@metal571 I think you are exactly right though even in my case I don't find it nearly as bad as I have seen others make it out. It definitely seems to level out a bit when I compress them till my ear touches so it will probably improve with the pads breaking in. I really don't mind the highs enough to really complain. The way it is for me currently it can be a hair aggressive with some songs but others really benefit from it. It is certainly a nice contrast to the only other headphone I have that even slightly resembles a closed back the ath-ws1100i.
When you do the review for the k361 can you contact them about the driver material and other differences besides the k371 having metal reinforcement? I did contact them and got an answer but think people will believe the answer more from you. From what I gathered there seems to be some misinformation on their product page for the k361 or the person I spoke to was giving me an answer he thought I wanted to hear. According to him the K361 isn't titanium coated like the driver of the k371. I was told the datasheets had the correct info. If he is correct it seems they both may have very different tuning since only the k371 says " AKG’s Reference Response Curve tuning". I'm looking forward to your review of the k361 even more now since I don't see why they would change the drivers so much for headphones in this price category.
That's what I was able to glean as well between the datasheets and specs, just a lack of titanium coating on the 361 and it might be physically tuned a little differently. Oluv measured both already and prefers the 361
@@metal571 I did see his review but I rarely find myself agreeing with his choices. His priorities don't seem to align with mine which is why I am looking forward to your take on them.
@@mrcrunch8000 he's very very picky about frequency response and has a different taste than I do. He and I have actually been talking a lot so I'm giving suggestions on what to review and not to trust the EARS measurements either, so we'll see what happens there. Anyway, yeah, going to get a 361 in the near future for myself to review anyway.
No waiting, i got these, thanks also to this vid. General consensus is that they should have a better build and a bit more bass than the k361.
Bas performansi nasil peki? Derin bas mutlu edicimi
everything above 10k is pretty much inaudible on this one. you can't really fix the hazyness of that impression via EQ unfortunately. all you can do is to make it a bit "less worse", but as a producer i am unable to mix/master anything in a meaningful way on these cans due to that. the rest of the frequency response is really great for the price point. also the soundstage sounds really weird on this one. i never get the perception of being able to hear anything from center when in mono. it's a bit like there was a major difference in the indivdual tuning of the L/R drivers. coming from a Denon AH-D2000 and having ordered a DT770pro 250ohms in parallel, i really can't recommend these for mixing / mastering purposes in comparison. EQ'ing wise, you might wanna create some negative gain at 7.5 khz / Q15 and 8.6 khz / Q4 by 4db respectively.
Wouldn't say the air is missing but it is certainly subdued. Those eq filters are so specific that they are probably individualized to your pinnae shape, but I do absolutely agree that there's at least a fairly noticeable peak near 7k
I'm crushed, after 2.5 years of daily use my DT 770 Pro 80ohm wire has yanked out and I lost the left cup sound. Will need to be (side) upgrading to something like these.
metal this is my first video I've watched of yours. Very well done. I was ready to check in with the DT 770 pro 80 ohms or DT700 Pro X, but you've made me second guess if I should buy the AKG K371 instead lol! In your opinion, would you buy the beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro/700 X or AKG K371 for video editing purposes and listening to music? The majority of editors prefer beyerdynamic brand but would love to know your input. Thank you
I haven't heard it myself but the 700X should be less extremely colored than the 770, but doubt it is as faithful to the original recording as the K371 is. You can also check out my bud Resolve over at The Headphone Show channel which is essentially the replacement for this channel as I don't review anymore
@@metal571 Thanks! I've watched some videos from The Headphone Show channel as well. GL in your future endeavors. Saw that you're a software engineer, which is awesome!
Yep still going at it full time and just refocused my idle energy on that as well. I'm still using an LCD-2F at home and the excellent Dunu SA6 at work for now
Thanks for reviewing them! Do they leak much compared to other closed-back?
How does these compare against the M50x? I've only just come across the K371 after someone suggested its better than an M50x on a different channel.
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I have the same question
@@egegulkaya2525 Another reviewer has said the K361 is better in sound than K371 and also the M40x is better than the M50x. So many things I don't understand!
@@globe11123 Bro ask it to me ,for real . Where i live, its already hard to get nice tech and variations and people just dont decide on a model bro. I just looking for a pair of headphones it shouldnt be that hard.
@@egegulkaya2525 I got the K371's they sounded great but could of sounded better because the amp I had was bad. Also the soundcard didn't sound too well either. So definitely would get a better amp/dac to use them.
Guys, how is this compared to K712 ?
great review as always, so how much of an upgrade would i get coming from a dt770s, and also any chance you can compare them with the akg k275, once again hats off, decent and insightful review
K275 is terrible, don't buy it. I had one of those in for review as well as the 371 and it got returned fast.
@@metal571 so what are the greatest differences between the 371s and the 770s, and do they justify the the purchase, many thanks!
@@jandrotvsh primarily the frequency response balance is way better on the 371. 770 has excessive bass and sibilant treble
Soundstage?
better than m40x? ok bought these... I was searching for better headphones with better comfort and sound but I struggle to find some with a reasonable price. Im really looking forward to these
Looking forward to your thoughts
Do you like it over 40x
Wow, so impressive. Have most of the headphones you say this one beats. Thanks for the great review, going to buy it (this will be replacing Grover’s M50x...)
Grover will be a very comfy blue friend after that change
Lol! Harman curve does the trick!
@@bertreviews Don't forget to let me know what you think of em. lol maybe it'll even be a Bert Review
Absolutely! 🙂 They arrive tomorrow, I’ll let you know!
@@bertreviews so how are they?
Hey man. Hope you are finding joy in whatever you do instead of reviews these days :)
This and sennheiser 599 video inspired me to consider getting a new headphone. You seemed to like both. Which one would you prefer for listening to music at home and just having fun?
For reference I have M40x and SPH9500 but I feel like I only use them out of necessity rather than pleasure.
Honestly just try the Porta Pro if those two are too bright and not so enjoyable
Recommended these to a friend of mine because of your review and it was a wise choice ! They sound really good for their price: flavorful bass and perfect highs, really nice. The question is: will they survive in time ? they don't look so sturdy
Does classical music sound good on these? Great review
Get these headphones ASAP if you love dark sounding V-shaped cans. I hated these right away when I tried to audition them in the shop. Muddy, veiled mids with virtually no impact of snare drum and kick drum, VERY lush low-bass rumble but at the same time pretty lean mid and upper bass, where all the stuff usually happens in rock and metal music. Definitely not my cup of tea.
Can't wait for your k361 review! Have you received it yet? Any idea when the vids going to be up?
You should try Focal Listen. Awesome closed back headphones!
The Elegia and Stellia are on my list at least
I got to try these out at a guitar center and compared them to the AKG K361 while I was there; I ended up walking out with a new pair of AKG K371's lol. I've had them for about 3 days and my ear still touches the driver. They sound amazing, but my ear touching the inside makes them really uncomfortable after an hour or so. I don't know if I need to give them more time to break-in, but I'm thinking about pad swapping just because they're so uncomfortable atm.
The headband should stretch over time. Had that problem with one of my pairs. Or you can try returning it and getting another unit
I just got these and was all of a sudden curious what people say about them. I use a pair of k712 pro but since they are open I wanted something with less sound leak for office. I'm surprised how bad k371 are in comparison, at least for listening to music. With the k712 i just hear the music. With these, music comes from a small box (disturbingly so). It makes it boxy and constricted in a small space somehow, and less detailed (maybe also just because of being closed). It sounds 'simplified', kinda cheap.
Buy from somewhere you can return it to.
This is completely, totally unrelated in sound to the K712. K371 was designed by the Harman engineers to be as close as possible to the Harman target which is more accurate sounding to the original recording, BUT you will definitely lose out on the wide stage and better detail the K712 has. K712 was designed by the older Austrian engineering team and has no such FR foals.
Cannot compare a $400 open back to a $150 closed back here. Closed backs will always be disappointing in some way unfortunately
Could you do a review on the Sennheiser HD 300 Pro which seems to fly pretty low under the raidar? So much so, actually, that it is sold for -50% official discount by official retailers here in Finland (msrp 199€, sold for 99€). There are not many revs about it, let alone buyers, even after for being on the market about a year already. What about the detail level on the K371, care to comment on that? Esp. compared to, say, AKG K702/712 Pro. Also waiting for a review on the Sony MDR-7510 ;)
That's because it's not good at all compared to the 371. I bought one and returned it the next day
metal571 ok, sorry to hear. So What about the detail level on the K371? On the par with the price or competing with more expensive hphones?
@@tomasgaraisi7599 no it's where it should be for the price but it's not some kind of giant killer
They should do an open back too with similar tuning. I just wish they made a new driver instead of rehashing old stuff. Focus on resolution as well.
Reading my mind. Everybody wants a K7 series successor tuned like this
Hi Metal. Hope you're still around here. Just a Question: I've just had to send back my K371 cuz the right driver failed on me before 1 month. Liked very much but felt I could use a bit less bass and a wider soundstage for my music which is primarily OST's orchestral music (without EQ and from CD collection through a Schiit Modi3/Heresy stack), so I'm thinking as an opportunity to order the K553 MKii. What did you find better on the K371 than the K553 exactly? Are they too different from each other?
I think that might work. It's been a very long time so I couldn't tell you for sure but as long as you get a seal at all around the pads which is a serious design problem with the K553, it should be tilted a bit brighter and have a wider stage
can you please do a video on the mini dsp ears and how you use them and if theyre worth it for pad rolling and EQ? thanks bub i love you so hard.
It's on my to do list for sure
@@metal571 nice man thank you! keep it up
I just got these last week. Can someone tell me if I'm nuts, cause my pair sound great overall, but way too flat for my tastes. The bass is weak imo, and I know that's at least partly because I do like a lot of bass. My previous pair were a rather cheap pair of EKG E900 Pro gaming headphones which were the most bass-heavy headphones I've ever had. It was a bit more than they could handle, but I did enjoy it more often than not especially when listening to hip hop/rap.
I've tried oratory1990's EqualizerAPO/Peace preset, and it's a lil better but not really. He mentions that the third band/105hz is where I can adjust for bass and increasing it from 5.5 to 8.2 helps but it's still...idk, eh?
This bothers me the most because I've seen several people talk about how bass heavy they can be and I'm just not seeing that. Any ideas?
That's because they are quite bass heavy especially towards the sub bass, but I found that since the highest "built in" bass boost is very low in frequency, it doesn't really sound like a ton of bass relative to actually flat bass. There's plenty of information down at the lowest registers. In contrast, modern consumer bass heavy headphones tend to have tons of bass that also bleeds into the upper ranges of the bass such as up to 200 Hz, so if you are used to this, then the 371 will indeed sound quite lean. Just EQ it to taste, or try it with only mild EQ for a week then switch back and see what you think. This is in NO way targeting the same kind of audience as the "common" consumer brands so it is going to sound different if you are used to that sort of thing.
@@metal571 Wow, I appreciate the quick response. Yeah, I realize I'm sorta trespassing in the realm of higher end studio/light audiophile hardware relative to the consumer products as you put it, so I do need to adjust my expectations accordingly. I will say that I've definitely been able to hear other aspects of familiar music I've not noticed or been able to hear before, such as a sort of whisper vocal that was backing the main lyrics in one song, and more clear layers of instrumentation.
I would certainly not mind messing around with EQ settings a bit, except...I know next to nothing about that except how to replicate others' presets in Peace. I won't be so bold as to ask you to make a whole preset for me as if that's an appropriate thing to ask, but could you provide maybe a little guidance as to at least some of the specific things I should try tweaking to see if I can get closer to my preference?
@@Taima it's a complicated subject, but if you are on Windows and already have EqualizerAPO and Peace then you are pretty far along. If you search my channel name and GitHub you'll come across a present designed for an APO txt file, but it probably won't help because what you really want is indeed to adjust that bass shelf filter you already mentioned, and maybe just increase it further. Just don't forget to compensate with negative preamp as well or the music will sound like it is compressing itself all the time
Do you think these are less trebly / spikey than the MDR-7506? I've had the Sonys for a couple of years and don't really get on with them, great bass definition but I really wish they had a smoother top end. Just for hobbyist home recording/mixing.
Way less so. I hate those Sonys, they're super aggressive and very grainy
Hi, I find them a bit toppy. Now please don't get me wrong ; I am no expert, and have not listened to lots of headphones. I can drive them loud on 'Maytal Cohen' and Tool, 'RUclips'. I think the build is nice, comfortable to wear, and wondered if they had to be run in? I got them for about £99 quid. I liked the 'Audio Technica' ATH 40's as more natural sounding, but those, the cups twist all over the place. However, I am not writing these have no feel, they do have depth in stereo and feel into the music, but more prominent on guitar. Though, I think personally they are a bit artificial in their sound quality.
Do you recommend the BT version above this one? or is it just personal preference on whether I want BT or not? Sad to hear you're not doing vids anymore but was hoping you'd respond, or if anyone else in the comments would respond. Love ur content!!
I do respond a lot still when I can. I haven't tried the BT, couldn't tell you for sure, but Wheezy had yet another bad experience with the BT version so I'm not sure
@@metal571 thx for the feedback!! I think I’ll probably play it safe and buy the non BT version since BT is not a priority for me anyways. Have a merry Christmas mate!!
Akg 371 vs sennheiser 300 HD Pro for binaural beats only use?I want neutral and crystal clear sound quality. If not one of these two which one would you recommend in this price range. thanks
how would you compare this to the akg K550s
is the aurvana better than takstar pro 82?
@oluv's gadgets which aurvana 1 or the se version,you seems not to like cal 1 based on your review,im sure rage is asking for cal 1?And pro 82 also has two versions,first one is bright,sharp sounding,the second one fixes the issue and slighty more refined.
@oluv's gadgets Mr. Oluv, Sir, do you have a video review of the Takstar Pro 82? I am very interested on your opinion and sound test on those.
Hey Metal. Have you tried DT 770 Pro X and DT 700 Pro X? Would you recommend them instead of AKG K371 these days?
Unfortunately I didn't get around to testing those but I do want to hear them. I still use my 770 a lot for work calls from home just because of the comfort, and still have my K371
@metal571 I see. Thanks for replying. Love the sound, but my AKG K371 pads are worn out so much that they are starting to fall off. That's why I was eyeing something more comfy and durable.
By the way, since you still have your AKG K371, you must have replaced the pads. Which pads would you recommend?
I haven't because I don't use it all that much so they haven't worn out. OEM pads are always the best but as far as I know they are not available. I'd still ask AKG support just in case they can be bought, and remind Sean Olive on Twitter that we still need those pads to be widely available. Ridiculous that they aren't
I'd buy an open back from them with the K612 driver retuned to Harman with that kind of oval shape form factor. I think that particular driver (which is shared with the K712) had an edge over the HD6X0 line in terms of detail (though most mid-fi dynamics are fairly similar in terms of detail) but the tuning was always lackluster.
Which are better?
These, or KRK KNS 8400?
Purpose is as reference headphones and for mixing
I just bought the 8400's but these seem much better?!
I mentioned those as not as good during my call out of all the studio headphones that need to do better at the end
These sell for $120 now. Very tempted.
I heard about that. Pretty crazy price
@@metal571 You should return to doing reviews. I saw you on Pastas Twitch stream today. You're obvious bored in your retirement.
Jesus christ. I'm not even allowed to take a 10 minute break from my real full time job now apparently
They seem to have gone back up to $150 everywhere except Amazon.
Good morning metal571 in your honest opinion which would you get if you listen to all types of music right now Guitar center has the AKG k371 for $139 and the AKG 553 mkii for $89!
Still the 371
Are the k553 brighter
Yes
Hey, do you still have the video about neutrality? Can you give me the link...
Need to update it as it's not quite right unfortunately. Tyll posted lots of articles about the Harman response so Google for that
This is still the best cheap Buy in 2023 the AKG 371 With a eq and if you will go Higher in price go for Audeze LCD-1 :)
Is decent on-board audio enough to drive these for casual use compared to an entry level dac/amp unit
Definitely
Nice guitar man!
Hi @meltal571, thanks for your review 👍 For monitoring purpose (exclusively) would you recommend K371 over M40x? (Especially for podcasts)
yes
@@metal571 thanks for you direct and prompt response! 😀
Between akg k371 by and focal listen wireless which one is better regarding quality and loudness of sound?
Hello, Can you please compare these with Yamaha MT8? Thankyou
Are the Denon AH D5200 and Audio-Technica ATH-WP900 in an entire different league or does the k371 hold it's own.
How do these compare to the Pioneer DJ HRM-6 (which are my current favorite)? I especially like the stronger bass in the HRM-6, combined with the wide soundstage. Thanks!
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