Just got a new pair of AKG K271 MK2 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

kalda01 · Sep 24, 2010 at 7:35 AM

I was looking at either getting the K272HD or the K271 MK2, and went for the K271 due to it's reacher bundle. (2 pads and 2 detachable cables)
I did notice the K271 is made in China vs the K272 in Austria. Is that an issue ?
Also was planning to break them in for some hours, but the automute does not keep them going
once they're off my head. Any way to overcome that ?
It came with the leather pads attached. Any reason to switch to the other pads ? is it just a matter of comfort ?

asrphani · Sep 24, 2010 at 8:43 PM

yes velor pads are more comfortable and offer bertter isolation.You don't have to worry about that logo,I believe they are manufactured in china now.

eucariote · Sep 24, 2010 at 9:08 PM

The velour pads also have slightly better bass. I put mine over the box and sometimes a volleyball to not automute them.

SanJoseCanJunkie · Sep 24, 2010 at 10:02 PM

The cylinder on the 271 on the side of the automute switch has a protrusion that can be rotated up 90 degrees so it doesn't turn on the automute when you take off the headphone.

kalda01 · Sep 25, 2010 at 3:39 AM

Thanks guys for the responses.
I have no clue how to replace the pads, and where to find the automute switch.
is it recommended to use a headphone amp with this model ?

asrphani · Sep 25, 2010 at 4:58 AM

very highly

kalda01 · Sep 25, 2010 at 6:05 AM

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asrphani said:
very highly

I found someone selling a used AQUA-HEAD amp for $150. will that one do the job ?

Acix · Sep 25, 2010 at 7:37 AM

I can recommend the Meier headfive used for around $180.

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