AKG K167 TIËSTO - Discussion, Impression, Review & Appreciation Thread
Dec 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM Post #706 of 1,489
I've been searching google but have not found it... anyone know of a frequency response graph for these?
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM Post #707 of 1,489
They are not colored, I would rather call them analytical, but not too much.
From my 10 minutes with K267 I didn't them more bassy than K167, I would only buy the K267 if I wanted better build quality 
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Didn't (WHAT) them? Like them? Think they were? What? 
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I'd love to know all the details about your time with the K267, as I've had mine on pre-order for a while, and as long as the sound is as good as the K167, they'll be a winner for me.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM Post #708 of 1,489
 How are the owners of the k 167 doing. Are there any more people with broken ones. I normally keep my stuff in perfect condition but am afraid that these will break too easily. Still wondering if it is worth buying and mostly waiting for the k 267, I surely want headphones that have more clear sound if k 167 are better in that matter than my mind is set.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:19 PM Post #710 of 1,489
I just heard both for 20-30 minutes each. The K67 is a very fun portable phone, kind of a refined Beats. Bass punches hard and reasonably deep, not in a very "hifi"-way, but it was fun even with very bass-heavy songs. Mids and Treble are solid and not completely drowned in the bass. For a home HP the bass would be too overbearing i think, also the on-ear design might be uncomfortable (it wasn't a problem in the short listening span).

The K167 on the other hand was like hifi-perfection to my ears, everything from Treble too deep bass was present and smoothly connected. I heard the M50 before that and these are just a step up in nearly every regard. M50 did nothing really wrong, but was a tad boring to me. The K167 had more athmosphere, more deep bass power and a wider soundstage. The "liquid" presentation was sometimes a little too perfect to me and i'd have liked a little more edge and a more aggressive bass. These were fresh out the box though and powered straight from my iphone.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 1:27 PM Post #711 of 1,489
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For the peoples that ordered their K167 from eBay can you please share their ebay name or link please via PM. 

 
 
I would talk with zzsounds, tell them the K167 are $188 on Amazon, show them the link then they will under price that. BAM~ <3
 
http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGK167TIESTO
 
Their #: 800-996-8637 
 
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Tiesto-Closed-Back-Studio-Headphones/dp/B009GOGO8I%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ7VMODKUTIUWFY2Q%26tag%3Dheadfiorg-thr-rc-li-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB009GOGO8I
 
 
Someone should pitch in there, *is only review*
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 2:30 PM Post #712 of 1,489
I would talk with zzsounds, tell them the K167 are $188 on Amazon, show them the link then they will under price that. BAM~ <3

http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGK167TIESTO

Their #: 800-996-8637 

Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Tiesto-Closed-Back-Studio-Headphones/dp/B009GOGO8I%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ7VMODKUTIUWFY2Q%26tag%3Dheadfiorg-thr-rc-li-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB009GOGO8I
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Someone should pitch in there, *is only review*


Thanks for the link. I'm from Canada and they only ship to USA
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:01 PM Post #713 of 1,489
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Would you describe the mids and highs of the K167 as more analytical or colored?  I ask because I will definitely wait for the K267 since I want the option of as much bass as possible, but I would also imagine the Tiesto line would share a similar sonic signature throughout.  I have not been a fan of AKG's sound and am wondering if they have gone in a different direction with the Tiesto line, or if they share the AKG signature which, to my ears, is too cold and analytical.
 

 
Never found AKG cold and analytical. Clear and distinct, yes. I would describe the K167 in the same manner, and being NOT warm and colored, like that street gang of warm & fuzzy (Beats, Inspiration, M80, Momentum, UE6000 etc)
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 How are the owners of the k 167 doing. Are there any more people with broken ones. I normally keep my stuff in perfect condition but am afraid that these will break too easily. Still wondering if it is worth buying and mostly waiting for the k 267, I surely want headphones that have more clear sound if k 167 are better in that matter than my mind is set.

 
Not having any problems. They looked brittle at first but they are actually quite flexible. I am always somewhat careful and considerate when "operating" my headphones, though. 
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:07 PM Post #715 of 1,489
K67 is on-ear, and they are more bassy (They sound like DJ headphones) but lack the finess and details of the K167, they also will hurt fast. Beats is like shooting yourself in the ears compared to the K67 even. Now! They handle electronic and trance in an ungodly manner, and they are excellent performers with metal/rap.  They were able to handle a low-dub song I made that only handled well on real subwoofers because the way the frequencies were set, and I must say I was impressed with the result.

As for the iphone and ipod, it depends on generation. iPod touch 4th gen seems to be able to drive it un-amped without much of a difference, though the E11 does help. The nano however seems to be having a rough time so... thats all I can say with that. i4+ should be "ok"

Thanks! I just ordered the 7th gen nano for on the go use/workout and I have a 4g iPhone. I think they should play decently on both. I hope haha.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:11 PM Post #716 of 1,489
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:27 PM Post #718 of 1,489
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Can anyone comment on the portability of these cans? 


Compared to my M-80 and Aurvana Live, I find the K167 more portable due to the 3D folding mechanism. For example, if I'm travelling with my stuffed notebook bag, there was never room for the M-80. Now, the K167 can fold really flat and fit perfectly into a compartment of my bag.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:43 PM Post #719 of 1,489
I would talk with zzsounds, tell them the K167 are $188 on Amazon, show them the link then they will under price that. BAM~ <3

http://www.zzounds.com/item--AKGK167TIESTO

Their #: 800-996-8637 

Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Tiesto-Closed-Back-Studio-Headphones/dp/B009GOGO8I%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ7VMODKUTIUWFY2Q%26tag%3Dheadfiorg-thr-rc-li-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB009GOGO8I
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Someone should pitch in there, *is only review*


Thanks for the link. I'm from Canada and they only ship to USA


I bought from seller ugotadeal on ebay. $188 I believe.
 
Dec 10, 2012 at 3:56 PM Post #720 of 1,489
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Compared to my M-80 and Aurvana Live, I find the K167 more portable due to the 3D folding mechanism. For example, if I'm travelling with my stuffed notebook bag, there was never room for the M-80. Now, the K167 can fold really flat and fit perfectly into a compartment of my bag.

 
Thanks, that's very helpful, pretty much my situation.  Another point in favor of grabbing these and sending back the 990.
 

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