Don't feel bad. I was also disappointed. Once I got past their brutal clamp (which you can't fix by bending, as the plastic part of the headband would snap) and earpad issue (narrow edge that digs in around your ear) the sound was bad too. That somewhat wide bump in the mids around 1.5 khz made them shouty and resonant. If you want that accurate but comfortable fit and sound you have in the AKG consider these. Samson Z55, between $75-$100 used, $100-$150 new, check eBay, Amazon, B&H, etc, and then replace the pads with NVX Standard (non-angled) Comfort Max pads (eBay, or on NVX website, for $20). They are much more accurate, for mixing / mastering. They also do somewhat lack bass quantity but have great quality. With stock pads there is more bass but your ears are cramped a bit and their soundstage is smaller. Those new earpads expand the soundstage, flatten the mid bass, low mids, but keep the sub bass extension (it's just a bit lower). The midrange is forward but flat and not peaky, the high mids, higher end is smooth and flat and accurate, with a gentle roll off about 10-15 khz. If you want a more fun sound with more low end, a bit more high treble, and gentle high midrange dip, consider: Audio Technica ATH-SR50 (regularly $160, but on sale for $80 on Amazon) then replace the small earpads with those same pads. The stock pads for those actually fit well on the AKG K371, increasing the sub bass even more (which is already massive) and smoothing out the high/high mid peak and creating a better seal.
