Good, cheap AKG

[dgm]

Anyone know of some good sounding, but cheap AKG headphones?

 

[ilovesocks]

You'll probably have to define "cheap." Upon first glance, I'd say a k240S (or M - $100). But cheap could mean a k81 or even a k26P?

 

[2426]

define cheap.....

 

[jagorev]

The K501 is pretty underpriced for what it delivers. Cost over $200 not so long ago, now down to $129.

 

[ilovesocks]

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Originally Posted by jagorev The K501 is pretty underpriced for what it delivers. Cost over $200 not so long ago, now down to $129.

True! You can get a used one for ~$100, nearly the same price as a k240S/M. If you're more of a rocker/basshead, definitely go for a k240S (or M, for slightly less bass and a chance to crank up your amp

). If you want a soundstage as wide as the Grand Canyon, tight bass, sweet mids, and the true meaning of treble, go for the k501.

The k26P has great isolation for such a small, cheap 'phone, but the rolled-off highs and boomy bass may not be worth your while. I'm considering an upgrade to the k81DJ.

 

[murrmax]

The K81's would be the ones to go for at $69 they're a steal..wickedly good sound for the price...also compliment those fine 601's you have especially for rock and electronica

 

[hawat]

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Originally Posted by murrmax The K81's would be the ones to go for at $69 they're a steal..wickedly good sound for the price...also compliment those fine 601's you have especially for rock and electronica

English is my 3rd language but isn't complement the correct verb here

?

 

[murrmax]

The effect of the K81's + Ipod is just too great ..tell it like it is I say...same verb different spelling

 

[hawat]

I just though compliment was more something like " ohh my what a nice headphone you have !" So that looks like a pretty different verb to me.
But yes i do agree on the k81j. Great headphone for price.

 

[nickchen]

One more vote for K81. Gotta like bass though.

 

[ilovesocks]

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Originally Posted by hawat I just though compliment was more something like " ohh my what a nice headphone you have !" So that looks like a pretty different verb to me.

Yep. You compliment your mother-in-law. Headphones and angles complement each other.

 

[dhp]

well, K501s used are the best bargain imo right now

 

[gigit]

K1000s

But in all seriousness the K501s are some of the best "bang for the buck" headphones out there (especially with used prices)

 

[ferraro25]

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Originally Posted by nickchen One more vote for K81. Gotta like bass though.

Not necessarily true. If you move the headphones forward on your head, bass lessens considerably. It balances out very well with the rest of the frequencies, offering what I consider to be, with my limited experience, a very neutral sound.

Updated to add: Oh yeah, this is with the headband bent, lessening pressure on the head. That act alone lowers bass. Then add the above, and you get reasonable bass.

 

[Albatross05]

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Originally Posted by dgm Anyone know of some good sounding, but cheap AKG headphones?

I just got myself a pair of AKG K 301 Xtras for $80 brand new at Guitar Center. Of course, I've not had them long enough to really say if they're really good or not but for the price, they sound pretty good so far. I think they're an older model though so you may not be able to find 'em.

They're very comfy but they're also enormous! I wouldn't wear 'em in public. At 55 ohms, they're just right for running unamped but I still get the feeling they'd sound better with an amp.