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AKG K 240 Studio

Professional Studio Semi-open, Circumaural Studio Headphones

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Studio Standards For Any Headphone Jack!

The K 240 have emerged as the standard for precision listening in the studio. For over twenty years, professional engineers and musicians have made the AKG K 240 headphones the best selling and most widely used headphones in large studios, sound stages, and orchestras around the world. Reliable, comfortable and true, the K 240 Studio headphones from AKG lend well to professional and project studios alike.

AKG K240 Studio at a Glance:
  • Low impedance driver - for use with any headphone jack
  • Plug-in cable
  • Semi-open, circumaural design

Low Impedance Driver = Better, Louder Sound
So, how does AKG improve on a standard headphone? Featuring a new, low impedance XXL transducer with patented AKG Varimotion technology, the K 240 Studio headphones deliver a more accurate signal transfer and greater dynamic range than previously possible. Most importantly, the AKG K 240 Studio headphones play louder than ever before - on ANY system!

Plug-In Cable
The AKG K 240 Studio features a plug-in cable with mini XLR connector. This AKG innovative and professional design is especially of benefit if the cable is ever damaged. Instead of purchasing a new set of AKG K 240 Studio headphones, you only have to replace the cable (saving you money!).

Semi-Open, Circumaural Design
Semi-open headphones, such as the AKG K 240 Studio, combines the best features of both closed or sealed headphones and open air designs and relatively few or none of their disadvantages. Through careful attention to the control of resonances, a surprisingly realistic stereo sound field is developed, coupled with low distortion and extended low frequency response. Circumaural headphones encircle the ear, and provide a good seal. The AKG K 240 Studio are comfortable to wear, provide good isolation, and result in a consistent sound from one wearing to another. Bass extension is excellent with the AKG K 240 Studio because a very good air seal can be made against the head.


AKG K240 Studio Features:
  • Dynamic headphones. Circumaural, semi-open
  • Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit
  • Frequency Range: 15 Hz to 25,000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 91 db SPL/mW
  • Power handling capability: 200 mW
  • Rated impedance: 55 Ohm
  • Cable: 3m (10 ft.) plug-in cable
  • Stereo adapter: gold plated, screw-on 3,5/6,3mm (1/8" to 1/4") jack
  • Net Weight (without cable): 240 g (8.5 oz.)


AKG K240 Studio headphones. An upgrade in studio headphone quality!
Specification Detail
Analog Outputs 1/8" with 1/4" adapter
Freq. Response 15Hz-25kHz
Impedence 55 ohms
Kind Semi Open
Notes Circum aural design
Weight 8.5 oz

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Reviews
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Kenny Bergle
K240s have been a studio standard for years. Really a true standard in many ways!
Brian Cravens
These are the studio standard, and have been for years. They cost more 10 years ago than they do today, plus, they now have a quick disconnect replaceable cable. Great sound from AKG, and extremely comfortable.
Ron Daniel
The semi-open design of the K240s make them perfect when I want a "breathable" mix that allows me to hear some of my natural voice. They've been ideal for my radio voiceover work!

The best sound and the most comfortable!

by Clay from Covington, IN USA
December 25, 2009
Music Background: guitarist, DAW production, recording, hobbyist, bassist, intermediate, student
Wow! These have the best sound of any pair of headphones I've ever used. At first I thought the flat sound might be boring to mix and listen to with, but now I'm enjoying music like never before. Also... read more [+], when i went to Sweetwater, they had a pair of these in each of there recording rooms, so you know they're great. Now that these are $100, they beat all of the other ones of the same price, so why look any further? also these are probably the most comfortable headphones out there. Way better than my last pair of sennheiser phones, that's for sure. I will never buy a different pair ever again. close [-]

The Best of the Best

by Ernest Buckley from NY
November 9, 2008
Music Background: Singer-Songwriter, Producer
The 240s were my first official studio headphones and since the onslaught of new phones, I went out and purchased several other brands that were good but none are as good as these. The 240s are light ... read more [+]and comfortable. They also sound the most true to the source. Theres a reason these phones are still around... close [-]
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