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Studio & Recording > Studio Monitors > Headphones > AKG K 701 AKG K 701 Open-back Dynamic Headphones with Flat-Wire Voice Cloil, 3-D Form Ear Pads, and Self-adjusting Headband »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: K701   Retail Price: $539.00 SAVE $89.05 (17%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $449.95 Add the K 701 to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $14/ mo. Customers also looked at...   AKG K 77 Closed Stereo Headphones $49.99     AKG K 601 Open Reference Headphones $349.97     AKG K 271 MK II Closed Monitor Headphones $269.97   » View all AKG » View all Headphones

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Audiophile Headphones with Cutting-edge Flat-wire Voice Coil The AKG K 701 takes over! For 15 years, AKG's K 1000 headphones ruled the audiophile's world. Now,they pass the mantle of super-accurate acoustic reproduction to the new K 701 - the first headphone to employ cutting edge flat-wire voice coil technology along with AKG's patented Varimotion technology. The result is a truly dramatic sound that places every musician at their correct location with pinpoint accuracy. This kind of agility, spaciousness, brilliant highs, and velvety, punchy bass is simply miraculous. The superlative K 701 open-back dynamic headphones provide an outstandingly accurate sound and excellent imaging. Find out what ingenious headphone engineering can do for your listening experience - try the AKG K 701! AKG K 701 at a Glance: Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology. Patented AKG Varimotion ultra-precision two-layer diaphragm. Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband and specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads. Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4" jack plug. Individually tested and numbered. Flat-wire Voice Coil Whether you prefer the holistic approach or like to listen analytically, theK 701 will turn perception into pure enjoyment. AKG is the first manufacturer in the world to use revolutionary flat-wire technology in headphones. An aluminum flat wire voice coil - another in AKG's long series of "firsts" - moves within a powerful field generated by a computer-optimized axial system of neodymium magnets. This flat wire coil is smaller and has lower impedance than the K 1000's voice coil, yet its optimal fill factor helps make the motor more efficient, enabling the K 701 to work with typical headphone amplifiers (the K 1000 requires additional amplification). The combination of a strong and uniform magnetic field with a light yet powerful coil enables the K 701's diaphragm to track audio signals with unprecedented accuracy. The sonic improvement is particularly apparent in the low frequencies. Varimotion Ultra-precision Two-layer Diaphragm The K 701 has an all-new diaphragm that continues the evolution of the K 1000's multi-layer design. Advanced production technology combines two different materials: the first optimizes diaphragm motion, while the second dampens undesirable breakup modes. AKG's patented Varimotion technology varies the diaphragm's thickness: the 80 µm center zone is virtually pistonic for well-balanced, undistorted HF response, while the highly-elastic 40 µm perimeter handles the increased excursion required for accurate midrange and solid bass reproduction. Self-adjusting Headband Designed in collaboration with award-winning Austrian firm Kiska, the new K 701 updates AKG's distinctive design vocabulary with natural materials, including a self-adjusting padded genuine glove leather headband. These new headphones embody functionally aesthetic styling, with a bold design in white, brushed aluminum and sienna. The 3D-Form earpads are specially shaped for an ergonomically perfect fit, precise and repeatable location on the ears, and superior acoustical transmission. Bi-wiring AKG engineers considered the entire signal path from amplifier to eardrum in designing the K 701. Bi-wired oxygen-free (99.99% OFC) copper cables optimize channel separation. Frequency response is flat from 10 Hz to 39.8 kHz, well beyond the range of human hearing. Sensitivity is 105 dB while power handling is 200 mW. But conventional measurements don't tell the full story of this very unconventional set of headphones. With wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion, the K 701 delivers brilliantly detailed highs and velvety yet punchy bass - a perfectly balanced, natural sound that places every musician at a specific location in the mix with pinpoint accuracy. Individually Tested and Numbered The K 701's deluxe packaging reflects its elite "flagship" status. Each individually tested, calibrated and numbered set of headphones comes with its own metal storage cradle, which is enclosed in a presentation case. Like the K 1000 it replaces, the K 701 is hand-crafted in Vienna, Austria by AKG's most experienced builders, and is backed by a two-year parts and labor warranty. AKG K 701 Features: Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology Patented AKG Varimotion ultra-precision two-layer diaphragm Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4" jack plug Comfortable, specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads Complete with stylish storage cradle Individually tested and numbered System: dynamic Design: circumaural, open Audio bandwidth: 10-39,800 Hz Efficiency: 105 dB SPL / V Max. input power: 200 mW Rated impedance: 62 ohms Weight (without cable): ~ 235 g (8.3 oz.) Cable: bi-wiring, 99.99% OFC, 3 m (10 ft.) Stereo adapter: 6.3/3.5 mm (1/4 to 1/8) AKG's relentless drive for innovation has produced a new audiophile flagship: the open-back dynamic K 701 headphones Customer Reviews  Expect and Discover Perfection.   by Tim from SG, June 21, 2008 Music Background:  Serious Hobbyist “That is what you first see when you open up the packaging of the AKG K701 Premium Reference Class Headphones. And it's the real deal. I've heard of an EXCEEDINGLY long burn-in time for these; however once I got them out and tried them out of the box, they already sounded so AMAZING for headphones! I can safely say I will thoroughly enjoy them even througout the 300 hour burn in...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "I have a number of clients who research and test EVERYTHING before they buy. They will scour magazines and user forums. They will personally test all options before making a buying decision. Time and time again, the K 701 is the set of headphones that they come up with as the best bang for your buck on the market. You can do the research yourself, or you can take their (and my) word for it. These headphones sound and feel amazing!" Sean Wooldridge More Headphones from AKG: · AKG K 77 · AKG K 271 Studio · AKG K 240 MK II · AKG K 271 MK II · AKG K240 Replacement cable · AKG K 171 MK II · AKG K 141 MK II · AKG K 99 · AKG K 601 View All Products from AKG  Tell a Friend About the K 701!  Print This Page See Also:  Hedphones

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