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AKG K612 Pro Open-Back Monitoring Headphones

Open-Back Headphones with Over-Ear Design and Matched Drivers with Computer-Optimized Neodymium Magnets and Varimotion Diaphragms
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Comfortable Pro Headphones, Amazing Value

Sweetwater knows you need accurate monitoring - and when it comes to headphones, comfort is a must. Enter AKG's K612 PRO. These open-back, over-ear professional headphones envelop you in comfort while delivering the accuracy you need to make great-sounding recordings. Their matched premium drivers sport computer-optimized neodymium magnets and Varimotion diaphragms to deliver a flat, extended frequency response and a broad, deep soundstage with precise localization. And their genuine leather, self-adjusting headband gives you maximum comfort during long sessions. Whether you're recording, mixing, mastering - or just kickin' back, the K612 PROs will delight you.

AKG K612 Pro Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones at a Glance:
  • Amazingly "speaker-like" monitoring with spacious soundstaging
  • Extreme, lightweight comfort and adjustability for extended studio use
  • AKG innovation runs deep
Amazingly "speaker-like" monitoring with spacious soundstaging

The AKG K612 PRO headphones have an open-back design. Open-back headphones give you a more natural, speaker-like listening experience, with a more spacious soundstage than closed-back 'phones can produce. This overcomes the main objection many recording engineers have to monitoring on headphones: the sense of being smack-dab in the middle of your mix. It also lets you dodge one of the main drawbacks of monitoring on 'phones: that mixes don't "translate" well when played back on various speaker systems.

Extreme, lightweight comfort and adjustability for extended studio use

The AKG K612 PRO headphones sport cushy over-ear earpads that comfortably envelop your ears and a self-adjusting, genuine-leather headband, so you can monitor marathon sessions without discomfort. And at just over half a pound, the K612 PROs are so lightweight you might even forget you have them on!

AKG innovation equals superior sound quality for you

AKG has been synonymous with premium sound quality since 1947. Every day, musicians, recording and mastering engineers, and music lovers rely on AKG transducers to deliver accurate, detailed sound. The K612 PRO headphones' open-back design, flat 12Hz-39.5kHz frequency response, and premium matched drivers with computer-optimized neodymium magnets and Varimotion diaphragms serve up amazingly natural sound, a wide stereo image, and stunning depth of field. We're confident you're going to love these amazing headphones.

AKG K612 PRO Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones Features at a Glance:
  • Open-back design for spacious and airy sound without compromise
  • Over-ear design for maximum comfort during long sessions
  • Genuine-leather, self-adjusting headband for automatic fit and maximum comfort
  • Patented Varimotion diaphragm technology for high-quality imaging and sound
  • Computer-optimized neodymium magnets for ultra-low transducer distortion
You'll love AKG's K612 PRO headphones!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Wired
  • Open/Closed: Open
  • Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
  • Noise Attenuation: Passive Noise Isolating
  • Frequency Response: 12Hz-39.5kHz
  • Impedance: 120 ohms
  • Connectivity: 1/8", 1/4" adapter
  • Cable Type: Straight
  • Cable Length: 9.8'
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Leather Headband
  • Weight: .52 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2458X00100

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Rated 5/5

Great headphones at a good price.

I'll be straight forward. For the price, three are great! Perhaps you're ready to take the next step in developing your home studio. Maybe you just want a really good pair of monitoring headphones. These open back babies are so flat it's beautiful. You get exactly what you are mixing. No added boom. Crystal clear highs and no canned sound. Just exactly what you want to hear.
Music background: Longtime Musician and beginning sound engineer.
Rated 5/5

Amazing Headphones

They're super lightweight and easy to use. They also come with an adapter on the end so you can switch the input method from 1/4" input to 1/8" input. The quality of these headphones is amazing all the way down to the quality of the input jack and adapter. Also, because they're open-back headphones, it's really easy to hear yourself sing (if you're using them for that) or just to hear other people trying to talk to you while you're using them. Overall, great product for the price! I would strongly recommend these.
Rated 5/5

AKG K612 Open back headphones.

Love'em. This is my first pair of open back headphones. What a difference. They are very comfortable and much less fatiguing than my closed back Sony's I play synthesizers, most of the time with headphones on in my small home studio.
I've had the experience of recording what I thought was a great sounding mix with my other headphones only to play it back later and realize how bad the mix was. Ear fatigue.
I haven't had that experience with these headphones although I haven't yet worn them for an extended session. But so far I'm very pleased with the difference. Should have had a pair of these years ago.
Try'em you'll like'em.
Music background: Keyboards, guitar, vocals.
Rated 5/5

Un-colored sound

Very natural sound with open air design - very little coloring. Also good for vocal recording where a singer who has a hard time staying on pitch without hearing their natural voice. With these headphones they can clearly hear their natural sound from the room while adding only the backup tracks from the headphones.
Music background: Home recording studio and publishing and Drummer
Rated 5/5

Amazing for all day playing and mixing

So I"ve had these for about a month now and I am thoroughly enjoying them. I have a little home studio set up and I often play my guitar and mix for anywhere from 2-6 hours a day a few days a week. As far as sound quality I consider them top notch. Everything is extremely clear and the bass is really great on them. Before I had them I had to adjust bass levels after listening to a mix in my car. As for comfort, I honestly forget I"m wearing them at times.

These are by far the best investment I"ve made in my musical equipment over the past year. They have increased my enjoyment of playing at home and mixing greatly. They are open back so if you plan on them being soundproof they are not for you, but if you like to spend a lot of time on your computer playing an instrument or mixing songs then I highly recommend these headphones.

PS: I wear glasses and these are very comfortable with them on, much more than my turtle beach gaming headset. Probably because they are much lighter.
Music background: 13 years of guitar (metal), about 3 years of mixing
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