AKG K812 Open-Back Superior Reference Headphones

AKG K812

The AKG K812's are a set of open-back, reference-quality headphones. Offering an extended frequency response, the K812's are perfect for mixing, mastering, and audio production. While various enhancements to the headphones allow the K812's to deliver high headroom and dynamic range, detailed imaging, and excellent impulse response. Additionally, an air-flow dome built into the K812 provides control over the membrane movement. Therefore, reproducing dynamics that other headphones might not handle, as well as highly accurate imaging from the 1.5 Tesla magnet system. With a large 53mm transducer and two-layer copper-covered aluminum voice coil; the K812 provides managed modal behaviour, superior impulse response, and a frequency response of up to 54 kHz. For added comfort and optimum sealing of the ear pads, the K812's employs all-metal hinges on each side. While the 3-meter cable is detachable and replaceable, as are the ear pads.

Size Matters

The K812 transducer is the largest AKG has ever built. Developed to push the boundaries, with the goal of getting as close as possible to sonic perfection. During the development process, AKG developed the K812's transducer from scratch in order to ensure the highest in-class headroom and dynamic range.

Strong - Stronger – K812: The Most Accurate Imaging

With the strongest magnet system available on the market, the K812 provides the most precise and powerful experience possible. The 1.5 Tesla magnet system offers highly accurate imaging leading to pure, natural sound.

The Masterpiece

The AKG K812 Superior Reference Headphones carry 53mm transducers – the largest transducers AKG has ever applied. With the 1.5 Tesla Magnet System and an ultra-lightweight two-layer voice coil, these headphones deliver an accurate imaging and pure, natural sound. The K812 was also designed for long mixing or listening sessions: An open mesh headband and 3D-shaped slow retention ear pads ensure maximum comfort.  So comfortable you'll forget you're wearing the K812's on your head. Overall, if you're looking for industry standard, and professional reference-quality sound - You can't go past the AKG K812.

$3,049.00

AKG K812

The AKG K812's are a set of open-back, reference-quality headphones. Offering an extended frequency response, the K812's are perfect for mixing, mastering, and audio production. While various enhancements to the headphones allow the K812's to deliver high headroom and dynamic range, detailed imaging, and excellent impulse response. Additionally, an air-flow dome built into the K812 provides control over the membrane movement. Therefore, reproducing dynamics that other headphones might not handle, as well as highly accurate imaging from the 1.5 Tesla magnet system. With a large 53mm transducer and two-layer copper-covered aluminum voice coil; the K812 provides managed modal behaviour, superior impulse response, and a frequency response of up to 54 kHz. For added comfort and optimum sealing of the ear pads, the K812's employs all-metal hinges on each side. While the 3-meter cable is detachable and replaceable, as are the ear pads.

Size Matters

The K812 transducer is the largest AKG has ever built. Developed to push the boundaries, with the goal of getting as close as possible to sonic perfection. During the development process, AKG developed the K812's transducer from scratch in order to ensure the highest in-class headroom and dynamic range.

Strong - Stronger – K812: The Most Accurate Imaging

With the strongest magnet system available on the market, the K812 provides the most precise and powerful experience possible. The 1.5 Tesla magnet system offers highly accurate imaging leading to pure, natural sound.

The Masterpiece

The AKG K812 Superior Reference Headphones carry 53mm transducers – the largest transducers AKG has ever applied. With the 1.5 Tesla Magnet System and an ultra-lightweight two-layer voice coil, these headphones deliver an accurate imaging and pure, natural sound. The K812 was also designed for long mixing or listening sessions: An open mesh headband and 3D-shaped slow retention ear pads ensure maximum comfort.  So comfortable you'll forget you're wearing the K812's on your head. Overall, if you're looking for industry standard, and professional reference-quality sound - You can't go past the AKG K812.

AKG K812

The AKG K812’s are a set of open-back, reference-quality headphones. Offering an extended frequency response, the K812’s are perfect for mixing, mastering, and audio production. While various enhancements to the headphones allow the K812’s to deliver high headroom and dynamic range, detailed imaging, and excellent impulse response.

Additionally, an air-flow dome built into the K812 provides control over the membrane movement. Therefore, reproducing dynamics that other headphones might not handle, as well as highly accurate imaging from the 1.5 Tesla magnet system. With a large 53mm transducer and two-layer copper-covered aluminum voice coil; the K812 provides managed modal behaviour, superior impulse response, and a frequency response of up to 54 kHz.

For added comfort and optimum sealing of the ear pads, the K812’s employs all-metal hinges on each side. While the 3-meter cable is detachable and replaceable, as are the ear pads.

Size Matters

The K812 transducer is the largest AKG has ever built. Developed to push the boundaries, with the goal of getting as close as possible to sonic perfection. During the development process, AKG developed the K812’s transducer from scratch in order to ensure the highest in-class headroom and dynamic range.

Strong – Stronger – K812: The Most Accurate Imaging

With the strongest magnet system available on the market, the K812 provides the most precise and powerful experience possible. The 1.5 Tesla magnet system offers highly accurate imaging leading to pure, natural sound.

The Masterpiece

The AKG K812 Superior Reference Headphones carry 53mm transducers – the largest transducers AKG has ever applied. With the 1.5 Tesla Magnet System and an ultra-lightweight two-layer voice coil, these headphones deliver an accurate imaging and pure, natural sound. The K812 was also designed for long mixing or listening sessions: An open mesh headband and 3D-shaped slow retention ear pads ensure maximum comfort.  So comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing the K812’s on your head.

Overall, if you’re looking for industry standard, and professional reference-quality sound – You can’t go past the AKG K812.

  • Incredibly accurate and precise headphones for mixing, mastering, and critical listening
  • Outstanding stereo imaging and frequency response from the most powerful magnet system on the market
  • Rich, powerful sound from large 53mm drivers
  • Fast, precise transient details from the lightweight, 2-layer voice coil
  • Accurate sound even when driven hard, thanks to the airflow dome that controls membrane movement

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