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product_id: 1953345
title: "Pro Audio K612 PRO Over-Ear, Open-Back, 120 Ohm, Premium Reference Studio Headphones. Wired for Professional Recording, Monitoring, hi-fi Listening. Light Weight, high Comfort. Black"
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# Varimotion diaphragm tech for precise imaging 120Ω impedance for pro-grade clarity Open-back design for spacious, airy sound Pro Audio K612 PRO Over-Ear, Open-Back, 120 Ohm, Premium Reference Studio Headphones. Wired for Professional Recording, Monitoring, hi-fi Listening. Light Weight, high Comfort. Black

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** KD 85.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game — hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro Audio K612 PRO Over-Ear, Open-Back, 120 Ohm, Premium Reference Studio Headphones. Wired for Professional Recording, Monitoring, hi-fi Listening. Light Weight, high Comfort. Black by akg
- **How much does it cost?** KD 85.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Breathe in the Sound:** Open-back architecture delivers an expansive, natural soundstage that keeps you immersed in every detail.
- • **Studio-Grade Precision:** Experience crystal-clear sound with 120Ω impedance tailored for professional monitoring and hi-fi listening.
- • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** Includes 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter and a 10-foot cable for seamless integration with all your pro gear.
- • **Cutting-Edge Sound Imaging:** Patented Varimotion diaphragm technology captures every nuance with stunning accuracy.
- • **Comfort That Works Overtime:** Self-adjusting genuine leather headband and lightweight aluminum frame ensure fatigue-free sessions.

## Overview

The AKG Pro Audio K612 PRO headphones combine professional 120Ω impedance with an open-back design and patented Varimotion diaphragm technology to deliver spacious, precise sound imaging. Crafted with a lightweight aluminum frame and self-adjusting leather headband, they offer exceptional comfort for long studio sessions. Ideal for recording, monitoring, and audiophile listening, these wired headphones include a 10-foot cable and adapter for versatile connectivity.

## Description

Discover the AKG Pro Audio K612 PRO headphones, the ultimate solution for professional monitoring and audiophile enthusiasts. These reference, open, over-ear headphones are meticulously designed to deliver natural sound imaging, making them perfect for studio engineers and serious music lovers alike. With AKG's patented Varimotion diaphragm technology, the K612 PRO ensures a unique and immersive sound experience that captures every detail of your audio. Comfort is paramount during long working sessions, and the K612 PRO excels in this area. The self-adjusting real leather headband, aluminum arches, and solid rivets combine to provide a lightweight and secure fit. Whether you're mixing tracks or enjoying your favorite tunes, these studio headphones offer maximum comfort without compromising on quality. The advanced open technology of the K612 PRO offers a full and spacious sound, ideal for those who demand precision in their audio monitoring. With an impressive audio frequency bandwidth of 12 – 39500 Hz and a rated impedance of 120Ω, these headphones are built to handle high input power up to 200mW. The 10 foot cable length provides ample flexibility for studio setups, ensuring you can move freely while working. Included in the box are the K612 PRO headphones and a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) to 6.3 mm (1/4”) screw-on adapter, making it easy to connect to various audio equipment. Elevate your listening and monitoring experience with the AKG Pro Audio K612 PRO headphones, where superior sound quality meets unmatched comfort.

Review: Excellent Sound!! - I was leery about buying these since I knew ahead of time that most are now made in China instead of Germany. I messaged the seller and he confirmed they would be the China version. I made the purchase anyway. These are made of plastic, sure. It did not detract from the sound quality one bit though. These K612's in my opinion are a must have headphone. Inexpensive for what you get and have superb sound quality. Big earcups, comfortable earpads, lightweight and wonderful sound. The only downside is that they don't have a detachable cable. If you are a gamer looking for a bad a$$ gaming headphone, look no further. A few things to keep in mind though. Make sure you have a good sound card. AKG are known for their mids and highs. If you want a little more warmth in your gaming, just make a couple slight EQ adjustments. I like bass, but don't consider myself a basshead by any means. So I have made a slight adjustment on my Sound Blaster Z's EQ and I must say, these put out some of the cleanest bass I've ever hear. They get very low and sound superb. The mids and highs, well, best I've heard. Crisp and clear. I play competitively and have been since the 90's (old school gamer here), these AKG k612's are almost like using a cheat in FPS gaming. The sound imaging these have will allow you to know exactly where the enemies are (by way of footsteps or any other sounds they make). I game with several people when playing competitively and am always the first person to hear footsteps and pinpoint where they are coming from. I highly recommend these for gaming. As far as music goes. Make sure your collection is in FLAC format or some other high quality lossless. MP3 doesn't cut it anymore. You hear all the imperfections of the compressed audio and it makes music sound terrible. If playing FLAC or something of the sort, your music will sound better than it ever has before. I listen to everything (except country) and these things perform astoundingly. (side note: I also bought a Schiit Magni to go along with these, as a friend on Head-Fi told me that they sound better with more power. My Sound Blaster Z has a 600ohm AMP. I DO double AMP these. I have volumes turned down in Windows and I have my Magni sitting around the 1 O'Clock postion. Swapping back and forth between the AMP and no AMP, I only notice a very slight difference, of course they will get louder, but the sound itself does have a slight change. The Magni is known for making sound "brighter" and it does, this is why I slightly adjust the EQ to offset this. But as far as sound quality goes, I do notice that with the Magni the overall sound gets a little cleaner. It may not justify the extra $100 to buy an AMP, I hear the Schiit Vali is better for the AKG line, but I feel this Magni makes enough difference to justify what I payed. Even if the difference is slight, it is there. The Amp is not necessary with a good Sound Card, but may be something to look into. I also have some Pioneer SE-A1000's coming in the mail, should be here by this weekend. I will compare them with these after I have them and will update this review.
Review: Outstanding sound for the price. Mediocre build quality. - I got them used like new for about 120$, they sound more neutral than the Sennheiser HD6XX headphones (which I got for about 250$) and have much better stereo imaging, the only things worse about them in terms of sound quality is that they are slightly less detailed than the Sennheiser HD6XX. Regarding comfort, they squeeze and crush your head a lot right out the box and the earpads are stiff, but with use, they break in and are pretty comfy, although not as comfy as the Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro. (in case you're wondering, they sound worse than the AKG K612 pro at a similar asking price) Build quality is pretty mediocre but on par with the HD6XX except for the extremely long (3 meters or about 9 feet) soldered on cable, which I use twist ties to keep in check. TL;DR: Amazing sound quality for the price with mediocre build quality and high clamping force right out the box. I recommend putting books between these overnight to fix the clamping force without having to squeeze your head.

## Features

- Over-ear design for maximum wearing comfort for long work sessions
- Sophisticated open technology for spacious and airy sound without compromise
- Patented Varimotion Diaphragm Technology for high-quality imaging and sound
- Genuine self-adjusting leather headband for automatic fit and maximum wearing comfort
- Computer-optimized neodymium magnets for ultra-low transducer distortion

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DCXZY1W |
| Age Range (Description) | All |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #96,548 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,986 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Cellphones, Music Production Equipment, Gaming Consoles |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (637) |
| Date First Available | June 25, 2013 |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-ear |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038035695, 05691982094948, 09002761035698 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Included Components | 1 x K612 PRO Headphones. 1 x 3.5mm (1/8-inch) to 6.3 mm (1/4”) screw-on adapter |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.46 pounds |
| Item model number | 2458X00100 |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Material | Aluminum, Leather |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Leather |
| Model Name | K612 PRO |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.8 x 8.8 x 4.3 inches |
| Size | 4.30 x 8.80 x 9.80 inches |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Style | K612 PRO |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | No |
| UPC | 885038035695 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wattage | 200 Milliwatts |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Hochfrequenz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 120 Ohms

## Images

![Pro Audio K612 PRO Over-Ear, Open-Back, 120 Ohm, Premium Reference Studio Headphones. Wired for Professional Recording, Monitoring, hi-fi Listening. Light Weight, high Comfort. Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-ZIlLUZQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: hi any recent buys here that can tell if it's still the made in Austria models?**
A: K712= made in slovakia. everything else (including K612) = made in china.

**Q: Is this recommended for positional accuracy for PC gaming?**
A: I would say it's good enough for positional accuracy. You can easily tell the position of sound source.

**Q: Does this come with a 1/4 to 3.5mm adapter?**
A: It comes with 3.5 to 1/4

**Q: Is the ear cup size the same on the K612 as the K712?  70mm?**
A: Sorry for the late replay.
K612 and K712  Both are same ear pads.
Thank you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Sound!!
*by T***S on December 9, 2014*

I was leery about buying these since I knew ahead of time that most are now made in China instead of Germany. I messaged the seller and he confirmed they would be the China version. I made the purchase anyway. These are made of plastic, sure. It did not detract from the sound quality one bit though. These K612's in my opinion are a must have headphone. Inexpensive for what you get and have superb sound quality. Big earcups, comfortable earpads, lightweight and wonderful sound. The only downside is that they don't have a detachable cable. If you are a gamer looking for a bad a$$ gaming headphone, look no further. A few things to keep in mind though. Make sure you have a good sound card. AKG are known for their mids and highs. If you want a little more warmth in your gaming, just make a couple slight EQ adjustments. I like bass, but don't consider myself a basshead by any means. So I have made a slight adjustment on my Sound Blaster Z's EQ and I must say, these put out some of the cleanest bass I've ever hear. They get very low and sound superb. The mids and highs, well, best I've heard. Crisp and clear. I play competitively and have been since the 90's (old school gamer here), these AKG k612's are almost like using a cheat in FPS gaming. The sound imaging these have will allow you to know exactly where the enemies are (by way of footsteps or any other sounds they make). I game with several people when playing competitively and am always the first person to hear footsteps and pinpoint where they are coming from. I highly recommend these for gaming. As far as music goes. Make sure your collection is in FLAC format or some other high quality lossless. MP3 doesn't cut it anymore. You hear all the imperfections of the compressed audio and it makes music sound terrible. If playing FLAC or something of the sort, your music will sound better than it ever has before. I listen to everything (except country) and these things perform astoundingly. (side note: I also bought a Schiit Magni to go along with these, as a friend on Head-Fi told me that they sound better with more power. My Sound Blaster Z has a 600ohm AMP. I DO double AMP these. I have volumes turned down in Windows and I have my Magni sitting around the 1 O'Clock postion. Swapping back and forth between the AMP and no AMP, I only notice a very slight difference, of course they will get louder, but the sound itself does have a slight change. The Magni is known for making sound "brighter" and it does, this is why I slightly adjust the EQ to offset this. But as far as sound quality goes, I do notice that with the Magni the overall sound gets a little cleaner. It may not justify the extra $100 to buy an AMP, I hear the Schiit Vali is better for the AKG line, but I feel this Magni makes enough difference to justify what I payed. Even if the difference is slight, it is there. The Amp is not necessary with a good Sound Card, but may be something to look into. I also have some Pioneer SE-A1000's coming in the mail, should be here by this weekend. I will compare them with these after I have them and will update this review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding sound for the price. Mediocre build quality.
*by H***L on March 2, 2024*

I got them used like new for about 120$, they sound more neutral than the Sennheiser HD6XX headphones (which I got for about 250$) and have much better stereo imaging, the only things worse about them in terms of sound quality is that they are slightly less detailed than the Sennheiser HD6XX. Regarding comfort, they squeeze and crush your head a lot right out the box and the earpads are stiff, but with use, they break in and are pretty comfy, although not as comfy as the Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro. (in case you're wondering, they sound worse than the AKG K612 pro at a similar asking price) Build quality is pretty mediocre but on par with the HD6XX except for the extremely long (3 meters or about 9 feet) soldered on cable, which I use twist ties to keep in check. TL;DR: Amazing sound quality for the price with mediocre build quality and high clamping force right out the box. I recommend putting books between these overnight to fix the clamping force without having to squeeze your head.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Good Entry-Level Audiophile Cans
*by R***S on November 1, 2014*

First of all, I'd like to thank the highly-recommended seller, Cyberstation Sound, for allowing me to test two versions of the AKG K612PRO: one that is Made in Austria (which I refer to as the original audiophile version) and one Made in China (the mass-market version). This is a subjective, user-experience impression (non-technical/non-scientific), and observations are based on detail-versus-detail. My reason for doing this comparison is to find out if there is a difference in terms of cost-to-value between two supposedly identical products. Furthermore, this is to answer the question, is it worth paying the MSRP of $279 versus the street price of $139, as offered by Cyberstation Sound? Product packaging. Both versions have a well-made box with Velcro closer, but the Austrian's is thinner but stiffer. The outer sleeve to keep the box extra secure is also thinner and stiffer with the Austrian; good as storage case, since the K612PRO does not come with one. The product itself. The build quality of the Austrian appears to be better. It is slightly heavier in weight, likely attributed to the real, though cheap-quality (cracks on the thin sides), self-adjusting leather headband. The Chinese uses pleather (plastic, leather-look), the texture of which is smoother and has that plastic smell. Both have thin vinyl liners on the head side. The outer headband appears to be comparable in quality. The Austrian's is metal (cold to the touch and has that metallic ring when tapped), while the Chinese seems to use plastic (not cold and flat-sounding when tapped). The aluminum-looking headband slider attachments are plastic on both. The Austrian uses metal locking knobs, while the Chinese uses plastic. Both use rubber loops. Cups. The silver grid covers are plastic on both, but the perforations on the Austrian are noticeably larger. The larger cup covers and rings are plastic on both, but the Austrian's black color is really dark brown against the black cushions, while the Chinese has gun-metal gray color. The black cushions are both over-the-ear in size, but the Austrian's surround the ears with seemingly more cavernous space as they enclose the ears without direct pressure on the ears, and they felt more firm against the side of the head despite the velour fabric. The Chinese-made felt more plush and thicker, lending to a more comfy feel with the velour fabric, though they press on the ears. Cables are the same thickness, but the Austrian feels stiffer and gives the impression of made for long-term durability. The Chinese feels softer, giving the impression of made for light-duty, short-term durability. The head fit. The Austrian has a more form-fitting feel over the curvature of the head, thanks to the real leather. The Chinese felt stiffer, as the plastic headband was made as such. In combination with the cushions, the Austrian is significantly preferable. Sound. The Austrian demonstrates more bass than the Chinese. The Chinese exerts crisper highs. The 101 dB SPL helps both versions to exert a loud delivery of sounds, allowing both to project an excellent, clearly-defined soundscape along the wide frequency response range of 12-39500 Hz. In fact, the highs are even better sounding than the 35 kHz generated by the Beyerdynamic DT990. The overall sound generated is not muddy or muffled. The clarity is "HD". And, as suggested by the seller, there is a break-in time of 100 hours to actually get the best sound out of these cans. Out-of-the-box, though, the sound is already notable. Verdict. Initial impressions point to the Austrian as a better deal over the Chinese-made for the price, if slight differences are important factors in the BUYING experience. I like the feel of real leather headband (better if AKG used belt-like cowhide), the real metal (titanium?) outer headband, and the confidence that the headband is held by real metal locking knobs. As far as listening experience, preference for more distinct lows will lean on the Austrian, for more mid and highs on the Chinese. For more bass, the Austrian would appeal more. But, it is the buyer's choice. Build quality is mediocre for both, as both use lots of plastic and cheap parts; this model is likely not as durable as any Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser in the same price range. Given the technology put into it, the MSRP of $279 is likely attributed to the brand name. A street price range of $90-$110 is more realistic for this entry-level pair of cans, in this buyer's opinion. Would I buy this model again? Sure, but for a price below $100 (compare this model with the $83 Audio Technica ATH-A500X, 5-30 kHz, which feels like a feather on your head for long hours of listening). Bottomline, this particular AKG model is a fun pair of cans to use for long periods of time, but buyer beware of the cost/benefit. There are several alternatives out there that can match or beat this model. Three stars overall for good sound balance and for potentially short-term durability (it will fall apart sooner than later mainly due to the heavy use of plastic and cheap materials).

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