Product Comparison: AKG K171 MKII vs AKG K240

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AKG K171 MKII Channel Studio Headphones

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AKG K240

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General Specifications

Brand

AKG

Model

K171 MKII

K240

Origin

China

About the Product

The K171 MKII professional on-ear, closed studio headphones provide the highest possible noise insulation, perfect for live sound mixing. In order to support familiar hearing habits, the K171 MKII's show a slight smiley face EQ curve with a little bass and treble boost.

The K240 Studio professional over-ear, semi-open studio headphones are designed for professional applications such as mixing, mastering and playback.

Size & Weight

Height

9.2 in.

7.9 in.

Width

8.8 in.

7.5 in.

Depth

4.3 in.

Weight

8.47 oz.

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What customers say about "Size & Weight"

AKG K171 MKII Channel Studio Headphones

It feels cheap but it is very light weight. The audio is ok at best.
They are great sounding. Would buy another pair. They are so light and fit so snug I love it.
They are also lightweight, which is good. Sound great and look awesome.
Weight ideal for long listening. After 2 hours, I didn't feel any discomfort.
These headphones are made in China and are built in lightweight flimsy plastic. After approximately 2 weeks the left cap broke off while my wife was removing the headphones.

Features

Type

Wired

Over-ear

Sensitivity

107 dB

104 dB

Min. Frequency Range

18 Hz

15 Hz

Max. Frequency Range

26 kHz

25 kHz

Impedance

55 Ω

Driver Diameter

1.18 in.

1.2 in.

In-Line Remote

Microphone

Extras

Closed-back design, Detachable coiled and straight cables, Sound reduction, Advanced closed technology

Over-ear design, Semi-open technology, Patented Varimotion 30 mm XXL transducer, Self-adjusting headband

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What customers say about "Features"

AKG K171 MKII Channel Studio Headphones

Great sound and fit. Keeps the music in and the noise out. My drums sound fantastic as does music sources. Excellent sound stage.
Headphones are crystal clear without overpowering bass. Voices really stand out.
They have a really flat frequency response compared to the audio technica M50 which seem to hype the low end, which is ok if you're just using for listening.
The frequency range of these headphones is amazing. I can clearly hear both low and high frequencies without any distortion.
Both cables that come with headphones are very long and get tangled up all the time. You can also easily damage them.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications