The majority of reviewers make what i think it's a mistake, criticizing the cheap build. A light headphone, made of flexible plastic and having flexible joints, will not brake when droped. A heavy headphone, made of rigid plastic or other materials, and having a rigid construction, will brake at the weakest point. Besides it will be very heavy and unconfortable

Fantastic, detailed, and consistent review, as always. This channel deserves more exposure!!

Nice review. I've had my K712s for a few months now and I really like them. Classic rock like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd sounds great. The soundstage is outstanding, and I really like the comfort. Thanks for the review and keep up the great work.

Great review! I needed this video to hold me over.

I know absolutely nothing about equalization, but I like the settings/tuning/EQ preset you've provided, it sounds great.

Great review, it’s nice to see you appreciate these for a more fun listen. I think that’s the most important thing of all. I have some final e5000 and whilst they warm and powerful they’re such a joy to listen to!

I just apply your eq settings and WoW. You're my new guru!

sick review, got me to buy these. thanks for the eq!

the 2khz peak is AKG tuning signature, somebody hates it but I enjoy it very much

Hey man, nice video! I do have a question.. I'm searching for open back headphones.. I really love listening to music for the joy, but I'm also starting to produce music at home. 70% is still listening.. . But for my use I'm also looking for a neutral sound signature, which I'm not really used to... Do you recommend getting these and equalize them for a better neutral sound signature or getting an alternative? Thank you! I really would appreciate an answer :)

Hey metal! love the video! Would you recommend another headphone worth ~$300 (or within that price range) that is more suitable for mixing jazz/hip hop than these K712 s? These look pretty comfortable! haha

Will my Audio Interface Presonus Quantum 2626 drive these headphones?, Thanks.

Hey Metal, would you reccomend the audioengine d1 for these or do they need more power? i considered the darkvoice 336se too, it would be much more expensive though.

Thanks I was looking for an open back headphone and was leaning towards the HD 600 but after seeing many positive review on the K712 Pro I am re-thinking in getting one of this instead. I need something for Jazz and classic music mostly as I am using the Audio-Tecnica MSR7 for others genres and very happy with it.

hey metal! i have hd650. I wanna switch up for some different tone . philips X2 or akg k712 pro

Without watching many videos could you say which ones are the best neutral sounding headphones that you have? I'm on AKG 273 Pro, but I'm looking to possibly improve things a bit more with lss distortion and more comfort. (K701 are to me too bright, lacks bas and DT990 has a loudness-sound that is also becomes quickly fatiguing to listen to)

Great reviews!! Which headphone is your favorite? I'm looking for something to mix and master on, therefore I'm seeking good advice :-)

Nice review, is there a chance that you will review the Denon AH-D7200 closed headphone?

thanks for your prompt reply. exactly! that is the problem with the 650...lack of bass. as well as a big stereo image (at least to my ears). the stereo image is beautiful but not when you want a more "clinical" audition. I saw your review of the DT1990 where you describe the great bass response and extension and was wondering if that is the way to go.... ??

What are your thoughts on the AKG k612 pro? Thanks in advance!

I've been testing both this headphone and the Beyerdynamic 880 Pro in the last few days, and I think I prefer the Beyerdynamic, however the fact that the latter doesn't have detachable cables is a real dealbreaker for me. I'm really trying to like the AKG, but I find that something is missing (I listen to a lot of Jazz so maybe it's the highs that are boring). Any idea of how I can properly adjust the configuration on an equalizer? I'm using a Mac.

Hi, can someone please clarify what exactly is meant by "amplification is needed to get the most out of these headphones " . I've never really considered a good set of headphones before and i have the Denon D-M41DAB and now i am looking at seperates like the Oknyo C-7070 CD player. Will these drive headphones like these ok or is a separate headphone amp also needed ?? Any info will be greatly appreciated 👍

Hi! Is this a significant upgrade from AKG k7xx? Thanks

Hey Metal... question for you or anyone else... my budget is 300... Do I purchase the SHP9500s + mic + boompro and POSSIBLY dac/amp for future higher end headphones? It's a toss up with that or the AKG K712s which I've been eyeballing for a week... dac/amp would need to come later. I also don't want to pass up on the SHPs since they are a steal in price.... These or the AKGs would be my first pair of open headphones purchased. I've spent countless hours watching different reviews and have narrowed my results down to these two headphones since I mostly play CSGO / listen to music. Upgrading from HyperX Clouds.

how are these compared with the beyerdynamic 990 PRO 250 ohm. Are they a good upgrade from that ?

Would these work well plugged into guitar amp?

what would you recommend: AKG K712 pro, Philips Fidelio X2 or Sennheiser HD598sr? I am looking for a balanced and detailed open back headphone with a nice soundstage, mostly for listening to rock music. I am new to the hi-fi world and i would like something that allows me to distinguish every instrument, I just bought a pair of bose qc25 which didn't satisfy me in that field.

You are giving away free for what Sonoworks are charging ~ €80. Your EQ recommendations for a flatter/better sound are spot on.

How would you say these compare to the Sennheiser HD579 or HD599 for music?

Hi metal571...!!! Have seen u reviewed beverdynamic Dt1990 with another channel name. Thanks for the insights u gave me, BTW I would like to complement my hd600 with good soundstage headphone. Is the detail retrieval of 712 pro on par with 1990 pro. I would mostly use it for music nd movies with little gaming. Which would u prefer? I couldn’t test both of these in my country which is too costly. Kindly help me in deciding. Thanks a lot....

The nice thing about the K712 Pros is that if they need repair you send them into AKGs professional studio maintenance facility rather than their consumer group. Extremely professional support.

Hey man, which amp should i get for these headphones? I've got no idea

i bought those used for about 100 euros and played around with eq using a discrete graphic eq between my dac and amp. i tried your settings, experimented with my own settings and finally, i kept everything flat except a 1.5db boost at 125 Hz and 4db boost at 60 Hz. it sounds good to me that way, doesn't change their character, it only balances them a bit

I have a pair of Shure SRH840, how do these compare to the K712?

can a fiio x7 mk2 with ama3 run these propperly?

Hey Im in the middle of making an Audio system for desktop with a DAC and an AMP and Open Back headphones. I had the DT 990 Pros but they broke after 5 years. I didnt actually run them properly I didnt have an amp or anything for them♿ dont ask why. Anyway I would like to get a fairly similar soundstage that is around the same bassheaviness as the DT 990s but is also accurate and preferably open back. I tried the HD 650 with Soundblaster E5 but I kinda hate how flat and boring they sound and to me they kinda just sound too sharp to my ears. Ik I would need a better amp and DAC for the HD 65. Apparently the HD 650 should have more balanced highs than the DT 990 but to me they just hurt my ears and I would rather hear the sort of more warm sound of the DT 990. Im in no way a sound expert but I wonder if I should get the AKG k712 pros and which amp and DAC I should get with them. Looking for around 200-300€ Amp/Dac combo with below 300€ headphones. Preferably deliverable to EU. Also I have a big head so less clamping headphones are prefered. ♿

Would you recommend these for mixing mastering?

I have a AKG K 242 HD. I thought I had a hearing problem, but it was caused by a huge dip in the 500-600Hz range. So it's not good for mixing. But it sounds ok in general.

Will the Fiio K3 or the FX Audio DAC-X6 be able to drive it?

First, thank you for the review! I know this is an older vid, but if you still track comments...I had a question. I got a pair of these on EBay for $128.00 (which I found an unbelievable price compared to other listings). The seller is sylpods and it was an "Open Box" product. When I got them they looked brand new (no original box/packaging) and came with both the straight cable as well as the coiled one...no 1/4 inch adapters or bag though. They appear genuine but the sound when compared to a set of Bose I have....seem very quiet and not super impressive. You said @:48 they need an amp to be louder. What kind of amp would do the trick for a person using them with electronic drums for example? I have them plugged into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and listening to Superior Drummer 3 along with a recording.

I just got my K712s in the mail two days ago, and I am pleasantly surprised to see that they can be run above everyday listening comfort off my phone. You can definitely forego amps in some cases, I have an S7 and my little Bravo tube amp can run it cleanly as well.

Any better options for a $250 open-back reference neutral-sounding headphones in 2022?

The 712pros or the HE400se's from Hifiman?

Great review, I have a pair of Vintage HD 600 that I brought out of the box after 20 years of storage. I was looking for something more interesting, I ordered a pair.

Is it a big differnce between Q701 and K712?

Are these good for mixing and mastering?

Anyone compare the K712 to the K501? I have the K501's, and I'm wondering if its worth the upgrade?

these are better than akg k 612?

I just read on your twitter feed that you met Zeos yesterday. Does he look as great as his hands ?

Sundara are better over these?

How would you compare these with Sony MDR-7506?

Thanks a lot for the reviews 👏🏻Your finding and information so “natural” and teach us so much on how to evaluate the headphones. Would like your advice as I am quite struggle to which one to choose for an additional pair of headphone : K712 or K702 (which much cost competitive), Sundara or buy the Annada which cost much higher. I major use the headphones for listening classical music. I wanna the details and soundstage. Able to separate each instruments for chamber music/Jazz. No need for large stage but delicate recital hall size if possible. Also the Cello part need enough Bass support. I have owned a pair of DT770 and HD6XX. I have given the DT770 to my friend years ago as the headband a bit short for myself and cause pain but I still cherish the soundstage and details of a closed headphone. I bought it after watched your channel and first time I ever try a closed headphone able to have soundstage with much details which is unbelievable plus only cost under $120. Without the support of am dac and still sounds great. I keep the HD6XX and change the cables with silver which improve the clarity. But still I prefer DT770 for the sound imaging details, fantastic soundstage. Everything above standard, no need to concern about burn in, amp Dac matching and competitive cost. Only if it comes with longer hand band.

I think proper component matching and drive is key here. The K712 is capable of very rich and extended sound when you do this. I'm currently using the K712 with a Project Ember hybrid amp and a Raytheon 12AX7 organ tube and its magical. I recently took my K712s to the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest and it sounded fantastic with both the Shiit Magni 3/Modi 3 stack as well as the Woo Audio WA8 DAC/Amp. I think the WA8 is using Russian 16N16B-V subminiature tubes.

Thxs for the review. Just a FYI. I purchased the 7xx from Massdrop. Those are the q701's with the 712 earpads. They run $199.00. Thxs again.

metal571....Would you choose AKG K712 Pro ahead of AKG Q701? Cheers!

Very good review, thanks! I’m looking for an open-back pair to complete my closed back lineup (which includes K551 that I love for their quite flat response and incredible comfort). I had a pair of HD598 but I sold them because they doesn’t have enough clarity for my taste. So, I’m looking for the best “listening experience open-back pair” between the Q701 and K712. Which one is the most enjoyable in terms of listening experience? I mostly listen to rock, folk, jazz and classic.

Hi, do you think you could give me a small rundown of the sound comparison between these and the k550s? Thanks.

Hey man awesome review as always. I was wondering if these headphones are worth buying over the Sennheiser HD 599's for $50 more as I just got the 599's and am debating on returning them. What would be your opinion on this?

Between this and the K702 (chinese) which one for Classical and Jazz ??? (differences in soundstage)

Would you recommend these as an upgrade over the Q701? Really like these, but the bass is just too lacking.

This is a very good headphone. I remember the mid range being a little dry when I heard it, but I might've heard a different iteration of the 712. I'm pretty happy with my family of HD 600, HD 650, and Momentum 2.0, but I still like to try different things and your analysis is terrific

which amp i need to pc??? to drive AKG K712??? thank you

I have tinnitus, so I bought a milian acoustics svt for the noise isolation they have, so I don't have to turn up the volume for listening when I'm on the bus. I was wondering if you could review them, or recommend headphones with noise isolation for people who want to listen music in noisy environments without having to blast the volume. Best headphone channel, great content :)

I have these, and I really admire the bass here. For me it sounds very neutral, although for many it is a bit above that, but pretty flat and having great extension to my ears. It reminds me the Momentum Over-ear rev1 bass in regard of tightness, and extension. K712 doesn't beat hd600, but for having something different they are a good option. Brighter, more spatial, more shouty, less boomy in the bass but tighter and much better extended. A nice refreshing change from hd600. The pinnacle of an old AKG sound signature. (Signature in the sense of a specific "nasal" midrange). Lol, I wrote the above after first minute of the video, and now when I'm watching further on I can hear you using the exact same terms to describe them :)) Well, nice to have an agreement here ;) Edit: I dont like the suspension system though... These rubbers are too weak, will degrade with time, headphones slide down too low on my head and ears. Had to mod them a bit by adding a limiter od the sliding part so they stay where they should :)

hey so i just impulse bought these after reading multiple reviews, anyways i didn't watch any videos on them and i guess they all forgot to include one thing. you need an amp, lol. so these can't be used with just a laptop? in the midst of all the praise this was getting, i guess it was kind of known in the audio world that you need an amp and as someone who just does music production, am i screwed?

After hearing zeos's sound demo of these I was kinda sold, I liked what I heard but your review really made me want to get these... Eventhough I already have the DT1990 Pro (because I feel like the mids are slightly recessed on the beyerdynamic). But I'm also interested with the Audio Technica R70x, how would you compare the R70X with the K712 Pro ?

I wonder what the material with which they dampen the capsules in these headphones is called

Which one would you take for gaming (competitive gaming where footsteps matter) between the k701, k702 and the k712? I keep hearing that the K712 have the best soundstage, but on rtings that's not what they're saying? I currently have the HD58X Jubilee and i am not a fan of them for gaming at all. Used to have the HD558 and the HD598, and loved them much more than the 58X's.

I need a durable headset, with metal, I don't might the weight, it has to be comfortable, every thing has to be easily replaceable, and all screws or bolts have to be easily accessible to tighten them down if they loosen, it has to have a self adjusting headband, Detachable cable, and audio has to be accurate as in recording. it has to be made of metal, & strong materials. do you know of any that fit my requirements? I have been looking for years I haven't found any thing that fits my needs, even some of the most expensive headsets on the market seems to be garbage. how is the durability of the AKG K712 PRO? Do you know which material the orange headband things are made of? MY concern is if it's plastic that will wear out due to friction, or of its alloy painted orange, or if it's plastic that will break. also the ear cup pivot is a concern.

I have a Fiio M11 Plus and a pair of these coming in the mail next week! I cannot waittttt

Can I used this headphones with my computer or telephone and get a good sound? What's the role of impedanz 62?

I'm looking to get into the open-back world and I've set my eyes on these. I'm currently daily driving (and will probably continue to do so because the majority of the music I listen to is in the office) the AKG K550. I want to experience what OB has to offer. In terms of sound signature, I've found that I like a slight V-shape, with emphasis on the treble and subbass (which I know is hard to find in dynamic open-backs). Is there anything at or around the price of these that you'd rather recommend over them? Thank you!

Your voice is very soothing. You could do radio lol

are these worth getting these days? Made in China and all that? I just want something HD800 like for a thinner wallet. I want to use it for games/movies, for music I have other headphones.

What would you pick if you were given the choice of a single headphone..this or the hd650?

I had these years ago when they first came out, but I didn't really know about or use EQ back then. But I am curious now how well they would compare to my other mid-fi headphones (HD650, 58x, and R70x) with the right EQ. Sounds to me you thought these are better technical performers compared to the Sennheisers and other headphones in the price range.

is the lack of "center" an issue with the k702 as well? planning on getting them since they are only 15€ here in germany

I own the white AKG K701, how would the 712Pro sound different, better bass i presume, but will the mids sound fuller?

I am thinking about buying new headphones and the two variants are the akg k712pro or the k702. Which one I should choose? Please Help me. I can not see many differences, but im not really an expert. Can you recommend one? And can you reply, why you would choose exactly this? Thank you in advance :)

Can you review the K7xx and make a comparison of the all line AKG K7xx,K701,k702,Q701,K712.

I've been leaning towards the k712s to get as my mixing headphones because I want a headphone with a good soundstage and a solid confident bass. You seem to think they aren't accurate enough however throughout the rest of the frequencies to mix on. Is that true? Do you have any suggestions of a headphone with precise detail in the bass and neutral enough to mix on?

Anyone have any experience with using an Apogee One DAC to power these cans? Any help would be appreciated.

great reviews! thanks! for mixing and mastering jazz and classical music (very little to no compression; honest sound).... these ones or the Beryerdynamic DT1990? Any help greatly appreciated! Have used Sennheisers 650 and Focal Spirit professional and results are abysmal when I compare to what I'm able to get with my monitors.

these or emu teak ?

A very different view of K712, I appreciate that. I'll be glad if you can find K612 and compare them. K612 is supposed to be flatter on whole spectrum, with little veil in upper highs.

Hey, don't know if you'll see this but how close do you think I could get to the K712 Pro with some EQ on a K702? I've been wanting to get some AKGs but it's hard to justify the 712 pro at almost double the price of the 702. Looking at FR graphs it seems like a low shelf in the bass and a slight reduction in the 2-2.5k range could get me pretty close to the sound.

How would you compare it to K812, if you had chance to have a try on it?

jds labs element 2 should drive them but how bout chord mojo ?

I used to own a pair of K712s and enjoyed the. I wouldn't call them bassy, but the bass was very enjoyable. It reminded me a little of the K553 in that the bass had this special quality to it. No where near the amount of bass of the X2 (also once owned lol), but as you said much better defined. They where also good for gaming.

I got these too when living in Japan only trouble these have is that the tiny elastic bands that control the height at which they sit on your head lose their elasticity over time and that causes discomfort for me, they sink down now and pull my ears with them, bugger because I love these.

great video! keep up the good work! what headphone is suited for Jazz? i listen to a lot of Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Diana Krall, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, etc. What is ur recommendation? Thank u kindly!

I had been using the KRK 8400 and Grado SR60. Never transfered well. The KRK had too weak bass and low mid was too much and the Grado had tons of bass a harsh top end. I've just today recieved my AKG K712. They sound a lot better but I noticed there is still a lot of low mid especially on the vocal. Guitars sound a bit sharpish too. I've watched your review and I'm a bit worried about you saying the eq is all over the place. If I'm mixing and mastering, which is my sole reason for buying them, my mixes are going to be too weak in the low mid and have a drop at 2k where the headphones peak etc. My mixes won't be true and I can only mix on headphones. Would do you think I should do? I originally looked at the K701. Would they have been flatter?

I bought them today I hope they are good for listening to music. Do you think I made a wrong choice if I mostly listen to edm, house and melodic things in general?Im not a fan of bass

I have ordered the 702, 712, HD-58X and the HE4XX to go with my HE-35X that I bought 6 weeks ago. Looking forward to hearing them all, and how they go with the music I listen to. Need to up my amp game next..

Hallo metal571! How would you compare DT880 600 Ohm and AKG K712pro for acoustic music? Jazz, classical and some rock? Thank you in advance! :)

Bought a pair unused from a radio moderator for 180€ and a Fiio k5 Pro from eBay USA for 155$, can't wait to have them home...

I use these for gaming and there aren’t any headsets better than this one for footsteps. You feet like a god with these. I’ve used other pro headphones too

Hey Metal love your videos, I was wondering what your opinion on a good secondary pair would be. I have the HD 650 and wanna get a second pair that compliments it. I was wondering between the AKG K712, Hifiman HE400i, Beyer DT990 or Monolith M1060?

in the description there are only 5 Frequencies....but i have 11 different frequencies in my peace plugin (10 /21/42/83/166/333/577/1000/2000/4000/8000/16000/20000) what should i do with the other 6...just ignore them and let them stay the same way? or is there a way i can also only get the 5 frequencies that are in the description ( 20Hz to 13000Hz)

That's a nice pop filter