@Phil-yj7qx 3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with everything you said Mike, these headphones ARE my end game no question, i was also very reticent about pulling the trigger on these cans purely based a couple of you tube videos that lets say wasn't very accomodating, then i went on the forums and found people like us who loved them to bits. Mike i agree saying these are "honest" headphones in so much as it will show up bad recordings for what they are but that is totally the point of reference headphones surely? If you are listening to a well recorded piece of music i truly believe there is nothing that can beat these in the dynamic class of headphones. A true flagship reference model. The clarity , the sense of realism is quite honestly breathtaking. Soundstage is immense, vocals are so incredibly realistic its actually spooky when you hear some recordings lol. Something that you never really touched on is that the positioning of the pads is important in so much as the flange should be placed behind you ear in order to create the seal. Also amping these is important despite the fact that they can be driven by phones etc, a good matching with a DAC and an amp and aural nirvana awaits.
@lachlanlikesathing 10 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic! But I gotta say I've never been a fan of the AKG house sound. Hopefully I'll get to try these one day...
@TheJullim 10 жыл бұрын
***** lol so many people have there own "Trio" headphone company that they idolize, one guy only likes Beyer's another only likes Senn's, another only likes Akg..... i feel like i'm a wierdo because i genuinely love all those 3 companies and their house sounds, am i the only one?
@lachlanlikesathing 10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy I just got the K612 (which is apparently meant to be slightly bassier than the K712?) and I have to say I while I think it's good, it's not going to be a keeper for me. There's something about the lower treble I'm just not a big fan of. I feel the same way about mids on the K550 and K701, so I think it's really just a preference thing on my part...
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
Mad Lust Envy 702-65 are my fav 7xx series.
@stipsazg 8 жыл бұрын
You lachlan! I like your videos, and its nice to see you here! I hope you will manage to get your hands on these akg's for I would really like to hear your opinion. I'm using akg products for about 20 years, and I'm considering an upgrade...
@CMillz-nj2qx 10 жыл бұрын
You should make a review of every headphone you unbox. Since the headphones you unbox are so different from any other channel. There always so fancy. I love it.
@Konspiration100 2 жыл бұрын
I wish all open back headphones would have a 3 meter (9 feet) long cable.
@ELcinegatto87 8 жыл бұрын
He's absolutely right. The K812 is an awesome headphone. Actually prefer it the 1st gen HD800!
@DeeDeeDanone 10 жыл бұрын
I'll bet Talk Talks 'Spirit of Eden' album (as spotted in your album collage) sounds immense in these. I hope I get a chance to check them out one day.
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
sharp eyes!
@eyevenear 8 жыл бұрын
I have them! The definitive, linea, dynamic and REAL sound! God turns on Headphones!
@DeeDeeDanone 10 жыл бұрын
Now this is a video I can dig, thanks!
@supersonicspeed9 6 жыл бұрын
Might be a little old at this point, but a wonderful video, I am considering these as an upgrade from the K712 for sure. Nothing beats open-back headphones in my personal opinion.
@timur1228 Жыл бұрын
Did you ever end up getting them? If so, I'd like to hear how they compare to the K712s.
@silisur 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, very nice review. I wished you could include the LCD3 for comparison as well.
@ElCapoNinja 10 жыл бұрын
Great channel and Vids Man !!, I would love to see a tour of your headphones collection , you should do one !!
@TeleporterM11 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have the AKG K712 and I plan on upgrading to the K812 for the better build and sound. Does anyone have both of these AKGs.
@tonyd7137 7 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks. Appreciate the comparison to the Senn 800
@fob4life30 10 жыл бұрын
have you tried pairing the K812 with the WA7 Fireflies? Curious how they pair because I've been eyeing the WA7 for quite some time.
@CMillz-nj2qx 10 жыл бұрын
I like how your doing more reviews.
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
I'll try to do more. Having a day job takes a lot of my YT time. :)
@griploc1981 7 ай бұрын
Does the k812 headphones sound good with the Phonitor 2?
@Silky_boi 10 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I just watched your video and liked your positive review of this headphone, but would like to know why Tyle from inner fidelity frowned on these headphones. Any negative thoughts u have with these headphones?
@ARtroncatbama 10 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@TeshanYT 10 жыл бұрын
Why did u skip about the Treble man ? You talked about the Lows, The Mids, The sound-stage, Balance but no mention what so ever about the Highs..Why is that ? Isnt the Treble the Achilles heel of this headphone ? I watched a couple of vids & some reviews saying that its harsh on some music & for some its all over the place You didnt find any negative on the High's of this headphone ? Or in your opinion there's nothing wrong with it ?
@icervoid 9 жыл бұрын
How they sound on metal music ? trash, death, black, doom metal ?
@insideisout79 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. You're top man, i love your reviews and unboxing videos. Those Oppo headphones you have there, any news regarding the headphones and Oppo's new headphone amp? Price, release date?Especially the amp, it looks amazing on pictures. Regards, Tom
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
not yet. Getting close though.
@NooAcademy 10 жыл бұрын
Very good review! I love AKGs
@anjolielanel990 9 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I've only had the K712 for a few days and I really like what I'm hearing from them, but you're saying the K812 are EVEN better? Hmmm....Guess I'll enjoy my K712 until I can save up for the K812. Thanks!
@ime500 9 жыл бұрын
Anjolie Lanel Those expensive headphones are a perfect example of diminishing returns and past a certain point the gains in performance are even questionable. I for example, prefer Sennheisers HD650 over the HD 800, it's sound quality is good enough for me while also having a more fun sound signature. The higher price of a flagship headphone may make it seem like they're the next logical upgrade but I recommend you to treat them as an alternative and not an upgrade. If I were would I would try to expand my headphone repertory and try different amps and dac combinations to see what you actually like before going for a flagship.
@anjolielanel990 9 жыл бұрын
ime500 thanks!I like that. TOTL headphones are an alternative versus an upgrade. Hmmm....wise words
@kakashihatake-pw1ti 10 жыл бұрын
Honest review!
@peichengli6263 8 жыл бұрын
How's the performance of K812 or k872 with MyTek Brooklyn?
@GMT2019 5 жыл бұрын
Oppo pm1 or lcd 2 classic better ?
@Neevella 10 жыл бұрын
cant you review akg K712 Pro
@tyronesampson2654 10 жыл бұрын
do you have a review of the k712 pro's?
@Malangsufi 9 жыл бұрын
I find them quiet musical, I wouldnt not call this overly honest, compared to HD800.
@mohammedmohit3565 10 жыл бұрын
Would the K812 sound good with the WA7 amp?
@tylerwood5845 10 жыл бұрын
Hey great Vid!! I was wondering when the beats earbuds winner would be announced.. Thanks!
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
that was announced on social media. Winner claimed prize already.
@tylerwood5845 10 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks haha my bad! Btw love your videos, very useful! Thanks again!
@acixmastering 10 жыл бұрын
Great job on this review hifiguy!
@HVDisc 10 жыл бұрын
Best headphone I ever heard ^_^!
@akshat3516 7 жыл бұрын
You really like neutral and bright sounding headphones that's why you don't review Planars i bet.
@arzeboj 10 жыл бұрын
Hows the sound with tubes? If its good, what amplifiers would you recommend?
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
Woo Audio WA22 is amazing with this headphone
@kainiskain 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, what is ur opinion when you compare this to T1???
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
love the T1.
@7napoleon 10 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you give me some suggestion. I plan to spend $1400 or less on buying a pair of headphone, I don't have amp, but I have a denon DA-300USB. So I really plan to buy a headphone that can be powered by it. I think AKG K812 pro is one of my choice, another headphone that I like is Koss ESP-950. I don't like too much bass, I like sound with good clarity. I listen to classic, pop, symphonies alot, less rock, no rap.
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
KOSS ESP-950 comes with an amp. For K812, consider the new SPL Phonitor Mini.
@7napoleon 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for suggestion!!!
@michaelmidolo1652 9 жыл бұрын
Don't buy these unless you plan to spend the same, or more on a high end dac+amp setup
@7napoleon 9 жыл бұрын
I end up bought a Lehmann linear and a SPL Phonitor Mini for my AKG K812 and many other headphones. I hate being an audiophile, empty my wallet and I cannot stop. It's an addiction.
@HiFiInsider 9 жыл бұрын
Phoeroc Chiang LOL.... which do you like more? I like the SPL for K812.
@jmohd 7 жыл бұрын
Hi mike, How about the high? Is it "ear piercing" as some had said ? I do luv music that comes from the 7XX Massdrop version.
@HiFiInsider 7 жыл бұрын
not at all. Be sure to listen to good quality music, not that Spotify crap. :)
@2014achavez 10 жыл бұрын
Coolguy 528....
@kuc007 7 жыл бұрын
hi Mike, I would like to purchase a set of these headphones. I don't have any experience with open back, are they good for portable use? how much does the outside noise effect them? Thanks!
@HiFiInsider 7 жыл бұрын
open-back is not good for mobile use. Additionally, high-end open-back would be silly because the environment noise would drown out the high quality sound you paid for.
@QuickSniper16 10 жыл бұрын
Another great video.
@SilentHurrican3 10 жыл бұрын
Can you use these with ios devices since it has a 3.5mm headphone jack?
@kinger2005 10 жыл бұрын
yes, but you'd be doing these a great injustice playing these unamped with a bad dac.
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
***** or on four spare tires. :)
@Satfgk 10 жыл бұрын
Poor measurements, bright treble. Not interested. I'd go with Audeze or STAX instead at this price.
@fishfonzy93 10 жыл бұрын
Hey hifiguy528 can you please give me a list of some high end headphones that cost $1000 & more?
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
Oppo PM-1, HD800, HD700, Beyerdynamic T5p, Beyerdynamic T1, Denon D7100, AKG K812. Those are ones I like.
@fishfonzy93 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!
@STOG01 10 жыл бұрын
Interesting how Tyll did not like the headphone and Mike does ... very odd indeed))
@-Infinite92- 10 жыл бұрын
Just shows a difference in sound preference. I find myself with a similar preference to Tyll so whatever works/doesnt work for him usually applies for me too. but some people might be more alligned with Mike in sound preference and would go by what he likes/doesnt like for reference instead. Thats why having many reviewers is awesome :)
@STOG01 10 жыл бұрын
I guess i'm more along Tyll then as I own a pair of DT1350 and enjoy their sound.
@suman1386791 10 жыл бұрын
cant even dream to buy these babies .
@sagisoloi 10 жыл бұрын
EVEN the beats headphones...
@NotOrdinaryInGames 10 жыл бұрын
Funny. I watched two reviews of these, by two "professional" reviewers here, and one is positive, while the other is slightly negative. Does that mean one of the videos is lying?
@HiFiInsider 10 жыл бұрын
you should try it and decide for yourself who's opinion you value more. ;)
@NotOrdinaryInGames 10 жыл бұрын
***** Well, I don't know you in real life, or that other guy. So I can trust neither.
@BoredErica 10 жыл бұрын
NotOrdinaryInGames What? Sound IS subjective. You're acting like there's only one possible correct answer.
@NotOrdinaryInGames 10 жыл бұрын
Eric Lin Sound is waves. Waves of particles. Particles of air. Matter and physics are objective. Unless light and gravity stop existing once someone stops believing in them.
@kmah324 7 жыл бұрын
You also forgot biolog(noone is 100%identical to someone elss, including twins), everyones ear cannal is different hence we cannot perceive sound exactly like others(due to the waves reflecting at different angles and points once the sound wave hits the ear). Everyones HRTF is different. Also, nither are lying but they are giving their opinion.
@MrDJCoulton 10 жыл бұрын
This headphone was a disappointment. As an AKG fan I was hoping to finally get something that would rival the HD 800, sadly it just wasn't that accurate in all range. The mid in particular was very temperamental.
@johnny150480 9 жыл бұрын
"this headphone was adisppointment"... oh come on.
@alfonzooliviera1121 10 жыл бұрын
Interesting how mike says they are the best akgs ever made. That doesnt mean theyre anygood
@festeplatte4225 3 жыл бұрын
0:18 The greedy Harman management decide to remove the headphone stand on the K872 (same price range)!
@audiowithevan3885 2 жыл бұрын
The cost isn’t the reason they removed it, it’s because of the environment that the closed back version will be used in most of the time for most users. The production cost of the k872 case is actually more expensive than the wood stand.
@wagsbass 10 жыл бұрын
HD 800 dethroned!!!
@ManicMindTrick 10 жыл бұрын
***** Even people who are not HD800 fanboys have preferred the HD800 over K812.
@TheJullim 10 жыл бұрын
***** Imo the hd800 is not even better than your common Q701, and that's embarrassing since the hd 800 is 1200-1600$ and currently running the Q701 is 200$ on amazon at least. the only respectable quality that it has is imaging and soundstage thats it, the rest is SOULLESS...EVEN if it is better it's only 20% MAX now consider the difference in price your have to pay
@DonLee480 10 жыл бұрын
TheJullim I owned both and sorry but HD800 hands down sounds better IMO than the Q701. Not even in the same ball park. Its like comparing a Hyundai to a Mercedes.
@ManicMindTrick 10 жыл бұрын
D Lee I have to agree with this.
@TheJullim 10 жыл бұрын
D Lee so have I.... well you can take it or leave it that's why i said "IMO"
@frog382 9 жыл бұрын
PLS!!!! ADJUST FOCUS, WE DONT WANT TO WATCH YOUR FACE WHILE YOU ARE SHOWING US THE PRODUCT!!!
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