Reviews Headphones AKG K181 DJ
 

AKG K181 DJ

The K 181 DJ have been designed in cooperation with leading international DJs. The result: the ultimate tool for professional DJs – high performance closed-back headphones with the best possible sound, and maximum SPL that should be exceptionally rugged and easy to bend or fold into any listening position, and provide a switchable bass boost.

Features
- The 3D-Axis professional folding mechanism allows the DJ to change their monitoring position quickly at the club. High quality lightweight construction, extremely rugged.

- Headphones fold down into an extremely thin package for transportation.
- Bass boost switch: Appropriate sound for every venue. Switchable bass boost for gigs at large clubs
- Plug-in cable: Single cable for ease of handling, with professional mini XLR connector.
- Stereo/mono selector for optimum single-ear monitoring.
- High sound pressure level: High SPL capability for any type of event in any environment.
- Legendary AKG sound quality.
- Closed-back earphones: Isolating ear cups attenuate ambient noise, keeping even quiet passages clearly audible.
- Rubberized finish ensures easy and safe handling at the club.

Technical Specifications
Type: closed-back, dynamic headphones, supraaural
Efficiency: 120 dB/V
Frequency range: 5 Hz to 30,000 kHz
Rated impedance: 42 ohms
Max. input power: 3,500 mW
Cable: 99.99% oxygen-free cable, 1.8 m (5.9 ft.)
Net weight (without cable): 280 g (9.9 oz.)

User reviews

Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

 

Overall rating:
 
4.5
Comfort:
 
4.0
Value for money:
 
4.0
Sound quality:
 
5.0
Build quality:
 
5.0
 
 

Great pair of headphones

I have a pair of AKG K701 headphones that I use for production and general listening, so I was eager to try out these new AKG headphones specifically for DJs. As usual, the build quality is excellent. They do feel particularly robust, and can be angled and bent all over the place and still feel solid. The detachable cable is a good touch (why is the flagship K701 cable not detachable?) and as it's a standard mini-XLR it should be easily replaceable if it becomes damaged. The inclusion of the mono switch is very useful, and the bass boost switch might be useful in certain environments, though the headphones have plenty of bass anyway. They are closed-back, of course, and fitted comfortably on my head, so outside noise is kept to a minimum. The ear-cups are leather, and seem hard-wearing. Recommended!
Overall rating:
 
4.5
Comfort:
 
4.0
Value for money:
 
4.0
Sound quality:
 
5.0
Build quality:
 
5.0
Reviewed by admin
Jun 25th 2008
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