AKG K-812 Audiophile Reference Headphone review

[dalethorn]

Here is my review of the Audiophile 'Flagship' AKG K-812, which has become my no. 1 headphone - not because it's the most accurate or warm etc., but because I've learned to accomodate its unique sound and experience a new level of music enjoyment.

 

AKG K-812 Audiophile Stereo Headphone review

[cbee]

I get from your review that you didn't hear the harsh treble that Tyll of innerfidelity heard? I like the 702s so am thinking of going for these in the future (when the price drops!).

[dalethorn]

I get from your review that you didn't hear the harsh treble that Tyll of innerfidelity heard? I like the 702s so am thinking of going for these in the future (when the price drops!).

 

Actually what I heard can be seen on the linked graph at the top - the second JPEG image. So it's an elevated treble all right, but I listened to those 2 tracks up and down, and also ran them past a few other people, who also agreed that the headphone was bright and the trumpet in the jazz tune was also bright, making for a very bright combination. But what we didn't hear was distortions that turned into a mess of noise. So I don't necessarily disagree with Innerfidelity's factual findings, but I think their opinion of how bad the results were might not hold up for people who are interested in the K812 and already know it's a headphone with a strong treble.

 

Edit: I got my K812 from Massdrop for $1200 USD.

[cbee]

Strong treble is ok for me. How do they compare to the Shure 1840 ? I currently use them and love them ( another phone that innerfidelity didn't like).

[dalethorn]

Strong treble is ok for me. How do they compare to the Shure 1840 ? I currently use them and love them ( another phone that innerfidelity didn't like

 

Very different from the 1840. The 1840 has a normal, non-exaggerated treble, and contrasted with the very bright K812, it's a different world.

[cbee]

Seems I will need to try before buying, just in case that treble is too much for me. Thanks for sharing.

[dogcatclime]

me too,Seems I will need to try before buying, just in case that treble is too much for me