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product_id: 1820763
title: "Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black"
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# Open-back spacious sound Over-ear comfort design 3dB enhanced low-end bass Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** 2717 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game — hear every detail like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black by akg
- **How much does it cost?** 2717 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Sound Imaging:** 3dB boosted low-end and flat wire voice coil deliver crystal-clear treble and powerful bass.
- • **Detachable Gold-Plated Cable:** Versatile wired connectivity with premium 3.5mm jack and removable cable for easy upgrades.
- • **Fatigue-Free All-Day Comfort:** Ergonomic over-ear design with plush fabric/silicone cushions for marathon mixing sessions.
- • **Handcrafted Austrian Quality:** Legendary AKG craftsmanship ensures durability and premium build for professional use.
- • **Immersive Open-Back Acoustics:** Experience a wide, airy soundstage that places you inside the studio, not just in front of it.

## Overview

The AKG K712 PRO are wired, over-ear, open-back reference studio headphones designed for precise listening, mixing, and mastering. Featuring a flat wire voice coil and 3dB enhanced low-end, they deliver spacious, neutral sound with exceptional clarity. Crafted in Austria, these headphones combine professional-grade comfort and build quality, ideal for audiophiles and music professionals seeking fatigue-free, immersive audio experiences.

## Description

Master The Sound For Precision Listening, Mixing And Mastering The K712 Pros Are Reference, Open, Over-Ear Headphones For Precise Listening, Mixing And Mastering. The Over-Ear Design Assures Maximum Wearing Comfort For Fatigue-Free Mixing And Mastering, While Providing Spacious And Airy Sound Without Any Compromise. Their Precise Powerful Sound Results From Improved Low-End Performance By 3Db. Being Hand-Crafted In Austria, The K712 Pros Represent The High Quality And Legendary Design Akg Is Known For.

Review: Excellent sound quality, truly neutral headphones if you have the appropriate equipment... - First of all, these are great headphones for the money. They have an excellent sound stage, are very neutral sounding with a clean and accurate bass... That is, if you have the right equipment. Despite having a reasonably low impedance, if you want the high fidelity sound that you're expecting you'll need plenty of power. All my tests were conducted with 320kbps MP3s or loseless audio files. I tried these cans with my LG G3 cell phone just for the kicks at first. Due to the impedance, they're a little bit on the quiet side but I was able to get them to a comfortable level at full volume, but, they are still very much underpowered. On some tracks, most notably on anything by Mastodon, there is a slightly consistent crackling noise I did not experience on other set ups. It is almost like a very subtle clipping. Now honestly this didn't bother me too much as I had no intentions of using these headphones connected directly to my phone, but as a simple test. In most tracks, the mid ranges sound reasonably alright. Not particularly clear or good reproduction but present. The treble sounds somewhat low quality and fake, but the more exaggerated echoes of the vocals sound clear and crisp. The bass is present but does not have a lasting effect and does at times sound rather weak. The sound stage of the headphones on the G3 is notable, but certainly not the highly esteemed sound stage the AKG brand is typically well known for. I received some of the similar results with my FiiO E10k DAC and Headphone Amp combo, retailing at usually around $90-100, but with an overall increase in mid range clarity and sound stage. The phony tremble still remained, and the bass surprisingly now sounded even less present. It had a more lasting effect due to the power increase, but it wasn't as present in the music. The crackling was gone now. The sound stage was larger, but still not notably big. Vocals and instruments now had more noticeable echo to them (as they are supposed to) but it was still not as noticeable as it is intended to be. Finally, I hooked these bad boys up to my current set up which is a Schiit Bifrost DAC and Schiit Lyr 2 headphone amplifier and the results were instantly noticeable. The mid range is beautifully clear and well represented, not more than anything else but not less either. The bass is articulate, defined, present, and deep, but like so few headphones on the market, not overpowering. The treble, is like everything on this headphone, beautifully clear and not piercing whatsoever. The sound stage is wide, and really helps to display the intent of the recording, whether a factory, studio, or basement. Vocals echo as intended. These headphones sound very neutral and really do showcase the track as it was intended. So what about comfort? These headphones are very light and comfortable on my head, the earphones themselves have very wide openings for your ear. I have slightly malformed cartilage in my left ear so usually after about four hours that ear will become slightly fatigued, but I feel nothing on the other ear. In summary, I'm extremely pleased with these headphones due to their well represented ranges and extremely clear audio fidelity, however, if your equipment is not higher grade it will be showcased through the headphones.
Review: An excellent introduction into high end headphones. - There are plenty of reviews raving about these and I have to back them up. These are insane headphones. For the cost, they better be fantastic, and thankfully they are on all fronts. I've been using these for a few months now and while they're not perfect for every situation, for what they're built for they're unbeatable. First, and most important, sound quality. These are absolutely outstanding as you'd hope. Everything I've played through these sounds incredible; classic R&B, 60s jazz, lo-fi indie rock, pummeling death metal, and booming hip-hop all sound stellar. The soundstage on these make it feel like you're not even wearing headphones in a quiet room; I've heard it described as "VR for your ears," and that's an accurate statement. On live recordings like John Denver's "An Evening With John Denver," you can point to where individual instruments are situated, and on Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry" on the Live At The Roxy album, it feels like you're in the front row with the entire crowd around you. It's really hard to describe just how good these sound without hearing them for yourself. They're a little more exciting than your standard studio monitor headphones that go for completely flat frequency responses, but for general music listening that isn't a bad thing at all. Second, comfort. These are decently heavy and bulky headphones, but they don't feel like it. Suspension style headbands like AKG tends to favor are my favorite, and it's on full display here. The leather headband just disappears as you put these on, and the wide swivel means these will fit basically anyone with little issue. The earpads on here are insanely comfortable and thanks to the large driver size, my decently big ears can comfortably sit inside without touching anywhere on them. They're also deep enough that you have a decent distance from the speaker, something that isn't true of some of my other headphones such as Audio Technica M40Xs or even my other AKGs, the K240s. The build quality on these also feels great. They're all plastic which is a downside to some, but plastic quality does vary, and these are definitely made of quality materials. I've seen reports of the suspension system wearing down and breaking with heavy use, and if that happens I'll update this review, but it feels very secure as of now and everything has a great finish. I especially appreciate the ability to remove the cable as well as providing two different sized cables for different use cases. With all these positives though, don't buy these expecting to use them on a train or a bus. Not only are they difficult to drive off of a phone thanks to their relatively low sensitivity, they're completely open so they leak all the sound out with little to no isolation. These aren't commuter headphones (for those I would recommend AKG's own K371s or any of the multitude of fantastic IEMs out of China that have been dubbed Chi-Fi), they're for home listening and they excel at it. To be clear, they aren't exceedingly hard to drive, but you might be disappointed at the volume out of a phone or laptop depending on what you're using. I'm usually using these out of a Sony STR-DH190 stereo amplifier and that provides plenty of power. When I'm at home and I really want to just listen to music, these are what I'm going for 99% of the time. Depending on the genre I might reach for my Grado SR60x's just for the extra high end, but these are the best all around. $300+ is a lot of money for a pair of headphones, but if music is really important to you and you can afford it, these are worth the spend. If you want to explore cheaper options, there are plenty in the $50-120 range that will give 70-90% of the sound, such as the SHP9500 from Phillips even the cheaper planar options from Hifiman. But having heard them before, the AKG K712s are still insanely good, and I'll keep using them for as long as possible.

## Features

- Over-Ear Design Maximum Wearing Comfort For Long Work Sessions
- Sophisticated Open Technology For Spacious And Airy Sound Without Compromise
- Improved Low-End Performance By 3Db For More Powerful Sound Imaging
- Revolutionary Flat Wire Voice Coil For Incredible Impulse And Treble Response

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DCXWXEI |
| Age Range (Description) | All |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,588 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #43 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones, Laptops, Desktops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Connector Type | gold plated stereo jack plug 3.5 mm (0.12-inch) |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,901) |
| Date First Available | June 5, 2013 |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-Ear |
| Generation | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00635040352156, 00885038035688, 09002761035681 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Headphones Jack | XLR |
| Included Components | Headphones |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.3 ounces |
| Item model number | 2458X00140 |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Material | Fabric/Silicone |
| Material Type | Fabric/Silicone |
| Model Name | K712 Pro |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 7.83 x 8.35 inches |
| Size | 4.76 x 7.83 x 4.45 inches |
| Special Feature | Over-Ear |
| Style | Classic |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| UPC | 802818415805 885038035688 802818433571 635040352156 900271035681 |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wattage | 200 Milliwatts |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth 4.1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AKG
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 62 Ohms

## Images

![Pro Audio K712 PRO, Wired, Over-Ear, Open Back, Reference Studio Headphones, Flat Wire Voice Coil, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81tiKolPmgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Looking at the 712 and 612. I am a musician who also does production. Why would I want to spend the extra money for the 712s?  Thanks.**
A: I own the 712's and 702's, but not the 612's so I can't fully comment on your question. However, I can say that the 712's are much better than the 702's. The 712's have a richer bass tone, which more than makes up for the lack of bass in the 702's. With the 702's I was producing mixes that actually had too much bass to compensate. The 712's are extremely clear, clean sounding, yet extremely flat too (except maybe a tiny boost in the bass, but it is not a boomy sound - still very clean). You can listen to them for a long time without getting fatigue. Also, they are more comfortable than the 702's. Another headphone that I really love is the Audio Technica ATH-M50's. They are definitely more fun to listen to than the 712's, and way better than Dr. Dre Pro's, but the highs and lows seem to be a bit more exaggerated (which is why they sound so good). They are closed back too, which makes them not quite as good for mixing as the 712's. But, they are in the $100-$150 price range. I hope this helps...

**Q: I just got this. The small disc on the outside of the left earpiece is falling out. I can press it into place but falls out again. How to fix it?**
A: What disc? The disc behind the earpad that is a part of the earpad? Or the gray disc that is a part of the outer headphone itself? If it's the outer part I have no idea. If you're talking about the clear disc you will need to attach it with some kind of apoxy to the earpad.

**Q: What are the ear cushions made of? I'm concerned of the ear cushions fit as some may hurt my ears or how hard it will clamp onto my head.**
A: These are the most comfortable I have worn. Ear cups are large and easily fit around my ears with very little pressure.

**Q: Are they made in Austria?**
A: I bought my K712 Pros through Amazon back in Sep 2014.  They are stamped made in Austria on both ear cups.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent sound quality, truly neutral headphones if you have the appropriate equipment...
*by C***E on April 24, 2016*

First of all, these are great headphones for the money. They have an excellent sound stage, are very neutral sounding with a clean and accurate bass... That is, if you have the right equipment. Despite having a reasonably low impedance, if you want the high fidelity sound that you're expecting you'll need plenty of power. All my tests were conducted with 320kbps MP3s or loseless audio files. I tried these cans with my LG G3 cell phone just for the kicks at first. Due to the impedance, they're a little bit on the quiet side but I was able to get them to a comfortable level at full volume, but, they are still very much underpowered. On some tracks, most notably on anything by Mastodon, there is a slightly consistent crackling noise I did not experience on other set ups. It is almost like a very subtle clipping. Now honestly this didn't bother me too much as I had no intentions of using these headphones connected directly to my phone, but as a simple test. In most tracks, the mid ranges sound reasonably alright. Not particularly clear or good reproduction but present. The treble sounds somewhat low quality and fake, but the more exaggerated echoes of the vocals sound clear and crisp. The bass is present but does not have a lasting effect and does at times sound rather weak. The sound stage of the headphones on the G3 is notable, but certainly not the highly esteemed sound stage the AKG brand is typically well known for. I received some of the similar results with my FiiO E10k DAC and Headphone Amp combo, retailing at usually around $90-100, but with an overall increase in mid range clarity and sound stage. The phony tremble still remained, and the bass surprisingly now sounded even less present. It had a more lasting effect due to the power increase, but it wasn't as present in the music. The crackling was gone now. The sound stage was larger, but still not notably big. Vocals and instruments now had more noticeable echo to them (as they are supposed to) but it was still not as noticeable as it is intended to be. Finally, I hooked these bad boys up to my current set up which is a Schiit Bifrost DAC and Schiit Lyr 2 headphone amplifier and the results were instantly noticeable. The mid range is beautifully clear and well represented, not more than anything else but not less either. The bass is articulate, defined, present, and deep, but like so few headphones on the market, not overpowering. The treble, is like everything on this headphone, beautifully clear and not piercing whatsoever. The sound stage is wide, and really helps to display the intent of the recording, whether a factory, studio, or basement. Vocals echo as intended. These headphones sound very neutral and really do showcase the track as it was intended. So what about comfort? These headphones are very light and comfortable on my head, the earphones themselves have very wide openings for your ear. I have slightly malformed cartilage in my left ear so usually after about four hours that ear will become slightly fatigued, but I feel nothing on the other ear. In summary, I'm extremely pleased with these headphones due to their well represented ranges and extremely clear audio fidelity, however, if your equipment is not higher grade it will be showcased through the headphones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent introduction into high end headphones.
*by T***T on January 18, 2022*

There are plenty of reviews raving about these and I have to back them up. These are insane headphones. For the cost, they better be fantastic, and thankfully they are on all fronts. I've been using these for a few months now and while they're not perfect for every situation, for what they're built for they're unbeatable. First, and most important, sound quality. These are absolutely outstanding as you'd hope. Everything I've played through these sounds incredible; classic R&B, 60s jazz, lo-fi indie rock, pummeling death metal, and booming hip-hop all sound stellar. The soundstage on these make it feel like you're not even wearing headphones in a quiet room; I've heard it described as "VR for your ears," and that's an accurate statement. On live recordings like John Denver's "An Evening With John Denver," you can point to where individual instruments are situated, and on Bob Marley's "No Woman No Cry" on the Live At The Roxy album, it feels like you're in the front row with the entire crowd around you. It's really hard to describe just how good these sound without hearing them for yourself. They're a little more exciting than your standard studio monitor headphones that go for completely flat frequency responses, but for general music listening that isn't a bad thing at all. Second, comfort. These are decently heavy and bulky headphones, but they don't feel like it. Suspension style headbands like AKG tends to favor are my favorite, and it's on full display here. The leather headband just disappears as you put these on, and the wide swivel means these will fit basically anyone with little issue. The earpads on here are insanely comfortable and thanks to the large driver size, my decently big ears can comfortably sit inside without touching anywhere on them. They're also deep enough that you have a decent distance from the speaker, something that isn't true of some of my other headphones such as Audio Technica M40Xs or even my other AKGs, the K240s. The build quality on these also feels great. They're all plastic which is a downside to some, but plastic quality does vary, and these are definitely made of quality materials. I've seen reports of the suspension system wearing down and breaking with heavy use, and if that happens I'll update this review, but it feels very secure as of now and everything has a great finish. I especially appreciate the ability to remove the cable as well as providing two different sized cables for different use cases. With all these positives though, don't buy these expecting to use them on a train or a bus. Not only are they difficult to drive off of a phone thanks to their relatively low sensitivity, they're completely open so they leak all the sound out with little to no isolation. These aren't commuter headphones (for those I would recommend AKG's own K371s or any of the multitude of fantastic IEMs out of China that have been dubbed Chi-Fi), they're for home listening and they excel at it. To be clear, they aren't exceedingly hard to drive, but you might be disappointed at the volume out of a phone or laptop depending on what you're using. I'm usually using these out of a Sony STR-DH190 stereo amplifier and that provides plenty of power. When I'm at home and I really want to just listen to music, these are what I'm going for 99% of the time. Depending on the genre I might reach for my Grado SR60x's just for the extra high end, but these are the best all around. $300+ is a lot of money for a pair of headphones, but if music is really important to you and you can afford it, these are worth the spend. If you want to explore cheaper options, there are plenty in the $50-120 range that will give 70-90% of the sound, such as the SHP9500 from Phillips even the cheaper planar options from Hifiman. But having heard them before, the AKG K712s are still insanely good, and I'll keep using them for as long as possible.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on February 2, 2022*

For the price these are a fantastic pair of headphones. Whether you just like listening to music whilst you play games or study, the open-back aspect, the lightness, soft ear muffs and leather makes it feel very comfortable and you can wear them for hours on end without getting sweaty or a headache. Open-backs make it feel a lot more spacious, almost as if you aren't even wearing the headphones, granted you hear background noise but for some depending on where you are it might be a desirable feature. Pair the headphones with a decent AMP or DAC and you will certainly get some banging tunes/audio quality. Personally I have the Topping L30 paired with a D50s and it goes very well with the headphones. So far after 3 years of ownership no dramas, I've dropped them several times and nothing has snapped or broken. All the components have shown barely any signs of wear and tear which is credit to the good quality materials used for the leather and other components. Pros: - Head strap is very flexible and automatically adjusts to your head size making it super easy for anyone to wear them - Ear Muffs easily come off with a twist and pull - Open Back - Super comfortable for long hours of wearing Cons: - MiniXLR adapter (not a common cable) I had to buy a replacement for $50 - You will accidentally forget that you are wearing them because of how soft they are :)

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