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K240 Studio

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The K240 Studio professional over-ear, semi-open studio headphones are designed for professional applications such as mixing, mastering and playback. The advanced XXL transducers with Varimotion diaphragms deliver a wide dynamic range, increased sensitivity and high sound levels. The semi-open design provides a solid bass range and extremely clear highs. The over-ear pads envelop the ears nicely making them extremely comfortable to wear.

The K240 Studio features a professional mini XLR connector, allowing for quick replacement of the cable. The 3 m cable included provides a convertible jack plug for easily connecting portable equipment.

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Best mixing headphones!

I will probably never use HD600 again for mixing, I've had such a bad experience with how the bass translates. AKG K240s aren't pleasant, but seem to give better results for me.

Gear thread - Pics of your setups

...list: Drum Machine - thinking Vermona or the Behringer 909 clone, maybe TR8s Monitors - don't know what yet. Using AKG 240's from 1992 for now. Outboard effects - Going ITB for the moment. Behringer Pro 16 when it comes out.. and pretty much any analog clone - and then maybe dive into their...

dSONIQ releases Realphones 2.1 | Zero latency | New addon

Please add AKG K240 Studio 55ohm original Made-in-Austria version headphones

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"Reliable, comfortable, and totally accurate" is how Sweetwater describes these semi-open studio headphones. I could not have said it better myself. I have been through a fair share of headphones in the 50-100 dollar range and I must say that these are on the top of my list.

The biggest plus...

by Itsgrandzbaby

I have had many pro headphones in my commercial studio for many years.

My N/DYM Sonys always worked for my drummers.

These AKG's are what I am most comfortable as a musician when tracking with. No fatigue, warm engaging low end and not too bright to make me paranoid. Likes a powerful...

by soundmark

As these still seem to be available new I figured a contemporary review might be in order.

The bottom line is that they are very comfortable, with a large round cup and a good driver/weight ratio. I like the sound band and find it nice and even. They are comfortable to listen to (and wear) for...

by micropho6ia

I'll add my 2 cents (pence) worth since I have four pairs of 240's including two 600 Ohm units I've had for over 35 years and two Austrian made 55 Ohm units. I use one pair every day in my studio, but before COVID I often used another pair for a client musician while tracking. Although many people...

by Sound-Guy

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