The AKG K250 ranks #178 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: AKG
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#178 AKG K250 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a very good Harman preference score of 75 with a 2.94 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 1.4 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass is 15.5 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 1978 (48 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.94 dB standard deviation |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 75 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 67 Hz (-15.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.16 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,814 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 160 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 2,462 Hz | -4.0 dB | 0.84 |
| Peak | 1,095 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.88 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,077 Hz | +1.3 dB | 2.34 |
| Peak | 65 Hz | +1.5 dB | 3.85 |
| Peak | 93 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.17 |
| Peak | 3,145 Hz | -1.0 dB | 6.00 |
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