The AKG K371 ranks #28 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: AKG
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#28 AKG K371: $144.95 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 85 with only 1.66 dB of deviation makes it one of the smoother closed-back models, and sub-bass runs about 1.6 dB above target for a full, extended low end. At 32 ohms and 114 dB per volt it is easy to drive from a phone, and the closed design isolates reasonably well. The warm tilt suits listeners who want bass without harshness.
Cons: A 7 dB dip near 3.9 kHz and presence about 2.6 dB low push vocals and instrument detail back, while air above 10 kHz is roughly 3.5 dB low, so the sound is dark and lacks sparkle. Fans of a bright or highly detailed presentation will find it veiled.
| Released | Aug 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.66 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 85 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB SPL/V |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.57 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (255 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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 | -2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 182 Hz | -2.3 dB | 1.23 |
| Peak | 4,038 Hz | +5.0 dB | 3.60 |
| Peak | 67 Hz | +3.1 dB | 1.41 |
| Peak | 1,066 Hz | -0.8 dB | 2.57 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,564 Hz | -1.6 dB | 3.89 |
| Peak | 4,232 Hz | +0.9 dB | 5.03 |
| Peak | 524 Hz | +0.3 dB | 1.66 |
| Peak | 2,048 Hz | +0.5 dB | 4.67 |
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