The AKG K872 Pro ranks #149 out of 165 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: AKG
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#149 AKG K872 Pro: $1,999.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: The closed back blocks outside noise and keeps sound from leaking, which suits studio tracking and shared rooms. With 36 ohms and 112 dB/V sensitivity it reaches high volume from a phone or laptop without a dedicated amp.
Cons: A preference score of 48 in crinacle’s measurement puts its tuning far from what most listeners prefer. At 390 g it is a heavy headphone, and the Sennheiser HD 820 is rated higher at a similar price.
| Released | Oct 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 4.16 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 53mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 54kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 48 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 36 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB SPL/V |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.91 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (390 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.6 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 | +6.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 140 Hz | -7.3 dB | 0.86 |
| Peak | 2,439 Hz | +6.8 dB | 2.79 |
| Peak | 49 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.71 |
| Peak | 3,988 Hz | -2.5 dB | 2.58 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +6.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,235 Hz | +1.0 dB | 0.94 |
| Peak | 1,695 Hz | -2.0 dB | 4.20 |
| Peak | 5,057 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 996 Hz | -0.2 dB | 2.49 |
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