Detail 01
Open-back design
Sound passes both ways. You hear the room, the room hears you, and the soundstage opens up in exchange.
Product detailSKU #1273887983753
AKGK701 Open-Back Reference Headphones
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Open-back circumaural reference headphones for mixing and critical listening at a desk. Buy them for detail and staging, not isolation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mixing and editing in a quiet room
- Long sessions where clamp and heat wear you down
- Checking reverb tails and stereo placement
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tracking vocals — open backs leak into the mic
- Commuting, offices, or anywhere with background noise
- Bass-forward listening; open designs give up low-end weight
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
62 ohms with 105dB SPL per volt
Drives to usable volume off most interfaces. A dedicated headphone amp still adds headroom and control.
Detail 03
Circumaural fit
Pads sit around the ears rather than on them, which cuts pressure points over multi-hour sessions.
Detail 04
235g without cable
Light for a full-size headphone. Less neck fatigue and less shifting when you move at the desk.
Detail 05
3m OFC cable
Long enough to reach a rack or desktop amp from a seated position without an extension.
Detail 06
200mW max input power
Plenty of ceiling for a desktop amp. You will reach hearing-damage levels well before the drivers complain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter is on hand — check your source jack size
- 02Plan a headphone amp if your source output is weak
- 03The 3m cable is long for portable use; it will drag in a bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do the K701 need an amp?
Not strictly. At 62 ohms and 105dB SPL/V they play loud from most interfaces, but a headphone amp gives more headroom and tighter control.
02Can I record vocals with these on?
Not ideally. The open back leaks the backing track into the microphone. Use closed-back headphones for tracking.
03Are they good for bass-heavy music?
They lean neutral and open rather than boosted. Low end is present and detailed but lacks the physical push of a closed design.
04Will they work with a phone?
With the 3.5mm adapter, yes, though volume depends on your phone's output. The 3m cable makes them awkward on the move.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Rated Impedance
- 62 ohms
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
1 detailsConnections & power
- Max Input Power
- 200mW
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Without Cable
- 235 g (8.3 oz.)
- Audio Bandwidth
- 10–39,800Hz
1 detailsIn the box
- Cable
- bi-wiring, 99.99% OFC, 3 m (10')
4 detailsOther
- Efficiency
- 105dB SPL/V
- System
- Dynamic
- Design
- Circumaural, open
- Stereo Adapter
- 6.3/3.5 mm (1/4 inch to 1/8 inch)
