Detail 01
53 mm drivers with 1.5 Tesla magnet systems
Designed for headroom, imaging, low frequencies, and dynamic range.
Product detailSKU #1500000029653
AKGK872 Master Reference Closed-Back Studio Headphones - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
AKG’s K872 is a closed-back reference headphone for production and live-sound engineering. Custom 53 mm drivers, 1.5 Tesla magnet systems, and a two-layer copper-covered aluminum voice coil support high sensitivity, impulse response, headroom, and a 5 Hz–54 kHz frequency range. The closed-back design provides isolation for tracking, mixing, and mastering, while the open-mesh headband and shaped slow-retention foam earcups are intended for comfort through long sessions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking sessions where closed-back isolation is needed.
- Mixing and mastering work requiring reference-focused headphones.
- Long production or live-sound engineering sessions.
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
5 Hz–54 kHz frequency range
Covers the stated extended frequency range.
Detail 03
Metal mechanically critical parts
The cardan hinge and headband are among the metal components.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the K872 headphones closed-back?
Yes. Their optimized closed-back design is intended to provide isolation during tracking, mixing, and mastering.
02What is their stated frequency range?
5 Hz to 54 kHz.
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Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
