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Mar 22, 2023 6:03 AM

AKG K612 Pro Reference Studio Headphones

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Adorama has AKG K612 Pro Reference Studio Headphones on sale for $99 (price drops in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member JJJenkins for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Over-ear design for maximum wearing comfort for long work sessions
  • Sophisticated open technology
  • Patented Varimotion Diaphragm Technology
  • Genuine self-adjusting leather headband
  • Computer-optimized neodymium magnets
  • Cup Style: Closed-back

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  • About this deal:
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Incudes AKG 2 Year Limited Warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Adorama has AKG K612 Pro Reference Studio Headphones on sale for $99 (price drops in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member JJJenkins for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Over-ear design for maximum wearing comfort for long work sessions
  • Sophisticated open technology
  • Patented Varimotion Diaphragm Technology
  • Genuine self-adjusting leather headband
  • Computer-optimized neodymium magnets
  • Cup Style: Closed-back

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Incudes AKG 2 Year Limited Warranty.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy can be found here.

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Written by JJJenkins

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deepboys
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Pass. No detachable cable
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I thought studio reference monitors and headphones weren't supposed to be bass heavy. The intended use of these is for recording so the levels need to be relatively "flat" across the board
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Mar 22, 2023 11:44 PM
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deepboysMar 22, 2023 11:44 PM
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Pass. No detachable cable
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Mar 23, 2023 1:24 PM
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d3a1zMar 23, 2023 1:24 PM
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These are not bad headphones 10 years ago. The main issue I have with all the older AKG stuff is there is next to no bass. I am not a bass head by any means, but these all sounded hollow to me. Like half the music was missing. I sold my k702's after a few months and never looked back. I would take a look at the Fidelio X3 or something like that. At least you are getting a full range headphone.
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Mar 23, 2023 2:11 PM
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flybywiretlMar 23, 2023 2:11 PM
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Quote from d3a1z View quoted comment :
These are not bad headphones 10 years ago. The main issue I have with all the older AKG stuff is there is next to no bass. I am not a bass head by any means, but these all sounded hollow to me. Like half the music was missing. I sold my k702's after a few months and never looked back. I would take a look at the Fidelio X3 or something like that. At least you are getting a full range headphone.
Love my Fidelio X2 for sound and comfort. Will have to look into the X3.
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Shows $229 for me.
Mar 23, 2023 2:53 PM
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flybywiretlMar 23, 2023 2:53 PM
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Shows $229 for me.
Add to cart to see discounted price.
Mar 23, 2023 3:24 PM
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d3a1zMar 23, 2023 3:24 PM
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Quote from flybywiretl View quoted comment :
Love my Fidelio X2 for sound and comfort. Will have to look into the X3.
It is not the same beast fair warning. Much more level and "audiophile" sounding, but still fun and good for the price. Also, quick tip, the Audeze LCD-1 cable fits them and is the cheapest way to rid yourself of the god awful stock cables.

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Mar 23, 2023 3:28 PM
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flybywiretlMar 23, 2023 3:28 PM
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Quote from d3a1z View quoted comment :
It is not the same beast fair warning. Much more level and "audiophile" sounding, but still fun and good for the price. Also, quick tip, the Audeze LCD-1 cable fits them and is the cheapest way to rid yourself of the god awful stock cables.
Thanks for the advice! Now to find a justification for another pair of headphones. Wink
Mar 23, 2023 4:31 PM
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marlons1933Mar 23, 2023 4:31 PM
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Quote from d3a1z View quoted comment :
These are not bad headphones 10 years ago. The main issue I have with all the older AKG stuff is there is next to no bass. I am not a bass head by any means, but these all sounded hollow to me. Like half the music was missing. I sold my k702's after a few months and never looked back. I would take a look at the Fidelio X3 or something like that. At least you are getting a full range headphone.
Sold mine for the same reason, non existent bass. And I know they're open back, but my HD650's have beautiful bass. These sound thin. Sold them for this much many years ago.
Mar 23, 2023 5:08 PM
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BuddyLove99Mar 23, 2023 5:08 PM
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Ok.. good comments. How about these Y600NC, good deal for $60 or all hype also?

AKG Y600NC WIRELESS Bluetooth Over-Ear NC Headphones https://www.walmart.com/ip/2859291587
Mar 23, 2023 5:16 PM
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dcpoorMar 23, 2023 5:16 PM
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I'm in the minority that like the sound and bass of the K701/K601 Smilie

maybe you guys were amping your headphones with a potato? Stick Out Tongue
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Mar 23, 2023 5:21 PM
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MemorablePen5586Mar 23, 2023 5:21 PM
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Quote from d3a1z View quoted comment :
These are not bad headphones 10 years ago. The main issue I have with all the older AKG stuff is there is next to no bass. I am not a bass head by any means, but these all sounded hollow to me. Like half the music was missing. I sold my k702's after a few months and never looked back. I would take a look at the Fidelio X3 or something like that. At least you are getting a full range headphone.
They have a neutral bass response. My favorite headphones next to the MDR V6. I also have 650, 880 pro, m50, ksc75, xpt100. This is a deal.
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Mar 23, 2023 5:25 PM
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austaiMar 23, 2023 5:25 PM
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How does this compare to the Grade SR60?
Mar 23, 2023 6:34 PM
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gorillatechmanMar 23, 2023 6:34 PM
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I've had these K612s before.

I do like the soundstage and the sound width on the K612, but I have to agree with the other comments that are saying that these don't have much bass or bottom.

If that's what somebody is looking for, then these headphones are definitely not what you should be looking at.

I currently have a pair of beyerdynamics DT-880 PRO, which I got for around the same price as these K612s and I like them much more than the K612 I had. They look nicer, they're more comfortable to wear on the head, and most important of all, I like the sound better and it doesn't feel like the bass is missing.

I also have a pair of AKG K702s, and they're ok, but they have the same lack of bass that the K612s have.
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Mar 23, 2023 6:36 PM
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TopFiveMar 23, 2023 6:36 PM
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Quote from dcpoor View quoted comment :
I'm in the minority that like the sound and bass of the K701/K601 Smilie

maybe you guys were amping your headphones with a potato? Stick Out Tongue
Are you saying my Spud X7 amp is low quality? 😳
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