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expiredZorba1446 posted Apr 5, 2026 5:57 PM

AKG K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphones

$167

$469

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RLC CO.,LTD JAPAN via Amazon has AKG K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphones on sale for $167.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology
  • Patented AKG Varimotion ultraprecise 2-layer diaphragm
  • Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband
  • Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4" jack plug
  • Comfortable, specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads
  • Complete with stylish storage cradle

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  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $79.93 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $247.03.
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RLC CO.,LTD JAPAN via Amazon has AKG K 701 Ultra Reference Class Stereo Headphones on sale for $167.10. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Zorba1446 for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • Revolutionary flat-wire voice coil technology
  • Patented AKG Varimotion ultraprecise 2-layer diaphragm
  • Self-adjusting cushioned genuine-leather headband
  • Bi-wiring, high-performance cable with 1/4" jack plug
  • Comfortable, specially shaped "3D-Form" ear pads
  • Complete with stylish storage cradle

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $79.93 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $247.03.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Apr 5, 2026 8:04 PM
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DaMexicaApr 5, 2026 8:04 PM
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Very nice find, beats are trash
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cheebong
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Apr 5, 2026 9:16 PM
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Buy now, think later.
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Apr 5, 2026 9:17 PM
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remember buying this for $70 from akg site like 4 years ago. I actually returned them cause they felt so cheap. Biggest regret now
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Apr 5, 2026 9:42 PM
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dcpoorApr 5, 2026 9:42 PM
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600 is craycray price lol
i bought them for ~$230 back in 2009'ish
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Apr 5, 2026 9:59 PM
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tmaxx123Apr 5, 2026 9:59 PM
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Ok price if you really need them but lukewarm otherwise imo
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Apr 5, 2026 10:03 PM
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Zorba1446Apr 5, 2026 10:03 PM
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Quote from dcpoor :
600 is craycray price lol
i bought them for ~$230 back in 2009'ish
2009 was still a relative age of innocence: long long before pandemic inflation, tariff inflation, and (latest arrival) Iran war inflation. $167 for these right now is a small miracle, considering all that.
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Apr 5, 2026 10:14 PM
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tmaxx123Apr 5, 2026 10:14 PM
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Quote from Zorba1446 :
2009 was still a relative age of innocence: long long before pandemic inflation, tariff inflation, and (latest arrival) Iran war inflation. $167 for these right now is a small miracle, considering all that.
Fair point, either way thanks for the post op! Headphone deals are always welcome. Repped!
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Quote from eduardmc :
remember buying this for $70 from akg site like 4 years ago. I actually returned them cause they felt so cheap. Biggest regret now
$70? Was it brand new?
Apr 5, 2026 11:57 PM
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VioletTable8119Apr 5, 2026 11:57 PM
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Are these made in China now?
Apr 6, 2026 12:27 AM
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LavenderLlama3232Apr 6, 2026 12:27 AM
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Quote from VioletTable8119 :
Are these made in China now?
Yes. Unless the headphone/strap says "made in Austria", they are made in China, under Harman.Here's a link to a review comparing the k-701 Austria vs china models. FYI: I did not read or vet this, so if it's garbage 🤷

https://www.audiosciencereview.co...ade.30900/
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Apr 6, 2026 1:43 AM
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bogus1Apr 6, 2026 1:43 AM
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Quote from LavenderLlama3232 :
Yes. Unless the headphone/strap says "made in Austria", they are made in China, under Harman.Here's a link to a review comparing the k-701 Austria vs china models. FYI: I did not read or vet this, so if it's garbage 🤷

https://www.audiosciencereview.co...ade.30900/
tl;dr: ASR: "I can't recommend either version of AKG K701 without EQ. With EQ, they are fine."
I concur. I had them, returned them, and paid more for something else. But I wouldn't say the K-701 is bad for the $.
Guitar Center is currently $400. Amazon is often $167. I think $167 is fair, but not SD.
Funny Beats story. I was in a Beats store years ago. I auditioned one of their best (although I didn't realize this at the time). The salesperson asked what I thought, and I said, "Do you have anything good?" The store became silent. I quickly made my exit. Never listened to a Beats since.
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eduardmcApr 6, 2026 2:05 AM
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Quote from cheebong :
$70? Was it brand new?
Yeah theres was a deal with a stackable coupon that would drop the price to like 85%. Bought a bunch of stuff from them for cheap (coupon was a company error. Was never suppost to stack with other coupons). But mostly everything got shipped.
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Quote from LavenderLlama3232 :
Yes. Unless the headphone/strap says "made in Austria", they are made in China, under Harman.Here's a link to a review comparing the k-701 Austria vs china models. FYI: I did not read or vet this, so if it's garbage 🤷

https://www.audiosciencereview.co...ade.30900/
ASR is an old guy (Amir) with broken ears just "reviewing" based on a target FR graph and his measurement rig. It's not a good way to go about subjective audio qualities. People think ASR is a good source but it actually isn't.

This is not a deal, 3rd party new has been consistently $167.
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dcpoorApr 6, 2026 2:56 AM
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Quote from VioletTable8119 :
Are these made in China now?
yeah, China production started in 2013 or 2014
It was made in Austria before that.

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Apr 6, 2026 3:13 AM
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loggiestarApr 6, 2026 3:13 AM
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Sold out at this price - that was quick

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