AKG K240 Studio Headphones Review (for Music Production)

[@TheShmrsh]

How about to use these for singing and monitoring myself ?

[@TopSpecMedia]

Great question! I've used them with my focusrite 2i2 and AT2020 for direct monitoring and I think they work great. The first time I plugged my digital piano into the 2i2 and used the k240's for direct monitoring I thought I messed something up because the audio was so crystal clear, accurate, and free of latency that I thought the sound was still coming out of the speakers. Whenever I want to mess with my friend's minds I put them in that exact situation and they don't believe the sound is coming out of the headphones until they take them off :). The only concern I'd express to you is the fact that these headphones are semi-open, so a bit of audio will leak. As long as you don't set them to the max volume and your mic/interface has a gain knob you should be able to adjust it so your mic won't pick up the headphones. - Aaron

[@KebabSinan]

@@TopSpecMedia can I use these headphones for gaming

[@thankyouverymochi]

@@KebabSinan yes, but there are better headset for gaming. this headphone doesn't have a mic since it's studio intended headphone. and the bass is not boosted, and it's a semi-open headphone (let air from outside pass through headphone), so if you play pubg, the step might not sound as apparent as if you use a well-isolation headphone.

[@KebabSinan]

@@thankyouverymochi i know

[@Omar_ZX]

​@@KebabSinandefinitely, and I think studio headphones are great for gaming, comfort and good sound is quite like what you would want right

[@Cubannerd]

I've had a pair of these for 8 years just to listening to music and they are still great. I've had to replace the cables and earpads but these will certainly last forever.

[@CrollexTMOfficial]

Yeah, mine actually broke (not by my fault) but they are genuinely good, I had them for around 5 years or so, cable showed it's lifespan that's for sure, I'm thinking of getting a new pair now after a couple years, should I or are there better alternatives for the same buck and just as good or even better?

[@Cubannerd]

@@CrollexTMOfficial I don't know if they are still available for sale but it's not a bad choice.

[@patrickpunzalan5939]

@@CrollexTMOfficial are the headphones broken or just the cable?

[@StevenDoesStuff]

Your production quality is so satisfying.

[@TopSpecMedia]

Thank you!

[@sofa444.]

this man honestly needs more views and subs

[@TopSpecMedia]

Thanks for the support :) - Aaron

[@sayu181]

@@TopSpecMedia youre welcome :)

[@TwoTrakMind]

I produce radio programs and podcasts and just purchased a pair of these. I probably should have done some research before I did, but it sounds like I made a good decision. A flat eq is exactly what I want. Thanks so much for the info!

[@ThePCForever]

Was just looking at this pair of headphones for mixing and music production. This is by far the best review on KZbin for this particular model, and you really deserve more views. I'm still deciding between getting this and shelling out a bit more for the Beyerdynamic DT 880, but I believe you've made my choice a bit easier with this video :)

[@TopSpecMedia]

I'm extremely happy to hear the review was helpful! I love my k240s and I really could happily recommend them to anyone as long as they're in the market for great budget studio headphones :) - Aaron

[@ThePCForever]

@@TopSpecMedia Just 1 more question - I wear glasses and I'm concerned about the comfort level of the K240s? Do you have any feedback regarding that? Thanks again :)

[@jojoanggono3229]

​@@ThePCForevertry the velvet pad if you wear glasses.

[@alimansoor78]

Does it require headphone amp ? i bought this headphone using it with focusrite soundcard but the sound is really low when comparing with other headphones.

[@SuperJuvent]

very good review ! thanks

[@mdogpartyhog]

everyone should have a pair of these imo

[@jojoanggono3229]

My k240 is 10 y.o. and lately my daughter borrowed but never returned it. Thinking about getting k240 mk2, or k612, not sure about switching to open back design. Try the velvet pad, it is so very comfortable.

[@BloodyMindset]

ordered a pair im waiting for them todays!! :D

[@maximka2294]

can i use them without an audio card? Because i have a usb micro

[@iamgeorgesears]

I have MK II variant of these. Never letting them go.

[@Revolutionized]

WoW, great video and even better than that, your hairstyle!

[@therealmanshow3911]

I actually got mine on eBay, still plastic sealed for 30€ which was nice.

[@Daveosbeatz]

I got them for $55 on sale on there website.. I use them with my mpc live and I’m very happy how they sound..your not gonna find a better headphone for music for $55 .. these are a no brainer.. they look neat also and have a semi back open.. I like the big cups cause they fit perfect and there light weight

[@necrodh]

k240 are very sensitive to the music soure like amp/dac/cables/how they recorded the music, at the end of the day they can sound "high end" or "lo fi" but is not the fault of the headphones, is how they are amplified

[@AnQiao]

Great review

[@siwiutki1987]

Hope you would not get anoyed by noob question, but if you listen to music and recording video do your microphone hear the music from those headphones ?

[@4brotroydavis]

Most definitely the mic will pick up sounds that even u can't hear

[@alseveron6558]

I just bought a pair of these for music editing and am disappointed. I feel like I'm listening with my ears stuffed with cotton wool, and I can only hear bass down to 28Hz. Maybe I just got a bad pair. So I'm looking for a better alternative in the same price range. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@dsanj4745]

The Samson SR850 provides more bass and treble, have a lower impedance (32 ohms as opposed to 55 ohms for the AKG) which means the Samsons are louder at the same power output and are incredibly affordable (usually under $40). The Samson SR850 are considered by many to be the best headphones under $50 and outperform headphones costing 2 or 3 times the price. The sound quality is amazing.

[@Shantekk]

Thank you so much !

[@last-kt]

is it 55 ohm ?

[@yourremarkablyaveragepal781]

More comfy than the QC 35 ii?

[@TopSpecMedia]

I have not tried those out, but the k240s are slightly lighter and seem to apply pressure a little bit more evenly. If I had to guess, I'd assume they're more comfortable; keep in mind you're comparing $60 headphones with $300 headphones though.

[@sayu181]

@@TopSpecMedia more comfortable than these??!? static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/shii_aasu_6735.jpg

[@joshdiditt]

@@sayu181 😂😂😂😂

[@bobjeff2734]

Are these headphones good for listening to music?

[@buebitoconkatsu186]

they were made for studio, so maybe arent the ones you need

[@cristobalbalenciaga7295]

What else are headphones good for😅

[@gg_0nr941]

I listen to jazz and classical music mostly other genres like metal and I’m getting into music production and already do video editing so these would be amazing

[@SuperciliousLLC]

I just bought them. I like the clarity. Plus they are comfortable. They do not work well with my #behringer amp for guitar playing. But it is still clear. Just very low volume. I am buying a new amp soon so we shall compare with different amps. But still worth the money in my opinion. Great headphones + #loveandHUNDREDS

[@Gianderzoon]

any updates?

[@SuperciliousLLC]

@@Gianderzoon yes so I got a new Orange Amp. It works better with that. But still the volume is really low. It is great for DJing and Mixing which I am excited about + #loveandHUNDREDS

[@eddieyakin5528]

@@SuperciliousLLC That’s because the audio outputs for guitar amps are usually quite terrible. Full of distortion and almost no volume

[@hariedge473]

How to use it without cable. Plz explain

[@alansommer]

You need the cable. Its only that the cable is removable. But can't use without them. :)

[@hariedge473]

@@alansommer ohh. Tq bro

[@davidula7881]

These are the best headphones

[@BocarandaFilms]

lol, the sound its not good, the best one is Neumann D20

[@RyanLennoxBradley]

I didn't think they look cheap, I thought they looked like they are from the 90s xD

[@edwardleas592]

This headphone design is at least 80s Many top recording studios use AKG K240 headphones as a solution for best general use for both monitor and playback.[27] They received particular notoriety from their prominent display in Eddie Murphy's 1985 music video for "Party All the Time" (which features the K240 Monitor)

[@eddyrocks]

@@edwardleas592 were also on the ears of many of the artists in the "we are the world" video

[@MaxColbert373]

how they record this, they at college

[@Kappie.]

Cool hearphones

[@SomXee]

I love these headphones for mixing and mastering. Very comfortable and convenient, but the sound bleeds 🙈

[@westwalnutrecords]

They are supposed to. If you want closed back you need AKG 271

[@blueeyedsoulman]

My old ones say "Made in Austria", Hmmmnnnn...............................

[@patchacuti7338]

can confirm they are on eBay for 49 dollars as of me commenting on this video.

[@patchacuti7338]

www.ebay.com/itm/AKG-K240-Studio-Semi-open-Pro-Studio-Headphones/174096416222?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200520130048%26meid%3D95a58c1977994687a4cbded37286ba84%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D174166094785%26itm%3D174096416222%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b%26brand%3DAKG&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 here's the link, I don't know the price will go up.

[@hablok1175]

Ваще не понял ничего, норм чи нет?

[@BvousBrainSystems]

Our walls are thin and i watch a lot of porn. Won't be getting these.

[@eddyrocks]

wait i didn't even think about that

[@rajeshchandrakar8563]

apna Chehra hi dikha rhe ho

[@vedmishra5081]

No sound pls speak loudly

[@coda1713]

second :(

[@judyivy888]

K he'sx