AKG K72 studio monitor headphones. How do they actually sound?

[@selin-demi]

This is how a review should be! Straight to the point and comprehensive. Thank you very much.

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks mate. I try to make the sort of videos I'd like to watch myself, ie without 48 minutes of blah blah before the review starts. 😁👍

[@smokn_joe1]

This is a really high quality review

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks mate! :)

[@supersoupss]

aye

[@Zoon06]

This review is a very high review of that reviewing reviewer so you should go on to review more reviewing reviewers with that well reviewed reviewing skills of yours

[@mrtavetski1859]

Love it man, excellent review- super detailed. never seen anyone do the sound simulations like you did, they really helped

[@ArveyJay]

Pleasure! 😁👍

[@sanchit1sanchit]

Thank you for this. One of the most detailed and well-created reviews out there!

[@junveld4830]

This quality is fucking great! One of the best reviews I have seen in my life

[@ArveyJay]

Thank you :)

[@2ndAccident]

thats so good that u edited in this sound of touching wire for better understanding what to expect. Really nice touch thanks

[@borgestheborg]

Listening to this on my K72's and everything you said is spot on XD

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks for the feedback mate, I appreciate it :)

[@PrinceSharma-wc6wk]

dude seriously never seen someone talking straight to point ... thnks

[@haeeezy5807]

The main question is " Can we use this headphone for music production" ? High-Mid-Low balanced? We don't need boosted sound..we want listen the actual sound coming out from my production..

[@caffeamar0]

This is literally the best review ever made, thanks. I love your honesty.

[@primitivorecordss]

This is what I call A REAL REVIEW! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks mate 😁👍

[@tensor6956]

yep - covered all the important points and not kept repeating "build quality" every 2 minutes good job

[@onesevenbeatxs]

I have these since 2 yrs , here is my review Sound quality - as he explained, yes it have flat responce but some muddyness hard to hear, make me hard to mix high end also. Not comfortable in Indian Summer 50/100 for Comfort, good for winter and rainy. That annoying sound when touching wire is not big issue , not for me atleast. Built quality is okay, i mean luckily i am too careful for my headphones and dont let them drop off table, they have fall many times but dint break, still they feel weak. Fibre on cups get torn after 2 yrs. Suggest you to go better if u have better budget, Many new producer think that close end headphones are always better than open one, but you see many professionals use open end , coz you can work longer on open end headphones, For me Close end ones make my brain go blank. This review is based on my personal experience and revelance so dont stick to my review , but yeah ive dtopped my review what i feel about these.

[@NJ-dd6ce]

Kya akg 52 acha hai 1 mixing ke liye?, 2 beat making , 3 vocal Processing ke liye.

[@dukelamb1431]

Thanks for this. I was looking for quality but affordable headphones to connect to my guitar amp so I could play at night. I hope this is the right choice.

[@TheRandom2334]

may i know how's the sound quality so far? thinking of buy this model too for quiet practice on my guitar amp

[@christina-ch9338]

@@TheRandom2334 me too

[@luismanuelcosta1842]

Really loved the review. Straight to the point and very informative. Thank you, great job!

[@jbull1178]

This is an excellent review. Thank you very much!

[@sledgetable172]

This quality of a review is something else

[@ArveyJay]

Glad you like it 😁👍

[@flumphflumph6021]

I will be trying these out for my gaming setup. What I'll be comparing them to are the JVC HA-L50 headphones which if you didn't know are the most sold general listening headphones ever made which also happen to draw 32ohms. What I'm hoping for is purely accuracy and clarity with no emphasis on anything. To hear the Average result of what "Game Devs" set out for us "the general consumer" without any noise cancellation, bass boosting or an imposed warmness to the sound. I just want "Good".

[@eduards9379]

just thanks for such a well produced video

[@gaganonyoutube]

Cheers to this brother Really comprehensive review

[@mrdufenshmirtz1139]

i completely agree about the sound quality, but i'd like to add something. The drivers have flat response, but the closed cup makes them resonate noticebly high around 2khz to 4khz (chi sound) and they have a cup like distorsion (you know, like you have a speaker on top of a cup) to be honest that bothered me way more than the face hugging ear cups.

[@ArveyJay]

Yeah fair point!

[@synaesthesia2010]

just had a pair delivered this morning, got them for a quarter less than their RRP and i love them

[@ArveyJay]

Noice!

[@borealfox]

That's an actual review! Thank you so much!

[@ArveyJay]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@uchihamadara502]

your review is really high quality

[@theroykoli]

You are doing great. Keep going with this informative stuff.😇

[@r_a_]

Helpful / important points 1:55 3:00 3:35

[@Rajesh_0190]

Really underrated review 🔥

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks mate

[@TheVideogamemaster9]

I just got these as a backup after my 3x-more-expensive studio mixing headphones broke, and I'm struggling to hear details in my own music. Everything sounds echo-ey and far away, like they're not fitting over my ears properly, but even when I shove them closer, high-end frequencies just aren't coming in clearly. I immediately miss having that ultra-clarity.

[@bandhuarijit]

Amazing review.. Thank you so much.

[@Akziis]

im listening to this with my AKG K72s they are great!

[@ProjektAMusic]

Should i buy them or oneodio pro 10?

[@ruliss75]

cool review, this akg model will be my backup (at office) from beyer dynamic dt990 pro

[@Andy_a7]

Good point! Who cares how unboxing of headphones looks like? Sound and comfort do matter.

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks mate, you might also enjoy this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ulqGidrL6EnLc

[@CorrugatedFiberboard]

I bought the K92 as listening headphones as I just want to listen to Spotify tracks and make them sound good and also have the ability to wear them for long periods of time without discomfort. Have yet to really wear them much, but once I do I'll give a review here

[@CorrugatedFiberboard]

Welp, I've used them for about a week solid now, and I gotta say that they're more than adequate for listening headphones. Cable noise is basically nonexistent for me(I heard that some people had that problem), and the sound is absolutely amazing for me. Now, this is my first pair of "professional" or "Audiophile" grade headphones. So for anyone who is looking to get into this hobby, or just wants a REALLY nice pair for cheap(Got mine for under 30 bucks on sale) I recommend these highly. The comfort of these is absolutely unmatched by anything else I've ever owned. Only thing I can even say is that the ear-cups get a little hot after about 3-4 hours of non-stop use. However, aftermarket vented earcups can fix this issue.

[@TheExpeditionUK]

I don't really get that cord noise after about 2 feet down the cord, and certainly no noise at the plug end.

[@BIZI-]

Are those good headphone for recording voices? I mean …does the sound goes out of them? Like for the mic to hear it and record it

[@bikdav]

My AKG K52s have that same cord noise. But, I heard other brands that do the same thing.

[@T_Tixz]

clear review .. in hallelujah pentatonix refrains ... is the low sound from the afro male singer sounded good from this headphone .. ? ... i mean the sound stage ... i heard that song from open back surround sound 7.1 headphone ... and the sound delivered very2 good ..

[@maxdaniels4326]

awesome quality review cheers mate

[@ArveyJay]

Thank you! 😁👍

[@AuroralisbAustralis]

I give a try them just for cheking mixing. My main is Sennhiser HD 599 SE and AKG K240 600Ohm, but last 2 monts price are skyrocketing idk why on headphones in my country, and good time to avoid high price on headphones and I m buying now them just for LOW PRICE and CHEKING MIXNG

[@juliamartins5055]

Great review. Thanks!

[@louiecanaria9960]

in terms of doing both tracking and mixing, which one do you prefer, these or the Samson SR950?

[@TrilokD]

I just ordered it. ❤️

[@freshofftheboat66]

how was it?

[@TrilokD]

@@freshofftheboat66 highs are clear enough but could have been more accurate but can't blame it to the price, Mids are true and exactly how it should sound like (May differ, depends on what you listen to) and lows are sorta lacking and feels like it was boosted from the factory but still feels dry like it is supposed. Overall good purchase. For studio use, this is a stepping stone to perfection in the right way I would say.

[@kasmaxi4544]

@@TrilokD oh wow this helped now I wanna confirm the buy

[@leoazeredo]

Awesome! thanks a million for the advice!

[@ArveyJay]

Happy it helped you!

[@souvman]

Great content. I've recently ordered a pair of K52 for guitar tracking purposes. And sometimes to play at night or maybe setting up my guitar tone. I guess I was correct in choosing this, since usage would be limited and wanted to get a budget studio headphone. Also I felt I couldn't utilize more from the lower freq range of 18Hz or less unless its a bass guitar that I'm tracking. What do you think?

[@ArveyJay]

Yep I think you're spot on with your logic.

[@user-xj7ms2hy7l]

Can you measure inside pad dimensions?

[@Real_The_Goof]

I need something that won't squeeze my ear lobes.. my current headphones hurt my ears like crazy..

[@soji77]

Hi, that was amazing Do you still recommend this model after 3 years?

[@dedeedo9355]

This is a good review, awesome.

[@AdMBandLeader]

Any experienced audiophile here please answer this: Can these serve a decent workability in professionally mixing music?

[@bestofeverything3920]

if u get acquainted with your gear and learn how to mix with them.Then its possible to create good quality mixes.

[@AdMBandLeader]

@@bestofeverything3920 Sensible reply but my question still remains unanswered. Let me put it this way- are the K72s near flat sounding cans?

[@swaritchauhan]

Top class video mate:)

[@ArveyJay]

Cheers mate 😁👍

[@felix.b4592]

You said these are 'for studio monitoring purposes'. I'm looking for headphones for listening to music/ KZbin Video's and more general purpose listening. Do you have a recommendation in the same price range?

[@synaesthesia2010]

try the Sennheiser HD206, they always come through with quality for all budgets

[@boskow2643]

Thanks, very useful!

[@madness8556]

Nice review. What's the difference between the K72 and K52?

[@whysohigh6242]

Are they good for mixing?

[@irfanrais8642]

is it better to go with akg k72 or ath m20x? Thanks

[@adeolaadeyeye2748]

Can they be used for zoom meetings or teams metings or virtual trainings ?

[@ev-0163]

Are they metal? I have an samson sr850 and the plastic part broke off. I'm thinking of having this as a replacement.

[@ArveyJay]

Mostly plastic, connection bars between cups are metal. Durability is pretty good!

[@ahmed6472]

Will it still be good if i increase the bass on eq for just enjoying music?

[@ArveyJay]

Might be but I wouldn't count on it. My suspicion is that the response curve is flattened so much that a boost will only be marginally effective. For general purpose listening I would find another solution.

[@KritikV]

I'm planning to buy a pair of headsets mainly for editing videos. should i go for these?

[@ArveyJay]

Be aware of the issues for video editing that I mentioned in the video. There's one big pitfall here if you shoot outside or in audio complex environments.

[@vinayaksheel4279]

Can u tell me is the sound still comes even the cord is being untouched and the wire is just hanging plz tell

[@ArveyJay]

If it's not being touched there's no noises from the cord. It's clean and clear when the cord is just resting. Hope that helps.

[@vinayaksheel4279]

@@ArveyJay thnx bro

[@m.richards6947]

Is the noisy plug wire something you've encountered with other headphones or is this a unique problem with these ?

[@ArveyJay]

It's more that it's REALLY noticeable with these headphones, so while others might have this issue it is very prevalent here.

[@satyashyam1570]

1).Mic is there or not? 2).Without mic also can we attend like Zoom mettings and can give replies with these headphones connecting to Laptop?

[@ArveyJay]

No mic attached so you'll have to sort out a separate mic solution for your zooms unfortunately.

[@satyashyam1570]

@@ArveyJay ok. Thanks for the feedback

[@daryljamesfonacier4637]

What kind of software do you use to control the levels on your headphones? I find that my AKG K72 has too much bass but I don't know how to change it. I'm not really interested in buying an amplifier.

[@ArveyJay]

Hmm interesting I found them to be the opposite so I guess it must be a software issue. I use Audition, OBS and my Rodecaster Pro, all of which run it as a bright headset and none of which are bassy. I guess any EQ software overlay would work, but check that you don't have a dud set. Maybe just plug them into your phone and play some music if it still sounds too bassy I'd consider getting a replacement set. Let me know how you go.

[@dimitristouhell2346]

@@ArveyJay would these be good for gaming?

[@ArveyJay]

@@dimitristouhell2346 it depends. The sound reproduction is great but because of the flat response curve you will not get the low bass frequencies coming through, so if you're after "big booms" in your audio, these are not a good choice. Hope that helps!

[@cataclysmal5315]

@@ArveyJay can you describe the soundstage?

[@ArveyJay]

@@cataclysmal5315 I'll give it a crack... first if all the sound is clear and detailed across most of the frequency range. The midzones can occasionally sound a but muddy but for voice-only applications this is not a major consideration. Might get a bit lost with multiple instruments in the mid zone. As discussed in the video the muted bass means you will hear a more tinny rhythm and bass section but it will still be clear, arguably better for music production because the lower end is not overpowering the rest. Hope that helps!

[@saishashank360]

1:40 Did I hear that the human hearing is 20 to 20,000 kHz??

[@ArveyJay]

Yeah oops. My brain was trying to say 20,000Hz and 20KHz at the same time and it came out wrong! It's 20KHz. :)

[@saishashank360]

@@ArveyJay Yeah man, It's alright. But it do be a little funny tho😂

[@TheSilentEvil]

Are these great for listening music, edit audio/videos and gaming? I'm between them and Sennheiser HD206.

[@ArveyJay]

As mentioned in the video, no. The flat response curve means your audio experience in these settings will not be right.

[@TheSilentEvil]

@@ArveyJay Do you have an opinion on the Sennheiser hd206?

[@ArveyJay]

@@TheSilentEvil sorry mate I'm not familiar enough with those to give you a proper review/comparison. If they are also billed as studio monitor headphones then they will suffer the same issue (to some extent). You're looking for a general purpose listening headphone. I have a review of some great sony headphones on my channel but these are quite pricey so it depends on your needs. Good luck 😁👍

[@R.O.E.]

@@TheSilentEvil discomfort hd206 with very flat not rich sometimes awfull for many music and movies but ok for "only monitoring" with damn annoying double cable undetachable but if ur budget just on it get it for wise not for lovely one

[@Mr1o0o]

Useful video. Thank you

[@paulgodson798]

Are these good for all rounder headphones? How these compared to Samson sr850? I m really confused about these.

[@ArveyJay]

I'm sorry I don't have those to compare to. These are ok as an all rounder but the flat response curve means that the bass end will be reduced. If that doesn't bother you and you're ok with the other aspects covered in the video, then these are fine as general headphones.

[@paulgodson798]

@@ArveyJay thanks for the reply man👍🏾. I will do some more research and go for best ones possible.

[@ArveyJay]

@@paulgodson798 cool. Let me know how you go 😁👍

[@suryaachauhan]

nice video, is it need an audio interface for its full potential quality? or normal 3.5 mm jack work as good for mixing and mastering?

[@ArveyJay]

What they do is faithfully reproduce a flat version (not as much bass as you may expect from other such headphones) of anything that goes through them. They will provide a really clean version through either the 3.5mm or 1/4" jack & in my experience they sound the same. Hope that helps.

[@ShantiBalahari]

Awesome review... liked n subbed. So it's ok to plug into guitar amps? Thanks in advance😊

[@ArveyJay]

Thanks man. Yep all good

[@5ufo]

Better than m20x for comfort and sound quality?

[@naoton201]

Why would people expect boosted bass on monitoring headphones?

[@ArveyJay]

Well, I would hope they wouldn't, but that's the point I was trying to make, these aren't ordinary listening headphones, they are monitors. I think this is something poorly understood by non-audio people.

[@jerviessdomanico5871]

Watching this review while using AKG K72😎

[@ArveyJay]

Did you find it accurate?

[@kvsmohith]

Can they be used to watch movies or listening songs on laptop or mobile?

[@ArveyJay]

Yep absolutely.

[@vinayaksheel4279]

ive purchased these and now im crying this headphone leaks sound so much that another person from 3 meter distance can know what ur listening and when i try to record in my daw these fing headphones backing track also get recorded in mic

[@ArveyJay]

You might have a dud. I'd suggest a return and exchange. I never had this problem.

[@ixCGAMExi]

Are the pads replaceable? I dont like the pleather stuff, id prefer a fabric

[@ArveyJay]

Not sure. might be something on their website?

[@kaikaih5771]

Are they good for playing story games?

[@ArveyJay]

As mentioned in the review, they produce a tinny tone without bass So if a bassy experience is whst you're after, these won't do it.

[@scod16pranavnair24]

Hey! I wanted to know if these headphones had a mic

[@ArveyJay]

no mic :)

[@scod16pranavnair24]

@@ArveyJay ty

[@antarikshanupam3217]

What's the song played at the opening?

[@sagarmgandhi]

How is the instrument separation and imaging on these ?

[@ArveyJay]

Can't say with 100% confidence in a live session but it's good for pre recorded.

[@sagarmgandhi]

@@ArveyJay So far i have invested in cheap Chifi IEM but wanted to try a Over the ear headphones and these seem in budget. Will be using for gaming and casual listening - will this good for that purpose ?

[@viridian9673]

try samson sr850, if you want more analytical try the philipps SHP9500.

[@viridian9673]

samson is dirtcheap shows promise, if you want closeback try takstar of all of em are also chi-fi's

[@ToddyPoddy-fy5dc]

Hey. How would you recommend then for general purpose use

[@ArveyJay]

Nope. These are not for general use and you will get tinny sound through them. Their purpose is studio monitors.

[@dineshSureshlohar]

Which headphone good for DJ AKG K72 or Sennheiser HD 200 pro?

[@ArveyJay]

Would you need to block out the noise around you so you could hear the mix? If that's the case the k72s might not be the best choice as they don't block the environment 100%.

[@dineshSureshlohar]

@@ArveyJay can u make a comparison video of both, as both the headphones are at good at price n good rating. It would be helpful for many beginner in DJing n studio works

[@saza2504]

Do you need an audio interface for these headphones?

[@owascoshaw]

Can I change the ear pad if need to?

[@felipehirono3219]

Hey Arvey, a question: when you say that you don't recommend them for a "general listener", you mean that "they are not good enough" or that "there are better options in terms of quality when it comes to just listening to music?" I'm looking for a good isolating comfy headphone, but I'm not a pro, just want really good quality on music (and some gaming...). Any insights on this?

[@ArveyJay]

Ok I hear you, it's a bit confusing. So basically the headphones are fine for any application, however their flat tone means that they don't boost any particular part of the audio 'spectrum'. For gaming and music the quality is going to be great BUT those big bass beats and big explosions are not going to sound epic at all as the bass is not amplified by these headphones as their purpose is different. It feels like the bass is kind of 'missing' from the soundscape. Their quality is great, isolation is solid, but a general listener might want to hear more of the bass, which is missing/toned down in these. Does that clear it up? You'll still hear it just not as much as you might want. :)

[@felipehirono3219]

@@ArveyJay Thank you very much! Perfectly cleared! I'm a "general listener" that doesn't like then bass "triumphs" over high notes, so I'll probably go for this headphone. Arvey, thanks again, great content!

[@LordAlastor]

@@felipehirono3219 I also think to choose akg k72 or to limit myself to a younger model akg k52. Headphones are needed only for home use: computer games, music, films. Please write your impressions about the sound in ak k72. Do you have an external sound card (or other sound source), or is it built-in?

[@bhuvanraj4371]

That's a high quality review! Can I play elite dangerous on these headphones and use discord?

[@ArveyJay]

Thank you. You can, but I wouldn't. These are studio monitor headphones and don't have a normal audio profile so everything will sound tinny.

[@bhuvanraj4371]

@@ArveyJay thanks man

[@mehulpatel478]

Can i buy this for music production?

[@someshjain]

Which is better for casual music listening? AKG K72 vs oneodio pro10 Really confused

[@akshatrb]

Which did you end up buying?

[@someshjain]

@@akshatrb AKG because of comfort

[@lokesh2607]

Is it great to mix and master beats?

[@zaentrox.5098]

Just wondering, did you find out? Cuz i want to know i too

[@lokesh2607]

@@zaentrox.5098 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSne3uFrseCgrM Bruh im making beats already. i would suggest u go for Audio technica M20x - M50x series anything will work really good with making beats and going about monitoring the sound for mixing and mastering. AKG in my opinion is just not it for beats :) . That saying all the best my guy!!

[@zaentrox.5098]

@@lokesh2607 damn thank you bro,ngl your beats fire asf

[@lokesh2607]

@@zaentrox.5098 appreciate it man:) consider subscribing if u can , support ur brother out !🤍

[@A7medAli96]

Do you think k52 is good for recording ?

[@ShivanshBeats]

Which is better? Audio technica m20x or this?

[@dimitristouhell2346]

Depends on price

[@kunwarjitsinghmultani-sidh2046]

Is it good for mixing and master?

[@ArveyJay]

I have used it mainly for voice mixing but in that space it's great!

[@rashmichavan3809]

can i directly connect it to my laptop??

[@ArveyJay]

Absolutely, so long as it has the right plug. 👍

[@Fili2009able]

Thanks very nice video

[@vishnu6274]

Can i use it for mixing

[@brixman9145]

This headphone is good for mixing???

[@arcitekk]

is listening to music with these good?

[@Tanishq2kanojia]

Thanks for this awesome review 🔥.

[@ArveyJay]

Glad you liked it!

[@abhishek758]

Is the cable detachable or kind of fixed?

[@ArveyJay]

Fixed.

[@sheenachandran4800]

Hey, I was gonna buy this but comfort is my main factor and was wondering if they pressurise your ears when worn for a long time.

[@ArveyJay]

Comfort is ok. There's no pressure on the ears themselves unless your ears stick out a lot you should be fine. :)

[@technokei6849]

Does this guys work well for a normal user? Just listen to music and watch videos.

[@bookphile870]

It works. But you might have problems based on your preference. If you watch videos on your phone, the cable will be too long, and overall, the sound is much flatter than normal headphones. The bass is very low and so is the treble, but that's what they are designed for. If you want a bassy pair with a shorter cord, go for some gaming headphones, those will be better.

[@ArveyJay]

Book Phile is pretty spot on. It's a flat response curve. Imagine a totally flat EQ response and that's what you're getting. Like a camera monitor which might present you with a flat colour curve to let you edit the video, this does the same for audio, it flattens everything so you can edit the sound but may not give you an accurate representation of the finished product with all the bass and treble peaks. Hope that makes sense.

[@garyzitox]

I was hopping for an unboxing but he just threw away the box at the beggin of the video lol T.T