Before YOU Buy A K712, WATCH THIS!!

[@HomeStudioBasics]

While I enjoy the K712 and find it a viable option for gaming, film, music, etc., I wouldn't personally buy one at its price when I could just get a snappier sounding 702. I think the 712 is a tad warm for my tastes, but I had fun with it. Shootout: 👉 homestudiobasics.com/akg-k612-vs-k712-vs-k702-vs-k701-vs-q701/ Review: 👉 homestudiobasics.com/akg-k712-review/ What about YOU? What are your thoughts on the pretty boy 712?

[@prabinpaudel5572]

It's really pretty. Must be Prettier in person... By it I mean your hair. 😂

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LMAO! Prabin don't make me blush!

[@prabinpaudel5572]

@@HomeStudioBasics your blushing would make me blush too. 😂

[@yariban9735]

Worth it if they are only $250 shipped from Thomann to the United States imo

[@himanshutiwari90]

You got that right , I wanted something like ksc75 with more detail, mid bass , clean mids , little bright and wide , k712 pro hit all those marks.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man!

[@antoinep9733]

Thanks Marko from Finland, enjoyed that one. Nice headphone, but quite spendy for a minimum amount of wow-factor.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

FINNLANNNND!!!!

[@Bastelkorb3]

I use the K712 with the earpads from the K702 (they cost around 40€). You get the same "analytic" sound but with a little bit more Bass. Most of the differences between those models come from those Pads. Together with the shiit Vali 2+ are they just insane...

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Nice!

[@vulpix9210]

I would recommend trying the dekoni pads too. I have a set of K701s I use with the velour pads, they sound really nice and are very comfortable.

[@slinkybandinky2775]

“Everything felt kinda hazy and wooly”. Dude, Colombian redbud did me the same way back in the day

[@HomeStudioBasics]

HHAHAHAH! What's "bud?" xD

[@slinkybandinky2775]

@@HomeStudioBasics The bud had red hair like things (I am not a horticulturist) and it smelled very sweet. But mostly it was for left handed cigarettes and brownies. A lid was about 15-20 bucks. 😎

[@kirkskeys]

Man, this is not a set of cans to put on your head for listening. It’s a tool for mixing. It’s not supposed to give you slamming bass. It’s designed for engineers as a “reference” monitors for mixing and mastering. I appreciate you taking time to review this. Just recognize the purpose of design before going there.

[@MrEmotional33]

I recently changed from the K702 to the K712..and i can say that the K712 definitely sounds better and fuller to me..since they do not sound as bright and harsh (due to a more neutral treble) than the K702..and the bass is noticeably tighter...overall the sound signature of the K712 is more "harmonic" and balanced, whereas the K702 sounds a bit more "punchy" and way more brighter (too bright for my taste)..

[@Alex-underground]

Hey man. Thanks for this info. I think AKG is the better brand. I still want one, not sure which model. I was planning saving money and buy the k 872, yes maybe insane, but hey. I do not go on a holday. Have not been on a holiday for years, it saves money. Have you been on a holiday recent years?. I put all my money into my health and my music hobby. How about you? Cool video as usual and nice touch of funny moments. Hi 5 for you. Alex

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey my man Sander! I would still go K702 or 712. 812 is pretty bad and I haven't heard much about 872 but apparently it has the same driver. Check this out: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k612-vs-k712-vs-k702-vs-k701-vs-q701/ I go on smaller vacations I guess. I'd like to go on another cruise at some point. I went on one in 2010 to Greece and it was awesome! I too mostly focus on health and hobbies, blog, channel, putting money back into the site and all that. :) Thanks for the love! When are you going to swim over to America? LOL.

[@titanspirit7238]

Replace the word headphones with underwear and your videos still mostly make sense. Mostly. Cup size, velour, dummy thicc, rigid, comfort, padding, lightweight, feels like wearing nothing etc...

[@antoinep9733]

+ clamping force and suitability for making porn.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LMAO. Your avatar button matches! 😂

[@TheSolidlad]

spot on

[@marcswinnen9100]

Hi i use the k712 with the yaxi pads they are great and the cardas cable but the cable is not cheap you have good revieuws 😎

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey Marc thank you! Glad you're enjoying :)

[@octaviodiaz938]

Hi, can you share the improvements in the K712 with Yaxi? Thank you

[@marcswinnen9100]

The bass is tighter plus confort and more air

[@octaviodiaz938]

@@marcswinnen9100 thanks for sharing

[@paulok2153]

Ive got a pair of these puppies and love em! Colour goes with my ASUS ROG, great with mojo for movies, kickback to tom waits with these and whisky.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yeah man I do like 'em! Always great to hear from THE paul ok. xD

[@paulok2153]

@@HomeStudioBasics I did consider the 702, but ultimately went for spending more = better, rightly or wrongly. I was worried i wouldn't be able to tell an audible difference between these and my philips x2s. As you said, it was a bit cardbox on the head at first, but then my ears got used to it.

[@Spyrozzz]

Nice review ! I was interested in k712 ,but after watching this video and the 702 I think I will go for the 702. 3:02 Is that a Greek tsolias ?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Yes my friend! My Grandma gave me that when I was young :) I miss her!

[@MINECRAFTandSEB]

Same thing happened to me, I thought my 712 pro's were fake for a few minutes lmao. I use a 70s AKG K240 Sextett and really wanted to see what a new AKG sounds like. After changing pads and stuff I am starting to really like the 712s. With sheepskin pads they have harder hitting bass but you loose a bit of clarity in the voices imo. I think you can go very loud with these unlike what the guy mentions in the video. They sound great on my SMSL C200 but they dont sound as good on the headphone jack on my vintage kenwood receiver from the 80s. On the contrary the K240 Sextett sound amazing on the Kenwood. Anyways.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

They're pretty good but a little glossy and not as snappy as a 702. The clarity thing you mention also applies. It's subtle, but I felt a bit letdown when I listened to these especially for the price.

[@reflection1119]

When did Kaylo Ren start reviewing headphones?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

LMAO. xD That's the second or third time: docs.google.com/document/d/1Vy1sLgbfwj8oa5IhDPQ7b0MIK8arExKqg5n3MUg5RxY/edit?usp=sharing

[@reflection1119]

@@HomeStudioBasics I can totally see Andy Samberg too

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Heh. Yeah someone awhile back said Samberg but that I'm hotter. You can imagine how wet I got! 😂

[@jeanm1383]

Hey Stu - any thoughts on the Beyerdynamics Amiron (wired) ?

[@mohammedshuaib4129]

Best channel ever💯

[@HomeStudioBasics]

You're awesome man! ❤️‍🔥

[@Canaeb]

I tried these when I was looking for headphones. They are quite good. But I was worried that the stick thingies on the top were going to bend and break after a few years of use. If I was ever going to buy a secondary set of headphones, these are likely what I will go for. Also, I love the intro music to your videos. Did you make that yourself?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man thanks! Yeah I did. Gonna be organizing all my beats soon and stuff. I don't have that one up yet, but you can check out some of my stuff here: soundcloud.com/xtra-base-hitz :)

[@Canaeb]

@@HomeStudioBasics I'm definitely going to do that. I really liked the outro music you used in your older videos too.

[@coose0]

ive had these for years and have used them as my only pair of headphones on my computer. i can tell you the orange rods do not bend. in fact they havent even worn away. theyre still orange and the coating is all there. also i have a headphone stand that i have never bothered to use. instead i set them down on the desk. hinges are all good. everythings good. never needed to replace the cable. only thing i have done is washed the ear cushions, because well, im human lol.

[@mregygamer9587]

I want a headphone for immersion gaming and with great soundstage and imaging i play mostly single player open world games and some competitve like cod and r6 siege but mainly single player game i want the headphone to be great with movies also Between akg 712 pro and akg 702 whit is better for me ?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man I lean towards 702. Here's why: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k612-vs-k712-vs-k702-vs-k701-vs-q701/That will clear up everything. I like the 712 but it's too pricey and doesn't really do anything better than a 702 to warrant that price jump.

[@teqai]

Those rubbery strings that keep the headband in place wear out over time.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Probably so yeah!

[@pulgmaz4564]

Would these heaphones work well with more techno music? (Example) Utopia Season 2 Monarch Pyramid beat drop, anything with synths really And would they work well with Bluetooth daps? (Shanling UP4)

[@kalel33]

Just wanted to say that the genres you chose that work best for these headphones are also the one's I found work best too. Also, for some weird reason these are "God Mode" with Queen songs....don't understand it.

[@reylin.x]

Because most AKG's are very lean in bass and in some songs that could make mids stand out and even steal the show. That's why alot of classic rock is perfect for them.

[@bandhanjha8563]

Have owned both headphones at the same time. Definitely found 58X more engaging than K712.

[@HomeStudioBasics]

712 is good but not something I could keep long term I don't think. A bit too warm. Great for gaming and film though.

[@bandhanjha8563]

@@HomeStudioBasics yeah even I sold it after a month

[@HomeStudioBasics]

@@bandhanjha8563 Sounds about right. I like the 702 better. I rank them here if you haven't seen: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k612-vs-k712-vs-k702-vs-k701-vs-q701/

[@Minon157]

I own the 58X and was about to buy the 712. I think I'll just make the jump and get a Sundara.

[@bandhanjha8563]

@@Minon157 660s is the direct upgrade from 58X. Have owned both so you can trust me on that.

[@Lymph8]

Just bought these for gaming and I was wondering what mic attatchment is compatible ?

[@seanjoe1704]

how about compare to audio technica r70x ?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Would be cool!

[@PastafarianLemur]

Sean: I've owned the r70x for close to a year and just got the k712 today. The r70x to me sounds "just right" being quite neutral with just a hint of warmth while the tuning of k712 is both too warm and too bright. The soundstage is definitely bigger on the k712 though. Stu: I agree with you on the k712 being too warm. I'll still give it a few more days but I don't think I'll get used to it and will likely end up returning it (got a good deal on Thomann for 177 USD as of this writing). I'm keeping my v-shaped DT990 Edition 600 Ohm for flavor while the r70x is my go-to for neutral.

[@R.O.E.]

@@PastafarianLemur nice one, what the best sub bass and wider open with nice vocal ?

[@TheSteve57]

Will my Zen Dac/Can sound better with 702 due to Zens being warm ???

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Hey man! Zen warm-ISH (read: still mostly neutral with a small hint of warmy hehe). As for 702, it does help a bit as I generally don't pair crisp/neutral with it because it's kind of overkill. I think that's a great combo. homestudiobasics.com/before-you-buy-an-akg-k702-read-this/

[@TheSteve57]

@@HomeStudioBasics cheers mate, love your fun reviews, not up your own arse lol. You have made me doubt grado sr325x though !! Not happy 🤣🤣🤣

[@TattooMyBones]

k702 with zen can 3 mode blows my mind

[@ChouChouDer]

I am hesitant to buy k702 or k712. Since I don't like vocals that are too far away, does the vocals of k712 sound farther than k702?

[@reylin.x]

I know this comment is a bit old, but I would recommend a senheiser if vocal clarity is important for you. I own the 660s rn, and they are fantastic when it comes to separating vocals from music. They also sound remarkably realistic as well.

[@ChouChouDer]

@@reylin.x I ended up buying hd600. Seems like we feel the same way.

[@reylin.x]

There's also the semi-open akg240. Although, hurts me to wear for long periods of time because of my glasses, it still sounds superb until this day. Of course it lacks the soundstage that the other akg's have, but they would have more vocal clarity while still having the typical akg sound.

[@reylin.x]

​@@ChouChouDer, The 600 was a good choice. The 660s can be too dark for my liking. I switch then out on a constant basis because of it.

[@heliopijpe]

Sidenote: hha whut was that cage drop about? who was that??

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Huh?

[@escapetherace1943]

just tie a hd600 headband to the bottom side of the leather = most comfortable headphone to exist sounds better than anything, really, in balance. Nothing has the balance these do, not 10 years ago and not now still

[@A.Liev94]

Hey dude! ¿Is this k712 are good for rock, pop, edm and rap? I'm looking for a pair of open back headphones with a dap like ibasso dx160. What is your advice bro?

[@HomeStudioBasics]

I'd probably go with something like a 400se or K702. K712 is good but a little warm and loose for my tastes: homestudiobasics.com/akg-k612-vs-k712-vs-k702-vs-k701-vs-q701/

[@A.Liev94]

@@HomeStudioBasics Thanks dude, I’ll be looking for the 702, I used to listen many kind of genres of music using the Ath Msr7b, by the way that msr7b have a little lack of bass.

[@R.O.E.]

@@HomeStudioBasics hifiman 400se is good and better than 712?

[@Buniu11]

Holdup, you have nothing bellow waist and sitting on someone cable? :D

[@HomeStudioBasics]

Well, when you put it that way 😂

[@TheSolidlad]

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