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| New AKG K512 & K514 Headphones |
| Filed under: Headphones |
Related products: K 530, K 601, K 701 |
AKG is going to release earlier this month a couple of new headphones, the K512 ($60) and K514 ($80). The first one is based on a sealed design while the K514 model employs a semi-open design. Specifications (K512):► Frequency response: 18Hz ~ 20kHz ► Nominal impedance: 32Ω ► Sensitivity: 97dB/mW ► Power handling: 200mW Specifications (K514):► Frequency response: 18Hz ~ 22kHz ► Nominal impedance: 32Ω ► Sensitivity: 100dB/mW ► Power handling: 200mW Both headphones feature adjustable headbands, imitation leather earpads, a 2.5m OFC cable and come with a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter. Each model has its own color, Pearl Gray for the K512 and Tobacco for the K514. VIA: Watch Impress - Japanese
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| Posted by gokica, Jul 3rd, 2008 - 09:59 PM |
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Thanks to the Hifi Guy for the briefing. Please note that the sensitivity is incorrect. The correct values are:
K512: 115db/mW
K514: 112db/mW
This is very important since the headphones sound powerfull. I tried both but liked more the K514 due to the natural and undistorted sound. The K512 is even more powerfull but the bass is unnaturally deep. |
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| Posted by Hifi Guy, Jul 7th, 2008 - 06:34 PM |
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Hello gokica, it's weird I got the sensitivity values from Harman Japan, maybe they use slightly different drivers for the rest of the world. In general in a product lineup, the more expensive, the better  |
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| Posted by Bojek, Sep 9th, 2008 - 06:00 PM |
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If U own one and have the opportunity cut slightly around 300-500 Hz, it's little "muddy" around there if i'm right. It seemed to sound more clear.
Sry, I meant 514. I do not have any experience on 512. |
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| Posted by HiD3f, Oct 6th, 2008 - 06:27 PM |
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hello,
i bought the 512 this morning.
And well, what can i tell you...:)
the last time I heard a sound like this (especially the low frequencies) is with the Harmann Kardon audio system of my friends mercedes c-class! the 512 is a bit big but it's the price to pay to have a quasi-isolation of exterior's sounds. Sooner i walked in one of the biggest avenue in paris, and i can tell you that i didn't hear nothing!
I think AKG's becoming my favourite audio brand ^^
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| Posted by Soundforge.ru, Oct 13th, 2008 - 11:01 AM |
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this model is new in Russia. I've got Senn HD212 pro. i'm quite satisfied with the sound, but need new headphones, as the silver color of 212s peels off after 1 year of almost everyday use.
Can someone say objectively, wheather the 514s sound better? |
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| Posted by imgoer, Oct 18th, 2008 - 01:54 PM |
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I've bought one. I think K514 is better than the previous K66, especially the bass . I compared it with my old Senn PX200(I don't have any other headphone), they are definitely on the different level.
PS: I also tried AKG K530, K514 sound much better if the headphone is supposed to be used on portable player. |
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