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70The review frames the K245 as an open, over-ear studio headphone with a portable folding design and solid all-round technical features. Its sound is presented as relaxed and usable for home-studio work.
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60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$110
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- AKG
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound6.7
Value5.5
The AKG K245 is a wired over-ear headphone designed for professional monitoring and studio use, offering a balanced sound signature.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The AKG K245 is a lightweight, foldable open-back studio headphone built for portable use, featuring 50 mm dynamic drivers, low 32 ohm impedance, and high sensitivity for easy driving from most devices. Its sound leans toward a relaxed, bass-emphasized character with a wide frequency range, making it a solid budget option for home-studio monitoring and casual listening, though it lacks noise cancellation and onboard controls.
What works
- Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
- High sensitivity and low impedance work well with portable sources
- Wide frequency response with clear, dynamic sound
- Comfortable for extended listening sessions
- Detachable cable adds practicality
What doesn't
- Bass emphasis means tuning is not fully neutral
- Treble response could be more refined
- No inline controls or remote on the cable
- Open-back design offers no sound isolation
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 109 |
Audio
| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 109 |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | none |
Design
| Weight | 295 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Model code | 3405H00020-Z |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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10:43Checkout the AKG K245 Monitor Headphones | David Lewis talking tech & audio
The reviewer finds the AKG K245 headphones comfortable, well-built, and versatile for studio and location use, with a flat sound profile that suits speech and podcast work. However, they note a narrow soundstage and a lack of low-end detail, making them less ideal for bass-heavy mixing. Overall, they recommend them as a good all-rounder at the price, especially for spoken-word applications.
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