AKG K612 Pro
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At a glance
- Brand
- AKG
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The AKG K612 Pro is a professional open-back over-ear headphone designed for studio monitoring and critical listening. It features a 2-mic system and a lightweight design for comfort during long sessions.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The AKG K612 Pro is a professional open-back over-ear headphone aimed at studio monitoring and critical listening. It pairs a lightweight build with a 40mm dynamic driver, delivering a wide frequency range for detailed sound reproduction during extended use.
What works
- Lightweight design for long listening sessions
- Open-back design offers a spacious soundstage
- Wide frequency response from 12 Hz to 39.5 kHz
- Professional-grade build suited for studio work
What doesn't
- Requires a dedicated amplifier due to 120-ohm impedance
- No inline controls or remote on the cable
- Open-back design leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 12 Hz - 39.5 kHz |
| Impedance | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 101 |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 12 Hz - 39.5 kHz |
| Impedance | 120 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 101 |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | none |
| Voice assistant | No |
Design
| Weight | 238 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Model code | 2458X00100 |
Calls
| Call noise reduction | No |
|---|
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