AKG Acoustics K1000 Headphones


Anyone tried these? They're pretty pricey [about twice the cost of Sennheiser 650's] and it appears that they have to be driven by a low power amp, not a headphone jack or a headphone amp. I'm curious, because most people talk about Grado or Sennheiser cans.
fatparrot

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I've heard a buddies pair at his place several times. They are very dynamic and detailed, very open for headphones. If you have a big noggin they can squeeze the bejesus out of you. I didn't want to stretch my friends band, I'm sure it could be improved. As Swampwalker mentioned, the AKG's offer zero isolation. They stick out from your ears a bit, and can be heard by others in the room. You'll need to drive them from speaker taps. I've tried them with a Sonic Impact which paired quite well. While I enjoy these, I can't say I prefer them to the 650's driven by the same amp.