Do you need an amp for AKG K701?

Because of this, both headphones will require some power from an amp to reach a listenable level. The good news is that at 62 Ohms, they won’t resist that power much at all. This is why the whole “OMG K701/K702 is so hard to drive” was and still is a huge myth. A lot of amps will sound great as well.

Are akg K701 good?

Great sound quality for neutral listening. The K701 are super comfortable and have a great audio reproduction. Bass mids and treble are well balanced, and the large and open ear cups give these headphones a spacious and immersive soundstage.

Is AKG K702 good?

The AKG K702 have excellent sound quality for neutral listening. They’re comfortable and reproduce tracks with great fidelity. Bass mids and treble are well balanced, and the well-designed, large, and open ear cups give them a spacious soundstage. They’ll sound great with high-res audio and an amp.

Are AKG headphones good for gaming?

100+ Head-Fier. I had the K702 and from first hand experience, they’ re not that great for gaming. They aren’t really designed for the type of sound you experience in games.

Is AKG K702 a radio?

Sound. As far as I’m concerned, the sound performance of the K702 is fantastic. The stereo image is pleasantly wide, with convincing signal dynamics and depth gradation.

Is AKG dead?

The company was acquired by the American company Harman International Industries in 1994. In 2016 it was announced that the AKG Vienna facilities (headquarters, manufacturing, and engineering) would be shut down in 2017, with a transfer of brand headquarters to California, USA.