dalethorn Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Here is my review of the Audiophile 'Flagship' AKG K-812, which has become my no. 1 headphone - not because it's the most accurate or warm etc., but because I've learned to accomodate its unique sound and experience a new level of music enjoyment. AKG K-812 Audiophile Stereo Headphone review Link to comment
cbee Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I get from your review that you didn't hear the harsh treble that Tyll of innerfidelity heard? I like the 702s so am thinking of going for these in the future (when the price drops!). Link to comment
dalethorn Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I get from your review that you didn't hear the harsh treble that Tyll of innerfidelity heard? I like the 702s so am thinking of going for these in the future (when the price drops!). Actually what I heard can be seen on the linked graph at the top - the second JPEG image. So it's an elevated treble all right, but I listened to those 2 tracks up and down, and also ran them past a few other people, who also agreed that the headphone was bright and the trumpet in the jazz tune was also bright, making for a very bright combination. But what we didn't hear was distortions that turned into a mess of noise. So I don't necessarily disagree with Innerfidelity's factual findings, but I think their opinion of how bad the results were might not hold up for people who are interested in the K812 and already know it's a headphone with a strong treble. Edit: I got my K812 from Massdrop for $1200 USD. Link to comment
cbee Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Strong treble is ok for me. How do they compare to the Shure 1840 ? I currently use them and love them ( another phone that innerfidelity didn't like). Link to comment
dalethorn Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Strong treble is ok for me. How do they compare to the Shure 1840 ? I currently use them and love them ( another phone that innerfidelity didn't like Very different from the 1840. The 1840 has a normal, non-exaggerated treble, and contrasted with the very bright K812, it's a different world. Link to comment
cbee Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Seems I will need to try before buying, just in case that treble is too much for me. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment
dogcatclime Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 me too,Seems I will need to try before buying, just in case that treble is too much for me Link to comment
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