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| K 81 DJ | 
 enlarge | Brand: Akg
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $69.95
You Save: $30.04 (30%)
New (2) from $69.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 6877
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Obviously, informal parties deserve the same kind of professional sound quality as large-scale events do. Semiprofessional DJs too need dependable equipment. The K81DJ fit the bill perfectly. Their closed-back earphones, for instance, provide optimum isolation from ambient noise. The K 81 DJ will take heavy usage easily, and their high SPL capability ensures excellent sound quality. Finally, their level of wearing comfort is as impressive as their powerful low end and accurate imaging.
ASIN: B000EGYBRI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Specifically designed for use at small clubs and parties | | • | 3D-Axis folding mechanism | | • | High sound pressure level | | • | Closed-back earphones | | • | Detented adjustable headband |
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Product Description
Obviously, informal parties deserve the same kind of professional sound quality as large-scale events do. Semiprofessional DJs too need dependable equipment. The K81DJ fit the bill perfectly. Their closed-back earphones, for instance, provide optimum isolation from ambient noise. The K 81 DJ will take heavy usage easily, and their high SPL capability ensures excellent sound quality. Finally, their level of wearing comfort is as impressive as their powerful low end and accurate imaging.
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| Customer Reviews:
They #&@ing rock! August 21, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I own a pair of Technics DJ headphones, Shure E2s, Sennheiser PX100 and Bang & Olufsen A8's. These AKG's are wayy better then all the above. I use them with my iPod and the sound is just amazing. I was looking for headphones that wouldn't leak sound out since I would be using them at work and they should have a decent amount of bass.
These headphones practically leak nothing out while I am listening to them at full blast and the bass is just incredible. Sound quality isn't sacrificed either, I am not super audiophil or whatever but I listen to a lot of music and these headphones really make everything sound way better and more "fun".
going to order another one now for my wife..
Amazingly good for this price range June 11, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
First, I want to share my audio preferences in order to put the review into perspective. I'm a drummer and I don't generally go for a flat EQ. I like to hear both bass and treble very clearly. I'm extremely sensitive to distortion and have no tolerance for muddy sound reproduction. I'm using these as portable headphones with an MP3 player (creative zen). I listen to a lot of types of music: rock, blues, hip-hop, folk, jazz, classical, and choral. I'd been using the Sennheiser PX100s (which are great headphones), but I wanted something a bit better. These AKG K 81 DJ phones are fantastic. They cost twice as much as the PX 100s, but are definitely better. The AKGs have a lot of warmth and depth of sound, are very clear, and I really like the frequency distribution. The bass is certainly present, but they are not too bassy (unlike the smaller AKG K 26 P) and have a very nice balance of highs and lows.
The only cons I can think of are that they are a little bigger than I'd like for portable headphones, but I can't give up the quality of sound so I'll just deal with that. Their fairly low impedance means they work fine with portable players, so I can still use them in that capacity.
It is true that they might be a bit tight for a large head. I have a pretty small head so this is not an issue for me. I actually jog with them and they don't slip at all.
They do seal noise in/out better than regular open headphones.
For less than $100, I've not been able to find any better, and I've purchased quite a few headphones in the past year.
 Not Without Flaws, but Pretty Impressive for the Price May 2, 2006
I bought these lovely little cans to replace my Allesandro MS-1's, which had seen better days. Being my first closed phones, I was hesitant about the sonic character, but these impressed me far more than I imagined they would.
I also own AKG's flagship, the k701, and side-by-side comparisons are unavoidable. Suprisingly, these little guys didn't fair nearly as badly as I thought they would. Sure, the k701 vastly outperformed them in terms of midrange detail, soundstage, and clarity, but for $300 more, they darn well better!
As far as sonic character, the bass is present without being boomy, and relatively tight. Being a "DJ" headphone, they have a signature skewed toward the lower end, but it doesnt color the music too terribly much. I found these a lot more "fun" than my k701 while listening to rock/r&b. They lacked a lot of detail, but they got my toes tapping readily. The midrange lacks detail, but isnt a slouch by anyones standards. These do shockingly well with male and female voice for $70 headphones. Highs are a bit rolled off, which is easily corrected with a little EQing. I havent had any problems with siblance to speak of.
The only problem with these phones is the clamping force exerted by the headband. It has improved much with some overnight stretching, but it is still relatively uncomfortable for long listening sessions. Those with large heads beware.
Overall, these are fantastic little headphones, especially when price is part of the equation. Highly Recommended.
Great performance at this price point March 25, 2006
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought these AKGs as the result of my search for a decent sealed headphone to replace my Sennheiser PX100s, which just weren't cutting it on the train. I'm amazed at the difference. These, like the Senns, have a 32 ohm impedence, so they're easy to drive with a portable player. At first blush, they reveal much more detail in the music than the PX100s do, including a more coherent and present high end. I'm hearing a lot more detail even in songs encoded in WMA format at 128kbs. The bass is controlled but does not lack. I have had AKG reference headphones in the past (240DFs). While these are not in that league, they easily sound as good as the Sennheiser 280 Pros that I've got. Better than the 280s on a portable, too, as they are easier to drive. These are smaller, supraaural headphones. Though they're not as portable as the Sennheiser PX100s, they're much easier to wear during the commute than the 280 Pros. All in all, they're a great deal for someone with a portable player. Check them out if you're looking for a good balance of portability, noise attenuation, and sonics at a reasonable price.
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February 2007 Update:
The left channel started shorting out recently. I am sending these in to AKG for warranty service. It must be a weak wire -- I take good care of these headphones.
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