AKG K-141 Studio Brochure

STUDIO HEADPHONES

K 141 STUDIO K 171 STUDIO K 240 STUDIO K 271 STUDIO

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Less Is More.

Lower impedance for higher power.

STUDIO HEADPHONES

Professional Studio Headphones for a host of applications

Founded in Vienna, Austria in 1947, AKG has built a legendary reputation in the professional audio industry for products that
perform flawlessly. The reputation of AKG and its celebrated quality are built on more than 55 years of experience, incredible
design, meticulous craftsmanship and a clear understanding of what truly sounds right.

AKG introduced the K 140 in 1974 and the K 240 Monitor in 1975, which became the most widely used headphones in
recording studios and broadcast facilities worldwide. Generations of musicians and audio engineers use these AKG products
to create great mixes, hit songs and albums cherished by millions around the world.

The new AKG Professional Studio headphones carry on the tradition of these audio tools and are a sound investment that will
pay handsome returns with years of flawless sonic performance for professional recording engineers and demanding users of
high quality home or portable audio equipment.

2-Year Warranty

Thanks to the excellent workmanship and high-quality components, AKG headphones come with a 2-year warranty (see our
warranty statement for details). AKG Professional Series headphones can stand up to the demands of rough handling, stage

use and transportation.

XXL transducers with Varimotion diaphragm

The new XXL transducers use AKG’s patented Varimotion (PAT. AT

403.751, US 6,185,809) diaphragm to ensure extremely accurate re­sponse at any listening level. This technology creates a diaphragm that is
thinner, more elastic toward the outside edges for more powerful bass
response and thicker, less resonant in the center for pure, accurate mids
and clear, detailed highs. The large size of the transducers makes
the overall sound more life-like and three-dimensional to capture the
emotional and sonic content of your soundtracks.

Gimbal-type suspension

A gimbal-type suspension makes sure the earcups of both supraaural
and circumaural Professional Studio models will conform to the user’s
ears without pressing on them. Thanks to this dynamic adjustment
mechanism, you can wear Professional Studio headphones for hours
without feeling pinched by them.

Classic K 141 Monitor and K 240 Monitor for special requirements

For applications that require the performance and 600-ohm impedance
of the original models, the famous K 141 Monitor and K 240 Monitor are
still available with their fixed cables.

STUDIO HEADPHONES

Detachable cable with mini XLR connector

The new AKG Professional Studio headphones utilize a detachable input
cable for easy replacement if ever necessary. The cable and headphones
use mini XLR connectors for perfect contact and secure mechanical
connection. The cable is made of 99.99% oxygen-free copper and has
gold plated plugs on both ends including the screw-on
jack adapter for maximum signal transfer.

Patented self-adjusting headbands and gimbal-type ear cup
suspensions for extra comfort

To ensure your listening comfort, AKG Professional Studio headphones
utilize a self-adjusting headband with a flexible steel structure to deliver
optimum fit for your headphones without any fiddling. The structure is
flexible, yet strong enough to allow bending for single ear use and is
durable enough to withstand rough handling. A gimbal-type suspension
ensures the earcups of all AKG Professional Studio models will conform
to the shape and size of your ears without pressing on them for hours of
fatigue-free, comfortable listening.

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/8˝ to 1/4˝ stereo

Wear them as you like it

Rugged construction, a non-twisting headband, and powerful sound
allow you to use your headphones on a single ear only or wear them in
any other way you may prefer. AKG Professional Studio headphones are
ideal for DJ and live sound use because they are durable enough to with­stand the roughest kind of handling during transport or on stage.

Perfect for portable use and for all types of audio sources

You need good quality audio for all your listening – including computer,
minidisc, portable CD or DAT player – as well as in the studio. Owing to
their high sensitivity and wide dynamic range, the AKG Professional
Series headphones are efficient enough to be used with these lower level
output sources and still deliver the high definition sound you need when
working in the studio or on stage.

The excellent workmanship AKG headphones are known for and high
quality components ensure loss-free transmission and reproduction of
high-resolution signals from all types of digital audio sources.

STUDIO HEADPHONES

For home and project studio recording

K 141 Studio

NEW!

The new K 141 Studio is an updated version of the classic
AKG K 141 Monitor, one of the world’s most popular

models.

The K 141 Studio has new XXL transducers with lower
impedance for higher sensitivity and a more powerful
sound.

The K 141 Studio’s supra-aural (on-the-ear) design
combined with a semi-open vented system gives the
K 141 Studio its trademark sound: punchy, accurate and
crisply defined.

The K 141 Studio is lightweight and comfortable, easy
to use and listen to.

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For broadcast and DJ applications

K 171 Studio

NEW!

The newest addition to AKG’s Professional Studio line is
the K 171 Studio. Designed specifically for monitoring in
noisy environments, the K 171 Studio combines the
benefits of a closed-back design with the lightweight
and comfort of supra-aural headphones.

The K 171 Studio is an excellent choice for DJ and
broadcast applications where no sound can bleed from
the headphones into live microphones.

The closed-back, loud and rugged design gives the
K 171 a different low-frequency character than the K 141
Studio, yet maintains its comfort and flexibility.

STUDIO HEADPHONES

For professional use in the studio

K 240 Studio

NEW!

The K 240 Studio is an update of the “classic” AKG K 240
Monitor. The new K 240 Studio delivers even wider
dynamic range and higher sensitivity than its well­known and widely used predecessor.

The secret to the semi-open K 240 Studio’s sound quality
is the new XXL transducers in acoustically tuned vented
enclosures with circumaural (around the ear) pads.
The circumaural pads envelope your ears nicely and
reward you with smooth, solid bass and well-balanced,
articulate mids and highs.

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For stage and studio applications

K 271 Studio

NEW!

The K 271 Studio is a completely new model that
combines the benefits of AKG’s circumaural design for
extreme comfort and a closed-back design for maximum

isolation from ambient noise.
ducers, the K 271 Studio sounds clean, smooth and
very rich.

The K 271 Studio is the perfect choice for any application
where sonic bleed could cause problems such as broad­cast work. Another important feature of the K 271 Studio
is the addition of a switch in the headband that mutes

the audio just as soon as the headphones are taken
off.

Thanks to its XXL trans-

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Specifications:

Type: dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Earphones: semi-open, supraaural closed-back, supraaural semi-open, circumaural closed-back, circumaural
Frequency range: 18 to 24,000 Hz 18 to 26,000 Hz 15 to 25,000 Hz 16 to 28,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL/mW 94 dB SPL/mW 91 dB SPL/mW 91 dB SPL/mW
Max. input power: 200 mW 200 mW 200 mW 200 mW
Rated impedance: 55 ohms 55 ohms 55 ohms 55 ohms
Weight (without cable): 225 g (7.9 oz) 200 g (7.1 oz) 240 g (8.5 oz) 240 g (8.5 oz)
Detachable cable: plug-on single cable, plug-on single cable, plug-on single cable, plug-on single cable,

Screw-on stereo adapter: gold plated mini to 1/4” jack gold plated mini to 1/4” jack gold plated mini to 1/4” jack gold plated mini to 1/4” jack

Application Guide:

approx. 3 m (10 ft.) approx. 3 m (10 ft.) approx. 3 m (10 ft.) approx. 3 m (10 ft.)

Best choice Very good choice

K 141 Studio K 171 Studio K 240 Studio K 271 Studio

Portable Equipment
Notebook / PC
Hifi
Project Studios / Home Recording
CRS (Commercial Recording Studio)
Master Studios
Broadcast/TV
On Stage
Monitoring
Playback
DJ Mixing

K 141 Studio K 171 Studio K 240 Studio K 271 Studio

Our recommendation for optimum reference monitoring and surround listening:

•

IVA Individual Virtual Acoustics, 7 selectable ear matching curves

• 24-bit, 150-MIPS digital processor for 44,1 kHz or 48 kHz

• Integrated Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro-Logic decoders

• Analog and digital inputs

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IVA

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AKG Acoustics GmbH

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AKG ACOUSTICS, U.S.

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Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Austria. 11/02/PROA 1435

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