The AKG K712 Pro offers excellent sound quality and comfort, perfect for audiophiles and artists. Its neutral sound signature and spacious soundstage are great for accurate mixing, but the velour earpads and sound leakage may not suit everyone.
The AKG K712 PRO is a high-end open-back over-the-ear model that was first released way back in mid-2013, and it promises a wide stereo soundstage for content consumption and gaming as well as clearer vocals for music lovers.
It only offers wired connectivity over a coiled 1/8″ cable and does not have Bluetooth.
If you are looking for headphones that support Bluetooth audio and can be used wirelessly, check out our Anker Soundcore Life Q35 review.
And if you want to avoid open-back headphones for their audio leakage issues, make sure to visit our Astro A10 Gen 2 review.
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our Verdict
The AKG K712 Pro is comfortable for long sessions and excels in sound quality, providing a natural and neutral listening experience with a slight bass bump that enhances overall enjoyment.
Breathable ear cups help avoid overheating, and they have a high-quality build. The headphones’ midrange and treble reproduction are detailed and open, allowing for clear and immersive performance.
The controls are convenient, and the self-adjusting headband enables a good fit, although the velour earpads could pose hygiene concerns.
These open-back wired headphones lack active noise cancellation and a built-in microphone. The sound leakage may disturb others, but the spacious soundstage compensates.
Overall, the AKG K712 Pro is a reliable reference headphone that satisfies audiophiles and music creators, raising the bar above its predecessor, the K550.
True Score
69
Reasons to Buy
Comfortable plush velvet ear pads
Good build quality
Good sound quality with a balanced and nuanced audio profile
Extremely wide stereo soundstage thanks to the open-back design
The AKG K712 PRO is a high-end open-back over-the-ear model that was first released way back in mid-2013, and it promises a wide stereo soundstage…
The AKG K712 PRO is a high-end open-back over-the-ear model that was first released way back in mid-2013, and it promises a wide stereo soundstage for content consumption and gaming as well as clearer vocals for music lovers.
It only offers wired connectivity over a coiled 1/8″ cable and does not have Bluetooth.
If you are looking for headphones that support Bluetooth audio and can be used wirelessly, check out our Anker Soundcore Life Q35 review.
And if you want to avoid open-back headphones for their audio leakage issues, make sure to visit our Astro A10 Gen 2 review.
The AKG K712 PRO delivers a much more neutral and balanced audio profile than the competing AKG Q701 headphones, and the K712 also has a…
The AKG K712 PRO delivers a much more neutral and balanced audio profile than the competing AKG Q701 headphones, and the K712 also has a broader bass and treble range. In addition, the AKG K712 PRO offers a much flatter frequency response slope compared to the AKG Q701, which results in a more accurate true-to-life and sharper audio output. But as a direct consequence, the AKG K712 PRO leaks more audio than the AKG Q701, even at low volumes. On the other hand, the AKG K712 PRO has a wider soundstage than the Q701.
Both the AKG K712 PRO and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO feature a similar open-back design, and as a result, both come with an exceptionally…
Both the AKG K712 PRO and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO feature a similar open-back design, and as a result, both come with an exceptionally wide audiophile-grade stereo soundstage. However, the AKG K712 PRO does have a brighter audio profile than the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, with sharper treble and a much better bass output. On the other hand, the DT 1990 PRO has a smoother audio profile with a more balanced output. As a result of the sharper and harsher audio profile, the K712 has worse audio leakage than the DT 1990 PRO.
The HiFiMan Sundara 2020 features a much better planar magnetic driver compared to the AKG K712 PRO’s dynamic transducer. As a result, the HiFiMan Sundara…
The HiFiMan Sundara 2020 features a much better planar magnetic driver compared to the AKG K712 PRO’s dynamic transducer. As a result, the HiFiMan Sundara 2020 sounds much better than the K712 PRO in almost all regards, with a smoother and more nuanced audio profile. Being fully open-back, the HiFiMan Sundara 2020 headphones are also much more breathable and comfortable to wear for long periods compared to the AKG K712 PRO. In addition, the HiFiMan Sundara 2020 headphones feature a wider perceived stereo soundstage than the K712 PRO.
