AKG K240 Studio Semi-open Pro Studio Headphones Reviews

Again, Mark Magdich was instrumental (pun intended) in helping me decide what would work best for me. These have proven to be the perfect choice, especially to stay withing my budget. I do have a Koss set also but the AKG's are used the most.

Sweetwater customer service and gear availability are second to none.
My Sweetwater sales engineer, Mike Johnson, is also the best. Mike's knowledge, professionalism and customer care is extraordinary.

I just got these delivered early this afternoon (Monday, January 09).....still in the burn-in phase, but wow.....these are a huge improvement over the K44s I had! Everything sounds amazing. I have them plugged into a Creative Labs SoundblasterX G6 USB soundcard, and I can't believe how much more detail I'm hearing. Don't let the low price fool you....Hi-res audio sounds great....definitely getting the full range with these. Highly recommended!

I love these headphones for recording. I can easily hear myself playing with the track. I can't imagine a better studio headphone for a brass player. My studio and recording partner also got a pair after working with mine. We're both seasoned musicians and have lived recorded in NY & Chicago as well as touring world wide for many years. We now have a home studio and are recording new music every day.
I have had nothing but great experiences with Sweetwater and wouldn't think of buying gear from anyone else.

I have owned my pair for a couple decades.
I used them in th 90's at studios i worked in.
Non fatiguing, balanced frequency response.
Nails balanced headphone mixing if needed.
My old pair, while still functioning needed to be replaced.
The toughness of these phones are hard to beat.
My new model has some new features like a replaceable cord, but is still the same comfy and great sounding headphone i love.

I purchased these headphones to use with Waves Abbey Roads Studio 3 plug-in. They are one of the many headphones that have been EQ'd specifically for mixing and mastering in this environment. They indeed work nicely and I have been able to continue to grow and learn as I pursue my musical journey. Perhaps the most important to me is that they are very comfortable and I forget I'm even wearing them. There are probably better and more expensive options but for me these tick all of the boxes at the present time. I hope this review helps you make the best decision for your own musical journey.

A comfortable semi open headphone, that's neutral and clear. One of the best headphones for recording while playing horns as you get some important room sound feedback. Also is relatively cool.

I bought my first pair of AKG K240 headphones in 1978. Great sound and very lightweight and comfortable. I was working in radio so they got a lot of use and held up very well and still work. I also have a newer pair. I own several other pairs of Sennheiser headphones and these ones have always been one of my favorites. Nice natural clean sound.

I've been purchasing the AKG K240 Studio Headphones for years now. As a Voice Actor, they're my go-to for when I have a live recording session. The sound is just perfect for me. I also prefer them when I'm learning new songs to sing. I can hear all the parts and I feel immersed in the music when these babies are on my ears! I've tried other headsets, but I just keep coming back to these.

I've had mine for 3 years now and I love them.
I'm working on my 3rd album using these headphones to record & mix with.

I bought a pair of these for my son, who is learning guitar, so he can learn quietly sometimes. I noticed when he opened them that they are very light, but I didn't think much of it at the time. Then the other day I dusted off my copy of Logic Pro X after a long hiatus and started trying to record some guitar ideas. Despite the price, my Apple AirPods Max have an unacceptable amount of latency for recording music (no real surprise there, bluetooth is what it is). So I asked my son if I could borrow his headphones for a minute. I was immediately impressed by how light and comfortable these are on my head, and by how balanced the sound is. There does not seem to be (to my ears and in what I've been recording with my guitar and MIDI keyboard/controller) any emphasis on any frequency band. This is exactly what I want. So I ordered myself a pair. My son gets a kick out of it every time he comes in my office. "I see you have my headphones there, Dad..."

I know there are much more expensive monitors out there that are probably "better" than these. But these would be hard to beat in their price range. Well done AKG.

The AKG K-240 Studio Headphones are the best-balanced pair of headphones I've ever used. Being an AKG K-44 Studio Headphones veteran, I got used to its bassy side and would mix at a lower volume to make sure of a well-balanced mix. The K-240 Studio Headphones are definitively an upgrade and so clean that you can hear a pin drop; the quality of my mixing abilities increased tenfold. This is a win-win purchase, whether you're a beginner or a professional.

* Important Note: I use Acustica's Free Sienna Studio Rooms as a user has the option to choose the make and model of current studio headphones; it makes a big difference.

If you want great open back headphones at a reasonable price, these are they. They continue to deliver and I'll keep buying them.

I have several pair of closed back and noise canceling headphones. I bought these to practice guitar and still be able to hear what's going on in the room around me. For that purpose these are great headphones at a great price.

I have had the same pair for nearly 25 years! That is absolutely insane! They have never let me down. I still have the original cable. I have gone through so much gear since the day I bought them. I have used them in my home studio beginning with my reel to reel setup, a MiniDisc multitrack, later on to ADAT, onto a Mackie Hard Disk recorder, and through every iteration of the DAW that I have used in my studio (Cool Edit to ACID to Sonar to Cubase to Reason, to Logic and then Pro Tools. The one constant: my AKG K240 headphones. If their build quality is still the same as when mine were built then this has to be the best bargain for a very serious pair of headphones.

A new product for me. I am use to Computer headphones and at first rated these against those. No volume control and of course no MIC. But after playing through my AMP from the guitar I noticed a clean and rich sound that I have never heard through a pair of headphones. I solid stereo feel with highs and lows through out.

Nice quality sound for the price and comfortable during long sessions.

I tend to be hard on headphones because I end up sitting/stepping/yanking on the cord and they go flying off my head often. These will take the abuse. But best of all, they have a super flat response so you know exactly what your mix sounds like. Excellent product all around.

Great product, excellent service

I used these headphones exclusively in my home 16 track Studio.
Early on, I discovered whenever I took them off, the sound that I was hearing was exactly the same as that which was coming out of my studio monitor speakers, JBL 4311s, which were 8 feet midfield monitors in a pink noise equalized room and 33 band EQ.
AND... the marketing surrounding this product is absolutely correct when they refer to how comfortable these headphones are because I literally wore them more hours than I did not wear them and never had a problem with discomfort.

I didn't know headphones could be this good and this versitle. I love listening to music with them and playing my instrument along, I can hear both very well!

For the money.....these are hard to beat !

I only play my guitar at home, and I needed to not disturb the rest of the house. I was using an old set of noise-canceling earphones that I originally got for use on airplanes. I got the AKG K240 headset and was amazed. The sound quality is actually better than what I get from the amp when not using them. They're semi-open, so I don't feel isolated from the world when I'm using them. Also, I am able to use them while still wearing my hearing aids. I can't really compare them to other, professional headsets, but don't see how it could get much better.

I work in the audio industry testing magnetic tape when it was the staple format. Every AES engineer who designed products, worked or ran a studio approved the AKG K240 as the standard. The honest replication was the real application but bonuses existed in it's clarity, transparency throughout the sound spectrum, it's ability to scale up from flat to robust and exciting. Sound board engineers would do their best tweeks, their best hidden secrets with these headphones. Best headphones for professional sound.

I love these headphones..They are super quiet, fit perfectly and I love the sound through them with my guitars. Don't think I could be happier and the price was unbelievable. Plus they are very attractive.

My original pair of 240's heard a lot of original music over the years. As a drummer, it's important to hear everything in the mix when it's your turn to lay down the groove. When they finally gave up the ghost, I knew it was probably time to replace them (I should add that my original phones were 30+ years old) I am so thankful that Sweetwater had a sweet deal. Here's to another 30 plus years.

Love these headphones
Depth, clarity, response--they change the listening experience for recording or hearing favorite tunes.
And big in size for good coverage and light weight for comfort.
Thanks

Works and sounds really really well and is pretty aesthetically

I'm using for mixing until I can afford some decent monitors.. Neutral and clear. Can't beat for the money. I have no comparison with high end headphones, but these are big help . Mixes sound way better when I listen in regular closed phones or computer speakers or on cd mixes in the car or my home stereo

Amazing quality, and shipped with care. Wont stop getting my equipment from you guys

These headphones have a wide range of frequency and tonal quality. Exceeded my expectation. And A.J. is awesome.

The headphones are perfect for what I need them for. They are comfortable and work well. And as always my sales engineer Derek always steers me right!

I love these headphones so much. I bought JBL headphones along side these ones. They completely snapped in half 6 months after I bought them, when I was opening them to put them on! Just snapped like a stale saltine cracker. But these akg headphones have been put through the ringer, been sat on, been dropped, you name it. I own my own recording studio plus I have 5 kids, these headphones have seen a thing or two. They're not phased one bit. They take a punch straight in the face and say, "That all you got". I am willing these headphones to my favorite child, nothing can beat them. I will go to my grave still whispering..."Akg headphones are the best headphones I ever owned, plus they sound phenomenal."

I bought a pair after reading numerous reviews of semi-open back headphones and wasn't dissapointed. I wear hearing aids and these phones are very accomodating. For the price they can't be beat, and they deliver the full aural range of highs and lows without distortion or garble.

Probably one of the top purchases I've made for my home studio in the last few years. I used AKG headphones in the past when I worked in studios full-time and always found them to be top notch.

I found these while browsing through Sweetwater's site after a long reliable set of cans started to fail. WOW! I was surprised at the bang for the buck. First of all, they are pretty flat. Too many cans these days are too bass heavy and I find that so irritating because accented bass will make singers sing flat and mixes sound tinny when played on flat speakers. Secondly, these headphones are comfortable. You can wear these things for hours on end without fatigue. Finally, my favorite feature is that the cord is detachable, thus replaceable. Seems like every time a trusted pair of phones poops out, it is the cable that is the issue. Knowing that can be replaced is a great peace of mind.

I can say confidently that you're not going to find better headphones at this price point.

For the price, these are great. Well worth the $ or so. I unfortunately, spend most of my guitar playing time, with head phones. And these make it sound almost identical to playing through the amp. The ONLY issue I have, which was not an issue, until I recently got the Digitech drop pedal. Is you can hear the strings through the head phones. Which didn't bother me. But now that I have the drop pedal, that lowers your tuning Hearing the strings while using that, is like nails on a chalk board. But if hearing the strings is not an issue, then these will be perfect for you! And a fairly decent price, if you look at some of the prices on other quality head phones.

THESE ARE NICE SOUNDING PHONES AND ARE VERY LIGHT AND CONFORTABLE

THESE PHONES WILL DO EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED FOR MONITORING MY MSIC…

After 20 + years I had to replace my AKG K240 studio headphones. I have been using these for recording for many years. Even before I owned my own pair the studios I recorded in over the years always used the the K240. They are my go to for tracking, mix referencing, and all around use. These are the best for my ears. And like I have already pointed out, my last pair lasted over 20 years. Thank you to my trusted Sweetwater guide Ian Roegels for many years of excellent service I truly appreciate it.

These headphones are amazing for being able to hear yourself clearly when recording vocal tracks.

I first used AKG K240 headphones 30+ years ago as a young apprentice recording engineer, and I loved them at the time. So much about recording equipment has changed since then (!!!) but I was pleasantly surprised to see that AKG still makes the K240 and that they look-feel-sound just as I remembered--thankfully, it appears AKG hasn't tried to fix what wasn't broken!

What's (still!) special about these?

* No-fuss, studio-first ergonomics. The lightweight but sturdy steel-band design, self-adjusting "hammock" headband, and over-the-ear cups make for a set of headphones that go on quickly and easily without any adjustment, don't squeeze-pinch-pull your ears or your head, don't get hot or sweaty, hold fast even if you're rocking, and can be worn comfortably for many hours straight.

* Neutral, highly-detailed sound reproduction that doesn't fatigue the ears. These are outstanding headphones for straightforward, unvarnished insight into the actual sounds you're tracking or mixing. For hours on end. No booming bass or sub-bass enhancement, no mid scooping, no treble bias here.

* Bang. For. Buck. Yikes, the price-for-performance ratio can't be beat! I was stunned to find them so inexpensive.

OK, if those are the "pros," are there any possible "cons" to be aware of? Yes:

* The K240's ear cups are an open-back design: they don't strongly isolate a listener from sounds of the outside world, and they don't keep monitor audio from leaking out into the world. So these are *not* the headphones for isolating yourself with sound in an open office or on public transportation. In the studio, they aren't great tracking monitors for drummers, and when tracking vocalists you'll want to take care that mics don't pick up any leaking monitor audio--keep vocalist monitor volumes sensible.

* The K240's ergonomics make little sense outside the studio--they're big, they don't fold, they're ready to snag-hook-tangle on anything else you'd carry in a bag with them.

* The flat-neutral sound reproduction that's so helpful in studio tracking and mixing may not also be everyone's preferred perspective on their favorite tracks streamed from Spotify. As general purpose music-listening headphones, the K240's flat-neutral-detailed perspective will probably be an acquired taste--strange at first with emphasis lacking in expected places (bass / sub-bass) and sound unexpectedly foregrounded in others (upper midrange), but perhaps endearing over time.

The title said it all. :)

I was looking for a decent priced set of Studio headphones to replace a different set. I was Hesitant to buy another budget priced set. Do Not let the price fool you! Great sounding headphones!! I do not mix with headphones but do use them to hear the stereo spectrum of my mix.
I'll be picking up another pair for my vocal booth!

Nice phones for the $$. I was trying to find a set of cans that would sound decent with the Line 6 POD Go headphone out. These seem to work pretty well. They are nice and light, have that nice semi-open air feel to them and don't fatigue your head. The only con is that they make your head sweat with those big over-sized cans.. especially with the vinyl earpads.

Quality sound and comfort for as long as you need to wear them. Dollar for dollar the best in performer use.
Sweetwater's Jozy F. rules!

These are a great deal for what you get. Expansive sound field.

I am a DJ. These are not deejaying headphones (they have no swivel cups), but they are flexible, so you could technically move one pad off your ear. But for listening, editing, etc., they are perfect. They are extremely comfortable, even when worn for long periods of time. I also like the straight cable (not a fan of coiled cables because they pull the hair on my arms when I am sitting down).
The sound quality is very good, good range and faithful reproduction.
Pads and cable are replaceable, should you ever need to.
For the price, you can't go wrong.

I've had these for a year or two and they work very well for my home studio use. I have used AKG, Senheiser, and Koss phones. I have to say i am most impressed with these and my Koss.

Primo... Nuff Said

Great sound reproduction. Lightweight and properly padded for hours of comfort. Outstanding customer service from Sweetwater! You would have thought that I was making a huge purchase in light of their attentiveness and followup.

This is my second pair and they are still great! I have a home studio and I already had one pair and I have used that great links I added some more studio equipment and needed another pair of headphones and was pleased to still find these in stock at SWEETWATER! They are a great set of headphones for a phenomenal low price… They work great for me!

Ask for Mark Thompson, he is the most knowledgeable engineer I have ever worked with at SWEETWATER

I got these to use with my GT1B so I can practice without keeping everyone up at night. These have a very clean and clear sound. I have also used them for playing games with my 3ds. For the price these sound fantastic. I had been using my friend's Beats and those have overly strong bass to the point of being muddy. With these I can loop drums, bass and multiple guitar tracks and hear everything separate but together fine.

Thank you Sweetwater quick delivery great customer service support and thank you Nate

Comfortable great sounding headphones clean highs tight clean bass. Great value

These are great studio headphones for the price. The adjustable headband is really nice and I like the feature of being able to disconnect the cable from the headphones. They feel very light, so they're good for long use.

Former Nashville Audio consultant to the studio industry . Finest most comfortable accurate headsets available, PERIOD

The K240 headphones give you a little bit of everything. They look amazing and they're very comfortable. The audio quality is some of the best I've heard from a pair of headphones. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is using a digital piano or synthesizer.

I use these when I practice with my studio microphone and they sound great. The detail and wide range are awesome. Would love to have a second set for guest.

These headphones have a rich clear sound and are not heavy on your head

As these are probably the most expensive headphones I have owned to date I dont have much to compare to but I am super happy with them. I have been using them to record and mix and I cant be happier. Compared to my much cheaper Sennheiser phones that Ive had for about a year these are superior in every way. Very comfortable too. I can wear these for extended periods with no issues. Highly recommended!

Exactly what I was hoping for. I prefer the semi-open headphones as they sound more natural to me. Not enough leakage to be a problem when recording and very comfortable to wear. These are the phones I encounter in the studio most often: Capitol, EastWest, Fox, Eastman etc. I sometimes mix or reference using my AKG702's and the AKG240"s have some of those qualities. Great price for great phones from Sweetwater.

The last item I purchased was Akj K240 headphone.It is a studio headphone which has whole different sound and it is so useful when you want to write something in software. At first it is difficult to get along with this different sound ,but it gives you whole perception of your track. Also it is the cheap one but it has a great quality.My experience to this item was great , because i purchased it from Amazon and it was new ,not used one. Also when i read a feedbacks from users who had already purchased this item they were not disappointed and feedbacks seemed pretty cool.So i purchased this headphone and when it delivered and i opened the box my expectation was big . It's good that i was not disappointed. It was new one without any demage and it worked in good order. So i recommend this headphone.

These headphones were recommended to me and I'm extremely happy with them.
They provide an extremely clear sound to help me with my mixing needs.
I highly recommend these for anyone looking for a pair of mixing headphones.
(Headphones do bleed sound a little, not intended for everyday, on the go listening purposes)

A decent set of headphones for the price to replace my worn out $150 Sony headphones (after a bunch of years the cable and ear pads disintegrated). I use the AKG240's with my bass trainer to learn cover tunes. I can hear the music clearly and pick out my parts. Comfortably covers the entire ear and very light weight. Very pleased.

I love these headphones. I can wear them for several hours with little no fatigue and the sound?!? Cmon... They're AKG..

I've never been happier.

Its 2012 and I am testing out the "New" POD HD at a music store. Sounds much better than my X3 Live so when I get the opportunity I upgrade to POD HD but I get plugged in and it doesn't have the same quality sound I heard at the music store. Oh well... Fast forward to 2019 and I am trying my hand at recording and mixing but my mixes sound different in my car than on my headphones at my work station. Whats going on? Answer .... You need the right Headphones. Its not a matter of quality its a matter of function. Yes these AKGs seem really nice and they are comfortable but really where I hear the difference is when I try and mix something. Now in the car I have the sound I want. Really that's what its about. What will the net result be to your listener on their iPad, iPhone or in their car. Also .... I like my POD HD finally and I mean it REALLY sounds A LOT better.

Awesome product , thanks sweetwater for your great service .

I replaced a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M40x phones which drove me crazy because of the design (I had to untangle them everytime I grabbed them). I bought these AKG and not only do they function much better but they sound much better for me too. They are very comfortable. Dig them.

These headphones are so comfortable and very transparent. They are pretty flat so be careful with your low end as you can add too much low end to compensate - keep that in mind. These are a must have in any studio IMO!

Tienen un sonido real a lo que se escucha sin ellos, livianos y cómodos, los recomiendo si estas buscando uno audífonos económicos y con unas prestaciones geniales, para tu home studio.

Work great and very comfortable for long meetings.

I've had a pair of these headphones for the last 20 years and decided to buy another and they are just as good now as they were back then!!!

I live in an apartment so I need something that will create the sounds that my amp makes, these do just that. The sound is amazing, they are very light weight, and dollar for dollar they cant be beat.

Great product and great value! I found these semi-open headphones to be just what I needed to review several hours of recent recordings for my next project. They were comfortable and gave a level reference across a wide range of frequencies. I plan to supply them to other members on the team.

Very comfortable and accurate.
Been using these for years in the studio.
Can't go wrong

I've been using a pair of this K240 as main mixing headphones for about 10 years straight, when they use to cost double the price as they do now. Which I was pleasantly surprised since after accidentally breaking my original ones I was in the market for new ones and with that price why change? I've found that everything translate very well to different speakers, specially when keeping with the lower volume as mixing levels approach since they are quieter(but "cleaner") than other headphones that run at the same price range. Plus, they have been a studio headphones that have lasted the test of time and still going strong!

Good headphones for the price, and the chord can easily be changed. What more do you want?

These headphones are great for mixing! Everything is clear and pronounced. Would highly recommend them.

I chose these AKG K240 cans largely for private practicing during the coronavirus lockdown with family members working and studying at home. But I've also been enjoying the full sound of my record collection, streaming, and more. Very versatile, comfortable enough to wear for hours. Plus they are open enough to hear background. The bass response is really good meaning you don't need to play loud to hear the range of your instrument. Kurt C helped me with the final decision as there are many headphone options. Would buy again. I have used these every day since receiving.

Use to get to play with all sorts of expensive sound gear including head phones that cost a lot more then these. I got these a few months back because I missed a high level of sound quality. I got what I was looking for. These are crystal clear. The only down side is that they don't go thumper low but the specs show that they wont. If your a bass junkie these may not be a good fit. I don't mean they don't have bass, they do, it's just that they are not made for cranking dub step and feeling the wub wub in you head as you slowly go deaf. For that you need to spend a little more or sacrifice some of that high end and probably switch to a closed back style. That being said they do the HiFi thing. I use mine to listen to my favorite music as lossless wav files more then anything else and consider these headphones "slightly" better then the fancy Bose headphones I have that cost twice as much and then some; no joke. If your on a budget I would recommend these for a verity of applications and if your made of money just buy 'em for fun I guess; well your at it get that pony you always wanted too, we won't judge.

Oh. The cord is really long, 10 feet I think, but if you want a shorter one you can buy one on amazon. They are just a pain to track down.

I use over the ear headphones when playing guitar, mostly when practicing and playing with back up tracks. I got sick and tired of wearing headphones, some were wireless with noise canceling, and after a half hour my ears would STING from fatigue. These are ssooo comfortable! I will probably wear these to bed now while watching TV or iPad .. big and light... my rep Chris Jenkins hooked me up to these and I love them! Also, I wear hearing aids and with these headphones I can wear my hearing aids too if I want to! There’s a lot of room so positioned right, they won’t whistle with feedback! It’s nice to know I can do either or... thank you Sweetwater and Chris....

Great Headset, best headset that I used everyday to practice with my new Fender Stratocaster.
I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good headset of studio quality.
I would buy this again.
Hector H

As you well know, low end can be a fickle mistress. And mixing on headphones often compounds the issue. But the open design of these headphones makes for clear decision making for frequencies below 80hz and smooth transition to those frequencies. If your mix in these cans sounds boomy or muddy...... it’s likely your mix is boomy or muddy.
True the open nature of their design makes them less than optimal for tracking, but this is a small price to pay for the benefit of improving your mixes. Chances are you already have another set of headphones for tracking anyway.
For the price they’re phenomenal. At any price, they’re invaluable.

The best feature of these phones is their light weight. Wearing them for long periods of time is easy. The sound quality is top notch. I hear audio details in the headphones that I missed with my external monitors. To top it off, they're self adjusting, which makes it easy to put them on and fitting comfortably without too much hassle. Definitely a sound investment.

These sound great, are comfortable, cheap, and well constructed.

I had my eye on these headphones for a while caught em on sale and couldn't be happier with them.
they are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time and the sound response is nice and even. I Just may have to pick up a couple more of these just to have em in my inventory.

I replaced an old old old set of these phones that seemed to have gotten lost in a move. The sound on these is so open, so clean and accurate. And yes, they're comfy. Nice and light.

I use these as monitors on the worship team at church. I can hear all vocals and instruments very clear. More importantly, my tele sounds great. Most importantly, it’s much easier to flow with the Holy Ghost. I think He likes them too!

Headphones sound great and are very comfortable even when wearing for long period of time.

Great sounding Headphones and comfortable to wear for long periods.

I mainly use these headphones to practice, so that I don’t disturb others. The semi-open back makes it comfortable for long practice sessions.

I've had opportunity to try these on several sources (keyboard, Mac Mini headphone out, Android audio out, and at least 2 different mix console phone outs), and I'm quite happy with the results. I've read a number of reviews on various discussion groups which say that this model is too bass heavy, but I have *not* had that experience. That said, there *is* the sense of a little extra presence in the lower range, say below about 150Hz, but not excessively so, and the drivers in these headphones handle those frequencies such that they are clear and distinct.

I like the quick cable disconnect via a TA3 connector. Keeps from pinching the cable in my gig box.

I have not had these long enough to comment on longevity. So far, with proper care, no problems or breakdowns have become apparent.

I would not say that they are "loud". In fact I have to turn my keyboard output to max to get enough energy transferred to make them adequate. In comparison, when using my in-ears in the same keyboard, I cannot turn the output any higher than about 25% before there is way more than enough energy transferred to my ears. Please note that I am a studio engineer, and as such I a) care for my hearing, and b) don't run headphones "loud"; so when I say I have turn the output way up for these, that's saying something. Yet, on the mix consoles, the transfer seems to be fine at lower output settings, so it is likely just a less-than-optimal impedence match with the keyboard.

BIG thumbs up: As a test, I did a mix while monitoring only with these AKG 240s the first time through, using only my own judgement based on what I could hear - no plugin analyzers - for decisions regarding EQ/comp/etc. After finishing that pass, I checked the results of my decisions against the spectral balance tool from iZotope, and it was spot-on throughout the spectrum. That tells me that I can indeed make critical mix decisions with the 240s.

All things considered, would I buy them again? Yep.

They're as good now as they were in the 80's when I bought the two pairs that I still use today !!

Can not beat the quality for the price!

I remember, back in the day, the two best headphones I ever used were the AKG's and a pair of DC's (David Clarks). I decided it was time to get back to the great sound of the AKG. I was not disappointed. Excellent sound reproduction and, a plus for me, very comfortable to wear for long sessions.

I"m a former radio announcer and I gave up the much-vaunted "Beats" headphones for something simpler and more comfortable: headphones I don"t have to leave on a charger all night. The AKG K240 headphones provide the level of external noise exclusion and audio accuracy I need for recording and editing my voice productions. They are also lightweight, durable and easy to handle. I doubt they will wear out, but if they do, I would buy them again!

AKG K240s are hard to beat. Awesome value and true sound. I have bought several pairs in my long broadcasting/producing career, it's the only studio headphones I use and keep several around always.

Plenty comfortable new, and have the sound that I need. I mostly use my akg q 701 s which are my favorite, but I wanted something I could take to sessions and while recording remotely and these are perfect. A little tight right out of the box, but I hope they retain the quality and durability that the 701s have over the years.

Super comfortable, and carries a nice wholesome sound at various volume levels; much like you'd expect from quality studio headphones!

This is my second pair of AKG K240 Studio headphones, and I couldn't be happier with them. I had my first pair for well over 10 years and they were awesome, but they finally wore out after many years of abuse, so I replaced them with the exact same model.

These are absolutely fantastic headphones for mixing, or just for general listening. The frequency response is very well balanced, with extended top end, and a detailed, open sound. They work well for extended listening sessions, are comfortable around the ears, and automatically adjust to fit your head. They also get loud using just the output of a MacBook Pro, due to their low 55 ohm impedance.

I've had great success mixing with these headphones, since they don't color or emphasize any frequencies, and the mixes translated well to other listening setups. They are essential for mixing if you do not have a well-treated mixing environment in your studio. They are great for tracking as well, unless you are tracking vocals and the singer needs a very loud mix in the headphones, in which case you may get a little bleed over, since they are open back.

The price can't be beat either! Make no mistake these are professional grade headphones at a budget price.

Also note that these have the exact same drivers and sound as the AKG K240 MKII, they just omit the extra velvet earpads (they are leatherette only) and they omit the extra 16' coiled cable (there is a detachable 10' cable only), but are... less expensive.

These are excellent sounding headphones at a fraction of the price of other comparable sounding headphones. And the service at Sweetwater is second to none!

I haven't had my AKG K240, Semi-open Pro Studion Headphones, long,
but I love the sound, the feel, and the comfort of them!

This is my first pair of "semi-open" headphones - and they feel and sound fantastic!
The sounds are so clear, my ears can breath and the music sounds more real to me.

Looking at my old headphones which I've had for at least 20 years, and which finally stopped working on one side; I realized they were also made by AKG. So, I fully expect my new headphones will last for a long time, too. They certainly look and feel strong and sturdy; but, more importantly - are as light, comfortable and cool as can be! Love them!!

Honestly these may be better than some multi hundred dollar headphones ive bought. BUTTTTT, they aren't very strong. Throw em at the wall once, and next thing you know you are buying a new pair, but still worth.

I have been using the AKG K240 headphones for the last seven years. They are reliable and can be used in broadcast and production. Even better is the fact that you can replace the wire that connects into the headset. I highly recommend them!!

I bought mine in 1982 and still use them. Best sounding headphones, ever.

These are still the only headphones I've heard that do not color the sound.
And they're... less than they used to be.

I didn't realize these are made in China now. Side by side, I can't tell a difference between these and my Austrian ones. They are still the best studio workhorse cans out there.

I got this headphones specifically for practice with my guitar at nights and Let me tell you guys that is incredible how I"ve enjoyed these headphones . I"ll recomended the AKG 240 for those people that are looking for something cheap with good quality and at same time I would like to thanks for those people that are behind Sweetwater.com giving us an excelent customer service.

For the money, these are really great phones. Nice fit, great sound, but between the sound and the deal I've had an all around great experience with this company so I'll rate them an 5 all round. The headphone are awesome. My sales guy Brock always got. Great deal great product

I am currently using them on the air as I type this. I love the sound!

I bought these to listen to music on my IPad,earbuds just weren't giving me true sounds. I can hear things on songs now that I didn't even know we're there. I am amazed at the quality of these headphones. Since I am just using the headphones on an IPad, I can't believe the sound that these headphones would provide if they were used on a good quality stereo system. I didn't go wrong buying these amazing AKG K240 Studio Semi-open Pro Studio Headphones. Also,I always love doing business with Sweetwater,my Sales Engineer Nick LaMendola is great to work with and always checks up on me and my purchases.

These are some great sounding cans and very comfy too. Can be worn for hours no problem. Can't be beat in this price range. Buy these with no reservations.

Great headphones at a great price. Sound is as good as my phones costing 3 times as much. Sound is terrific at low volume and higher. Extremely comfortable, very minimal wear fatigue. Cool and airy due to semi-open design. These are great phones!

I'm using these so that my family can sleep while I micromanage my synthesizers and record into my MPC Live. They sound great, are comfortable to wear for hours, and you can't beat the price. I was looking for accurate sounding headphones for production purposes and these are working great. The highs are crisp, the mids sound great, and even though they won't rattle your glasses off your head with bass, the low is very helpful when you need to know when you start distorting with too low of frequency. I find that if my bass can sound great through these headphones, then it will sound great wherever I test my tracks. These are really good and affordable "Studio" headphones, in fact the word "Studio" is in the product name twice! So if you are looking for a couple of quality sounding headphones for playback in your studio, pick a few of these up.

Brian at Sweetwater helped me compare this version with the more expensive version and he found them to be technically identical (minus the extra ear cover and coiled extension cord that comes with the silver version for twice the price). Thanks Brian!

Just perfect. Living on a budget these headphones blew me away. I"m finding them perfect for guitar work and mixing. I think I"m in love with AKG... next up is a set of closed backs for vocal work. I"ll be looking at AKG first.

You can certainly spend as much as you would like for headphones. Spend $500 per set if you feel that they give you what nothing else can do. I am sure your can justify that sort of money if you are doing all of your mixing and editing exclusively on phones...(I sort of get that) but when it comes to extended everyday use. Headphones that are both comfortable, accurate, dependable, AND economical...look no further than AKG 240's. My partner and studio owner buddy have been using K240's for many years, not just a few weeks, and believe me this is the sort of product you thought did not exist...but it does. LOVE THESE PHONES! and we will buy these headphones as long as they are available. I am not sure how long they have been making the K240's it has been many years, and they are around because they TOTALLY ROCK! ...oh ya..and buy them from Kurt Martin at Sweetwater...he knows how to take care of customers.

Fantastic headphones, well worth the money and works great whether you are mixing or just playing the guitar they are great

Sounds great for whatever you want to do. I use these for listening to movies in private through a home theater system and they perform flawlessly. These are comfortable and lightweight and are solidly built. Highly recommended.

These headphones are very comfortable to wear while practicing my guitar. I wear hearing aids and I can use these without any problem or feedback. The quality is excellent as well as the sound. Very nice item.

I'm new to bass playing but not to quality stereo equipment - these headphones are great. Clean and articulate. I can hear every mistake I make :)

These replaced a previous pair that lasted 15 years or so and never let me down during that time. Previous version did not have removable cable, so that is a plus for these.

It is a great reference headphones for mixing and even mastering.
It does not lie and represents the reality of your audio projects.

outstanding product... always get a deal at gearfest!

Another one of my studio standards. Great for all recording artist in the mix.

These headphones are simply awesome. Sound great and true, and so very comfortable. I don't get "headphone fatigue," which is a big deal to me. Definitely recommend!

These are my favorite headphones to mix on. Just for reference I own several other pairs of headphones from 99 bucks all the way up to 400 dollars. These things tell you the truth. Get the mid range smooth on these and it will translate. Keep the high end in check, and it will be smooth as silk on other systems. Make sure the bass isn't rattling the cans, and it will be tight and punchy everywhere else. Seriously great, classic, studio tools. Also a blast to listen to for pleasure as well. Classic.

Consistency!

This new pair of K-240's was purchased to replace a pair of the same P/N that I bought a long time ago from Team Electronics in Fairbanks, AK.

On the headband, the elastic cords had failed on the older pair and the plastic strap has cracked and broken in a couple of different spots, also.

The brand new pair from 2017 sounds identically the same as the set purchased new in 1977!!!

The differences between the two sets are minor. The plastic head strap is now solid, the original had some large perforations molded into them and this where I had the cracking and breakage problems. The elastic cords for the auto-adjust when putting the 'phones on appears to be a different material which I hope is more durable than the original cords. AND, you can change or replace the signal input cord with a simple twist of the fitting.

Thank you for distributing an excellent product!!!

I am 56
ex sound engineer for touring bands in the 80's..
My sound system is quality, not noise..
Boston Acoustics, Receptor, "Clock Radio"
These headphones, just amaze me all the time, how..
Even with Youtube vids, the sound is tight..
Dont blow wanker money, on the Dr brand..
These headphones, will be used by your Grandkids..
I have slammed them, many a time..
Next day, yep, still crisp clear..
Gus

I write music and spend hours a day with these.

I fead lots of posts from music guys and they were all good.....no scariily stupendous....so I bought them.

You do not know you have them on.

I have had headphones 4 times this price and they did not match and were not as reliable

Apart from the stunning audio quality, I have dropped these and tugged at the cable many times (you do not know you have them on) and they have NEVER failed me. I bought 2 pairs from the US to spread out the post...I have never needed the 2nd pair in ...how many years?...5?

They spoil you for listening to speakers. That would be my one downside. They are technically audio better than 99% of speakers and then you take your mix to an amp/speaker and you have to remix. In kn ow Headphones increase separation etc, but there is more than this.

BUT....they are as good as it gets to just listen...so not just studio .....and so cheap.

LEGEND...and stunningly priced.

The fullness and quality of the sound coming from the headphones blows me away. I even use them when I don't have to because I live the richness I hear in everything I play. Thank you helping to select them! You're awesome.

I just received my 5th and 6th pair today, and with several reasons.

When it comes to recording.
1. Flat frequency response is a must when monitoring and mixing. The K240s have it.
2. If you want to monitor from various locations without taking your headphones from
room to room, you have to have several headphones sets, that match. The K240s
are one of the few headphones I've purchased multiple sets of, that sound alike.
3. The consistency from set to set, also comes in handy, when sharing mixes with several
people, using a headphone mixer. You can rest assured the people you are working with,
are hearing the same thing you are.
4. Another point with what you mix and monitor on, is that the results have to sound good on other
systems as well. If they don't, people aren't going to listen. I have found that what I mix on the K240s
sounds good on my computer, car stereo, monitor speakers etc. I have taken my mixes to a friend
of mine that still operates a studio, and monitored them on his Mackie HR series monitors, and they
sound good.
5. If you are looking for isolation, these won't be among your top choices, the semi open design doesn't
excel in that area. They offer very little in that respect.
6. Clarity is another area, that is important when you are working with a raw mix, and are working to mix
it down. Clarity is hard to define, but it allows you to hear subtle details in a raw mix, that allows you
refine them into a final mix. The K240s are better at that, than a lot of studio monitors.
7. If you understand that when it come to mixing and monitoring, you don't want to hear enhancements,
you want to hear reality, so you can enhance it yourself, then you won't find the K240s lacking.
They'll deliver, what you deliver. Monitor systems aren't designed to make you sound good, they are
designed to deliver you the facts.

I've carried these everywhere clipped on the outside of my backpack for four or five years now and I love them. They're not great in noisy environments, but I knew that going into it. I'm amazed at how the cable and headphones have held up, being thrown around and bent out of shape whenever they get snagged on something, and exposed to water if it's raining. If you need some good monitoring phones for editing, these are the ones.

My son loves it a lot!

The AKG K240 headphones seemed the best option for playing guitar quietly via my amp, listening to music, and recording playback. They are awesome for all the above! I highly recommend these for all purpose musical uses. Excellent quality sound.

Comfortable to wear for extended periods. Excellent sound quality for the price

Never realized how big a melon I had until I found a set of headphones that fit correctly. The sound is everything I wanted and more than I expected. I use these for tracking in my home studio. The clarity is beyond belief. Never before has the sound quality of my equipment exposed how much more I need to practice than these headphones.
Love them.

Great headphones... say no more!

I really live these headphones, very comfortable sbd they sound great. For the price, cant be beat.

I have used these headphones for years. I had to purchase a new pair due to the dog eating the last pair I had. Still great sound excellent low end response. Very natural and neutral.

No complaints, decent quality!

I work in radio where I record, edit and complete mix for customer ads as well as record & edit program cds for listeners. GREAT set of headphones. Eliminates all outside noise. They are light weight and do not hurt my ears. have been using an old set of Koss, that are heavy ad hurt. Will recommend this set.

Supposed to be here today. They arrived yesterday. (Perfect!)
They are so much smoother than my old Sens. No ice-pick what so ever.
Just a good all around set of cans!

I bought these to replace an old set Iv'e had for 25 or so years.. These have been the "go to" cans for many pro engineers for years. They are great for getting a final mix together before going to your'e field monitors.. I usually find having to make very few changes after going to the reference monitors. They take the room out of the picture, which can be a problem if it's not tuned correctly which most home studios are not.. To many null and hot spots make it difficult to get a handle on low end frequencies in particular.. Putting a good set of "speakers" directly over your'e ears is the only real answer...

Having used multitudinous headphones in my time as a musician and engineer, I was, at first, rather ambivalent toward these headphones. However, having ordered them, I am completely blown away by the combination of cost and quality.

These are, beyond a doubt, the flattest-sounding headphones I have ever used, and that, friends, is a good thing.

These are the studio standard! I have mixed through these and not even needed to tweak the mix when I listened through speakers.

I just replaced my first pair that I got in 1989. They still work fine, but at this price, I couldn't resist replacing the 27 year-old beauties. That pair of phones have been on my head for literally ever take that I have ever recorded, no matter where I was or what instrument I was playing.

The quality and sound are exactly the same as they have always been, and the design has two small improvements.

This quality, at this price... just buy them!
AKG is an unimpeachable company and Sweetwater provides unmatched service.

Very good quality. Very quick delivery.

great sounding headphones more so when your doing final mix down. i live in an apartment so it's hard to push your monitors without disturbing my neighbors. now when check out my cd in my car etc. they are dead on!!!!! Peace and Music.

These headphones are outstanding choice. Comfortable to wear isolated from outside noise. Best of all is you can repair these phones with spare ear pads cable and plags. They will last a lifetime.

The and are large enough that I cand wear my hearing aides when using the head phone. The hearing aides are Bluetooth so they are not as susceptible to feedback and that helps, but most headphone cans are too small to allow the hearings space to fit or work. This is my second pair of these I own, I got them for my bass player. I just replaced the cable on the older pair with the replaceable cord - a great feature. Being able to replace the cable and the pads at little cost and effort saves money and frustration. Oh, I didn't mention they sound great!

Standard equipment at Leo Laporte's TWIT.TV for staff and every weekend radio show. I've had them in my purchase radar for years after streaming his show and seeing him wear them, I know they are solidly made. Also doesn't hurt that My set were useless because of one tiny little plastic hinge piece that I couldn't replace or refab.to urge me to shop for a sturdy model.
This price was too good to skip even though cash was low.

I did not realize that listening to music is better with headphones. It was like being at a live show. I would suggest these headphones very much.

Thanks,
Paula Benson

I HAD A PAIR OF K240S SINCE THE 90'S BUT MY PIT-BULL USED THEM AS A CHEW TOY. SO AFTER MANY YEARS OF USING THE SONY 7506'S I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE 30 DOLLAR OFF SAVINGS AND BOUGHT THESE FOR 70 BUCKS. THEY ARE VERY COMFORTABLE AND I TRULY ENJOY THE SOUND BETTER THAN THE SONYS. I WAS ACTUALLY SHOCKED AND HAD TO COMPARE ALL MY MONITORING EQUIPMENT. I USE A PAIR OF KRK ROKIT6'S AND ALSO A PAIR OF KRK ROKIT 8'S AND I SO FAR I THINK I LIKE USING THESE BETTER FOR TRACKING THRU MY ELEVEN RACK7 8PREX AS WELL AS FOR MIXING AND MASTERING.
IM SURE THERE ARE BETTER DOMEPHONES OUT THERE BUT THESE WORK FOR ME IN MY PROJECT STUDIO. BUY THEM THEYRE GOOD

I've had a pair of these for about 30 yrs now and they still are some of the best sounding 'phones I have ever heard, even with slightly worn ear pads. For about $70 bucks you really can't go wrong. You will spend a lot more before you hear a noticeable difference.

I have a set of Roland MA-8's in my edit room, and these things sound even better than them. They're extremely comfortable, I can wear them for hours at a time. They're pretty bulky, so I carry them on the outside of my laptop bag, and they're a lot more durable than they look. I'd recommend them to anybody, especially for the price.

The sound is really good. When I first put them on to listen, at first, I thought I was still listening to sound coming through my speakers, Then I realized that lovely sound was coming through the headphones. The sound is much better than my old, closed-back headphones. The ear cups are full-size to cover your entire ear. The description on Sweetwater is borne out by the item I received.

I've been with AT headphones in my 7 years of hobbyist/student music time, and finally decided to switch to AKG. Man I wish I did it earlier...

Have only been using it with the Apogee one interface which I purchased at the same time so far, but it's easy to get used to and so comfortable, my AT ones are just lying somewhere right now.

I had a set of these a number of years ago that I bought from a friend and I literally wore them out. Years went by and since i've been doing a bit of recording recently I decided to get another set and for the life of me I don't why I waited so long. I just got my new set today and I've spent the last hour just listening to different music on these. They are the most comfortable pair of headphones I have ever worn. If I was going to do a marathon 12 hour studio session, these are the phones I would want to be wearing. Everything is perfect level-wise. the bass is there but not overstated or overbearing. The mids and highs are balanced nicely. The volume level seems a bit low at first but the more your listen the more you realize how perfectly comfortable it is for your ears. Obviously you could raise the volume level with more power if you wanted to. The new detachable cable is a nice touch.

Invest in a set of these and you won't regret it and Sweetwater's service is second to none. A quick shout out to my sales engineer Ray Leach.

The sound is very sweet. Not hyped or anything, just good. It sounds like the music is in the room with you.

If your looking for professional headsets with a people price, these are the sets for you. These sound like their big brothers and have wide-range sound reproduction. The newly designed ear-cups are larger and are not as uncomfortable than the K141 Studio. Bang for buck here!! A must for any enthusiast and required by professionals. Awesome sound, with the Sweetwater style.

I've used AKG headphones for close to 30 years now - it's hard to believe it's been that long! My last pair stood by me for 22 of those years and only recently needed to be replaced. AKG have proven to me time and again that they are the 'phones I want and need.

The music and the instruments are heard well. The sound is crystal clear. What I hear is what comes out. That's what we call not lie because what we hear is what comes out of our work esn music.
I feel more than satisfied with the purchase and anyone who is looking for one I would recommend these that are inexpensive and are perfect for mastering and mixing music. With the purchase was good and if any do not regret buying them. They got the degree.
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WITH SINCERITY AND HONESTY: EDILGALLO

Cant be beat for the price. I am very satisfied and sweetwater is pleasure to deal with. Thank you

Way better than what I was expecting! They are really good at getting the low notes through without abandoning the high stuff! I really think I could not get better headphones without paying hundreds.

This is the first time I have actually bought a professional-level set of phones and I was pleasantly surprised at the difference in quality of sound and comfort. I will never go back to the bargain phones again, although these phones were a real bargain in the quality they have versus the cost.

This is a sturdy, good-looking pair of phones that gives you the clarity and depth sound that you need for mixing or performing in the studio.

I’m currently searching for the best set of cans for vocal tracking. For some reason there’s a million different headphones specifically for; mixing, master, tracking, drummers, orchestral performers, etc. etc. but not one that’s made specifically for vocal tracking. You would think this would be a staple in every brands line. I used to be a K240 hater. I never saw the appeal of these very old fashioned looking cans. It wasn’t until I finally bought a pair just to have as an option that I realized what I was missing. Build quality is excellent, and probably some of the most light weight headphones in their class. They’re very over-sized. Like a nice hoodie on a cold day (stupid analogy, I know). They can take a beating, and I don’t mind just tossing them here and there. And the sound is by far the best I’ve heard in the price range. Its the most natural and warm. I’ve done direct A/B comparisons with a lot of the ones you’re probably thinking about buying right now. None of them could really hold a candle. This is partly to do with the semi-openback aspect. Just a much better design for sound quality. Okay now on to what makes these the best that I’ve come across (so far) for vocal tracking. The fact that these are lightweight and oversized means that they put very little pressure on the artists jaw. Singing is all in the jaw. Tense jaw = bad performance. The more natural sound means there’s far less sibilance in the cans than with the over hyped stuff these compete with. And yes, EVERY single headphone I’ve used or owned in this price range is hyped. Don’t believe their claims of being “flat”. Everyone says their stuff “flat”. Very few are. Hell even these aren’t flat, they’re just not as hyped. Basically the singer will sound more like what they expect themselves to sound like. And finally the semi open back design. Most people would run away from it for vocal tracking because they’re afraid of the headphone bleed. Well for about 90% of the tracking I’ve done this has NOT been an issue what-so-ever. Especially if you’re using low output mics like an SM7b. But you do have to be mindful of how loud the mix gets in these, especially if there’s a condenser not far from it. But this can be mitigated if you know how to properly gain stage. If you have a loud singer, you should never have an issue with headphone bleed because you should never get a chance to turn the mic up enough for it to pick it up well. Plus the bleed to vocal ratio will be so high it won’t be worth thinking about. And if you have a quiet vocalist, you should never have the mix loud enough to really pop through. Its all a balancing act. And as long as you’re mindful of it, bleed will never get in the way. And the benefit of using an open design is that the singer stays in tune like 500% better. And at the end of the day would you rather have a sterile, lackluster, out-of-tune performance with no bleed? Or an impassioned, in-tune, moving vocal with the slightest bit of bleed that you can only hear when soloing the vocal in its quietest spots? Now until someone comes out with a way to add in the ambience without letting out any sound… like the opposite of noise canceling headphones… these will still be my go to for vocal sessions.

When I uses the The AKG K240 Studio Headphone and to see if my EAW sound the the same. They sound great! When everybody so to bed I can use my The AKG K240 Studio Headphone at night time. The next morning I check the mix with the EAW speaker and they sound great!

Completely fantastic. For the price, totally more than perfect. The semi-open style may not work for some people with certain projects, but as far as a personal pair for casual listening and the occasional mixing these are the best around.

My other Sony MDR V-6's gave up the ghost so I started the quest of finding a set of phones that were accurate, comfortable and NOT flat response. I tried the comparable Sennheiser phones and they were uncomfortable and heavy mid-range. Wayne, my Sweetwater agent, recommended the AKG K240 phones. I then remembered using AKGs many years ago in several recording studios and gave them a try. First thing I noticed was absolutely ZERO ear fatigue! Even after several hours use, it was like they were a part of me. Also they are extremely comfortable with great overall balance of frequencies.I mostly mix from monitors but these give a wonderful perspective of the overall mix. For the price, they can't be beat.

I bought these last week to upgrade from a pair of Sennheiser HD 205s. WOW they are amazing. I love the flat sound. The acoustics are amazing! Get yourself a pair of these! =]

1) Super flat frequency
2) Super comfortable

What more could you ask for in a pair of studio headphones? They're also cheap without being cheaply built!

I bought my first pair of AKG K 240's when I was 15. Since then, the improvement of the detachable cord makes it a 5-star product. Excellent range from lows to highs; the treble is the best I've heard in any headphones.

Wow! These have the best sound of any pair of headphones I've ever used. At first I thought the flat sound might be boring to mix and listen to with, but now I'm enjoying music like never before. Also, when i went to Sweetwater, they had a pair of these in each of there recording rooms, so you know they're great. Now that these are $100, they beat all of the other ones of the same price, so why look any further? also these are probably the most comfortable headphones out there. Way better than my last pair of sennheiser phones, that's for sure. I will never buy a different pair ever again.

The 240s were my first official studio headphones and since the onslaught of new phones, I went out and purchased several other brands that were good but none are as good as these. The 240s are light and comfortable. They also sound the most true to the source. Theres a reason these phones are still around...

My land, these are phenominal! I'm getting a better reference of my mixes on these than on my monitors.
They are so light and comfortable, that I often forget I have them on.
By far, the best pair of headphones I've ever worn.
The only downside is that the cord is long enough that I ,unaware of it, end up tangeling my leg or my chair up with it. So when I move, it crashes onto a brick floor. That has probably happened more often than the times I've put the phones on my head.
BUT, the best part is, they just keep on working like normall. They must be built like a tank!
So, I'll work on not triping on these. I have room for improvement. But I honestly don't see how the AKG K240's could be improved.

I'm sure you could spend more (lets face it; A LOT More) and get better, but why? Besides being studio standards, and the sonic clarity of these headphones... My first reactions were of COMFORT! As soon as I put these on and experienced the 'Self-adjusting headband' I just new these would be very comfortable... and sure enough after a few hours in the studio my initial reaction was confirmed. They are just so light and the way they fit over your ears, you hardly even know they are on, and I'm sure they would fit most everyone the same. If your looking for great headphones GET THESE!!

I purchased my first two pairs of K240s back in 1985 for a small studio. Even with all the changes in technology since then, these are still one of the best in the market . Audio detail, frequency response, and accuracy compare to headphones costing much more. I've owned and used Sony, Sennheiser, Grado, and other brands over the years, and I still use the 240's on a regular basis. One other thing, last year I was easily able to purchase replacement parts for those same 20 year old 240's from AKG. Talk about product support! Try doing that with some other vendors!

As far as I know these have been a staple in any large commercial studio for the past 10 years. Exceptionally good frequency response goes down to 15 Hz and up to 25 kHz, now I am able to hear sonic detail that I didn't even know existed in my CDs and recordings. These are intended to be used professionally with good equipment and have a balanced TRS cable, so if you are someone who will use them on a Walkman just don't even bother. These things have to be used with state-of-the art studio facilities, this is where they belong. Putting them on a walkman or mp3 player is a waste of time since these devices don't even have the full frequency response for the headphones to reveal what they can do.

I got these about a year and a half ago and use them to play guitar when I don't want to disturb anyone. I plug them into a Vox Mini Super Beetle or a Joyo Tweedy and play an Epiphone LP Classic I got from Sweetwater. They are very comfortable and not as heavy as they look like they would be. The sound quality is very clear with very flat response too. I like that. I didn't want the sound colored by the headphones. The only thing that I have noticed is that the lower midrange and bass frequencies seem to have more presence than playing through the 10" Vox box. I recently replaced the stock speaker with a Warehouse ET10 and it didn't change the sound much but it does seem more sensitive to and expressive at lower volume levels. I think that these K240's might be closer to the sound you would get from a 12". I don't record anything but I think they would be very good for mixing and editing at home or in a studio. Not sure about live shows. I paid $ when I got them and they are worth it. For $ on sale I am tempted to get another pair. I also like that they are open back because I can still hear if my kids need me or the phone rings. I don't hear anything when I'm wearing my gaming headset. I would say that for the same money I don't think you can do any better.

For the price, these headphones are great! We use them for any talent coming in as well as I have a back-up pair I take with me just about everywhere when away from the studio.

Let's say you just need a really good headphone to play when your wife is watching tv in the same room where your digital piano is set up. This fits the need to a T. You can spend more but you don't need to! You'll be pleased with these!

True sound. Great for the price.

Great headphones very light not bulky like the K175 ,if you play an instrument these are the headphones you want to be wearing as they won't get in your way.

I had a set of these for over 20 years because they sound that good, and because they lasted that long. I've spent more for Shure and Sony and even Audio Technica, but these headphones beat them all out for me. They are weak in the bass, however, and you'll notice that a mix that sounds GREAT on these will be bass-heavy when you listen on any other system. Knowing that going into a mastering session was just a matter of trimming the bass down a little lower.
The soundstage, articulation in the upper minds, and clarity are all amazing.

Compared to every other headphone I've ever used, these are BY FAR the most comfortable. The AKG design is excellent. My Shure headphones always give me a headache after about 2 hours of use. The AKG's almost feel like they're not even there.

Unfortunately after some 22 years of frequent use and a couple grandkids fighting over them, the left side stopped working and I had to look for another set. After so many years with these, I didn't even consider any other brand. I'm getting a different model more geared towards reference mixing so I can get more accurate bass in my mixes, but I'm sticking with AKG.

These headphones sound amazing. They're lightweight very comfortable and have great specs. I would recommend this product to
anyone looking to record or perform without breaking the bank. Patrick @ All Audio.

Our puppy chewed up the cable the first day. We are so glade to be able to replace the cable. Got 8 ft cable built with silver plated shielded cable and gold-plated connectors from AmplifierSurgery (Made in the USA)
and very happy with the sound.

I use many different cans in the studio, depending on the task and reference needed. These I use for editing, tracking non-acoustic instruments and for mixing, as an added reference. They sound very close to my monitor speaker so I don't get any unwanted jump in tone when putting them on. The mids/highs are well balanced and not hyped, as in some other brands and low end is well defined and natural. Enough to reveal what sub freq are doing but not overpowering. A very good reference for tonal balance.

They are the typical AKG design so they are very comfortable and light, even in longer sessions. Between these, the Beyers, Fostex, Sennheiser and Audio Technica, the K240 Studio see the most use, for various reasons. I would not want to do without them and neither should you.

The K240 Studio Headphones were a very good choice. Plugged into my Orange 20RT amp, they look and sound excellent for silent practice. At this price they are a very good deal.

I purchased the headphones to use with my electric guitar. They work great, no hissing sounds and the sound is as good as the amp. I tried wireless headphones but it did not work. The ten foot cable works perfect for evening playing while my wife watches TV. Excellent product for the money Also great service from Sweetwater.

I have owned the AKG K-240 since 1989 paid 179.00 back then, still work great ! have never failed me, still sound great!

I purchased these to use when practicing my drums. I wanted the open back so I could hear what I was playing. They work great. Great sound and they do let sound through so I can actually hear the drums. Great suggestion by the Sweetwater sales staff.

Excellent price on SDotD... These phones are "barely there" and sound great! They have already helped to improve my mixes as I can hear more of what"s there! Awesome!

First set of headphones I've bought in years. They are lightweight, seem plenty sturdy, are comfortable to wear, and sound great. I bought them to plug into my guitar amp so I can practice and not disturb my wife.

Very nice, very clear!

I would give this excellent sounding head phone a 5 rating but the cord is just terrible for longevity. God forbid you catch it on something pull it. A couple of time such as this and the cord is rendered useless. The 1/8 inch plug is quite susceptible to bending as well as cracking at both ends. A replacement cord will cost you a third of what you can get this set brand new. Should have come with a curled cord as its updated version, the K240MII does. However, it is an excellent headphone for the price especially at present. That being said, I may go the updated version soon.

I've been in the music business for over 35 years now... I've used too many headphones and mics in my life...
AKG K240 is one of my favorite headphones, because it is accurate and does not jar my ear like other famous brand do. It's great for recording and mixing.
I've purchased 3rd one already.
I LOVE IT.

I'm sure there are more expensive headphones that deliver better quality, but for the price, these things are awesome and do the trick! My mixes immedaitely got better!

I don't really like the 'screw in' 1/4" adapter, but I'm sure others do...

These headphones sound amazing, and they are very light. I will say however that sometimes my hair gets stuck in them, and they're pretty big so I can't hang them comfortably around my neck, and the input jack is pretty wide, so if I want to listen to music on my phone, I have to take my phone out of its case. But you know, other than that, these headphones are pretty awesome. Especially for the price, these are very high quality.

These headphones are great. Period. Perhaps there are some "better" but what does that mean anyway? The AKG K240's are a studio staple and for good reason. They sound great, are comfortable for extended periods of time, light weight, have great airflow so you aren't sweating through a session (in a bad, extra way) etc. And the fact that I picked them up for such a great price is that much nicer. I have a lot of different headphones in my studio, all of which cost more than these and the K240's are still my favorites.

I HAVED OWNED MY AKG K240 HEADPHONES SINCE 1985 ,USED FOR STUDIO WORK AND STILL SOUND GREAT, I PAID THREE TIMES AS MUCH BACK THEN YOU WONT GO WRONG AT THIS PRICE!

It's a great piece of equipment to be used in a studio. I really liked it. These give very accurate results. They may sound a little bit fatiguing to many people, but these are made to sound what it actually is and not sound dramatically pleasing as they are pro headphones. The only problem that I got is that the thread with which the earcups were stitched, is coming out. But again, for the price range, they are probably the best studio headphones. Loved the way they look, in fact, many people actually came to me just to say that they look awesome. Really great if you are just starting out and want some inexpensive studio headphones.

This is the second pair of the AKG K240 studio headphones. I have one connected to my audio interface and the other to my Yamaha synthesizer keyboard. They are comfortable and they are not uncomfortable.
The coiled cable would be a nice addition so not be running over cable with roller chair.

Great Headphones love them!

These headphones are just what I needed for recording AND mixing vocals. Due to them being semi open you might get bleeding into your mic BUT if you set your monitor levels just right it won't be a serious issue.. These are not that flat but they can give you a great mix if you know what you're doing

I did a lot of research before buying these headphones. Time and time again, these phones came up as some of the best studio headphones for the money. Some reviews said they're the best at ANY price. I play guitar through headphones. With my old set I had to quit after about an hour because my ears would be exhausted. I would take off the phones and my ears would be ringing. I've found that with these phones I can play until my fingers fall off and my ears feel fine! I've done a bit of mixing and recording with these phones and I've found that I can last much longer with them at those activities, too. They're very accurate sonically. They're worth every penny I paid for them. I highly recommend them. I didn't give them 5 stars because they don't quite fit my head. Maybe I have a small head, but it's not that small. They feel just a little loose on me. (Very tiny criticism.)

I have wanted quality over the ear cans for a while. My grandfather used to listen to, and tape old jazz and big band shows every Saturday night, earphones on, taking notes on the songs and details; My uncle was a musicphile, had 10000 albums or more, and it was always “Listen to it with the ‘phones”. So, when I read the reviews of these, I got ‘em.
The sound quality is excellent. I can hear the full mix with these. They are comfortable and the self adjustment makes them fit perfect. I used to do a lot of editing work and these will make mixing sound so much easier
I wish the adjusting wire was metal and not plastic, I can see cracking it down the line, which is the only negative thus far

AKG is a name that you know if you've been around audio for any length of time. They are a trusted name in all types of studio and live application microphones and are also know for making excellent affordable headphones. I have owned a pair of the K240s for 30 years and other than having to have the cord replaced (because my parrot got a hold of it and chewed it) they have been flawless performers. I am a drummer and use these for practicing - they allow me to hear the music, but also allow my drums to come through the semi open design. They are very comfortable and I can wear them for hours. I have a recording studio and like to check my mixes on several speakers and headphones and these give me an honest representation of my mix (although my primary mix cans are the Beyerdynamic DT770s). For the money, you won't find a more balanced, more comfortable set of cans.

Great sound

Best deal ever they work great for semi open backs, and the price for the package was outstanding, I am very pleased. My last pair I got in the early 80s if that tells you anything.

Enjoy them very much

A great set of headphones for the price.

Forever fighting the battle for flat mixdown had me on the ropes. Solution, K240. I am just a home studio guy and these solved my issues. what you hear inside the K240, is what your material will sound like on sound systems set flat.

I've had them for only about 3 weeks, but they sound very clear and give a very accurate sound. I can use them for critical listening without having to worry about the bass being too powerful (as they are semi-open headphones). For the price these are an excellent buy. They are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The only small drawback is that they do not have great sound isolation and noises from the surrounding easily leak into the phones. Just make sure your listening environment is relatively silent and you'll be good to go.

I forget I'm wairing them. I like the fact that they give you such a true representation of information that you can do important mix downs when noise would be an issue. Since receiving these headphones I've been able to do mix downs and even a few preliminary masters Anytime I want. 3am sessions are cool but I hate not being able to crank my JBL's. But sense I purchased the AKG 's time is not an issue

I have yet to record vocals with them. I can't wait to see how loud I can crank them without bleed but it's cool either way because they're mostly for production and mix down.
Now I can't wait to get a $200.00 pair. Until then I'm 100% satisfied with these. AND I got 'em on sale.

I have been using these headphones since they were introduced. Detailed highs, full tight bass,
vocals sound as they should and the imaging is excellent. If you are looking for headphones definitely give these a try, you will not be disappointed. One thing that is important with certain headphones is listening fatigue, it is very subtle and can ruin your mix or listening experience, you may notice something is amiss but you just cannot put your finger on what it is, with these phones that will not happen. At this price they are a bargain.

These headphones were recommended by an audio technician friend as a good choice for a low price, and have stood the test of time. From the moment I first tried them I was impressed with the improvement in sound and comfort compared to my previous headphones. These are an excellent buy!

Great Headphones very comfortable. Good price. Sound muds up a touch though. I believe that is because of them being semi closed.

Honestly as far as flat response goes and the price of these headphones I'm really impressed. They are great for house and studio mixing. I haven't yet used them as much as I will in-studio, but I have done some preliminary work with them and I am very impressed. I have already started a re-mastering project with them because of how they sound.

Overall great frequency response in my opinion.

Fit Perfectly. Don't get uncomfortable so great for long sessions.
Sound: clear tops, bass is a bit lacking though but not enough to really warrant a bad review. A steal for the price.

Excellent for soloing channels in live sound for on the fly fixes/imprvements. Great for sampling/dubbing while recording in my home studio. I got my first pair as a gift in the '80s. I have purchased four more pairs for various live systems I have put together and now for another pair for my home studio. The semi open is really helpful for vocalists to reference thier own voice while dubbing tracks. Only downside is the inability to handle low frequncy SPLs with out distorting when volume is turned up.

I've been using these headphones! I've been using these for well over five years now and they are still working great. They have a flat and wide frequency response so you really hear the music as it is. They have also been pretty rugged. I don't abuse them, but don't treat them with kid gloves either. The audio quality is great for the price. The only thing that has failed over the years is the cord, but that can be replaced although the $30 price tag is a bit steep. I will probably replace the ear covers soon also. I'm listening to some music with them while I'm writing this review. I am a musician so I use them for tracking at home and listening to music. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a good set of headphones at a good price. Some may not like the semi-open design, but I like it because it seems to add some openness to the listening experience, but that's just my humble opinion. I hear all the music, but don't feel closed in. The only drawback would be using them for a vocalist while recording as you can hear the sound close by. You would get some bleed over into the recording mic. Otherwise, I love them.

My kids usurped my Bose noise cancellation and I expected these to be a temporary way to tide me over. But the sound is so articulate and clear, I am overjoyed. Only complaint is they don't come with a case to travel with or fold up for convenience. Since they are semi-open know that those in the immediate vicinity will hear something. But for the price, your ears will be happy.

This is the first pair of professional studio headphones I have owned so I'm not to familiar with the competition. Overall I was blown away. They are very light compared to any other headphones I have worn and the sound is extremely clear. The only reason I didn't give it 5 was because I felt like the bass was a little lacking but I don't know if that is because of my sound card or the head phones. My monster in ear phones have a little more bass than these but I would rather wear these for long listening sessions.

These headphones are the Yamaha NS10s of headphones. They are used in almost every studio as the 'go to' hp monitors for musicians and vocalists. Make the right choice and get these. You'll be glad you did

This is pair number 3 since my first in 1980. My first pair were the absolute best. Back then, they used the sextett diaphragm design which gave a slightly better and defined bass than the current single diaphragm design. But these are mighty close, and remember I paid about $100 for the first pair in 1980.

I use them for personal listening and adjusting audio for website broadcast. I have used them in on-air work, but for that application I didn't like them as well as cheaper phones. I couldn't hear myself in the mix with the K240s as with a cheaper set.

Going to the replaceable cord is the best move they've made. For me, at least, the achilles heel of the K240s was that the cord would stiffen near the earpiece. I have oily skin so that may have been a factor. This would cause the solders inside the phones to fail after about 10 years of use. If not for that, I might still be on pair number 1!

My wife just purchased these for me for our anniversary. These are flat, dead flat, and that's amazing. For those times when im mixing late into the night I know I can slip these on and still get a great mix. I haven't tracked with them, and because of the open design there might be a little more bleed than closed headphones, but I haven't tried that yet. I highly recommend these to any one who wants to take that next step in gear and buy these, it is worth your money, and it will become a great reference for your mix.

The advantage of the open design is they are comfortable for long periods of time. The disadvantages are that you don't get much, if any, isolation and if you are working close to a mic, either working on your singing or doing radio announcing, they can feed back, especially if you turn your head, perhaps to queue a cd.

So if you need to work close to a mic or if you need to be able to hear a mix in a loud room - recording a live band for example - I recommend the Sennheiser HD280 pro which gives you 30db of isolation.

There is a lot to be said for having a pair of each. The AKGs clearly win on comfort. You can easily forget you have them on - just as well they stand up to abuse. Both have excellent, though somewhat different, sound.

The AKG k 240 headphones are truly outstanding! Have used them as a dj for a radio station since the late 80's. The skinny cable I have run over dozens of times with the chairs and they still work as well as the day I bought them. In fact, the price today is cheaper than what I paid over 20 years ago. Very warm sounding and comfortable. One thing, I do have to turn up the 'headphone volume' alot higher than the cheaper Sennheiser headphones the radio station uses. Not sure if this is an impedance thing, or my ears because of my advanced age. Would highly endorse these headphones to anyone looking for long lasting and great sound. Looking for an excuse to buy a new pair, but these babys still work like a charm.

For "Listening" these things are exciting. You'll notice very subtle details, pan effects, hidden doubling and delays etc. that you never noticed before in songs youve heard thousands of times.

For "Mixing" I dont have a WELL Treated room and i find that if my MONITOR mixes arent translating to the car very well, Ill go back and use these to tweak the mix and its always just extremely accurate. I even started doing most of the mix on these cans and making minor modifications on the Mackies.

BUT DONT LET ANYONE SEE YOU WEARING THESE, THEYRE MONSTROUS

I almost gave them a 4.0 because of ear fatigue. Sound quality is great. I can hear most every nuance of sound clearly. Actually every nuance. I love them every minute I monitor music through them. However after an hour and a half or so I need to set them down for a few minutes because I start to notice major ear fatigue and need to take a break. So they're great, & most people might not experience this fatigue. I still advise everyone to own a pair of these.

These Phones are F"ing Amazing. They are so detailed, all of the sudden I can hear Tiny TINY nuances ive never heard before in songs ive listened to a thousand times. On the same tip, they show me little imperfections in my vocal tracks that I WOULD NOT have noticed on my monitors. GREAT GREAT!.

ALSO
I'VE RUN OVER THE CORD WITH MY STUDIO CHAIR 30 TIMES AT LEAST AND DROPPED EM HALF A DOZEN TIMES AND THEY SOUND AS MAGICAL AS EVER.

Didn't give it 5 - there are some better ones. Well, maybe :) But I'am completely satisfied with this amazing product. Superb detailed sound, it's tat honest, that sometimes I start to dislike some records I've enjoyed before because of finding some crappy moments :) Every time I put them on the world of people is blown away. It's time for music. Nothing else.

They are part of my tools for mixing and mastering. Just for checking the mid-range, they are clear and you can trust them but not in lows frequencies bass and kick.

These are very good for home recording, light, semi open back design is perfect for long wear and being able to hear more naturally while working with acoustic guitars or singing. Love the long cord and secure attachment to headphones. Could use better bass response, I could see how a headphone amp would be needed if working with loud ambient sound, like drums.

As a teenager, the AKG K240 was my first set of headphones. This new set fits our daughter really well. She finds the one cord on the left side as awkward as opposed to a split design, however, the sound is exceptional. The soft padding is very comfortable. She wishes there were more airflow in and around the ears.

I finally upgraded to a real set of studio headphones for my at-home setup- electric guitar, through a pedal board, and amplified by an Orange Micro Terror head using the headphone jack. I know I'm not getting as much out of these headphones as they were designed for, but for my purposes they're nearly perfect. They fit well (I have a large head) and are very comfortable and lightweight. My one complaint about this product is that there are pinch points where the ear cups meet the headband, and if you have long hair, it will get caught. Be sure to tie your hair back before putting these on. Still, I'm happy with my purchase.

Used it a couple of times so far. Love it. Comfortable and good sound. I must add that the reason for buying it in addition to be a full over the ear headset, is the long cable that it has. I needed something so I could play my guitar in the living room while others are watching TV. It works great. It also have the adapter for amplifiers.

This is my first set of studio headphones so I don't have anything to compare these two, but I have enjoyed them for use and playing guitar at home with my family does not want to hear the noise… The sound quality seems to be good and I like that I can hear what's going on around me while playing so that if my wife says something to me I hear it or I can watch a show and doodle on guitar with the headphones on at the same time and hear both. The volume is not very loud; I turn my amp up to 75% volume and sometimes 100% volume when playing on a 50 watt tube amp when using the headphones. I'm not sure if that is normal or not… I also like the long 10 foot cord, as it helps and not getting tangled up with my guitar when playing.

I have used AKG 240 headphones in working studios for years and years. They are a standard for good reason. You will be hard pressed to find anything better for accuracy and function at this price. I bought three Chinese pairs recently and one set, without having been pushed or abused, is farting in the right ear. Though you can't argue about the price with most Chinese made stuff, the Austrian made ones were real hard to break.

Definatley worth the price( even more if on sale).
Good upgrade set for home studio mixing versus super cheap phones. Bass seems accurate.
Also, goota thank Gage for the suggested add on!

Just like monitors its best to have more then one set, same with headphones. There a good tool.

I bought a pair of the K240 Studio phones in 2019, and since then they have been by go-to headphones for listening and mixing. I have a big head and big ears, and these are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn. I can use them for hours on end and literally forget I am even wearing headphones. They're really light as well, but the build is good enough that I've actually used them in live performances as well (though the semi-open design doesn't insulate you from volume much). Note that they have a very noticeable midrange dip. This will affect your mixes as you can't hear some of the high-mids very well. I recommend using these with Sonarworks Reference 4 (and Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 if you want) - I can get great results with that combination. Overall, these are a great price and super comfortable for musicians and people wanting to listen to music or mix for extended periods of time. If you're going to be using them as your primary monitors for mixing, use them with Sonarworks and Abbey Road Studio 3 and you will love them.

I've been on a quest to find headphones to replace my venerable Sony 7506's for a while now. I use them primarily for recording and mixing in my home studio. Light weight and comfort are as important as good sound reproduction to me. Price is an ever-present point, as well.
So, that leads me to these AKG cans. I had tried a set of Beyers, and found that that colored the sound significantly and were no good for mixing at all. The AKGs were recommended by a few people whose opinions I value, so I gave them a shot.
First, they are well built, lightweight and have a long, straight replaceable chord. All positives. The semi-open design is nice when mixing, but I have not tracked with them yet. The sound is, well, OK. The bass freqs are nowhere near as nuanced as the Sony's and it did take some getting used to. The mids and highs seem to be flat and accurate, and I do not notice substantial ear fatigue even after a couple solid hours with them on.
A laptop has enough juice to power these cans, though a headphone amp wouldn't be a bad investment if you are in a loud environment or tracking.
After mixing with them and then comparing to my reference monitors a few times, I was able to tell where the bass was different and then adjust my mixes accordingly. Now, I have that sound in my head, and I don't need to constantly double check to make sure it's good. When I take my mixes out to the car, they sound right on the money.
So, they aren't perfect or 100% accurate/flat, but they are good cans, especially at this price point.

You can certainly find better headphones out there. But for recording and mixing they work really well. Certainly can't beat the price and they are very light and comfortable to wear. Probably won't upgrade headphones for a while. These do the job perfectly.

I'm very happy with the sound of the AKG 240 Studio. I use it for music listening and guitar practice. There is slight leakage due to the open design but not bad and you can't beat the price.

Purchased these for my Bass amp. As the title says does the job and I am happy with the purchase and Sweetwater's customer service!!!

Awesome headphones. Replaced my AKG K-240s from the early 2000s but sadly the NEW AKG-K240s are made in China vs Austria. Let's see if they will last as long...

Sound quality is a 5 star Uncolored and crystal clear.

Comfort is 4 star only because the standard ear cushions make your ears sweat.

Buy the cushion replacements to get the vented ones.

I have been listening through a set of closed back Sennheiser headphones for years now. I bought these for recording, so I could hear what I was doing as well as the scratch tracks and click. The pleasant surprise was that the sound through these seems richer and fuller. Maybe that's just psychology because there seems to be a bass boost. I have found that the closed back headphones work better for tracking drums, because with the open back, there's still a bit more drum volume than is ideal for being able to hear the click that well. These have become my go-to for just listening to music and listening for detail. I still use the Sennheisers for drumming and mixing. Mixing because I don't want to be distracted by the extra bass. But, I sure am enjoying these. They are inexpensive for what they are. If I had known, I would have bought them years ago.

The headphones have one drawback: a noticeable sound lift in the region of 125 hz, which causes a boxy sound effect. If not this problem would be one of the best.

I one of these up while they were sale and a demo was available because I'm cheap. I had gotten tired of practicing (Line 6 HD500, did I mention I was cheap?) guitar using my Shure 215's. Putting them in, taking them out was a hassle due to interruptions while practicing. This is my first pair of cans and I like them. They're comfortable & sound good. I'm also using them for multi-track mixing.

I've used AKG headphones for decades...in broadcasting, voice overs, music production, etc. The K240S is a great buy for the price point! Good definition and stereo image with a nice overall frequency response. If isolation/spill is critical you'll probably want to go with closed-back cans although I've used the K240S for tracking with no big problems. Good for mixing too.

These headphones sound great and I'm very pleased with my purchase. The audio quality is good and they are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I also like how you can replace the cable easily if it is damaged. I will be using these for a long time!

Been using these for years. Great reference quality for the price. No audio sweetening.

Lightweight, large ear cups therefore very comfortable. The sound also seems less tiresome. Slightly less pronounced upper mid range but not to the point of sacrificing details , far from it ! I use the phones for learning guitar passages off a guitar trainer. Multiple passes at different speeds of Hendrix style music and I definitely noticed less fatigue compared to my old Sony with crumbling earpads. I also can hear what I play better even with both ear cups on being that they are semi open this also adds to comfort and details as opposed to one cup on and the other folded on the Sony's. Never had AKG before . Quality seems good for my purpose , only had them for 3 weeks.

These headphones replaced my old Sony headphones ( MDR-V250). The Sony set was falling apart and had been for too long. When I plugged in my new AKG headphones I couldn't believe the expanded tonal range I was hearing! Another feature I love about these headphones is the long cord. It will come in handy. Much longer than what I'm used to. The only drawback I see to these headphones is that they really make my ears hot and sweaty, but then again, it is summer too.

This is my first pair of semi open back headphones so I thought I would try the AKG K240. At first, while recording some percussion in the studio, I was unsure of the open back not being as closed in sounding, which is my preference for drum recording. After 30 minutes of playing and tweeting the effects on the drum brain module, I"m on a set of Alesia DX-10, I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity and crispness of these cans. I do however still love the closed back cans more, they seem to have a heavier bottom. These AKG cans work perfect for vocals and are extremely comfortable. These are a great deal at this price.

The K240s are Semi-open, which makes long listening session more comfortable. With closed-back headphones, you get both exaggerated bass response and higher pressure on the ear drums; the latter being bad for preserving your ears.
On the other hand, if you are tracking vocals or something delicate, where bleed is a concern, you might want to avoid these. They will let more bleed come through by their design. The one exception to this is woodwind players who like to hear some of their natural sound, as opposed to pure headphone signal.
They are also not well suited for heavy drummers; not only do they let too much of the drums through (requiring excessive levels into the cans), they also tend to slide off easily when the drummer plays energetically.
As for the sound quality, they are near (or at) the top for semi-open cans at this price range. Those who are used to closed back cans might be put off by the more diffuse / relaxed imaging, but that is largely due to the way semi-open headphones sound.

Very nice headphones for the price. Comfortable, and they sound fantastic.

Great for the price!

Great frequency range and I wouldn't have any complaints but you really gotta crank the volume compared to other professional headphones. Maybe because it's like a hybrid of close black but great overall especially for the price.. very comfortable for long periods of use

Enjoying, complete studio now

I liked these headphones so much, I bought a second pair. Great sound and comfortable. Sweetwater sweetened the deal by including a headphone hanger (mic stand mount) and 20' extension in a package deal. Love it.

Very affordable,great quality headphones for studio or live playing....very comfortable...love em !

And I was not disappointed. They are not cheap but a good value for the price. Light weight and sounds good. seems to be a quality product, Fitzin to order a couple more.

Haven't had them long, but after a 4 hour stint they were still comfortable. True sound reproduction, accurate lows & highs. You could definitely do worse.

Love the sound of these. Comfortable. Great range. Much better than my Bose closed ear headphones...which to be fair are not designed for studios. These are crisp and clear across a large frequency range.

They do allow quite a bit of sound to escape at higher levels..with the quasi open design. Not to use in bed with the wife sleeping!

I have now 3 AKG K240 headphones & I use them for editing all my projects I record.

The AKG K240 Studio Semi-open Headphones are pretty good, and I did notice an improvement over what I I was using before. I think they will really help in my mixdowns.

Every studio I ever worked in had AKG 240s. I had a pair but someone stole them. At this price I couldn't resist replacing them. The new ones sound just as good as the legacy headphones. There is one improvement that I like a lot. Back in the day when I was an intern at a local studio I spent a lot of time soldering the wires that led to these headphones as they frequently came undone. The new improved models have a removable cable that clips on with a very well built connector. These headphones have a completely flat frequency response which which to hear what you're actually listening to

I had been using the Sony MDR-7506's, which are fantastic headphones, but being a closed-back design meant ear fatigue became an issue after a relatively short amount of time. I had heard a lot about the AKG K240's over the years and how they were an industry standard. I decided to pick up a pair, and their clarity is great, their response is quite flat, and the semi-open back makes mixing over extended periods far less fatiguing on the ears. They are also quite light, but not cheap feeling, and they sit on the head very nicely. For the price, it's difficult to beat the value here.

Great headphones for me!! Use for digital accordion ROLAND FR7 XB.

I already have 3 of these. They are excellent studio headphones, even adequate for mixing if you are using a quality DAW such as LOGIC.

This is my first pair of acutal pro headphones for mixing, but my first time using them I could see the difference from using my behringer's that are closed back headphones.

These headphones work really well for my tape to digital archiving project...sound great!

I have always loved the sound of these particular headphones and have primarily used them for studio mixing, however, every pair I have ever owned (4 to be exact) have fallen apart within 1 to 2 years. Usually the plastic mold around the back of the ear-cup detaches and is a real pain trying to fix. I decided to move to the Audio Technica ATH M50 which is way more durable. It doesn't have the high end open response/sound like the Akg's, but it has lasted much longer and I've still been able to achieve great mixes using them.

I am happy with this set of headphones. I have been using AKG K44's for about five years now, but I decided that it was time to get a new pair. I have used these phones to record. I was concerned about the noise-bleed into the microphone. They are semi-open so there is a little bit of bleeding, but I think it is worth the value in sound quality. I have owned these phones for a little over a month, but I have not used them for too many projects (I'm busy with work and school right now).

I like the 1/8 to 1/4 plug that comes with the phones. You have to screw it on and this prevents the plug from getting pulled out accidentally. The cord is really long also. It was a decent price and I am happy with my purchase.

Very nice set of phones for the price. I use a pair of Grado SR225s at home, and bought these for field use. As is typical of open back phones, they aren't the best for deep bass or sound isolation, but overall response sounds flat and very crisp. Physical construction is very good, as is comfort. They are very nice for long listening sessions.

(3) New Headphones for my Private Studio which will make the other musicians that I record with very HAPPY!. Up to know I have been using a mix of various headphones, some wireless, others wired, mostly not very high quality. But now that is all behind for Studio Westside 88. These new AKG headphones sound great, are very comfortable and will improve the recording experience greatly.

These AKG phones are great and the sale price was phenomenal! More reasons to love Sweetwater.

I see why these are so popular in so many studios. AKG has made these phones highly affordable and extremely comfortable with a very nice sonic presence from top to botom. They sound really good and will not fatigue your ears...whether recording, mixing, or playing live, and that is what really counts for me.

These are good semi open headphones. I already had a pair and at the sale price I felt I couldn't pass up getting a couple of more. They are very comfortable and have a nice airy sound quality with clear mids.

They don't have the bass that my Sennheisers have but still useful for mixing and some critical listening tasks or hooking up to the JamHub for late night rehearsals.

After straining my ears in trying to understand what was said in various instructional videos and not being able to enjoy any music listened to through the terrible tiny speaker embedded in my computer, I can finally do those things by using these headphones. Excellent! Nice open and balanced sounds with a good range of tones. The representation of the bass is fine with me as is. I see no need for an amplifier, even though my computer is a bit lacking in terms of being able to fully power the K240s. These headphones are also very comfortable to wear. Enjoy them very much - thanks for the excellent service Sweetwater.

The look and quality of these headphones are great, and they cover your ears completely instead of stitting on your ears. The sound quailty is pretty accurate and great for recording, the only con is the volume is much lower then my Sony pro 7506. For the price I would definetly recommend the headphones.

As a voice over artist, I wear headphones all day. The AKG K240's give me the sound I want and the comfort I need.

These headphones sound good. Just that, nothing incredible. I'm listening on my computer and iPhone to live and studio recordings. The lows and mids sound pretty good. On the other hand, the highs and crisp hi-hat/crash hits can be a bit brittle. Overall the sound inside the headphones is good for the money. The sound on the outside however, is a bit much. I understand these are semi-open back, but for recording vocals or even listening in a group of people, you can hear way too much of the sound on the outside.

NOTE: you MUST run these in for several hours before they'll blossom. They sound very harsh and top heavy right out of the box but that will go away. I'm sure I had a pair of these when I was 17; that was... a loooong time ago. Fast forward to 2014: I needed 3 matched pairs of good-quality headphones to go with my Sound Devices HX-3 so musicians could sample location recording takes at breaks. For that the K240s are perfect: very accurate and spacious but not expensive enough to worry about. They also passed the girl friend's comfort test (many 'phones don't; she can't get them over her fluffy hair). Are they the best headphones ever? Well of course not, yet for certain AKG knows what they are doing. The first pair of these is now standing in for the $400 Audio-Technica pair that got ruined recently and, frankly, I think the AKGs are much better.

It was nice item great quality

The mids and highs are very detailed and clear, more so when these headphones are properly amped.

They are extremely comfortable. I could wear them for hours and hours without a problem.

Imaging and sound stage are superb, they will get the job done as backup monitoring headphones. They do leak a bit of sound though, at least when not being worn. Compared to my open supra-aural Sennheiser HD238s they are even louder when taken off your head. Wearing them is a different story however and most of the sound is muffled with the K240s unlike my HD238s which are like wearing speakers on your ears.

My only issue with them is how little bass they have. I tend to find myself EQing up the lower frequencies to get them to sound how i like.

Good headphones to use when mixing and recording vocals. I can hear every piece of sound clearly on these. Awesome.

Light, comfortable, with a warm, full sound. I love the AKG K 240 studio phones.

These were my first pair of "professional" headphones and ever since then I have been an AKG headphone fan. If you are looking for quality under $100, these are it. Sony's to me are a bit bass heavy, and Sennheisers are top heavy, these are just right. Only drawback is for certain soundcards and ipods they don't get loud enough. One may need a headphone amp or a soundcard with proper monitor levels. Overall though a great buy.

I bought these because I really liked the natural sound of my old (around 15 years) K240s but the new ones sound thinner and more harsh. I still have the old ones so did a direct A/B comparison. I would definitely recommend an old pair but there are no doubt better alternatives to the new ones. I also own some Sony 7506s but they are ridiculously bright/harsh and cause the studio monitors to sound muffled after using them for a bit! For recording, you really need something that responds in a similar manner to the speakers. These are better than the Sonys and although partially open, don't give me any problems with spill so at the price, they're okay.

Sounds decent, but the side knobs catch the hair and rip the hair out, so recommend having hair in pony or in bandana

Good phones for the price. Very impressed with sweetwater customer service!

I snagged a pair of these on sale because I needed something in a pinch at minimal cost.

In short, I think they're a decent set of headphones, and worth their price. I don't find myself getting lost in immersion though like I have with other headphones. They do sound solid though, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others looking for something to get them started. I wish the bass had a little more oomph. A big plus is the detachable cable. LOVE THAT, especially at this price point. I have a tendency to run over cables with my chair, and surprisingly the original cable has held up thus far to a solid 5 months of use.

The headphones have good sound and the open nature is better for my ears (prevents the sometimes blocked up air pressure effect). They are not as long term comfortable as I hoped, after 1.5 to 2 hours I need to take them off. Overall, I am happy with them.

Purchased these at an awesome price to replace my 25 y.o. pair that were getting a bit worn. Not as nice as my K612 Pro's, but these still sound great.

First let me say, that these headphones would have gotten a 4.5 to a 5 from me had I not had some problems related to manufacturing flaws.
I would like to put the positive things right up front, because for sound quality, and flat frequency response, and clarity, and the overall ability to hear exactly what you are recording, you can't beat the AKG 240s. You hear exactly what is on your recording.
This is the first set of headphones I've owned that I can do a final mix on, play it back on my monitor speakers, move to my regular home system, take it out to the car, send it to a friend, send it to another studio, and the mix sounds right every step of the way. I set the volume level, to about 85 db, and leave it there in order for this to work well. I think a lot of the negative reviews on these headphones has to do with people not wanting to hear what is actually on the recording, and not understanding the art of monitoring. I know this from experience. Sounded great at 115 db last night, sounds like crap at 80 db this morning. That's not the fault of the monitor, it is your own fault for not understanding the nature of the human ear.
Also many of the negative reviews have to do with bleed thru from outside noise, or lack of isolation, has to do with the misuse of the product, compared to its design purpose. Open headphones were never intended to isolate.
As you can see, when it comes to flat response, and clarity, I will defend these headphones all day long. Now for the negative part.
Within a year and a half after my purchase, the right earpiece came loose, and just dangled in mid air. Simple fix, I just glued it back together, and all is well. Well today that same right earpiece started to cut in and out, what the hell. Then that same right earpiece, just stopped working at all. While attempting to fix it, I happened to pull off the cover with the AKG label. I noticed that there was a screw that was backed all the way out, so I attempted to screw it in, but found that I had to force it to thread in. Why, most likely because in the manufacturing process, the screw was never secured, thus the first failure of it coming apart. I compounded the problem by gluing it back together, and might I say quite well, so now it can't be repaired.
Here's the part most people won't understand. I work in the manufacturing business, so I understand that no matter how well you design, no matter how well you plan your process to never let a product out the door with a manufacturing flaw, the reality is that it is going to happen. Manufacturing is a process, and no process is flawless. I wish it were, but it's not.
I bought these headphones from Sweetwater on Jan 25 2011. Today is Sept 28 2013, and I just ordered another pair, from Sweetwater, to replace them. I might be disappointed that the headphones had a manufacturing flaw, but I really do love these headphones. As a matter of fact I'm impressed enough with the K240 enough that I also ordered a pair of AKG K77.
Tell you what I will do. Given that both sets show up with no manufacturing flaws, and work as well in sound quality as the first K240s did, I'll move my rating to a 5. If not, I'll contact AKG, and ask them if they would put me in charge of their quality system.
As for now, I'm going to tell you that the AKG K 240, is a great product.

These sound fantastic if you're in a quiet room. They sound natural due to their semi-open design, however this is also the source of its major problem.

These are NOT made for tracking. You WILL have scratch-track/click bleed through if you use these. Also, they tend to pull your hair out if you have long hair.

+ Sound Quality
- Click Bleed-through
- rips hair out

This is my third pair of AKG K-240s. I like the way they fit (not too tight, not too heavy), I like the way they sound (accent on bass, decent mids, good enough highs), and I like the new Sweetwater price.

For the same money, I think my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro sounds a lot better, but it fits way too tight for me to wear for long periods.

When I want to concentrate on sound, I'll listen to my HD 280 Pro. When I want to relax and enjoy the music, I'll wear my AKG K-240 Studio.

Like a lot of people, I put on my first pair of AKG K240s in a recording studio in the 1980's. The pair I had back then lasted years of chaotic use in my studio and another two decades of personal use before they were too beat up to bother repairing.

THIS pair made it a little over 3 years before the left ear cut out.

That's not three years in a studio with vocalists throwing them on the floor and the engineer head banging them on the console. This was household use, by one (mostly) responsible adult. They still LOOK brand new.

I realize these are about half the price they were back then and that ALMOST makes up for it, but really not. Sound quality is still great, but almost everything at this price point sounds great now.

I will probably re-wire these because I have a sentimental attachment (to their older sibling), but I'm not buying another pair. I'll spend a tiny bit more or less and get something that sounds 99.8% the same and will actually last.

I'm comparing these to my Scarlett HP60 Mk.II headphones. The AKG K240 headphones sound muffled but don't distort or cut off any audio from what I've noticed in the past month.

These claimed to be loud but THEY ARE NOT!!! If you want liud, do not get these

The sound quality is very good on these. Good bass response with overdoing it. 3 stars instead of 5 because of VERY low volume. Any background noise and it will be hard to hear. Great for mixing in a noiseless environment, but that's about it.

These headphones aren't horrible: good price, durable, and actually really comfortable. The sound profile is unfortunately, very bad though. These headphones are almost incapable of accurately emulating low frequencies at all below around 100-150hz. Even the standard apple earbuds have better bass than these. Also, they boost the mids to ridiculous levels. Hip hop, metal, EDM, and anything with bass will sound flat and low-fidelity. If you are thinking about mixing with these, then your mixes are probably going to come out horrible to be honest. Good for watching youtube videos online and casual listening of pop and acoustic music I guess, but these really shouldn't even be classified as studio monitors in my opinion.

If you like bass in your music don't buy these, they have none to speak of.

I bought these from GC in Kalamazoo, MI. I have had them for a year and half. I had to send them in 2 for a problem with a driver going out. I have never had problems like that before. I have a pair of Denon AH-D550 that I have had for 20 plus years. I would of rated them higher, if I didn't have those 2 incidents. AKG/Harmon did handle the R/A and fixed them both times. I have been more paranoid with making sure volumes are off when first plugging in and when I prepare to shut down. They are super comfortable. The are Semi-Open. I plan to get the Beyer Dynamic DT 770 studio M next to mix in louder environments, I want to be able to use my aux mix channels on my Behringer X18Air to record live in to a recorder. When I don't want to multi-track. I need to be able to mix accurately to ensure the mix is balanced. Also, for FOH use. I do think the AKG k240 studio a good value for the money. Get the extended warranty.

I had a pair of these from ~10-15 years ago, and absolutely loved them. I recommended them to everybody I came across who I thought would appreciate a fantastic pair of reference phones. But, I really abused that pair, and over time I started getting some crunch on really loud low-end in the right ear (discovered during the opening Star Destroyer flyover scene in Star Wars Ep IV, fwiw), which become more and more of a problem. So I was sad. I read online, however, that AKG has done a good job at maintaining quality control on the K240s despite some cosmetic changes, so I decided, what the heck, might as well buy a new pair.

The internet was wrong. I have done many side-by-side comparisons between my old (kinda broken!) pair, and my new pair, and the old pair is far superior every single time. The real killer in my listening is the soundstage: the new pair is just incredibly "closed-off". When listening to orchestral recordings it's like someone shrank the size of the room by 75%. When listening to TV/movie audio, it's like everything was recorded in a little 3' cubed box in front of the listener. It's just all wrong. On the older pair, everything sounds *expansive*. It's so good that I found myself many times taking off the headphones and looking around behind me, thinking that a tiny bumping or shifting sound from the source audio was actually coming from the outside world. No longer. It sounds like whining about something extremely ephemeral, but that kind of "presence" is extremely important when you're trying to get an accurate picture of what the source really sounds like.

To be clear, these are good phones, especially for the price. The frequency response is fine on the new pair (except for a bit of a flutter with loud low-end right out of the box, which is a bit disturbing), nice and flat, no frills. They're comfy and sound decent. But something changed from what they used to be. I would definitely no longer recommend these to friends the way I once did, because the sound just isn't the same. Honestly, I am actively seeking a new set of reference phones, because I can't see myself using this new pair for 10 years like I did my old one.

These are a good value, though they are not perfect. The over ear design will definitely make your ears sweat with prolonged use.

My JVC cans, which were comparatively priced, are more comfortable. My Bose cans, which fit on the ears (As opposed to around), are also lighter, more comfortable, and carry more bass (The Bose sound okay but probably more colored down at the bottom end. They may be better for listening, but I didn't feel confident mixing thru to the Mastering Stage without frequent comparisons, using several reference sources.

The AKGs have a more transparent and natural sound. The bass is there, but depending on the music being piped thru them, they may lack some punch.

That's okay with me because, when mixing, I am looking for a middle-of-the-road type of sound that will translate well, when tweaked on different systems, for the particular music that is being played. I think these will do that well, and will round out the collection nicely.

However, all that being said, I think it's good to have options. So, I would want to own these anyway... I haven't really had an opportunity to test their accuracy with a new mix but my old mixes sound decent, though different, not in a bad way, but in a different way.

My instincts say, you can't go wrong with these....but I would want to use other phones as well...or at least until I get used to them.

The best two words I can use is to describe these: I'm satisfied (Or is that three...).

I've been using the K240 model for the last 15 years as my go-to headphones for tracking and general purpose use. They seem to hold up pretty well to abuse, and I've always found them comfortable. Lately however, I've noticed differences in the loudness response of some of my older models vs newer models, an I've begun to retire the older ones. I've also noticed somewhat cheaper build quality of the new ones, most recently with the tension adjustment disk on one side of a set cracking after only minor use at my mix desk.

I'll probably upgrade to a better model with my next string of headphone replacements, but these really do hold a special place in terms of how I hear my projects.

I bought a pair of these cans based on their long-earned reputation of accuracy and comfort. They lived up to their reputation on these two counts. However, briefly after the warranty ran out, the sound went bad and the cause was a broken wire connection inside the right ear cup. I took it to a local shop for repair and the cost was 1/3 the cost of the headphones. I was happy again. But it wasn't long lived. After a few months, they broke again..in the same way....right in the middle of a job. The phones aren't made in Germany anymore...they're sourced in China. I've read in other locations that the quality dropped as a result. I cannot imagine these being studio standards if this durability is indicative.

I have used this headphone for both radio broadcasting and music production. Bottom line...great! Wonderful freq. response and flat response.
For the money...can't beat it!!!

I've had a pair for several years, and mixed many things on them. They always cause me to mix with too much low end.
They are also a bit tight and can get tiresome to wear. I'd say they are worth the money, but you may have to learn to compensate for them if you mix with them.

I feel like I'm going against the grain with this review, but here we go! These cans certainly sound great, but I do find them uncomfortable. There is a spring loaded head strap that is supposed to be self adjusting. The tension is constant, thus keeping pressure on the strap against your head, which is not only uncomfortable, but it makes you feel hot, plus it tends to be pulling up on the cans which eventually pulls upward on one's earlobes! Not pleasant! I currently have zip ties (classy!) taking the pressure off of the self adjusting strap, and upon closer inspection, there may even be away to remove it. So, as great as they sound, I'm not very impressed overall.

Note: I do have some old K-66 AKG's which have a self adjusting strap, but it's half the size of the K-240's strap, and the tension is minimal. I've always found them to be very comfortable.....

Pro: very good sound, I like the cups enclosing my ears and the sound exclusion this accomplishes, dealings with Sweetwater personnel are first -rate
Con: heavy, hurts my neck to wear them for long, so I keep them handy for short periods of listening to something, very disappointed with this because I intended to use them more lengthily

They're fine but a lot less high-end than my old Sony's.
Comfortable. Love the fact that it doesn't have a coiled cord.

The two and half stars are generous. I really hope this review gets posted because the reviews that I have read about these headphones are simply misleading. These headphones are so flat and empty it's pathetic. Having a flat response is one thing, taking all the fun out of the process is another. The highs and lows are nowhere to be found and the definition is muddy at best. They are uncomfortable, clunky, and bleed TONS! I bought these on the recommendation of a friend and because of the reviews I read here. I don't blame the sweetwater reps at all, but I would hate for someone else to make the same mistake I did because of fluffy reviews. My roommate has the Sony
MDR-7506s and what a difference! They much more resemble the sound coming from my monitors and make working in cans enjoyable and rewarding. These AKGs are no good. I own other AKG products and have had no complaints.

The sound of these units is passable for home recording in a one or two man studio. But the real weak spot is the horribly inferior wire that shoots out of this unit. In one or two days this "rat tail" wire will TWIST, AND COIL AND SPLIT OPEN IN PARTS. Within a few weeks I had as many as 10 split open areas along the wire. DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM UNLESS THEY REPLACE THE WIRE. I had to manipulate the splits in order to hear in stereo and it could take up as long as 5 minutes to get the stereo sound. With each passing usage it took longer and longer to get the stereo sound. No way are these useful.

I just can't believe how these sound, in terms of all high end and very moderate mids and absolutely no bass. I really don't understand the 5-star reviews. I mixed one and only one song with these and the outcome was terrible. Once I played the song on other devices, the bass was over the top because I was compensating for the lack of bass in these. I think two stars is being very generous. I can plug my Sennheiser PW100s (which are more about portability) in the same source and they sound so much better, richer and even louder not to mention the comfort level. I do not recommend the AKG240s for any use. Just doesn't get the job done. Sorry I wasted my money on them.

I bought these on sale (luckily), the original price was much higher than what I paid. I had researched headphones and I settled on these ones because of the price and the looks. They are nothing special, just average sounding headphones. They do look very cool though.

OK for some uses, such as casual listening or even on-air monitoring at a radio station (I've used the same or similar model in broadcasting), but lacking a bit of high end for my tastes. Overall, I prefer the Audio-Technica ATH-M40fx, the Sony 7506, and the Samson SR850. Your tastes may vary.

I was grealty disappointed. If these are studio standard that explains all the over modulated recordings over the years. They are dead sounding. The sound nothing like a pair of monitors.

im an older drummer.hearing not as good. the AKG headphones were not loud enough, isolation poor!

Not good as I expect. Possible needs to get a high grade see if better then sony brand

I was attracted to these headphones because they claim to be "Semi-Open." That sounded perfect for my needs. I have tried open headphones, closed headphones, a Fishman Loudbox Artist as a monitor and back to closed headphones with a pencil behind my ear to let some sound in the can.

So I was excited about these. But these are not Semi-Open headphones. With all the holes 360 degrees around the gold circle you see, these are open headphones. Nothing resembling semi-closed about them. They function as open headphones.

Next time I play, I am going to put some tape over most of the holes. Perhaps that will make them useful.
What an extreme disappointment!

I have been using four of AKG K240 at my studio. ( I do not remember from which store I bought them. ) After a few years of use, one lost cable connection and another one has unreliable connection. The sound quality is OK for the musicians to monitor their own sounds during their play. But, this is not suitable for monitoring mixing, because the frequency response is not good enough.

The headphones themselves are alright. But the cord provided, 1. is proprietary, so if anything happens to it you have to buy a super special one from AKG. 2 it is constantly getting wrapped around things and knocking them over, or stuck on the arms of the chair when you try to stand up. I've watch glasses of water fall over, guitars, etc. Had a disaster where it got caught around a mic stand, pulled a mic to the ground, dominoed into a tripod with a camera/lens and sent that flying into the ground... and that was about the point I gave up on these.

"Well, why don't you tie them up?" Tried that. Then you either end up getting up from your desk and having them rip off of your head because the cable is too short, or they just knock things over on your desk when you move

They are ok for sound of speech but after only a week the plug that goes into the head phones starts shorting out and really gets bad

if you buy these don't plan on moving around in a Recording Studios it will drive you nuts

if you had to buy a pair for other dj's to use this would be good for that, cheep and after a short time disposable like most things are now

AKG does make a great set.. I have them and great sound and no problems

so you get what you pay for.

had to replace my Scarlett studio headphones. Scarlett studio headphones are way cleaner sounding
when mixing i cant hear 45Hz and lower

I had high hopes when I ordered these. They are no good for referencing at all. The instruments just sound crammed together. It's all high end. The lows are almost entirely missing. I want a nice even sound and these just don't have the ability to deliver it. One star for comfort.

very low volume and very cheep made. proving you get what you pay for. low price low quality

Okay sound for the price but both pairs I bought shorted out at the plug with very little use. I replaced with Sony 7506, same price, better match with my monitors and much more durable. I won't buy these AKG again.

I've had these baby's for a month now, and I must say, they are AMAZING!!!! Whenever I get a new piece of gear, I like to try it out on everything. Recently, my roommate was showing off his new $700 M-Audio Pro Keys 88 keyboard. He handed me his new $60 headphones he had plugged straight into the back of the keyboard and played for me. I said wow, this thing sounds great! I then ran to my room and grabbed my new AKG K240's and plugged them into his keyboard and he played the same thing. OH MY GOD,I said, I asked him if he had changed the settings, he said no. The sound was so rich,full and tight. After letting him try my K240's, he grabbed the phone and called Sweetwater to exchange his new $60 pair of headphones for the K240's, and no this is not an ad for sweetwater...lol, I'm a real costumer who did the same thing your doing now, researching and reading reviews.
These baby's are strong too, very light weight and are made to flex. They fell off the desk and barely made a sound. For critical listening during mixing, I was amazed how clear I heard the beginning and end of each note, and that goes for any instrument, be it kickdrum or vocals!!! The AKG k240 studio headphones are a must have in the studio. I,ve also used them when playing my PC games...WOW

These are awesome headphones! I reciently bought an iPod and was unhappy with the sound quality of the headphones i had, so i decided to take a chance and buy these. I was more than impressed, they really surpassed the quality i ever thought I could get with a pair of headphones. The earcup covers your whole ear and they are the most comfortable headphones ive ever worn. If you think the price is too high or not worth it, think again because you wount be let down.

I liked so much them that I'm recommending them to my friends! Great for hours and hours of continuous use. Best feature? Don't have to adjust them like all others. Just put them on and they fit perfectly. They're LOUD! Connect them to a computer and you'll notice they sound louder than other headphones. With these I noticed stuff in most recordings (including mine) I didn't hear with other phones or near-reference monitors. Just what you would expect for best reference for mixing your recordings.