7.7 out of 10

AKG K 601

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8.9
Expert Score (3)

9.3
Sound quality (7)

6.4

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lightweight, durable, comfortable, topnotch sound, highly compatible

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9-10		(2)
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Expert Reviews

CNET

8.0/10

19 September 2006
AKG's K 601s are fast becoming an audiophile favourite -- maybe because the sound quality is more speakerlike than that of any other headphones we've tested Read more
- Comfortable grey velour cushions, Impressive sound quality
- Pricey, Very large, Not intended to work with portable players such as the iPod

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High Quality Headphones with a Caveat or Two

8.0/10

Reviewer: Bill C. Woods "Bee Cee", Amazon
21 July 2009
The cost to performance ratio on a good headphone/headamp system can, on occasion, completely destroy conventional speakers and their respective front-end audio components. These headphones are an excellent example of what good cans can do. The open backed design conveys a soundstage that is both wide and deep, where individual instruments are well-defined and the overall definition is so detailed, you can hear a mouse belch in an auditorium. Read more
Perfect all-day headphones!

10/10

Reviewer: mc, B&H Photo
8 December 2008
Worth the money for 100%. Perfect reference sound with no boosted bass. Clear sound throught all spectrum. Comafortable for all day listening, when open design is welcome. Read more
- Clear Sound, Easy To Use
Will definately purchase another pair

10/10

Reviewer: Viper4200x2, Beach Audio
5 October 2007
I use them as a reference check for mixing / mastering. They are light weight and comfortable and provide a clear and natural representation of the material I am working with. I would recommend them to anyone in pro audio. However, they require a good headphone amplifier and are not well suited for the low output of computers and other hand held devices. Read more
- Comfortable, Durable, Highly Compatible, Lightweight, Rich Sound
- Requires good preamp
Headphone Reviews

7.0/10

Reviewer: JMCIII, Headphone Reviews
16 May 2006
There's been a lot of debate on the internet forums as to the quality of the AKG K601s, espeically against the K701s given the rather small price differnece. Well, having lived with the K601s for over a year I feel I can comfortably comment on the sonic qualities of the K601s (I'll get to the K701s a bit later when I review them under the K701 heading). First off, the K601s are a fairly well balanced, even sounding, coherent set of open backed headphones. Read more
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8.0/10

Reviewer: L.Topper, Rate it all!
15 May 2006
AKG K601 Open-Back Studio Headphones 4 These headphones are well padded on the actual earcups. The padded velour covers fit on the ears and are very comfortable. Ocassionally, the unpadded leather headstrap felt a little uncomfortable, but you could adjust the heighth slightly to correct this problem. The sound is full and rich, but seemingly neutral. The bass is there, but it is not overpowering. Read more