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AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« on: May 27, 2015, 05:02:42 AM »
AKG High Performance Closed-Back DJ Headphones - K181DJ

Somebody said they were going to send me some headphones for me to check out. When I opened the box, I saw these cheap headphones and I was like WTF? Well, it turns out these headphones are pretty darn good. It's a supra-aural design meaning the pads go over the ears.

There are two bass boost switches, one on each earcup. The bass boost is actually tastefully done and doesn't intrude into the mids. I prefer the headphones without the bass boost. Yeah, decent plankton too. This headphone is definitely a competitor around the $125 arena. I should keep this headphone around to compare against the other headphones in the cheap headphone comparo: http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,2013.msg54989.html#msg54989

I'll pass this to Ultra / OJNeg. Measurements below. Not bad, eh. The headphone sounds a bit warmer than measurements would indicate. I didn't have any subjective issues with the treble.
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2015, 06:25:11 AM »
Yep, Solderdude also recommended this pair on his website.
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2015, 09:32:18 AM »
This has been my favourite portable headphone for years. Solderdude measured my K181 last year.

If you do not like the HD25 or Pioneer series this AKG is one of the best picks. Not the most comfortable yet the sound makes up for it.

Also AKG applies its proprietary detachable cables with this headphone which gives you extra options.
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2015, 07:09:24 PM »
Yeah, I think Massdrop had these up for sale a bit ago... Bass switches... maybe Sennheiser is on to something.. ... :p  >:D
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2015, 08:30:36 PM »
Quote from: Deep Funk on May 27, 2015, 09:32:18 AM
If you do not like the HD25 or Pioneer series this AKG is one of the best picks. Not the most comfortable yet the sound makes up for it.

That's a good way to think of it. I did not like HD25 because of its stridency. This is a good headphone for workplace.
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2015, 08:36:30 PM »
Will check them out if they make their way to me for sure. :)p5
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2015, 09:05:59 PM »
Do you have a FR/CSD with the bass boost on?
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2015, 02:39:25 AM »
Deep Funk: I think these are the new version of the K181. Wonder if they sound any different?
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2015, 02:53:55 AM »
They seem to share some similarities with the pair Solderdude measured a while ago. How's the channel matching on the new set?
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Re: AKG K181 DJ UE Measurements and Quick Impressions
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2015, 06:13:25 AM »
Quote from: Eric_C on May 28, 2015, 02:39:25 AM
Deep Funk: I think these are the new version of the K181. Wonder if they sound any different?

The K181 has been in production for a while now. Who knows whether this is a re-brand à la K81/518/519 or whether something has changed?

This AKG is the semi-secret alternative in the realm of DJ headphones. People who have them tend to use them. The K181 DJ is not bragged about for its brand image or shiny design. It is a full size headphone with big drivers which folds better than a PX-series Sennheiser and can survive just as much as a HD25.

Some time ago I had a good DT1350 and the K181. I sold the DT1350. That should tell you enough...
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