AKG K371- Honest Audiophile Impressions about the Harman Target Curve tuned Pro Studio headphone

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The AKG K371 is a Harman Target Curve tuned headphone that is for professional studio use with a neutral and accurate sound. What are my honest impressions?
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@jamescook6890 2 года назад

Hooray great to see you review on here again. Love reading your reviews but much better to see you ,👍

@pascaljean2333 2 года назад

Great! Waiting for this! Fast review. To the point. Perfect.

@autoexec5367 2 года назад

awesome! glad to finally see you on your new videos!

@danrdey 2 года назад

Good to have you back !

@ginom407 2 года назад

Great Honest Review!!! Thank You!👍👍👍

@imabeliever85 2 года назад

Good evaluation. I like the K361 much more, very well balanced. Missing some treble detail, but it is great for the price

@nathansantos.n8 2 года назад

welcome back :D

@Bushviking 2 года назад

Glad to have you back Dave!

@a_tad_rad 2 года назад

Glad to see you back dude.

@buenahora001 2 года назад

So great to have you back Dave!!!

@andersbuhl640 10 месяцев назад

To anyone considering buying the AKG 371 (BT), I can honestly say they are well worth their price tag! Did a lot of research and considerations including this well-presented review before choosing to go for the 371 and was not dissappointed! Yes, the only thing I found was I have to adjust them each time I put them on so they set perfectly on my ears, but you can easily hear when they are settled right for you on your ears, so no big problem at all. Also, I find them very comfortable wearing for a long time and don't find them too tight on my rather big (sweaty head). Great sound, too, but I do not not have that much to compare with in that matter. I am extremely satisfied with the sound quality.

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 месяцев назад

Awesome! I am glad you enjoy the K371 Bluetooth.

@andersbuhl640 10 месяцев назад

I really do love it very much! So thank you for aiding that decision, @@TheHonestAudiophile - much appreciated.

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure, you're welcome

@heyguyslolGAMING 2 года назад

He hides his feelings really well.

@Bushviking 2 года назад

😂

@nikolaygramchev 2 года назад

Another honest and precise review! I had 2 songs with K371 in the shop and rejected them.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

You made a wise choice in my humble opinion.

@harackmw 2 года назад

The microphonics on my 371 as it brushed my shoulder/shirt drove me nuts, less noticeable when music is playing but I had to replace the cable

@ludwigflatscher2057 2 года назад

I agree 100%! I have them (Warehouse Deal 47€) and i have the 361 also. Soundwise the 361 is much better to me. Good to see you !

@proffessasvids 7 месяцев назад

Scathing! 😂 i love it dave! Xx

@lostandfound6501 2 года назад

Great Honest review. Always wondered why they called these reference studio monitors. They don't even sell pads for these.

@noodlefight325 2 года назад

please, keep 'em coming🤘🏻. i hope you get to review hidizs ms2, tri starsea, and moondrop hana 2021 coz your the only reviewer who does soundstage/imaging/seaparation really well. i need my next iem to be good for any situation i.e. games and movies👍🏻

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into getting them in for review.

@noodlefight325 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile i forgot to mention thieaudio legacy 2😁✌🏻

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

@@noodlefight325ThieAudio L2 review www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/thieaudio-legacy-2-fascinating

@jackjack3874 2 года назад

I think the problem is not necessarily the Harman curve in its own right (regarding tonality)... although as another reviewer has said for the bass, "It is like Beats for audiophiles". The bigger problem is the balance between the mastering process freq response vs the audio gear response... One of the two should be neutral. Example No.1 the mastering engineer assumes most people will have equipment with elevated bass.. so he recesses the bass... now on flat bass headphones, the bass is anaemic... Example No.2 the engineer brings the bass forward where he wants it to be assuming neutral headphones... now on any headphones with elevated bass, the bass becomes ridiculous... The solution: Music should carry information as to how it wants to be.... equipment should be able to reproduce this and of course allow the user to adjust to their preferences and hearing... in my humble opinion

@lukeduke9304 Год назад

Very important matter, very often neglected

@lukeduke9304 Год назад

Brilliant!

@Dracomies 2 года назад

Agree with you 100%. I love the formfactor, comfort, shape and look of these headphones. I think they're pleasant to listen to. But would I rely on these headphones to give me something accurate, true to how I truly sound? No way. These definitely sound nothing like the source material. I couldn't rely on these for mixing or even telling me how my microphone sounds like. I still have these but I don't use them for mixing. They're for casual use imo.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I agree completely, a fun, casual headphone.

@lostandfound6501 2 года назад

You need to try the AKG K361. It 's mid forward and not as bassy. I like the sound signature a lot even though its probably not very accurate.

@bprabawabr 2 года назад

"if you care about sound quality" Yes, yes, Dave, that's why we're here

@charongrayi4863 2 года назад

Wow Dave! Very concise review 👍 Please try to review Moondrop Quarks, really want to know your thoughts.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I'll see if I can a pair in for review, thanks for the suggestion.

@Imagination918 2 года назад

Dave, would you recommend AKG K361, or K371 for everyday casual listening, not for studio work?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I haven't heard the K361, sorry.

@ModernPlague Год назад

Helpful video! I've already got the open-backed DT 900 Pro X for mixing/mastering, but I'm looking for something closed-back & cheaper like the K371 for monitoring vocals as i speak/sing, and also sound samples/field recordings with my Tascam recorder. So I don't need the _best_ quality headphones for that stuff, but I'd still like them to be as neutral as possible for this general price-range. Any recommendations?

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

I recommend the Rode NTH-100 for monitoring. Here is a link to my review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Wc9hZ6x6zaI.html

@ModernPlague Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile - Thank you!! I didn't realize that Rode made headphones---I'm already planning to get their NT1 mic, which I've heard is awesome. It's frustrating, though, because I see that the Rtings website says that AKG K371 is a lot flatter, neutral and more accurate than the Rode NTH-100! I'd already thought that I'd established that the K371 is better than the Audio Technica MTH50x, but then Rtings said the opposite---I feel like their comparisons keep contradicting other trustworthy info I find (maybe because they review so many types of things without really focusing on any one?).

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

If you're seeking a monitor that follows Harman Target curve then the K371 is the way to go. For me the Rode NTH-100 is the more accurate, natural and neutral monitor. I don't believe that Harman Target is flat, neutral, natural accurate.

@andrusislietuva 7 месяцев назад

Tascam TH-02!!!

@maspesasmasperras5554 2 года назад

Great review honest audiophile. And actually I share your opinion. What would you think/recommend as options if one do care about sound quality, mids, etc. in the same price range? Thanks

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I use the AKG K275 instead of the K371. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ePoPypRBmCM.html

@deathlancer140 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile The AKG 245 is surprisingly good too. Accurate without hyped treble.

@Duokai 3 месяца назад

Thanks u so much bro❤

@TheHonestAudiophile 3 месяца назад

My pleasure, you're welcome.

@danrdey 2 года назад

How was your experience with K361 , if any ?

@fighel4127 2 года назад

Wow, you're fast like sonic, I like that!

@Chaotist 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the review. How would they compare against Sennheiser HD560S?

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 месяца назад

Keep this in mind, I've not heard either since I reviewed them so this is going off memory. BIG differences in that it is closed versus open. The 560s has a lot wider of a stage, more depth and layering, better imaging, more air and space, elevated mids and treble that have some troublesome issues with brightness and hotness, more natural tone and timbre. Here is a link to my HD560s review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c7oNedFqXJQ.html

@Chaotist 4 месяца назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 месяца назад

@Chaotist my pleasure, you're welcome

@andrusislietuva 2 года назад

100% TRUE! There is a lot of advertising, which is why I bought these headphones, but it immediately became clear that they could not be used for mastering, because these headphones are LIES. The problem is precisely in the spectrum of the middle frequencies - the violin and cello sound like children's instruments in these headphones, although the recording of a symphony orchestra ..! Imagine my surprise when the headphones "TASCAM TH-02" turned out to be incomparably better in the entire frequency range of our ear! In "TASCAM TH-02" everything sounds natural, which really makes it possible to work with sound. In vain AKG on all headphones print that the product is of a professional category. I bought with my own money, so I have the right to say what I heard and what I expected from "K371".

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Thank you for your impressions. Tascam TH-02 never heard of them, I'll have to look for one.

@novicegun247 2 года назад

Nice Review Sir Dave 👍👍👍 I need some advice I'm thinking of buying a headphone cable for use it with CCA C12, do you think I should? Or let me use a stock headphone cable first. The headphone cable I'm thinking of buying has a KZ Silver Blue Hybrid , KZ Neo Gold Silver , Kbear 16 Core , NICEHCK C8-1 or C16-5 , JCALLY JC16 All for less than 20$ I can't choose But I tend to go for the design that goes well with the gold and silver color of the CCA C12. What advice do you have? P.S. I haven't received the CCA C12. The product hasn't arrived yet. #Thank you so much Sir Dave

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I'd wait to see if you like the C12 cable.

@novicegun247 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile So you suggest me to wait and see stock cable of CCA C12?

@herb601 2 года назад

You just made my day. Sooooooooo glad you're back. New glasses too. Nice. But oh, the music. You already know my opinion on that subject. Another 'Honest" review.

@Bushviking 2 года назад

Agree. On all your points.

@autoexec5367 2 года назад

I think this can for those who have the tendency to boost the bass and scoop mids on their mixes. if this is the one they're using then they'll be satisfied with the bass hopefully before actually boosting it and the recessed mids before making them so much recessed. (semi-sarcasm :p)

@vm6038 2 года назад

The K371 doesn't have scooped mids in the slightest. They are right about neutral throughout. Only sub bass is boosted. Mid and upper bass are neutral.

@garyluciani370 2 года назад

@@vm6038 Exactly right.

@garyluciani370 2 года назад

autoexec : have you actually heard the k371? It doesn't sound like you own them, that's for sure.

@autoexec5367 2 года назад

@@garyluciani370 neither. I'm just basing my comment from this review.

@vm6038 2 года назад

Considering DT770, HD280 Pro and Sony 7506 are regularly used in studios all over the world and all three have inferior frequency response balance to the K371, I am not at all surprised that the K371 is recommended for studio use. I like my K371 quite a lot. I do think it sounds quite neutral and natural for the most part and the bass is nice and tight with a strong sub bass kick that works great with electronic music, but does not intrude into higher frequencies. Upper mids are nicely present and add life to acoustic instruments. Lower mids are about neutral. Lower highs are slightly emphasized and upper treble is a little rolled off, but not critically so. Resolution and clarity are very good for a closed headphone. Certainly a significant step above something like HD280 Pro. It's by no means an end game level headphone, but sound quality is excellent for the money in my opinion. For reference, my favorite headphones that I own are Focal Utopia, Sennheiser HD600, Shure SRH-1840 and Hifiman HE-560.

@GIChow 2 года назад

Same here, they might lack a bit of air and detail resolution but mine (Bluetooth version) were the most natural and balanced sounding of the popular 'studio' cans I've heard including 7506, DT770/990 and ATH M50. Some 'audiophiles' don't like the intimate voice in your ear kind of presentation and more resonant bass exemplified by the CAL and the 371 may not be for them.

@deathlancer140 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more. The k371 is like turning on dynamic contrast for your TV. You will be wowed at first, but might end up missing the subtle hues and natural color of a standard picture setting.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Absolutely 💯

@sapphiro 2 года назад

New category: "lunch break headphones" 😂

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I love it, lunch break headphones, we should copyright it.

@gundum1o1 2 года назад

Will you be reviewing the new flagship from Audeze called CRBN??

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I would love to if one is sent over for review. Do you have one you want to loan me for review?

@gundum1o1 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile If I did I'd love to but I'm just a fan asking lol 😅

@ByStephenJones 2 года назад

How do the 371 and 361 compare to NTH-100?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I haven't heard the AKG K361, sorry. The AKG K371 is way more bassy, has too much mid bass bloat, is lacking in detail retrieval and resolution and is too dark in the treble. The Rode NTH-100 is a solid performer for the studio and as a monitor. The AKG K371 should never be used as a monitor or in the studio. The K371 is a fun, bassy can and only that.

@Fallen_Chama 2 года назад

Now you need to try the akg k361

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

👍Agree 100%

@hartyewh1 2 года назад

For the price those are by far my favourite. Some music actually is meant to have bass that most headphones don't produce without eq which these don't need. They do sound a bit simple and cheap, but I can enjoy any genre with them even if Amiron and LCD-2 Closed are my main cans. Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Audio Technica etc can't compete at this price range without EQ or a clear prefetence for a neutral frequency response, which is something most people don't actually enjoy. People in these comment sections aren't most people, which is good to remember. Using these in a studio makes sense to test what the mix sounds like to most people with very V-shaped headphones/IEMs without trying to mix for bad reproduction. Even the M50x's are called studio monitors. It's just marketing for teenagers who equate studio with professional and that with good.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I'm glad you enjoy the K371. I agree the K371 is a great example of the Harman Target Curve and how it is a preference sound signature of audio enthusiasts. I do not believe the Harman Target Curve is an accurate, natural, correct, neutral sound signature. The Harman Target Curve is a preference and isn't for studio work. But yes it can be a source to verify that a mix will sound decent to a listener who prefers the Harman Target Curve. To be clear, I didn't say the K371 sounds bad for everyday listening. I said it isn't for studio use as AKG claims.

@awaken8924 4 месяца назад

so tell me what is the best headphone bluetooth ill buy it?

@TheHonestAudiophile 4 месяца назад

I recommend you ask El Jefe www.youtube.com/@ELJefeReviews what the best bluetooth headphone. I don't have much experience with them and I rarely ever use them.

@francoGuido834 2 года назад

I was going to buy the k371 but after seeing your video I'm very torn. What do you recommend to buy with a budget of 150 € Max? I am undecided for the beyerdynamics dt770 pro 80ohm but many say they need an amplifier because otherwise the volume would be too low. (I would use them with CD players, smartphone and electric piano)

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I'd go with the AKG K275.

@andrusislietuva 7 месяцев назад

Tascam TH-02!!!

Месяц назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile is not possible to buy today K275...any other alternative? thanks a lot.

@TheHonestAudiophile Месяц назад

Sennheiser HD280 Pro and Rode NTH-100

Месяц назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks a lot. And what about Audio Technica ATH-M50x or M40,M30? are these comparable?

@johnellison3173 2 года назад

Hype train de-railed 😂 great stuff Dave 👍

@user-ti2hq9vy8w 6 месяцев назад

Fine. Please tell me an alternative to these headphones in this budget with a neutral sound, so that there is a clear, transparent picture for creating beats, mixing and mastering

@TheHonestAudiophile 6 месяцев назад

Rode NTH-100 AKG K275

@user-ti2hq9vy8w 6 месяцев назад

And if you compare Audio-Technica ATH-M50x and AKG K371, in your opinion, where does the sound sound better for creating music?@@TheHonestAudiophile

@TheHonestAudiophile 6 месяцев назад

@user-ti2hq9vy8w m50x is more analytical leaning, doesn't have near as much bass bloat, has thinner note weight and has better detail retrieval and resolution. Keep in mind though that I haven't heard M50x in a few years and did t do a direct comparison, this is just off memory of both. I prefer the Austrian Audio Hi-X60 for mixing, mastering and monitoring. It is double the price but in my opinion superior to all the others we've compared.

@user-ti2hq9vy8w 6 месяцев назад

Understood. Thanks a lot for the feedback. Good luck with everything!@@TheHonestAudiophile

@TheHonestAudiophile 6 месяцев назад

@user-ti2hq9vy8w my pleasure, you're welcome. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

@dragos8839 2 года назад

How durable is the headband ? Do they fall off easily ? I wanna get them and convert them to bluetooth so I can wear them at the gym

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

K371 are made very solid, not sure I would use them at the gym due to sweat. I believe there is a bluetooth version, AKG K371-BT, available but I haven't heard it: www.amazon.com/dp/B083LCLDR8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_0DG4Z7MEXP2JG4XDW3RR

@dragos8839 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile from what I've seen, the bt version is inferior in every aspect, from build quality to sound even if wired. Do they stay put when doing pushups/running, stuff like that ? Could you check it please ? Thanks a lot

@noodlefight325 2 года назад

i hope you get to review hifiman he400se. i'm torn between headphones and iems. cheers🤘🏻

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I totally understand about IEM or headphone and I choose both 😁 I'll add the 400se to my list of hopefuls to review.

@balabuyew 2 года назад

You didn't mention what is a good option among closed headphones in this price range?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

AKG K275

@balabuyew 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Looked your review on K275. I'm just confused with the fact that everywhere on the Internet the conclusiotn about K371 vs K275 is opposite to your opinion.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Everyone hears differently, music preference, gear synergy and usage all make a difference. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing 💓

@herseyberry4655 2 года назад

The speeded up Dave is a beast. They word is the 361 is the better sounding set for less money.

@herseyberry4655 2 года назад

@@I_beat_up_cuckolds Thanks for the warning. Zeos,and Wheezy tech said the 461 was better. Know your reviewer. It was too bloated for Dave, he loves the Argon and a lot of T-50rp mods and the have big bass. He does like bassy sets like the Blon 03 and the Meze Emperyan. He prefers more neutral stuff. I do like AKG headphones but a lot are bass light.

@GIChow 2 года назад

AKG K361 v 371 is a bit like Shure SRH440 v 840

@nonchalantd Год назад

good review, but lose the music next time

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Music has been removed from more current videos. Thank you for the feedback.

@pkn5607 2 года назад

I think he like them. Yikes... Was thinking about etymotic er3xr as an semi audiophile who doesn't want to blow the budget and came across these headphones as they generally reviewed well but now I think I would have to hear them first. Any recommendations regarding what to have a look at? I'm tossing up between in ear and over ear but think if I buy in ear then I will buy some bookself speakers down the line so won't really need over ears

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Sorry haven't heard the ER3XR. Take a look at my tier list docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=drivesdk and recommended gear in the description. Make sure to look at the ranking grade tab in the tier list.

@pkn5607 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile thank you. Look forward to checking it out!

@pkn5607 2 года назад

I just purchased AKG K275s for £42. A bit annoying I will need to swap out the cord but seems like a good deal all things considered

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Awesomeness. Look forward to hearing your impressions.

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

Hey. What would you recommend me to use mostly outside and in travel?

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

Wireless? Wired? What sources would you use? Price range?

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile I'm a wannabe audiophile and a music composer... But after going through some detailed reviews and charts, it looks like I've been audio-fooled for a few years using the AKG K92. Now I'm looking for some audiophile headphones that aren't too bulky... Wireless would be a nice addition as I would like to take it outside too... How about a budget of around 150$? That would be a nice step up from my current AKG K92 I presume... I was actually thinking of AKG K371s and Harman Targets when I luckily found your channel and video (ranked very high on Search-congrats). And thanks for helping out us folks through comments...

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

@harir3 Rode NTH-100 for wired No idea for Bluetooth I don't use Bluetooth headphones often and I'd rather use wired as I find them to sound better.

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile sure. Thanks!

@harir3 4 месяца назад

Hey @@TheHonestAudiophile , I saw your review of the Node NT 100 and Sennheiser 560 S! I have brought down my choices to these two, and both are available new at around 130-140$ in India. What would you recommend for mostly mixing, mastering and critical listening? I want to listen to many songs and learn how the mixing and mastering process happened there, so that I can try out in my tracks too. I would also use it for gaming, and I am intrigued by what folks say about open backs and sound stage. Unfortunately, these headphones aren't available here anywhere for me to try out and see... Edit: The music I'm targeting is mostly orchestral, unplugged (acoustic) and light rock/pop

@Raju-hu9su 2 года назад

I have this headphones can you recommend best dac for this akg ?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

What is your budget price for the dac/amp? What will be your usage, portable or desktop? What is your preferred sound signature?

@Raju-hu9su 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile dac,for mobile device, signature sound for headphones. Usage for music . Best sound stage, I am from "india " budget under 5k to 10k.

@bicto Год назад

What headphones do you recommend? for mixing

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Rode NTH-100 on a small budget for monitoring and mixing. On a larger budget, Audeze LCD-2 Closed and Dan Clark Ether CX or the og Mr. Speakers Ether C for mixing.

@bicto Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks a lot 😍🙏

@jari121 2 года назад

I really enjoy listening to music my K 371 headphones. They have just that kind of bass I like. The resolution is not the best, part of the midrange is a bit muted and the treble lacks sparkle, but overall the sound is enjoyable. I have also Beyerdynamic DT 770 80 Ohm and DT 990 250 Ohm models as well as Verum One planars. Verum is certainly the most neutral and detailed. Trebles of both Beyers are too accentuated. K 371 sounds most similar to DT 770 without sibilant treble. I also own Revox 3100 600Ohm (DT 880) headphones, which with a suitable amplifier are also enjoyable listen to. The AKG 371 headphones are so comfortable, light and portable that I use them constantly with my phone.

@dr_gus2111 2 года назад

Which amp do you use with your DT770 80ohm ? I had found them sibilant and aggressive in the treble with an entry-level amp (Diyeden SVDAC05), but almost more since I received my Topping A90 (which is a little monster). I'm suprised of how much power they need to be "controlled" (running them on medium gain on A90, 12 o'clock).

@jari121 2 года назад

@@dr_gus2111 I use JDS Labs Atom and Schiit Heresy.

@msd5808 2 года назад

Were the K275 better as monitors?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Yes

@itzzDizZY Год назад

Wondering which one will you recommend? Meze 99s or K371?

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

I find the Meze 99 Classic more fun and engaging. K371 is v-shaped and lacks details and resolution.

@itzzDizZY Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile great, thanks for replying back. Ordered classics.

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

My pleasure, you're welcome. Look forward to hearing your impressions of the 99 Classic.

@Tripokaridos22 2 года назад

Honestly to me the BEST reviewer by far .... People just have to trust him .

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind words, very much appreciated ❤️

@BillStrathearn Год назад

He really do be honest

@cybergod77 2 года назад

thks for the review...background music is a bit loud and distracting

@combojohn7953 2 года назад

How is your Empy man? Still like it?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Still love it and use it every day.

@combojohn7953 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Your review about the Meze Empyrean is the best headphone review I’ve ever heard! You rock man! Keep up the good work!🙂

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

@@combojohn7953 thank you very much for the kind words, greatly appreciated 🥰 I am glad you enjoyed the Empyrean review.

@ammar5400 2 года назад

Have you tried the lower version?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I haven't heard the AKG K361 but would like an opportunity to review them.

@reflection1119 2 года назад

K361 definitely leans more towards neutral than the K371, but I don't know whether that's enough to class it as "Neutral". It sounds reasonably "natural" and "neutral" in the mids, but I'm not qualified enough to say whether that's also true of the highs and lows. Hope you can get your hands on a set for review.

@dr_gus2111 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Would be great to hear your thoughts on them. I like the foldable format of K361 and K371, and hesitate between both for travel listening (to replace my broken ATH-ESW10Jpn :'( ). K361 seems to have a better audience, but K371 a better build, less plasticky.

@bagajohny1673 2 года назад

Since when is the 255 gm considered lightweight?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

The Sennheiser HD600 weighs 9.2oz ie 260g and everyone says they are extremely lightweight. The K371 is a very lightweight headphone.

@bagajohny1673 2 года назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Yeah but AKG has horrible weight distribution IMO. worse than M50x. So it feels a lot heavier than it actually is.

@Daniel-om9xw 11 дней назад

Would you take them or the dt 700 pro x?

@TheHonestAudiophile 11 дней назад

Sorry haven't heard the DT700 Pro X

@Daniel-om9xw 11 дней назад

@@TheHonestAudiophilethank you

@TheHonestAudiophile 11 дней назад

@Daniel-om9xw my pleasure, you're welcome

@chefsteve8381 2 года назад

Beats by AKG !

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Exactly!

@farfthi 2 года назад

One word - hip hop

@RaulGarcia-bq1og 2 года назад

So... do you like the AKG K371? xd

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Was it that obvious?

@garyluciani370 2 года назад

The honest audiophile hits some reasonable points about these headphones while also missing the mark on other points. They are definitely not basshead headphones. They only have bass below 50hz. that some people might find too much. Most rock music and other genres don't have much bass below 50 Hz. and the k371 doesn't sound bass heavy at all like so many headphones with boosted upper bass. I know, I have many headphones that sound bassier than the k371. Ever heard the audio technica ath m40x? Now that's a bassy closed back. The m40x is what a slightly v shaped headphone sounds like.The k371 sounds bass light in comparison. However when you have music with a lot of sub bass between 20 Hz to 50 Hz that's when the k371 stands out. Bass that low is "muddy in and of itself. The akg k371 reproduces it faithfully. The mid range covers frequencies from 250 Hz to 3000 Hz approx. That's a broad range of frequencies. To say the k371 is scooped out in the mid range is such a meaningless statement. Where specifically is it scooped out? Not in the low minds to medium mids, that's for sure. Maybe the honest audiophile means the upper mid range? The honest audiophile must be comparing the treble and detail to headphones which have a more peaked up treble. The more treble, the more detail. Now he may be right for studio mixing, the k371 is not the best headphone, because it lacks that peaked up treble detail, but for music listening the treble detail is fine.

@MCanoLasala 2 года назад

I own K361, which are more neutral.

@vm6038 2 года назад

I like your reviews and I am subscribed to your channel. I think it's possible that your K371 is defective. I heard stories of some units having significant frequency response anomalies. Another AKG headphones that I own that sounds similar to the K371 is the K553. Or K550, same thing. It used to be very popular a few years ago. Its a little brighter, but has similar "Harman" tuning overall. I like both a lot.

@vleutje71 2 года назад

I tested these and found out that the seal didn't work well with my glasses. If I took off my glasses while listening to music the bass increased as the seal closed. I don't recognize the over-bass though, especially when wearing glasses.

@jgvbadv Год назад

Hi man! PLEASE help me live my life semi normal again. I've entered a audio rabbithole. AKG K371 or Senheiser HD569? I like to listen Hans Zimmer and M83 type of music. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 😄

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Sorry, I haven't heard the Senn HD569.

@jgvbadv Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks for answer anyway :)

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

My pleasure, you're welcome

@keppes1268 2 года назад

Still like my 371 more than 770 pros or the meze classics. The 770 has too much treble and the mids are very recessed, the meze has more bass bleed into the mids and less detail in the treble than the 371. The 371 isn't perfect, but works really fine for travelling and casual listening for me. Especially for the cheaper price.

@ziddyf2635 Год назад

You might laugh but these are really good for use on the lawnmower the sounds quality that they give over background noise is great

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Glad you have found a usage to enjoy the K371.

@pierrelafaille3117 Год назад

I tried these headphones because I heard a lot of good of them. And it was terrible. The confort was horrible, not space in the earcups. The look is ugly, we have to say it. And, the most important, the sound was ugly. I didn't burn them but I didn't want to. I think it was agressive in the high mids and have a lote of muddy bass. Sorry for my poor english. Do one people know a good close headphone at this price ???

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Rode NTH-100 are solid option.

@pierrelafaille3117 Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Ok Thank you, and for you what is the best closed headphone under 1k ? I own the ananda, I think it is better than the clear but i would like a closed back to walk around and honestly I don't see a good headphone for that ... By the way, love the way you present the products, with your earth and with emotion, thank you

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

The best closed back headphones sub 1k are the Audeze LCD-2 Closed and Drop Dan Clark Ether CX but both are best used at a desk. If you want to walk around with a closed back the Austrian Audio HI-X60 is a fantastic headphone. Glad you enjoy the channel content, thanks for the kind words, much appreciated.

@pierrelafaille3117 Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile OK, I will maybe try the Austrian audio. Thanks !

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

My pleasure, you're welcome. Look forward to hearing your impressions of the Austrian Audio HI-X60.

@JeffB1961 11 месяцев назад

sooooooo ...... how do you REALLY feel ???

@leonb9260 5 месяцев назад

So, they're no good?

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

They're not good for their intended purpose of monitoring, in my humble opinion. They're decent for an everyday listen, if bass is the preference.

@GQLewis 4 месяца назад

@AKG I bought the AKG #K371 headsets and they are garbage. I rarely used these headphones, and after about two years - the ear pads are falling off and the headband is shredding as if I've taken them to war. I have the Audio Technica R70 and those things are a beast. I have had them for at least 4 years and they still look brand new as a testament to how well I take care of my gear. Really disappointed #AKG

@Nonesuch6588 2 года назад

Just saved me some coin. 👍

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

I'm glad you found the review helpful.

@CptMark 2 года назад

If you're into that kind of sound, take Shure SHR440. Better tuned, same shitty build, 50 USD cheaper.

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion and warning :)

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

I have a doubt on what headphone/speakers to use while in the studio. Why do folks prefer flat setups? Majority of the listener is not going to listen in flat setup. But the Harman Curve has been identified as that curve which most of the people would like listening too right? It looks to me like mixing in studio using the Harman Curve setup and optimising to the best possible, would mean that the sound would reach the audience the best way right? And also, they say that the Harman Curve was introduced to match a flat speaker setup in a normal studio room, with the room reverb increasing the bass. So they say that the Harman Curve in a headphone is the best representation of a flat setup speaker in a normal studio room. Given that the AKG K371 follows the Harman Curve faithfully, do you not agree that the AKG K371 mimics that exact scenario perfectly?

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

I stand by the review. The K371 isn't for studio monitor purposes. It is for playback in a fun tuning that the common listener prefers based off the Harman Target. If you use the K371 for monitoring you'll over compensate the EQ settings and it will not sound good. For monitoring purposes you want a neutral and natural tuned headphone that will reveal the alterations you add with eq. You also will want to verify your recording on a neutral and natural speaker setup.

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile got it. Thanks!

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

Have you tested Sony MDR-7506?

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

I haven't reviewed the MDR-7506 but I have reviewed the MDR-CD900ST. Another option to consider is the Sennheiser HD280 Pro.

@harir3 5 месяцев назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile got it. Thanks

@lefan1959 2 года назад

How can one argue about the non-studio nature of the presentation when microphone distortion is heard on my k371 in this video ....

@himanshutiwari90 2 года назад

That midrange matches hd600 , that tuning is one of the best

@asterisk606 Год назад

This sounds like more of a gripe against the Harman Curve than these headphones, which is okay and understandable, but the displeasure with the Harman Curve seemed to be directed at these headphones specifically instead of it being a general aversion to the target. It was presented as the headphones being the problem, not the Harman Curve itself.

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

Both are the problem as the video states.

@johns1139 10 месяцев назад

Jesus Christ, this was ominous. Felt like someone was coming to kill me.

@BurningBushPedagogy 5 месяцев назад

But bro how can a headphone be tuned to the Harman and be trash, as you seem to be saying here

@TheHonestAudiophile 5 месяцев назад

Harman Target Curve isn't neutral or accurate; it's a preference curve that I don't prefer. I didn't say the K371 is trash. The K371 is a bassy headphone that isn't for studio monitor purposes in my opinion. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing.

@carminedesanto6746 2 года назад

Given how Craptacular most modern music recordings are…some dimwit took them from the lunch room and brought them into the mixing and mastering studio 😱

@chrisbianchi8876 2 года назад

I could really do without that background music

@KK-hp5bl 10 месяцев назад

Hello Sir,im very happy to find your channel I must say that i trusted you immediately .. I own DT 990 Pro and Sony MDR 7506 I'm not happy with these either because they need EQ correction and that makes my work harder especially when i come every day and I found that I must tweaked it a little bit so it's a quest that never ends. I would love to hear your opinion of what's the best choice(s) for studio reference headphones under 300€ for Mixing Mastering. Thank you.

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 месяцев назад

Please keep in mind I am not a professional sound engineer. I do have very limited experience with mixing and mastering. With all that said, I think for the price point the Hifiman Sundara is a good option if you have a powerful amplifier. Another option is the Sivga Luan. If you want good detail retrieval and resolution the Sundara is the way to go in your price range. The Luan offers slightly better tone and timbre but isn't as detailed and resolving. Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated.

@KK-hp5bl 10 месяцев назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile l was ready to order the Sundara but after your review i thought that maybe there is a better option in this category... but i guess there isnt... thank you very much !!

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 месяцев назад

I look forward to hearing your impressions.

@andrusislietuva 7 месяцев назад

TASCAM TH-02 !!!

@TheHonestAudiophile 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look them up.

@pirateradioFPV Год назад

I disagree, K371 is great. Better than HD650. Anyone who disagrees tends to be old and needs to move on to Grado.

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

I'm glad you enjoy the K371. Rude and disrespectful comments aren't necessary.

@pirateradioFPV Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Well, unless you consider being old rude and offensive, I fail to see the point of your comment. I'm heading that way myself, the K371 is for 45 or below 🤷‍♂️😂

@TheHonestAudiophile Год назад

I did find the wording of your original comment to be rude. I disagree that the K371 is for people 45 or below. In my humble opinion the K371 is for someone who likes a bassy, fun sound and that can be at any age.

@pirateradioFPV Год назад

@@TheHonestAudiophile Well, how you wish to apprehend the text is a you problem, not much I can do about that. And the headphone itself isn't that bass heavy, most rooms boost low end of the flat speakers even more.

@tricogustrico Год назад

Porn music background makes it hard to hear what you are saying. Why the music????

@quietstorm1347 10 месяцев назад

nerd alert

@TheHonestAudiophile 10 месяцев назад

troll alert

@julianmanjarres1998 3 месяца назад

Rtings disagrees with you..

@ihatesnickersTSD 2 месяца назад

What professional mixes have you done? What professional Hollywood-tier record studio did you work for? What artists albums (billboard top 500 only) have you produced? I ask because to trust your reviews, we should under what sound you work on and go for, if you have no professional mixes in popular recordings then why is your opinion worth listening too?

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 месяца назад

I've not done any professional studio, publicly released recordings. I have done some amateur recordings for various churches. When I was 14 I started recording the entire puppet program that my family used during evangelistic services. I recorded those for 5 years. People asked us back to perform so it must've sounded half decent. I've been working as a sound technician at churches since I was 13. My current church I'm the head sound technician and run the Allen and Heath QU-24 for all services. I also set up the mics and speakers. Here are some links to my review process and my music preferences. Also check out the Get To Know the Honest Audiophile playlist. There's a lot of information that will help you decide whether or not to trust my opinion. www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/honest-audiophile-review-process www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/how-loud-is-too-loud-does-it-sound-better-an-honest-audiophile-listening-level-challenge www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/does-your-music-preference-impact-your-sound-impressions ru-vid.com/group/PLFpndZVz25TJfPKx-OLMpovQP-QeNatDh&si=53xSKigUGmcNcCgQ ru-vid.com/group/PLFpndZVz25TKS6PyW4QJcqbT6WDiJ08c3&si=L4ZWznhgriEin-Ga Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing.

@SnobAudiophile 2 месяца назад

@ihatesnickersTSD Name one reviewer who has produced/mixed/mastered Top 500 artist or that worked at Hollywood Tier studios that doesn't review professional studio grade products or is named Steve Guttenberg! And by the way Guttenberg isn't really a reviewer. Dave has been very open and honest over the last 5 years about his experience and his beliefs. Do some research on your own, you might be surprised at what you learn.

@ihatesnickersTSD 2 месяца назад

@@SnobAudiophile his experience with audio is EXTREMELY important, if his experience is just doing mixes for churches, then his opinion about how audio sounds doesn't mean anything for pop music or metal, all of his reviews should be prefaced saying by saying that his opinions are only for spoken word or hymn music, because some of the stuff he says makes no sense at all if you listen to regular music lol

@SnobAudiophile 2 месяца назад

@@ihatesnickersTSD Read the descriptions of his videos. Read and watch the links Dave put in his response to you. Look at the music recommendations that Dave outs in his community post. He doesn't only listen to church music. And Dave has never mentioned what kind of music his church plays, they may play metal or pop music. Again, name a reviewer who meets all your criteria that you're demanding of Dave or SHUT THE F UP!

@TheHonestAudiophile 2 месяца назад

@@ihatesnickersTSD if it's so important to you that I've done professional studio grade mixing and masters. Will you kindly state all the Top 500 artist , albums and tracks that you've produced, engineered , mixed and mastered. Also, please state the Hollywood Tier studios you've worked at. This way everybody can be assured that your knowledgeable and a proven professional and can use your experience to determine if I am a good reviewer or not. If you don't have the experience you're demanding of me then how will you know what I'm saying is right or wrong? Prove it or move along. Thanks, have a great day.