Advantages: Typical AKG bulid quality - sturdy, comfortable and brilliant sounding
Disadvantages: None that i can think of...

...Essentially the same as the old K240 DF's that I replaced, these are another high quality example of AKG's offerings. Sound quality is as excellent as ever. ...Sound... These are very versatile headphones as the sound reproduction is very good - as useful at home as they are in the studio. They have a good MF and HF range, good LF but can be a bit lacking sometimes - compared to the old 240DF's I had anyway. I use them at work sometimes for sound checks and they have always been pretty reliable. ...Durability... They've been dropped, contorted and ran over; they still work as well as ever. Reasonably thick, sturdy cable which not only avoids getting tangled up with itself unlike smaller cables, but also helps to prevent damage from twisting, cutting etc. ...Comfort... This was one of the main reasons I bought the newer model... Read review

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Advantages: Great price, good quality
Disadvantages: Not quite as detailed as a professional pair - although this is to be expected!

...I consider these headphones to be excellent value for money. While not quite as good quality as AKG's high-end headphones, these are nevertheless an excellent pair of basic decent headphones for what you pay for them. I bought these for both listening for pleasure and for recording rough demos in the studio, and have found them very suitable for both. The closed back means they are suitable for studio recording - I have experienced very little leakage - and I find the sound quality is very good - although as you might expect, not as detailed as the more expensive headphones - with an even balance across treble and bass. They are lightweight and fit comfortably [again, not quite as closely and snugly as a pair that you might pay £90 for, but very well considering the price]. All in all, a useful pair of everyday headphones which I... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable, long lead, self-adjusting head band. NOT Earphones.
Disadvantages: Not sound-proof - can sometimes hear sound around you.

...Technical details: Type: closed-back, supraaural dynamic headphones Sensitivity: 115 dB SPL/V Frequency range: 18 to 20,000 Hz Rated impedance: 32 ohms THD: <1 % Max. input power: 200 mW Cable: single cable, approx. 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.) Connector: stereo mini jack Adapter: mini to 1/4" adapter jack Net weight (without cable): 190 g (6.7 oz) Opinion: I hate earphones. I hate the way you have to wedge them into your ear, you're constantly worried whether they'll fall out, and they're about as comfortable as sticking gravel in your ear. I wanted a cheap pair of *head*phones, that were comfortable, stereo, and if possible from a good manufacturer. The AKG-44s have been exactly what I'm after. The speaker bits are surrounded by a soft leathery cushion - no rough edges, comfortable, and I feel like I could wear... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant bass drum mic
Disadvantages: Quite bulky, and not the best on the market.

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Advantages: compact with good capacity
Disadvantages: cannot remove filter or bowl to clean, need to place near an extractor as odour and vapour not controlled

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Advantages: Price, ultra lightweight, comfort and bass response
Disadvantages: Muffled mid-range, super long cable when used with a portable player

...started my 2nd year of university and knew all too well that a new, classy pair of headphones wouldn't last long! I researched magazines, websites and delved deep into my friend's brains to get as much information as I could, ensuring I got best possible headphones for the circumstances. Everyone knows if you want quality headphones there are certain brands to look out for; a couple of examples could be Shure, Etymotic and AKG…ah yes, quality assured, the problem being the lovely three digit, no decimal prices they put on their labels. This was exactly what I was trying to avoid, I didn't want to spend a hefty sum of money for some "very important person" who thinks they ought to have a pair and 'accidentally' slip them off my ears, into their bag and beat a hasty retreat. So I decided to look else where. I was familiar with Sennheiser from... Read review

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