
AKG K371
No noise cancelling, Cable
AKG K371
No noise cancelling, Cable
Cable insert could have been place on the side of the cups. Mini XLR connectors are long and stiff. By having the mini XLR connector insert right in the middle of the cup, the cable comes on the shoulder - uncomfortable and also makes noise (they are closed headphones and if you touch the cable or cups you can hear it very easily). This defeats a bit the purpose of the portability (they are foldable) and 90 degree angle mini XLR connectors are VERY hard to find and would be more comfortable in this case.
Sound is completely fine, very precise bass, maybe a bit muddy middles and of course not the best sound stage but cannot compare with a open headphone. Also being foldable it can be really a good alternative to "commuter headphones" if you add a good bluetooth DAC/AMP placed on the cup.
If you don't need portability/versatility, the Beyer DT 770 Pro are still a better sounding headphone (though they are not oval, they don't fold, they have noisy highs and they don't have a removable cable...so up to you).
Pro
Contra
For this price and sound quaility its impossible to include any disadvantage for this product. You can check the Crinacle web page to see the sound graph of the headphones. Really good sound quality for the price, good built quality, the headphone its confortable for most heads (maybe if you have too big hears could be a little bit unconfortable, but in that case its something that is going to happend with most headphones). This is an excellent product to start in HiFi. It works at low Ohms with probably all your devices (smartphone included).
Pro
Perfect for mixing and mastering!
Pro
Pro
My normal headphones are high impedance, open back and I wanted to complement this with a closed back low impedance set. The K371 are excellent if a bit on the bright side. Being closed back I can use them in public without disturbing others and the short cable is ideal for use with the phone. Overall I'm very impressed given the entry price point.
Pro
Contra
Super price-performance ratio!
Very good sound quality, beautifully finished. In addition, they sit comfortably and not too tight on the head, I can recommend them even as a spectacle wearer.
6 out of 9 reviews