I tried HD800 HD600 HD650 K240 600ohms(MIA) K701(MIA) K271.... K712(MIA) is the most serious for Mastering!! I use HD650 to enjoy music(HD800 too fake) , Use K712 to Work. K712(MIA) Really for professional!!

Excellent balanced sound & clarity across the spectrum, great resolution and soundstage, extremely comfortable.

Bought these for mixing on the go and they are just fantastic. No good for plugging into your phone as they need a little more power but actually work fine straight out of a laptop jack and really well on my Focusrite 2i2 which is usb bus powered. Buy a pair and rediscover music!

There are many reasons to have a really good set of monitoring headphones in the studio - we may need to work quietly because of noise constraints or perhaps we don't want to listen to the same set of speakers all day.

The AKG K712 Pro's winning combination of comfort, build quality, and superlative sound puts it in the top tier of headphones in its price class.

Hand-crafted in Austria; Ear coddling comfort; User-replaceable cable

Expensive; Lacks mike or inline remote

I've had a little over a week, I've owned the Sony HD-7509 (to be avoided) and the 7506 is a good headphone price / quality ratio, I always use it for decision sounds, the K712 is open. I got this headphone at a great price on a Belgian site, cheaper than its German counterpart.

THE VERDICT The AKG K712 Pro's winning combination of comfort, build quality, and superlative sound puts it in the top tier of headphones in its price class.

Hand-crafted in Austria; Ear coddling comfort; User-replaceable cable

Expensive; Lacks mike or inline remote

The AKG K712 Pro offers a pleasant and honest sound experience, with a well-balanced frequency response allowing for mixing and mastering applications. It also boasts a slight bass boost which is a fun addition, with the feature sure to impress hi-fi enthusiasts who like their music warm and...

Bought for an open air, expansive sound and wasn't disappointed. One of my most comfortable headphones (out of 12 sets). Love the colorway. I custom made a shorter cable, about 4'.

Despite some issues with the treble and upper mids, I'd recommend these to anyone who's looking for a pair with a wide soundstage and who's either unafraid of brightness (these are still going to be less harsh than anything by Beyerdynamic, for example) or who's unafraid to EQ when necessary.

Incredible soundstage; warm & comfy lower mids; tight but powerful bass; overall speed and detail

Uppermid and treble spikes; demanding of power; unforgiving