AKG Q 701

A top-class newcomer from AKG that's been developed with music legend Quincy Jones and it shows

In the Q701s, AKG has produced a truly excellent pair of Quincy Jones-endorsed headphones.

The AKG Q 701 headphones deliver superb sound quality with a high-end clarity that's all too rare. But we were slightly underwhelmed by their bass response.

This is a solid, great sounding set of cans. Fine value, too

alaTest has collected and analysed 22 user reviews of the AKG Q 701 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

Well, so far I'm impressed, especially for the price point. The sound is good with the right equipment, the build quality is pretty good. They do look plasticy, and they are, however the plastic is of decent quality so you have nothing to worry about,...

Simply the most beautiful sounding headphones I've ever heard. The bass isn't extended but it's there you just have to adjust to the balance as its so smooth. Amazing.

These cans sound great straight out of the box, and get a little better with burn-in. Just as a heads-up, these are hard to drive and will require a powerful amp. Some details: These are rated with a sensitivity of 93 dB/mW (or 105 dB/V) and 62 Ohm...

If, like me, you love true sound reproduction, then these headphones are for you. As you would expect from reference standard headphones, they provide crystal clear clarity that lets you hear every detail. The bass is solid without the exaggerated boom...

Would have given these 5 stars if they weren't the same price in Dollars making me think UK prices are a rip off and they are made in Austria, how does that work? But after 100 hours burn in they are worth it, the resolution and clarity these deliver...