The culmination of almost 70 years of expertise, the AKG K872 master reference closed-back headphones provide unprecedented accuracy and comfort in production and live sound engineering environments. Custom 53mm drivers with 1.5 Tesla magnet systems deliver exceptional headroom for precise imaging, deep low frequencies and extended dynamic range. The optimized closed-back design ensures excellent isolation during tracking, mixing and mastering sessions. The open-mesh headband and 3D-shaped slow-retention foam earcups create a personalized fit for remarkable comfort during long sessions. Created with meticulous attention to every design element and component, the K872 is the new benchmark for headphone performance.
Optimized closed-back design with 53mm transducers
for greatest-in-class headroom and dynamic range
1.5 Tesla magnet system
for exceptionally accurate imaging and authoritative low-frequency performance
Two-layer voice coil
for superior extended 5 Hz – 54 kHz frequency range
Open-mesh headband
for remarkable comfort and light weight
3D-shaped slow-retention ear pads
for personalized fit
Sound-sealing pad profile
for excellent isolation
Slim, durable, removable cable
with precision LEMO connector
Robust design
incorporating precision metal parts.
Demanding test regimen
ensures reliable operation in the studio and on the road
SUPERIOR REFERENCE SOUND
AKG K872 headphones deliver exceptional accuracy and durability to meet the most demanding professional standards. All components are meticulously crafted and work in concert to deliver superior performance and an impressive listening experience. We engineered the drivers using large 53mm transducers and powerful 1.5 Tesla magnet systems to ensure greatest-in-class headroom and accurate imaging.
The two-layer, copper-covered aluminum voice coil works with the special magnet design to deliver high sensitivity, superior impulse response, and an extended frequency range of 5Hz–54kHz. K872 headphones are extremely versatile, and perform with finesse across a wide range of musical styles and sound sources.
PRECISION ACCURACY AND PERFORMANCE
When designing K872, we challenged ourselves to create the highest-quality, most accurate reference headphones ever built. You can depend on the K872 to reveal all the detail in a broad range of program material and today’s high-resolution formats. Whether you are recording, mixing, mastering or creating a soundtrack, K872 sets a new benchmark for performance.
