Over-ear, Oval, Closed-Back, Foldable Studio Headphones with BluetoothWhether you’re an artist, engineer, podcaster or beat maker, you’re always in creative mode. Sometimes, the treble can get too hot, so be careful with those action movies or Shia LaBeouf’s incessant screaming scenes. Don’t let anyone talk you into spending more on a dac or AMP if anything the above equipment is overkill and thankfully you can get this quality of sound for much cheaper than anything you can on speakers. Don't let the 62 Ohm impedance fool you into thinking you'll be driving these just fine with your typical smartphone.

No fault of the K712 PRO, it is certainly the fault of the film’s sound editor failing to do his job properly most of the time. As far as the 702, I’m still leaning towards it overall, but the 9500 has really made a push and is almost as good to me.

The circumaural cups are fitted with thick, soft velour pads that surround your ears, whilst a genuine soft leather headband provides excellent support across the top of your head. I consider the K712 PRO one of the best overall gaming headphones to date and have enjoyed every second of usage with it online. The other thing I noticed about the 9500 (and this is something I’ve said for a long time) is that its ability to pick out micro-detail is just so incredibly good – to the point where things in the game actually feel and sound more fully fleshed out.

Decay of snares and tom drums are not cut off in the track Take Five and are replicated accurately, giving a sense of realism and recording space.Denon DCM500AE as CD Transport | Schiit Modi 3 | Schiit Loki | Schiit Magni 3 | Aune X1S | iBasso DX160. The AKG K712 PRO Studio Headphones are serious contenders in the studio headphone market, offering superb and precise results for listening, mixing, as well as mastering. It’s one of those things that you likely won’t notice unless you’re a die-hard fan of the Metal Gear Solid franchise (as I am), but it’s there nonetheless. Stu is determined to help you make sound decisions, and strives to deliver the best and most in-depth content on the internet!