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AKG K 142 HD

AKG K 142 HD
alaScore 84

260 reviews

Jun, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 260 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the build quality and value for money are overall positive. The bass quality and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headsets the AKG K 142 HD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 260 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the AKG K 142 HD

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of the AKG K 142 HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Headsets on Amazon.com.

70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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buy something else

 

sound terrible all high and mid no bass. only plus is how comfortable they are.many better options for the price. at least i did not spend full price for these.

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It's really an okay headphone!!!

 

Let us delve in to the world of the AKG k272 HD. I'm a fairly new player in the audiophile headphone field, and the 272's were actually the first headphone purchase which I had made. There are a lot of good and bad things about this headphone. Let's...

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Not as comfortable as I hoped.

 

AKG K 272 HD Headphones sound great, but I was very disappointed with how tight they grip your ears. After 10 minutes you begin to feel the pressure and discomfort. Also, the headband is made of vinyl...it should be made of a soft fabric like...

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Almost Perfect

 

These headphones sound great, look great, and fit comfortably. My only complaint is that the cord was about 7 feet long...very annoying. I had to take them apart, snip 4 feet off of the cable, and solder it back. Keep in mind if you are buying these as...

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Akg k272 hd

 

This is my first headphone review and I'm only 16, so please don't critique my technical terms haha. So I received these headphones for christmas last year and they are holding up really well. The headphones I had before these were noise cancelling...

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Terrible

 

DJ!!!?? I can hear the TV downstairs with these on! Let alone my drum kit! Pieces of junk! No better than the $25 ear buds I already had. If you need "noise proof" headphones or whatever these are supposed to be, save your money and just buy some lawn...

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Loss of Sound (Wire Malfunction?) after months of light use

 

I ordered these AKG headphones in January because i have had AKG headphones before and really enjoyed them. When I got them, they had great sound and were very comfortable. However, after just 6 months of light use they have lost sound to the right...

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Uncomfortable

 

It's painful to use it. Very! My ears hurts after one hour use. The sound is Ok but not better than a BOSE or Beats audio.

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This headphones are not made in Austria

 

I bought AKG 272HD headphone with impression that they are made in Austria as you can see on the headphone picture on Amazon as well as AKG website. However, upon arrival, I found out that they are made in China. Anyway, am returning it back without...

Product Specifications

Based on the legendary AKG K 141 Studio headphones favored by many of the world's best-selling musicians, and featuring many of the same advanced technologies, K 142 HD semi-open headphones deliver powerful, undistorted sound even at the highest listening levels. Rugged enough for professional environments and comfortable enough for hours of continuous use, K 142 HD features extra-large speakers with Varimotion diaphragms for higher sensitivity and a wider dynamic range. Chances are, AKG is how your favorite artists first heard their most-famous tracks.

Audio Output

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphones Form Factor:Semi-open
Headphones Type:Binaural
Product Type:Headphones
Response Bandwidth:18 - 24000Hz
Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Audio System

Recommended Use:Home audio system
Type:Headphones

Dimensions & Weight

Weight:7.9oz

Header

Manufacturer:Harman International Industries
Model:K 142 HD
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:AKG

Remote Control

Type: None
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