AKG K 340

95 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
sound (43)
usability (26)
size (18)
comfort (11)
design (9)

Negative
bass quality (14)
portability (14)
price (12)
mids quality (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of AKG K 340. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the durability and design are overall positive. The size and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are mixed opinions on the reliability and price. Many are less positive about the mids quality and bass quality.

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portability, bass quality, mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AKG K 340 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for AKG K 340

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of AKG K 340 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the sound. The durability is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for AKG K 340

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of AKG K 340 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the bass quality and design. The comfort and size are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability and usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

AKG K 340 headphones review

AKG has been in the business of making audio equipment for more than 60 years, so it was only a matter of time before the company tackled the portable music market. In the expanding line of AKG's earbud-style headphones, you'll find the $120 K 340...

The AKG K 340 earphones sound more open than most in-ear models, and their overall sound quality is solid. The package includes handy extras such as an inline volume control and a hard-shelled carrying case.

The AKG K 340 headphones feel cheap for the price, and the large aperture might prove uncomfortable for some users. Their bass can be muddy and overpowering when listening to rock songs.

Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390s are a fine set of earphones for the price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Mike (headfonia.com)

AKG K340 Bass Heavy Version

The AKG K340 is a one of a kind headphone produced by AKG that employs two drivers system: Electrostatic and Dynamic in one cans.

Thanks to Cyberspeed for making this review possible.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

AKG K 340 headphones

One of the first frustrating things you'll notice about the AKG K 340 earphones is that the familiar R and L to tell you what 'phone to put in what ear is so damn small that you'll need a pair of glasses just to see what's what. For a while now our...

Volume slider, if you can get a good fit they sound great

Loose in the ear, hard to tell the R and L sides apart, lots of sound leakage

For a while now our favourite headphones have either been the Etymotic hf2's or the Philips SHE9850 as both deliver a brilliant sound quality and fit.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

AKG K 340 headphones review: AKG K 340 headphones

AKG K 340 headphones

The AKG K 340 headphones feel cheap for the price, and the large aperture might prove uncomfortable for some users. Their bass can be muddy and overpowering when listening to rock songs.

Thanks to their uncharacteristically open sound, the AKG K 390s are a fine set of earphones for the price; however, there are better buys that provide improved audio and a more comfortable fit.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : iPhone World (iphoneworld.ca)

AKG K 340: iPhone/iPod Accessory Review

8/10 Tags: Accessory , app , earphones , headphones , iPhone , OS , review

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Never been so disappointed with a pair of earphones

Purchased to upgrade from these: %s - which I payed $49 NZD for. Instead...I found myself with a pair of earphones that barely perform any better than the pair from Samsung that I got for free with my Galaxy Sii. - The bass is totally lost in any noisy...

- Crisp treble

- No bass in noisy environment - Crappy bass in quiet environment - Super uncomfortable - Unimpressive max volume

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Exceptional NOS Bass Light Headphones with one simple mod! Wow...

I normally don't write long or extensive reviews, but this product has really exceeded my expectations! I recently bought a pair of NOS AKG K340 headphones from a Headfi member in Austria. Thanks JeckyllAndHyde! I have been using a borrowed HeadAmp...

With screen mod]: Exceptional detail, open soundstage, excellent instrument separation, excellent dynamics, speaker-like sound, a pleasure to hear

Sort of uncomfortable, bass weaker than I like, hard to drive properly, mids/bass slightly slower than the treble., slight incoherence of mids/highs

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Unlike anything else you'll put on your head.

It's time for another review that I've been sitting on for a while. Writing a review of a vintage headphone is difficult at the best of times, and there are some strange features of the AKG K340 that are even more difficult to deal with. Nobody is sure...

musical, fun, stunning treble, no fatigue, forgiving

Requires monster amp, not especially detailed, a bit slow, slightly muddy bass, each pair is a bit different

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

AKG K340 Headphone Reviews

This is an amazing headphone. It was made 25-30 years ago, and is still going strong. There are 2-3 diffrent versions of this headphone with diffrences in the bass/detail. The diffrent verions can be identified by the color of the cross-over circut...

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Rubbish

I've just got them home and am so disappointed I'm taking them back to the shop tomorrow. The sound is quiet and tinny with no bass. I thought I was getting good value for money, $90 earphones with 30% off, even though I'd never heard of the brand I...

They look good and have a neat case.

Too quiet, too tinny, no bass

Sep, 2012

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