--- product_id: 1775382 title: "Pro Audio K271 MKII Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Studio Headphones, Black (2470X00190)" brand: "akg" price: "€ 219.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Akg" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1775382-pro-audio-k271-mkii-over-ear-closed-back-professional-studio store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Over-ear comfort fit Auto-mute on removal Detachable cables (3m & 5m) Pro Audio K271 MKII Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Studio Headphones, Black (2470X00190) **Brand:** akg **Price:** € 219.18 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your sound game with AKG’s pro studio precision β€” hear what others miss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro Audio K271 MKII Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Studio Headphones, Black (2470X00190) by akg - **How much does it cost?** € 219.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1775382-pro-audio-k271-mkii-over-ear-closed-back-professional-studio) ## Best For - akg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted akg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes both straight and coiled detachable cables for flexible studio or live setups. - β€’ **Smart Auto-Mute Technology:** Instantly mutes audio when headphones are removedβ€”never miss a beat or a word. - β€’ **Studio-Grade Sound Isolation:** Advanced closed-back design blocks noise for pristine mixing and recording. - β€’ **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Robust build quality with low signal bleed ensures professional reliability and clarity. - β€’ **Effortless Comfort for Marathon Sessions:** Self-adjusting headband and plush ear pads keep you focused, not distracted. ## Overview The AKG Pro Audio K271 MKII headphones deliver professional-grade closed-back sound isolation with a comfortable over-ear design, featuring auto-mute technology and detachable cables for versatile studio and live use. Engineered for long sessions, they provide low signal bleed and a self-adjusting headband for an optimal fit, making them a trusted choice for discerning audio professionals. ## Description The K271 MKIIs are professional over-ear headphones for studio and live use. They combine the comfort of an over-the-ear design and the benefits of closed-back technology for best possible sound reproduction. The sealed design ensures low signal bleeding into microphones in the studio and maximum isolation for live mixing applications. The K271 MKIIs feature a switch in the headband that mutes the audio just as soon as the headphones are taken off. They provide a professional mini XLR connector for quick replacement of the cable. The package includes a 3m (10ft) straight and 5m (16ft) coiled cable. Review: AKG Reviewfi.com review - I picked up a pair of AKGs back in November on sale for $[...] to substitute my Paradigm Monitor speakers while I am not at home. After much scrutiny, I picked the AKG K271 MKII; while it is not the most recent model released by the company, it offers the same sound quality and more. To put it bluntly, I was extremely satisfied. To start, the most important aspect of headphones (aka cans) of this nature: sound quality. The general consensus is that AKG is very muddy in the bass while being very bright on the high end. While the stereotype may be true in some models, the headphones are fantastic at covering the entire spectrum from muddy to crisp. I will have to agree the highs are bright, but nothing that can't be fixed to your liking in an equalizer. When I first started listening to them, I experienced the "wow, I'v never noticed that cymbal hit before" symptom. I could (and have) lay on my bed listening to music for hours, completely enveloped in music; the downside is the drop in external perception leads to being very startled by visitors. While an impedance of 55 Ohms doesn't necessarily call for a headphone amp, I picked one up just to see the difference. The PA2V2 was recommended to me, so I emailed the gentleman over at Electric-Avenue.com and bought one. The K271 and PA2v2 pair nicely with each other: boosting the bass and bringing out the sound as a whole, without the amp I had most audio outputs turned very high up. The amp has also been nice to have for all my headphones, but more to come on that in the PA2v2 full review. The build of the headphones is solid and I don't feel like I'm going to break them. I quite enjoy the features that have been integrated into these headphones, from them turning off when you take them off, to a small slit allowing for easy earpad replacement. To begin, the auto adjusting headband: size fitting to everyone, the band being pushed up also enables the sound to come through the drivers. The K271 also comes with a detachable cable, so you can have the long studio cable, or the spiral stretch cable (and you don't have to worry about wrapping the cable around the cans). Lastly, the cans come with leatherette or velour eapads: I personally use the velour as they warm the bass and are very comfortable. After reading through hundreds of reviews for AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, and Beyerdynamic, I cut my final choice down to the AKG K271 and K272. The difference? A whole bunch of accessories, color, and price. The K272 retails at $329 on desertcart, comes in black with a 1/4 inch adapter and Velour ear pads. The K271 MKII retails at $151 on desertcart, comes in dark blue with a 1/4 inch adapter, Leatherette and Velour ear pads, detachable 3m cable and 5m coiled cable. After about 70 hours of listening these cans have burned in to sound even better than when I first got them, and I strongly recommend them if you're looking for this style. (Note: these headphones can't really be used for DJing) [...]. Review: Very Good Closed Back Performance - Straight out of the box these phones are "meh" at best - slight bass and tinny mids/treble but very comfortable. I can take or leave the auto-muting. However it can be easily defeated by rotating the headband trigger out of the way. After about 4 hours of moderate volume play they began to "fill out" nicely. A couple of 4 hour moderate volume days later they sounded pretty good. Better yet with the supplied velour pads. Unfortunately both sets of supplied ear pads are too shallow for me. Dug out an extra pair of Shure alcantara pads to find out if they'd help the situation. Sure enough (no pun intended) the slightly extra pad depth increased both my personal comfort and improved the sound stage. Bass and overall balance is greatly improved. Be sure to remove the foam discs on both drivers when using alternate pads with sewn in driver protection. The ambient noise reduction of this closed back design is pretty good. Different (better) pads and a few hours of moderate volume run in turned "Meh" into "Okay!" Try a pair of round Brainwavz hybrid pads for even more comfort and sound stage improvement than with the Shure alcantara pads. YMMV. Enjoy! ## Features - Over-ear design maximum wearing comfort for long work sessions - Advanced closed technologyfor high noise insulation, best possible sound reproduction - Auto-mute feature mutes headphones when they are taken off - Sealed design with lowest signal bleeding for vocal and instrument recordings without unwanted spill - Self-adjusting headband for optimum fit and ease of use - MANUFACTURERS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY For AKG products applies only when the purchase is made from AKG Authorized North American Dealers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0016MOC28 | | Additional Features | DJ-Style; Noise-Isolating | | Age Range Description | All | | Antenna Location | Cycling, Exercising, Running | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Best Sellers Rank | #132,749 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,414 in Over-Ear Headphones | | Brand | AKG | | Brand Name | AKG | | Built-In Media | Headphones | | Cable Features | Detachable | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Smartphones, Gaming Consoles | | Connectivity Technology | Powerline | | Control Method | Push Button | | Control Type | Media Control | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,892 Reviews | | Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Earpiece Shape | around-ear | | Enclosure Material | Plastic, Silicone, Fabric, Memory Foam | | Form Factor | Over Ear | | Frequency Range | 16 Hz to 28,000 Hz | | Frequency Response | 28000 Hz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038021209, 09002761021202 | | Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear | | Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | | Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Impedance | 55 Ohms | | Is Autographed | No | | Item Type Name | K271 MKII | | Item Weight | 0.53 Pounds | | Manufacturer | AKG | | Model Name | 2470X00190 | | Model Number | 2470X00190 | | Noise Control | Sound Isolation | | Number of Items | 1 | | Style Name | Contemporary | | UPC | 885038021209 410200151264 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | MANUFACTURERS LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY For AKG products applies only when the purchase is made from AKG Authorized North American Dealers. | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AKG - **Color:** Black - **Ear Placement:** Over Ear - **Form Factor:** Over Ear - **Impedance:** 55 Ohms ## Images ![Pro Audio K271 MKII Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Studio Headphones, Black (2470X00190) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618Wn-wtSgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AKG Reviewfi.com review *by R***I on February 9, 2011* I picked up a pair of AKGs back in November on sale for $[...] to substitute my Paradigm Monitor speakers while I am not at home. After much scrutiny, I picked the AKG K271 MKII; while it is not the most recent model released by the company, it offers the same sound quality and more. To put it bluntly, I was extremely satisfied. To start, the most important aspect of headphones (aka cans) of this nature: sound quality. The general consensus is that AKG is very muddy in the bass while being very bright on the high end. While the stereotype may be true in some models, the headphones are fantastic at covering the entire spectrum from muddy to crisp. I will have to agree the highs are bright, but nothing that can't be fixed to your liking in an equalizer. When I first started listening to them, I experienced the "wow, I'v never noticed that cymbal hit before" symptom. I could (and have) lay on my bed listening to music for hours, completely enveloped in music; the downside is the drop in external perception leads to being very startled by visitors. While an impedance of 55 Ohms doesn't necessarily call for a headphone amp, I picked one up just to see the difference. The PA2V2 was recommended to me, so I emailed the gentleman over at Electric-Avenue.com and bought one. The K271 and PA2v2 pair nicely with each other: boosting the bass and bringing out the sound as a whole, without the amp I had most audio outputs turned very high up. The amp has also been nice to have for all my headphones, but more to come on that in the PA2v2 full review. The build of the headphones is solid and I don't feel like I'm going to break them. I quite enjoy the features that have been integrated into these headphones, from them turning off when you take them off, to a small slit allowing for easy earpad replacement. To begin, the auto adjusting headband: size fitting to everyone, the band being pushed up also enables the sound to come through the drivers. The K271 also comes with a detachable cable, so you can have the long studio cable, or the spiral stretch cable (and you don't have to worry about wrapping the cable around the cans). Lastly, the cans come with leatherette or velour eapads: I personally use the velour as they warm the bass and are very comfortable. After reading through hundreds of reviews for AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, and Beyerdynamic, I cut my final choice down to the AKG K271 and K272. The difference? A whole bunch of accessories, color, and price. The K272 retails at $329 on amazon, comes in black with a 1/4 inch adapter and Velour ear pads. The K271 MKII retails at $151 on amazon, comes in dark blue with a 1/4 inch adapter, Leatherette and Velour ear pads, detachable 3m cable and 5m coiled cable. After about 70 hours of listening these cans have burned in to sound even better than when I first got them, and I strongly recommend them if you're looking for this style. (Note: these headphones can't really be used for DJing) [...]. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good Closed Back Performance *by C***D on October 10, 2025* Straight out of the box these phones are "meh" at best - slight bass and tinny mids/treble but very comfortable. I can take or leave the auto-muting. However it can be easily defeated by rotating the headband trigger out of the way. After about 4 hours of moderate volume play they began to "fill out" nicely. A couple of 4 hour moderate volume days later they sounded pretty good. Better yet with the supplied velour pads. Unfortunately both sets of supplied ear pads are too shallow for me. Dug out an extra pair of Shure alcantara pads to find out if they'd help the situation. Sure enough (no pun intended) the slightly extra pad depth increased both my personal comfort and improved the sound stage. Bass and overall balance is greatly improved. Be sure to remove the foam discs on both drivers when using alternate pads with sewn in driver protection. The ambient noise reduction of this closed back design is pretty good. Different (better) pads and a few hours of moderate volume run in turned "Meh" into "Okay!" Try a pair of round Brainwavz hybrid pads for even more comfort and sound stage improvement than with the Shure alcantara pads. YMMV. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing headphones for the price IMO *by D***R on February 1, 2013* I paid $135 for these headphones, and I can say that they're definitely worth the money. First off, if you like bass, these aren't for you. There isn't a ton of bass present in the sound signature HOWEVER, the bass that is there is very tight and accurate. The overall sound signature of these cans is pretty neutral, with very detailed mids/highs. This also means that they have a tendency to put your music "under a microscope" and expose lots of little details. This is a good thing as long as you have well-recorded music, but poorly recorded/mixed albums won't benefit as much. Also, lower bitrate mp3 music will sound worse compared to cheaper headphones because of the detail. Earpads are comfortable, although the velvet pads seem to be for slightly smaller ears. Really minor though, as they eventually form to fit you better. The 55ohm impedance does mean that these won't be blaring on portable players, however I have never had a problem playing these loudly on my computer. Overall, I thought these were a pretty good bargain at their price. This is especially true when they really do sound better than Beats or Bose, and at a fraction of the cost. PROS -Very detailed sound -Comfortable, especially with velvet earpads -Good build quality -Auto-adjusting headband is convienent Cons -Some might not like the lean bass -Exposes bad quality music quickly ## Frequently Bought Together - AKG Pro Audio K271 MKII Over-Ear, Closed-Back, Professional Studio Headphones - Geekria Shield Case Compatible with AKG K340, K240, K242, K271, K272, K141, K142, K121 Headphones, Replacement Protective Hard Shell Travel Carrying Bag with Cable Storage (Dark Grey) - AKG Headphones, Gold, One Size (K240STUDIO) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1775382-pro-audio-k271-mkii-over-ear-closed-back-professional-studio](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1775382-pro-audio-k271-mkii-over-ear-closed-back-professional-studio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*