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Siehe Bilder.

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This is an older portable AKG, so timing matters mainly if you want a compact closed-back with a distinctive early-2010s tuning rather than chasing a current model. At €110, the ask looks fair-to-good for an “excellent” pair, but not a steal; these typically sat around the low-€100s when used, so this is comfortably in the sensible zone rather than bargain-bin territory.

What makes it worthwhile is the compact, travel-friendly build, easy driveability, and the lively, balanced presentation that still has decent punch and detail for a portable closed-back. It also tends to come with useful extras like the short cable, longer cable, and case, which matter more on a discontinued model. I’d buy it if the pads, headband, and cable set are all genuinely clean and included, because replacement condition is what really decides value here.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About AKG

AKG traces its roots to post-war Vienna, Austria, where physicist Dr. Rudolf Görike and engineer Ernst Pless founded Akustische und Kino-Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. in 1947. Emerging from the ruins of World War II, the duo initially supplied cinemas with loudspeakers, film projectors, and light meters, handcrafting products in a modest basement with just five employees. Rapid expansion followed, as AKG ventured into car horns, intercoms, and carbon microphone capsules, quickly gaining traction with radio stations, theaters, and jazz clubs across Europe.

The brand's product focus sharpened on professional audio excellence, pioneering headphones in 1949 and achieving global acclaim with the D12 microphone in 1953, which set standards for voice transmission. AKG became renowned for high-fidelity microphones, including iconic models like the C12 tube mic, alongside headphones, wireless systems, and phonograph cartridges. While early diversification included cinema gear, the company honed in on studio-grade transducers and monitoring tools, later incorporating digital wireless tech.

Today, under Harman International (a Samsung subsidiary since 2017), AKG holds a commanding position as a pro-audio powerhouse, favored by engineers, performers, and broadcasters for its precision and reliability. It bridges mid-tier accessibility with high-end heritage, appealing to discerning hi-fi buyers seeking reference-quality headphones and mics that deliver uncolored, transparent sound— a legacy of Austrian engineering that remains a studio staple worldwide.

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