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Offered is „K-1000“ by AKG as second-hand device from the category „Wire bound Headphone“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3232600870 ends on 19.10.2026 at 07:19 o'clock.
This one matters because it’s a discontinued, cult-status classic that no modern replacement really duplicates, so condition and completeness are part of the value. At €1,300, the asking price sits right at the top of the recent local market: above the €1,197 median and just over the €1,300 75th percentile, so it reads as a firm but still defensible ask rather than a bargain or a stretch.
That makes it a buy only if the set is genuinely clean and complete, ideally with the original cable, pads, and box, since those details matter a lot on a rare vintage model like this. The appeal is still obvious: huge open sound, speaker-like staging, and a uniquely immersive presentation that fans still chase; if the condition is strong, this is the kind of listing that can be worth paying up for.
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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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