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Offered is „AKG K-812“ 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 8011940769 ends on 23.12.2026 at 10:28 o'clock.
The K812’s age matters less than it might with newer flagship headphones: it remains AKG’s open-back reference design rather than an obsolete generation, having launched in 2013. At €295, this is a strong deal—well below the €511 25th-percentile mark and dramatically under the €727 median of recent comparable listings.
It is worthwhile because the K812 still offers an unusually spacious, highly resolving presentation, accurate imaging, and a low 36-ohm load that is easy to drive from competent headphone outputs. The large 53 mm drivers and detachable cable add practical appeal, while replaceable pads help with long-term ownership. Check that the cable, adapter, and pads are present and healthy, but at this price those are sensible checks rather than reasons to hesitate.
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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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