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This item was returned in mint condition. It is free of any performance issues, and has no scratches, blemishes, or other cosmetic flaws.Designed for music professionals, the K812 studio headphones empower listeners to experience the smallest sonic details with the most accurate balance for mixing, mastering as well as music production.The 53 mm transducer, the largest AKG has ever built, was developed to get as close as possible to sonic perfection. During the development process, AKG developed the transducer to ensure the highest in-class headroom and dynamic range. With a 1.5 Tesla magnet system, the K812 delivers highly accurate imaging, while the copper-covered aluminum voice coil extends sound beyond the limits of human hearing, broadcasting a full spectrum of frequencies up to 54 kHz.
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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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