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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.AKG model K271 MKII are dynamic, closed-back around-ear headphones. They provide incredible sound and comfort, and they're ideal for recording and live monitoring applications. AKG K271 MKII headphones feature both leatherette and velvet earpads for great fit and maximum comfort. AKG K271 MKII headphones include a detachable 10' straight cable and a 16' coiled cable. They offer an amazingly wide frequency range from 16Hz to 28kHz, which results in better phase coherency in the audible range, giving you great sound for tracking and studio and live monitoring. The design also offers the added functionality of single-ear use. If you want efficient, dynamic listening, you'll appreciate the great sound you get from AKG K271 MKII Headphones.
A clean AKG K271 MKII at US$263 is a touch rich against the recent used pool: it sits above the US$257 75th percentile, so this reads as ambitious rather than fair. The comparable market centers at US$202, with the lower quartile at US$132, so there is some cushion to negotiate unless the condition and extras are unusually strong.
That said, it’s a respected studio-leaning closed-back: valued for its restrained, accurate tuning, solid isolation, and comfortable long-session wear. In like-new shape, the upside is mainly in getting a well-kept example of a model that still has a loyal following for tracking and casual critical listening. If it includes the original pads, cable, and packaging, that helps; if not, I’d want the price closer to the median.
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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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