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Angeboten wird „AKG K-1000“ von AKG als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Kopfhörer mit Kabel“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3582642037 endet am 05.07.2026 um 12:02 Uhr.
AKG K1000 at €790 – Buyer Notes
The asking price is fair to slightly ambitious. Used K1000s typically trade between €600–€850 EUR depending on condition and completeness, so €790 sits in the upper-middle range. You're paying a premium for the "original box" claim, which matters for these vintage pieces—original packaging and documentation do add value. However, confirm the amp is included and functional; the K1000 absolutely requires a capable dedicated amplifier, and a working unit should sweeten the deal considerably. If the amp is missing or untested, this price softens into bargain territory.
Most critical: verify the suspension mechanism and ear-speaker panels for cracks or warping. The K1000's large diaphragms and plastic frame are vulnerable after 15+ years, and replacement parts are scarce. Request photos of the speaker panels from multiple angles and ask about any crackling, distortion, or uneven output between channels. Confirm the cable is original and undamaged—third-party replacements exist but are finicky. Finally, test the amp's output impedance specs; the K1000 is notoriously sensitive to amp matching, and a mediocre amplifier will undercut the whole experience.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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