AKG K701

The K701s are a little pricey and hard to tote around, but they produce rich, authentic sound. And you won’t believe how comfortable they are.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

Open soundstage
Very comfortable

Cons

Not portable
Expensive

These are the best headphones under $200.

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The AKG K701s sound fantastic, but the open-back design will be a turn off for some.

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Great for the audiophile who prizes the analytical sound, and has a powerful amp.

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