The AKG K240 Studio headphones have a retro feel, as they have uniform venting on both ear cups. This allows you to hear a more accurate depiction of sound and ventilation is better than with closed-back headphones, giving the headset a fantastic retro feel. This applies to both open and semi-open headphones for those who are inexperienced. You may readily hear what you’re listening to from anyone nearby. Use caution when using this headset in a crowded office or next to your roommates at home.

The AKG K240 Studio faithfully reproduces frequencies between 100Hz and 1.2kHz. Bass tones are underemphasized by the headset. Listeners with music catalogues filled with instrumental and vocal-heavy tunes will like how bass notes grovel to mids, yet those coming from Beats headphones may believe the bass is nonexistent. Rise to the Sun by The Alabama Shakes begins with a soft drumroll that doesn’t crescendo, which is quickly followed by hard drum strikes. These impacts are loud and distinct since they don’t come from the genuine kick drum (sub-100Hz).