The left earpiece includes an AKG standard small XLR connector for the two supplied cables in place of a conventional jack plug, making them interchangeable. The AKG K271 MKIIs are sealed over-ear headphones, size is to be expected. The fact that they cannot be folded, which you will notice right away due to the headband shape, adds to this. Despite its drawbacks, chiefly the inability of the headband to fold.
The earpads are designed to fit snugly around the skull, and feature a sophisticated spring-loaded system on either side to eliminate the need to adjust them for each ear. This makes it easier for you to wear them, as well as providing a better fit.
The headphones have a nice aesthetic, with minimalistic design. AKG makes an effort to avoid overwhelming the senses for those who like a minimalistic design. They ship in all-black with silver trims and a few blue accents. ..
The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 headphones are a great option for people who want to use them as monitor headphones, but also need to use them with other devices. Keep in mind that they have an impedance of 55 ohms, so you’ll need to invest in a portable amp if you want to use them with some of your standard sources. ..
The MKIIs don’t have a seal because they don’t always clasp the wearer’s head, and as a result, isolation is also quite low. You can pretty much hear your surroundings practically normally when there isn’t any music playing. The benefits of burn-in are still hotly contested. The bass was noticeably below par, even for monitor headphones, and the mids and highs were thin and muddy at first listen. It would be an understatement to say that the results were significantly improved after letting them a few hours to burn in."
