Reference Headphone! AKG K812 review

Retails for $1499 USD

[Phil-yjqx]

I totally agree with everything you said Mike, these headphones ARE my end game no question, i was also very reticent about pulling the trigger on these cans purely based a couple of you tube videos that lets say wasn't very accomodating, then i went on the forums and found people like us who loved them to bits. Mike i agree saying these are "honest" headphones in so much as it will show up bad recordings for what they are but that is totally the point of reference headphones surely? If you are listening to a well recorded piece of music i truly believe there is nothing that can beat these in the dynamic class of headphones. A true flagship reference model. The clarity, the sense of realism is quite honestly breathtaking. Soundstage is immense, vocals are so incredibly realistic its actually spooky when you hear some recordings lol. Something that you never really touched on is that the positioning of the pads is important in so much as the flange should be placed behind you ear in order to create the seal. Also amping these is important despite the fact that they can be driven by phones etc, a good matching with a DAC and an amp and aural nirvana awaits.

[TeleporterM]

Hi I have the AKG K712 and I plan on upgrading to the K812 for the better build and sound. Does anyone have both of these AKGs.

[foblife]

have you tried pairing the K812 with the WA7 Fireflies? Curious how they pair because I've been eyeing the WA7 for quite some time.

[lachlanlikesathing]

Looks fantastic! But I gotta say I've never been a fan of the AKG house sound. Hopefully I'll get to try these one day...

[Silky_boi]

Hey Mike, I just watched your video and liked your positive review of this headphone, but would like to know why Tyle from inner fidelity frowned on these headphones. Any negative thoughts u have with these headphones?

[CMillz-njqx]

You should make a review of every headphone you unbox. Since the headphones you unbox are so different from any other channel. There always so fancy. I love it.

[griploc]

Does the k812 headphones sound good with the Phonitor 2?

[jmohd]

Hi mike, How about the high? Is it "ear piercing" as some had said ? I do luv music that comes from the 7XX Massdrop version.

[silisur]

Hi Mike, very nice review. I wished you could include the LCD3 for comparison as well.

[ElCapoNinja]

Great channel and Vids Man !!, I would love to see a tour of your headphones collection, you should do one !!

[mohammedmohit]

     Would the K812 sound good with the WA7 amp?

[DeeDeeDanone]

Now this is a video I can dig, thanks!

[peichengli]

How's the performance of K812 or k872 with MyTek Brooklyn?

[DeeDeeDanone]

I'll bet Talk Talks 'Spirit of Eden' album (as spotted in your album collage) sounds immense in these. I hope I get a chance to check them out one day.

[eyevenear]

I have them! The definitive, linea, dynamic and REAL sound!
God turns on Headphones!

[ELcinegatto]

He's absolutely right. The K812 is an awesome headphone. Actually prefer it the 1st gen HD800!

[arzeboj]

Hows the sound with tubes? If its good, what amplifiers would you recommend?

[tyronesampson]

do you have a review of the k712 pro's?

[kuc]

hi Mike, I would like to purchase a set of these headphones. I don't have any experience with open back, are they good for portable use? how much does the outside noise effect them? Thanks!

[tonyd]

Great review, thanks. Appreciate the comparison to the Senn 800