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AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Signature Reference Edition - Black

Special Edition Premium Class Reference Over-the-Ear Headphones (Q 701B)

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• Special Edition Quincy Jones Signature Line Over-The-Ear Headphones
• Open-Back Dynamic Design
• Varimotion Patented Two-Layer diaphragm
• 99.99% Oxygen Free Cbale
• 3D-Form Ear Pads For A Precise Fit
• Black

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Product Highlights


• Special Edition Quincy Jones Signature Line Over-The-Ear Headphones
• Open-Back Dynamic Design
• Varimotion Patented Two-Layer diaphragm
• 99.99% Oxygen Free Cbale
• 3D-Form Ear Pads For A Precise Fit
• Black

Description


AKG Q701 Quincy Jones Premium Reference Edition Headphones

It should come as no surprise that the best thing released for any music lover was made with a little help from the one and only Quincy Jones. Yes, the 79 time GRAMMY nominated and 27 GRAMMY award winning producer that brought us "Thriller" and "We Are The World", The Best Selling Single OF ALL TIME, as well as the Best Selling Album of ALL TIME. So you could say that Quincy Jones knows a little something about music, and making a hit. Few would even argue if you said he knows how to make the BEST! Anyone who has ever considered themselves a music fanatic, or fancies themselves an audiophile, must indulge their well trained ears in a little bit of heaven. Or the Q701 Premium Reference Headphones. Lifelike imagery, perfectly produced separations with depth like a live sound stage, the Q 701 Headphones are a another #1 Hit! Second to none, the Q701 live up to every expectation, and more. See for yourself!


What's In The Box?
  1. AKG Q701 Premium Reference Headphones
  2. 3 Meter Detachable Cable (9.9')
  3. 6 Meter Detachable Cable (19.5')
  4. 1/4" Adapter (3.5mm to 6.3mm)
  5. Owner's Manual
  6. 2-Year Warranty Information
Product Features:
  • Special Edition Quincy Jones Signature Premium Class Reference Over-The-Ear Headphones
  • Complete open-back design
  • Voice coil with revolutionary flat-wire design
  • Varimotion patented two-layer diaphragm
  • 99.99% Oxygen-free high performance cable
  • 6.3mm Professional stereo plug
  • High-performing neodymium magnets
  • 3D-form ear pads for a precise fit
  • Genuine cushioned leather headband for extreme comfort
  • Tested and serialized individually
  • Primary Color Tone: Black with Silver Accents
  • Manufacturer Model Number: AKG Q701
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2458Z00230
  • Country of Origin: Made In Austria
  • Quincy Jones Q701 Premium Reference Edition Headphones Are Available In:
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 2-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Product Specifications:
  • Acoustic Design: Open-Back (Open-Aire)
  • Speaker:
    • Patented Varimotion 2-Layer Diaphragm
    • Flat-Wire Voice Coils
    • 45mm Driver
    • Powerful Neodymium Magnets
  • Frequency Range: 10 Hz - 39,800 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 105dB
  • Impedance: 62 ohm
  • Max. input power: 200mW
  • Cable: Bi-wiring, Single-Sided 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) Wire
  • Cable Length:
    • 3 Meter (9.9 Feet)
    • 6 Meter (19.5 Feet)
  • Connector: 1/4" hard gold plated
  • Weight: 236 grams

Also Found As: AKG Q701BLK, Q 701BLK, Q701 Black, Q701 BLK, Q 701 Black, Q 701 BLK, and Q 701Black

Specifications & Details


Headphone Design
Headphone Type
On-Ear
Headband Type
Over the Head
Specifically For
Home/Portable
Headphone Application
Home Hi-Fi
Home/Office
General Features
Noise-Canceling
No
Built-In Microphone
No
Headphone Connection
Corded
Volume Adjustment
No
Jack Size
3.5mm
Jack Angle
Straight Jack
Included Adapters
1/4" Adapter
Detachable Cable
Yes
Color Shades
Black
Material
Metal
Plastic
Ear Cushion/Earbud Material
Velour
Water Resistant
No
Foldable
No
Audio Features
Driver Type
Dynamic
Impedance
62 ohms
Sensitivity
105 dB
Frequency Response
10 - 39800 Hz
Audiophile
Yes
Built-in Amplifier
No
What is in the box?
Paperwork
User manual
Warranty/Registration card
Main Product
AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Signature Reference Edition Headphones
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
2 years
Labor Warranty Duration
2 years
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

AKG

Model Number:

Q701 Black

Weight:

1.83lbs

Internal SKU:

q701-black

Internal Product ID:

36158

Product and How-to Videos


  • Differences Between Headphone Acoustic Principles | Open, Closed, & Semi-Open
  • Headphones Based on Musical Preference | What Type of Listener Are You?

Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4
Value
5
Features
4.7
Design
5
Usability
5

Customer Reviews

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My impressions;

A quality pair of headphones i would recommend for some audio genres (mostly classical & jazz music), although it is more than fine for other genres too.
Great sound stage, one of the, if not the best headphones for gamers (FPS sound imaging, combined with dolby&eax is superb).
It's a little thin on bass side (only if you are a basshead). I'm personally fine with the bass as it is very well defined. I did have issues with some overemphasized treble frequencies (it's about my sound perception not about the headphones) which i solved by adding a light equalization.

They do require a headphone amplifier to get to their true potential.

By Tomislav on September 15, 2014

11

found this helpful.

Detailed reference grade headphones

These headphones are extremely comfortable. I have not had any of the discomfort issues with the headband that some complain about. The audio is incredibly clear, the soundstage is immersive and detailed. The imaging is great. The frequency response is very capable, the bass isn't too bad, it is tight and punchy, but not the strongest. They are reference grade, they don't boost the bass. The mids and highs are virtually spot on, they may even be a bit bright. By far the best headphones I have ever owned.

Be warned, you will need a decent amp/DAC combo to get the best out of these. I recommend a vacuum tube amp to help balance them out.

The only possible future con I can see could be the elastics wearing out for the auto-adjustments. But only time will tell.

By Dominic on September 29, 2013

11

found this helpful.

AKG for the world!

Recommended for any person preferring AKG's and even newbies. A little power hungry but full of detail. Other reviews have mentioned headband heat/pressure issue over time and I have noticed it also. Moving headbang forward/back will help. No other complaints.

Have used AKG K501 and K240 MKII also. Q701 mates well with Schiit Audio LYR headphone amplfiier.

By bob on November 1, 2012

10

found this helpful.

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