AKG K371
With 50mm drivers and a 5Hz–40kHz frequency response in a lightweight 255g closed-back design, these headphones deliver a flat, accurate sound for critical monitoring. The folding metal-hinge construction and plush slow-retention foam earpads provide road-ready portability and lasting comfort during extended sessions. They are best for audio engineers and musicians needing honest, neutral reproduction for mixing and mastering, where call quality is not a priority.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
39 Overall Score
Price €168
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | slow-retention foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AKG K371 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K371 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 91.4 | 44.7 | 53.7 | 42.5 | 13.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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