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
41 Overall Score
Price €149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd 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 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 47 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K371 | 33.2 | 19.8 | 80.5 | 93.2 | 50.3 | 59.3 | 48.9 | 11.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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