They’re not suitable for use in any other manner, nor do we suggest leaving the house with them, especially seeing as they don’t come with a carrying case. And, of course, while the bass is very serviceable for most genres, don’t expect it to rattle you.

At the time this review was written, the AKG K701 were selling for well under USD $200 new, which makes them an extraordinarily good buy. They used to be priced over twice as much. The longevity of the AKG K701 is no surprise. They are more of a bargain than ever. The combination of a wide soundstage and detailed presentation make them one of the best choices in their price range.

The AKG K701 is not a cheap pair of headphones. But equally, it doesn’t sport the super high price points of some other audiophile-focused headphones. It comfortably sits in the midrange of options.

The K701 are super comfortable and have a great audio reproduction. Bass mids and treble are well balanced, and the large and open ear cups give these headphones a spacious and immersive soundstage. They're treble can be somewhat inconsistent a bit sharp but overall they have a good sound that will please most neutral listeners.

These AKGs are for detail fanatics: they offer staggeringly good insight for the money

The AKG K701’s beautifully linear frequency response range allows the finer details of audio pieces to really shine with crystal clarity. With its impressive spatial character and nuanced reproduction, not to mention high accuracy when it comes to sound localisation, these reference studio headphones are particularly suitable for listening to things like acoustic pieces with first class dynamics and a diverse stereo environment. This is made all the more possible thanks to a comfortable design, which staves off unwanted pressure and fatigue for hours at a time.