AKG K701 vs Sennheiser HD 280 PRO
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK701 | SennheiserHD 280 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 62 ohms | 64 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, with flat-wire voice coils and Varimotion two-layer diaphragms; neodymium magnets; 10 – 39,800 Hz; 105 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz; maximum input power 200 mW | Dynamic, closed; 8 Hz – 25 kHz; 113 dB SPL; THD 0.1% |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 235 g (better) | 285 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Circumaural, open-back; padded genuine-leather headband; 3D-foam ear pads; individually tested and numbered | Circumaural (over-ear), closed-back; contact pressure 6 N; ambient noise attenuation up to 32 dB; soft replaceable ear pads; collapsible design with rotating ear cups; polycarbonate construction |
| Works with | Fixed 3 m OFC cable with a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug and a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter (AKG's spec page; Stereophile lists a 6.3 mm plug) | Single-sided coiled cable (1.3 m to 3 m) with 3.5 mm jack plug; 6.3 mm adapter |
| In the box | – | HD 280 PRO headphones, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm jack plug adapter, safety guide |
| Colours | White | – |
