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.
About This Headphones
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 50 mm
- Impedance ohms 32
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | AKG K371 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 | 30 | 40 | 45 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 48 | 33 | 38 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K371 | 30.4 | 15.7 | 77.1 | 90.8 | 44.4 | 50.7 | 36.8 | 7.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95 | 89.3 | 79.3 | 97.5 | 98.7 |
| Sony WH-1000XM WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.2 | 90.2 | 72.6 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 93.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 93.2 | 72.6 | 65.6 | 98.6 | 93.3 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.8 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.2 | 69 | 79.3 | 99.3 | 93.3 |
Usage Scores
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