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AKG K371
It may not be perfect but, boy, is it close.
Sound
4.2/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
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Key specs
Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost commonClosed-back56%Open-back36%Semi-open8%
Closed-back is the most common — on 56% of the 64 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
Impedance
32 ΩBelow average32 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω
below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 68 we've cataloged.
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
Weight
255 gBelow average255 g
120 g550 g
below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 57 of 68 we've cataloged.
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 5-40000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 40000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 5 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Neutral
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, coiled
Design
- Weight
- 255 g
- Ear Pad Type
- Memory foam
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
- Material Ear Cups
- Leatherette, memory foam
Identity
- Model Number
- K371
Microphone
- Microphone
- No
Release
- Date
- 2019-08-26
- Msrp Usd
- 149 USD
- Year
- 2019
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
AKG K371SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 3.8 |
| 25 | 3.9 |
| 32 | 3.6 |
| 40 | 3.0 |
| 50 | 1.8 |
| 63 | 0.0 |
| 80 | -1.6 |
| 100 | -1.4 |
| 125 | -1.3 |
| 160 | -1.8 |
| 200 | -2.2 |
| 250 | -2.7 |
| 315 | -2.9 |
| 400 | -2.9 |
| 500 | -1.6 |
| 630 | -0.8 |
| 800 | -0.3 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.9 |
| 1600 | 3.2 |
| 2000 | 4.7 |
| 2500 | 5.3 |
| 3150 | 7.6 |
| 4000 | 7.0 |
| 5000 | 3.2 |
| 6300 | 3.8 |
| 8000 | 4.3 |
| 10000 | 2.3 |
| 12500 | -3.9 |
| 16000 | -12.2 |
| 20000 | -16.0 |
AKG K371
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.5 |
| 26 | -0.3 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | 0.1 |
| 65 | -0.7 |
| 82 | 0.0 |
| 103 | -2.4 |
| 130 | -0.9 |
| 163 | -0.7 |
| 205 | 0.8 |
| 259 | 3.4 |
| 325 | 4.9 |
| 410 | 5.8 |
| 516 | 5.9 |
| 613 | 6.5 |
| 772 | 9.0 |
| 972 | 12.2 |
| 1220 | 13.4 |
| 1540 | 14.5 |
| 1940 | 17.4 |
| 2440 | 23.0 |
| 3070 | 24.0 |
| 3870 | 23.7 |
| 4870 | 31.8 |
| 6130 | 33.4 |
| 7720 | 41.6 |
| 9720 | 39.7 |
| 12200 | 30.9 |
| 15400 | 33.4 |
| 19400 | 28.2 |
AKG K371
4.3
4.2
3.0
4.2
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Isolation4.0
Comfort & fit9.0
Connectivity6.5
Design8.4
Portability7.7
Features7.5
The verdict
AKG nails it with the K371 wired headphones; these tick all the important boxes when it comes to comfort, sound quality, functionality, and portability. No matter what genre of music you prefer, the K371 is going to make it sound good. Who says you have to sacrifice style for sound quality?
✓Liked: Excellent frequency response, Comfortable with or without glasses, Plenty of accessories, Replaceable ear pads
✕Could be better: Isolation just ok, Sound leaks
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