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AKG

AKG K92

Name: AKG K92
Brand: AKG
SKU: B01AIO8XVA
Price: 67.00 USD

AKG makes some legendary headphones, but the K92... aren't.

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Key specs

Acoustic Design

Closed-backMost common

Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 57% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance

32 ΩBelow average

32 Ω

18 Ω80 Ω

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 53 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm93%Wired-6.35mm7%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 93% of the 67 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight

544 gAbove average

544 g

120 g550 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 58 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Impedance: 32 Ω
Driver Size: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 16-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 16 Hz
Sensitivity: 113 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended, straight

Design

Weight: 544 g
Color Options: Black, gold
Detachable Cable: No
Foldable: No
Headband Type: Self-adjusting over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Ear Cups: Leatherette

Microphone

Microphone: No

Lab data

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AKG K92SoundGuys 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.

AKG K92: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-11.1
25	-7.9
32	-5.2
40	-3.1
50	-1.4
63	-1.7
80	-3.5
100	-2.0
125	-1.4
160	-0.5
200	0.0
250	1.0
315	-0.7
400	-3.3
500	1.7
630	2.4
800	0.3
1000	-0.2
1250	-4.1
1600	-6.6
2000	-5.5
2500	-4.6
3150	-4.6
4000	4.1
5000	5.1
6300	10.7
8000	8.6
10000	1.1
12500	-2.6
16000	-9.3
20000	-17.6

AKG K92

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

AKG K92: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-0.7
26	0.9
33	-0.3
41	-0.4
52	-0.4
65	-0.5
82	-1.5
103	-1.4
130	-0.3
163	-0.9
205	-2.0
259	-1.5
325	1.8
410	0.7
516	1.0
613	2.6
772	5.0
972	1.9
1220	7.1
1540	12.6
1940	20.7
2440	24.2
3070	23.4
3870	19.6
4870	27.4
6130	30.8
7720	27.9
9720	29.1
12200	23.1
15400	16.5
19400	23.1

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

5.2/ 10

Not recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed February 2023

Isolation3.1

Comfort & fit8.8

Connectivity6.5

Design7.2

Portability3.5

Features4.4

The verdict

We hesitate to reccomend these headphones because of their poor performance in the lab and difficulty competing with similarly-priced products. Wait for these to go on clearout if you want them.

✓What we like

✓Comfort

✓Threaded adapter

✕What could be better

✕Sound quality

✕Price

✕Awkward cable

✕Value

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