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AKG
AKG K99
Key specs
Acoustic Design
Semi-openClosed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%
Semi-open appears on 8% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Semi-open
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Frequency Response Signature
- Neutral
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Leatherette
Design
- Detachable Cable
- No
- Headband Type
- Self-adjusting over-head
Microphone
- Microphone
- No
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