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Title: AKG K-140 STEREO HEADPHONES
Post by: shroominhumpy on March 03, 2004, 06:40:16 PM

How do these sound. I know they are old school, but who doesn't love owning some fun old school stuff. What will I need to drive these "little" babies. They are 600 ohm headphones. These will require an amp won't they? Any info is appreciated.

Jason

Title: Re:AKG K-140 STEREO HEADPHONES
Post by: RastaFish on March 04, 2004, 10:03:15 AM

600 ohm will likely require an amp, but can't you get the 140's in a "studio" model rated at 60 ohms that don't?  I picked up a pair of the k240's two weeks ago and I love them.  I got the "studio" model and they play just fine on my home stereo's amp.  Although I love them they are very revealing - you hear the good and the bad in every recording.  Personally I prefer their sound to other headphones I checked out but I can see where some people would find them to be too revealing!  

I do most of my listening in headphones now, these big ass Klipsch speakers are going dormant in my living room thanks to these AKG cans...

Title: Re:AKG K-140 STEREO HEADPHONES
Post by: super-phat-al on March 07, 2004, 08:31:05 PM

I say go with the 240s.  I have a pair that is about 25 years old that were my dad's.  Never heard a better pair of headphones.  they're great.