AKG K371

Closed-back reference headphone engineered to AKG's own frequency target - foldable for the road

Best for: Podcasters and producers who want a modern closed-back with flat reference tuning and portable foldable design

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The K371 is a closed-back, over-ear, foldable studio headphone built around 50mm drivers and tuned to AKG's Reference Response acoustic target. Frequency response is 5 Hz to 40 kHz at 32 ohms. Three detachable cables are included: a 3m coiled, a 3m straight, and a 1.2m straight, all with a quarter-inch adapter. Weight is 252g. The oval ear cups seal tightly for passive noise isolation.

Key features

5 Hz - 40 kHz frequency response
Closed-back, over-ear, foldable design
50mm drivers tuned to AKG Reference Response target
32 ohm impedance - no amp required
Three detachable cables: 3m coiled, 3m straight, 1.2m straight
Oval ear cups for passive noise isolation

Our take

The K371 is one of the most technically accurate closed-back headphones at its price, and the measurement community noticed it early - it closely follows the Harman target curve, which correlates well to what most people perceive as neutral and balanced. The 32-ohm impedance is no-amp-required territory. Three cable options in the box is practical - the short 1.2m straight cable is genuinely useful for mobile monitoring. The oval ear cups create a good seal and isolation is real. If there is a knock, the fold-flat design introduces slightly more plastic in the construction than a non-folding competitor, and some find the oval pads take adjustment to fit well. For podcast production - tracking, editing, final review - the K371 is one of the best value closed-back options on the market.