AKG K371 — Reference Headphones with Harman Sound for DJs
· re:union Radio editorial · 2 min read
The AKG K371 combines a closed-back design, Harman target curve, and 32-ohm drivers — a versatile studio and DJ headphone for the road and the booth.
The AKG K371 is a closed-back over-ear headphone that sits circumaurally and is designed for studio, stage, and mobile use. At its heart are two titanium-coated 50 mm drivers. For DJs and producers who commute between the control room and the club, this blend of neutral tuning and closed-back construction is exactly what makes it interesting, because ambient noise stays out and the sonic impression remains comparable across different monitoring situations.
At a glance
- Closed, circumaural design with titanium-coated 50 mm drivers
- Frequency response 5 – 40,000 Hz, impedance 32 ohms, sensitivity 114 dB SPL/V
- Weight 255 g, foldable, detachable cable including coiled cable and 6.3 mm adapter
Design and Build
The K371 employs an innovative folding mechanism, oval synthetic leather ear pads, and a single-sided cable entry. The package includes two straight cables (3 m and 1.2 m) plus a 3 m coiled cable, a 6.3 mm jack adapter, and a carrying pouch — a practical kit for switching between studio desk and transport, much like the one found on the more affordable Sennheiser HD 400S, which serves as a benchmark for entry-level DJ headphones.
Isolation Over Bass Boost
The closed-back design provides high passive noise isolation — an approach that pays off when mixing and critical listening, because ambient noise stays out and the sonic impression remains consistent across changing monitoring environments.
| Design | Over-ear, closed, circumaural |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 50 mm, titanium-coated |
| Frequency Response | 5 – 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 114 dB SPL/V |
| Weight | 255 g |
| Cable | detachable, incl. 3 m and 1.2 m cables plus 3 m coiled cable |
| Connector | Mini-jack, 6.3 mm adapter included |
Who the K371 Is For
For producers looking for a reliable, neutral reference when mixing, and for DJs who want a rugged, foldable headphone for the booth and on-the-go checks, the K371 is an obvious choice in the price bracket alongside other closed studio models like the Denon DJ SC6000 as an example of studio-grade DJ gear. One user sums up the impression in a customer review at Thomann:
"This headphone appears to have been built following the […] Harman frequency curve with slightly elevated sub-bass and treble, which apparently leads to the balanced, pleasant yet impressive reproduction of music. […] For this price, the AKG K371 is unbeatable in my opinion!"
FAQ
Is the AKG K371 open or closed?
The K371 is a closed, circumaural over-ear headphone and therefore isolates significantly better against outside noise than open-back designs.
How much does the AKG K371 weigh?
The headphone weighs 255 grams and, thanks to its folding mechanism, packs down compactly for transport.
Source: Thomann – AKG K 371, product data and customer reviews
