AKG K72
The budget closed can: surprisingly balanced for under €50.
CategoryHeadphones
Price rangeca. 35–45 €as of 2026-08-04
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- Closed and light – long sessions without pressure points
- Balanced sound for the price
- Fixed 3 m cable, 6.3 mm adapter included
Against it
- Plastic feel
- Bass leaner than pricier models
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Part of these sets
Just testing first (small budget) · First keyboard for a child (approx. 6–9) – put it together in the Quick Match
Alternatives in the same category
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x ca. 40–55 €The value-for-money headphones for silent practice – neutral, closed, comfortable.
AKG K240 Studio ca. 50–70 €Semi-open studio classic: airy sound, comfortable for hours.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) ca. 130–160 €The headphone upgrade: studio standard, closed, made in Germany.
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ca. 85–105 €The closed workhorse headphones: strong isolation, lasts decades.
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