AKG New Headphones annouced

[thrice]

http://www.akg.com/personal/powerslave,id,15,nodeid,15,_language,EN.html

Looks like they've refreshed their studio line of headphones. My first "big boy" headphones was the K271 S. I still have a soft spot for it. Might be interesting to hear the new K 272 HD. As far as closed headphones go, the K271 S was pretty darn good for the $150-200 price tag.

[JBLoudG20]

Welcome to like 2 months ago?

[Jon L]

No respect for AKG from me until they announce the return of K1K (MkII?) or an electrostat.

[dc]

everyone @ h43d-f1 is hanging on for the K702 that is apparently coming

[Salt Peanuts]

IIRC, there were no real changes in going from K271 to K272HD, aside from use of velour pads, slightly different cosmetic, and non-detachable cord.

[Salt Peanuts]

No respect for AKG from me until they announce the return of K1K (MkII?) or an electrostat.

I doubt that'll happen as I suspect it'll cost them (Harma Kardon) too much money for little return.

[JBLoudG20]

I doubt that'll happen as I suspect it'll cost them (Harma Kardon) too much money for little return.

The argument had been waged for a while now. Why would AKG replace a headphone that is still selling well? They were having a hard time keeping up with demand, it just doesn't make much economical sense.

Hey, I'd love to hear a 702 (I'm still fond of the 701), but I just don't see it happening yet.

[thrice]

Welcome to like 2 months ago?

I realize that it is old news, but I didn't see any mention here of the press release, so I thought I'd post it.