runnin17 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 So I am in the market for some closed headphones. I have heard grado's and like them, have heard AKG'S and like them. Read a few forum posts on HF and ran across the AKG 270P's. Since I have a pair of Sextett's and I like them, I thought maybe the 270P's might be a good fit. However, I trust the opinions on this forum a lot more than the stuff I read over at that "other" forum. So has anyone heard the AKG K270 Playback's? Anyone own a pair? I listen to a lot of different types of music, but I would use my closed cans for rock, hip-hop, and the occasional jazz session. Any opinions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Quote
Fitz Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 AKG K270 Playback is a great choice if you already like the Sextett-style vintage AKG sound, just make sure you don't get the way more common K270 Studio (K270P has silver trim rings like the Sextett, the K270S is all black). I don't know jack shit 'bout no hip-hop, but they were quite nice with most rock and jazz. The Equation Audio RP-21 is also an incredibly good closed phone for the money, if you have trouble finding a K270, but I don't remember it well enough to try to compare it to the K270. Quote
runnin17 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Fitz. What is a reasonable price to pay for the K270P's? There is a pair for sale over at HF, but I really am not sure what a good price is for these phones. Thanks again. Quote
Fitz Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 For a pair in nice shape and not all beat up, I'd say somewhere around $100-$150 is a good price. Quote
runnin17 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Posted January 20, 2009 That is pretty much what I was thinking also. If I end up purchasing them, I will most likely send them your way and see if you can put your famous cables on them. Thanks. Quote
Theo Posted February 21, 2009 Report Posted February 21, 2009 I have the K270 Playback now for a couple of weeks, and I really like them. Certainly better than the K271,and a lot of other closed headphones. Great AKG mids, and the treble, bass and soundstage aren't bad either. Comfort can be a issue though. The either clamp too much when you have a big head, or they are too loose when you have a small head. I had to remove the elastics in order to get rid of the tight fit on my big head. I bought mine on a Dutch tradingsite for 40 Euro, which is 50 USD. Plus new earpads. Well worth the costs. Quote
mypasswordis Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Hey, Theo. Glad to see you here as well (assuming you are who I think you are). Quote
Theo Posted February 22, 2009 Report Posted February 22, 2009 Hey, Theo. Glad to see you here as well (assuming you are who I think you are). Thanks. And yes, it's Tiemen on the 'other' site Quote
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