AKG K240
Headphones (wired)

K240

AKG

Released Apr 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

AKG K240 Studio Headphones offer comfortable long-session listening with detailed, clean mids and highs and great imaging in an airy soundstage. The AKG K240 scores 81/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Head-fi, Worldbolding, and Sonarworks.

Critic Score

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81

based on 3 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

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Pros

  • Comfortable for long listening sessions(2)

Cons

  • Absence of sub bass(2)

3 Expert Reviews

85
Apr 13, 2014

The AKG K240 Studio headphones offer excellent sound quality with detailed audio reproduction, good comfort, and great value at their price point, though they have some minor comfort issues and signif...

82
Aug 11, 2017

The AKG K240 Studios are a great-sounding, detailed, comfy pair of open headphones for a very affordable price.

77
Jun 22, 2021

AKG K240 Studio headphones offer good comfort and value at their price point, but suffer from high distortion in the sub bass and an overly bright sound signature.