The first thing that I noticed, was that the headphones were low on my head. I would claim to have an average sized head but the tension in the support strap on the headphones failed to hold them high enough for comfort. So, I fitted a half inch pad to the support strap to bring them up to the comfortable height for me - there is no method of adjustment to achieve the same result.
Secondly, the box states the cable is 5 metres long. However, the cable is coiled so the useful length is reduced to approximately 1 metre before the tension in the cable is excessive - ridiculously short and annoyingly the weight is also noticeable on the left side, possibly contributing to the first issue. The solution to the issue involved cutting the cable at about 30 cm and soldering a replacement straight cable.
With these changes the headphones not only sound good, but are more comfortable and I don't need to sit so close to the audio source.
Although I don't consider myself to possess large ears, I now find the depth of the cushion too shallow. Consequently, I have inserted a spacer to increase the depth and make them less uncomfortable when wearing them for long periods.
The headphones, apart from the issues mentioned, do have an air of quality about them, and I would expect them to be relatively robust.
Ultimately, I am disappointed in these headphones. Having considered buying the cheaper mode, for some time, I thought paying extra for the higher spec'd version would be a better option. Not so. I have now got them to a useable state, but out of the box, they were a disappointment. It must be said though, that with a background in electronics, I am probably in a better position than most to make the changes I deemed necessary.
| Product Dimensions | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 295 Grams |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 3405H00030 |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector | 3 5mm Audio Jack |
| Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
| Item Weight | 295 g |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Country of Origin | China |
