Thanks for the shout out, and also now thanks to Oluv I'm getting a K361 for review soon as well to see how they compare for myself

@HOTSPEEDMike

4 жыл бұрын

Will you upload K371 review today?

@metal571

4 жыл бұрын

@@HOTSPEEDMike lol no not yet. Streaming today instead

@BlueSpirit.

4 жыл бұрын

@@metal571 I prefer your review of the Fostex X00 ebony. Ha

@wcg66

4 жыл бұрын

Both models sold out on Amazon. The Metal Hype Machine is in full effect!

@metal571

4 жыл бұрын

Thank god it's for a headphone that doesn't suck. Can you imagine if I had hyped up M1060 or SHP9500 lol

I really liked the comparison you made. The comparison with the original recording is something you dont see everyday and makes a huge difference in trying to perceive how the headphones sound. Thank you for the effort.

One of the best comparisons I've watched in recent years! Keep the good work! 👏

Another great and detailed review, Olav - thanks again for your excellent work!

Seen a few videos of yours in the past and have always been impressed with how in depth you get. Not sure why it took so long for me to hit that subscribe button. Keep them coming!

This duo looks like a sibling fight between m40x and m50x. Love this review Oluv!

@Smzxe

Жыл бұрын

M40x is better

Got the k371 as I'm extremely treble sensitive. You're doing God's work here in headphone review. Glad I found this channel proud owner of k371 and Samsung akg in ears.

They are both very close to the original recording. Good effort. Indeed the K361 seems the best bang for the buck.

Wow, nice video & demo! I tried it with my trusty AKG K545’s. I think they both sound great, but slightly different. I guess it’s a matter of preference. I found the K361’s to match my K545’s sound signature the most. The K371 sounded a bit warmer than I am used to. I agree with Sleepy Takumi, it reminds me of the m40x vs m50x debate.

Much love Oluv for all what u do!!

Guten Tag! I'm new to your channel and I love your straightforward, "no crap" honesty. I can't wait for your review on the Audio Technica ATH-M40x! More power to you!

Listening to your video on my brand new AKG K371’s. Superb clarity!! Sadly no longer made in Austria.

Смотрю больше года. Все отлично!

Dude Huge thanks for demonstrating the difference between both

Great rewiew, ordered AKG K-361 for 87,90€ incl. postage Finland. Thank you !

Thanks oluv, looking forward to more headphone reviews.

Based on this sound test, the K361 sounds more accurate, almost unnoticeable transitioning from the original track. Looking forward to Metal571's comparison too. I'm subscribed to you both. This might be my next over ear as I love budget finds under $100. Great content!

@octaviodiaz938

2 ай бұрын

@@TheKlang7 how come? I´m looking to get a K361. What should I get instead? Thanks

@TheKlang7

2 ай бұрын

@@octaviodiaz938 i swear i somehow read akg k371 before Akg k361 is just perfecion of neutrality

Really informative review, good work! Tried out the K371 and was really impressed with the sound signature, nicely balanced and no glaring flaws. Detail isn't outstanding but is good for the price point. Overall, versatile and portable headphones with useful features and impressive sound and build quality.

@Elazarko

3 жыл бұрын

Would you say it's detailed enough to use mainly for playing with a digital piano/Rhodes?

@jakubthurlow6757

3 жыл бұрын

@@Elazarko yeah I'd think so, for the price they're very well balanced headphones. they're tuned to the Harman target response so not absolutely neutral but supposedly reproduce what humans perceive to be most similar to good quality loudspeakers

Bought the 371 They sound amazing and detailed to me. Extremely happy. Make sure the audio source your listening to isn’t shit, some of my iTunes downloads are shit, then go check the same song elsewhere, amazing. You can eq them for pleasure, or most of the time they sound great, super happy.

K37 for me, sounds more like my original mix of Underwater Love.

@milan425

4 жыл бұрын

@shinkueagle Yes, its kinda fishing in the mud. I trust Oluf when he says that these suffer from bad seal and head placement.

@BlaCanZ

4 жыл бұрын

Woooaah~

@HeliBenj

4 жыл бұрын

For this assessment, are you using the same headphones you used to make the mix?

@Soulpersona

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeliBenj yes, Sennheiser HD650's

@HeliBenj

4 жыл бұрын

@@Soulpersona awesome, thanks! BTW, love your work

WOW! Tks for this capture!

Can't wait to hear your thoughts and comparison of the ath-m40x, for me they have too much midbass. Otherwise they are decent, but soundwise the HD 58x are my favourites so far, really a great headphone. Thank you again for your recommendation on those!

I listened to AKG K361 today. Admit it, Oluv, they have a slight mid bump that you like!

I have the 361. They definitely struggle to get a good seal. On my flatplate I measured +10 dB at 40 Hz however even with a tiny wire tie inbetween they lose 5 dB. On a normal head they should be somewhat flat after the pads have worn in. Also because the headband is so loose a lot of the weight is pressing on the top of the head where they only have the somewhat stiff silicone-esque material. They should fit most Sony 7506 style earpads (100mm x 75mm), so for example the Yaxi stPad2 should fit. I also managed to put Brainwavz pads on them (microsuede+gel). Much more comfy but they lose a bit of mid-bass and gain more treble. I ended up using them stock. Overall it's a nice all purpose closed headphone. I usually run them with a filter at 9 kHz as I get a peak there and another one at 100 Hz to warm them up. Would definitely not recommend for people who wear medium to thick armed glasses.

@aight3565

2 жыл бұрын

Where can i get the filters?

@GrumpiestKitten

2 жыл бұрын

@@aight3565 I meant peak-filters in Equalizer APO. Just tune by ear.

I think I will order the K361 today, I love the transition at 7:21 and 8:30, sounds similar to the original recording.

Thank you Oluv! Very nice review.

I am usually very critical of many youtube videos but this one is excellent. Thank

Another precise review, Oluv. Can you please review Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7b? Someday? This is the improved "balanced" version (2018) of original ATH-MSR7 (2015). I am absolutely happy with these - using the 4.4 mm balanced output!

I loved how he said Metal's name, lol. Great review as usual.

just what i needed. thank You

For me the best close headphones i have purchased !

Great content!Helped me a lot in choosing!👍

Ya los compré y sí son una delicia, antes de estos AKG K371 estuve escuchando por un años y medio los Sony 1000XM3 y puedo decir que los AKG K371 son aún más claros, o más definidos que los Sony conectados via aux. y con su sistema encendido.

Exactly what i was looking for, the real difference between both models. Ordered the K361 BT.

@oluvsgadgets

3 жыл бұрын

the BT sounds worse, muddy. different sound to the regular K361

@NithinJacob

3 жыл бұрын

@@oluvsgadgets Oh so you don't recommend it? Which BT headphones do you recommend in this range Oluv?

@oluvsgadgets

3 жыл бұрын

None really

They sound so close. I listened numerous times and finally decided I ever so slightly preferred the k371 by just a hair because I thought they were a little bit warmer in the bass and lower midrange. Although I can understand why Oluv prefers the k361. I did think in the bass the k361were closer to the original. However I thought both of them have extra bite in the treble compared to the original.

Great review!

I've noticed this with AKG headphones, that depending on the positioning on your head, the sound changes dramatically and I really don't like that. I want my headphones to be comfortable and sounding right in the position I like to wear them in. Sennheisers, for example, don't have such an issue.

@Blessthefall333ccc

2 жыл бұрын

Which model do you have if you don't mind me asking?

thank you man.. that was really helpful

i'm listening through an ATH- MSR7 and IMHO K371 sounds much better, with smoother middle-range, most balanced mid-highs and treble more consistent. but you know, it's just my opinion, and anyway the listening can be strongly influenced by my setup, particularly by my headphones which I like very much though. It seems to me that K371 does not need any eq while K361 does, particularly ib the region of 3-5k. very nice channel, by the way. thanks for your nice reviews.

@alexvikendi1768

3 жыл бұрын

I'm listening through a ath-msr7b too and I definitely prefer the cheaper K361 on this sound recording.

@chasemcdonald4073

Жыл бұрын

Listening on 7506, K371 sound better IMO. Gonna buy them today to see if I like. I tend to prefer a more physical presence with my sound, the K371 is more what I like compare to the source file and K361.

Oluv, I'm looking for the most neutral (flat), comfortable, best soundstage, and best detailed seperation of instruments in a set of headphones I can find. These 2 were recommended to me by more than a few pros. I will be mixing and mastering on them, so in your opinon, what headphones would you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the great review. It's just a pity that examples of symphonic music and rock were not presented. In any case, very informative and I agree with the conclusions.

Thanks for the effort. I prefer the K371.

My ears like the K361 more than the K371 in this sound demo and also i think they both seem to sound really good for their price range. I’m using the Sennheiser HD660S watching this video but i’m not sure if my headphones are neutral or not but the K361 sounds nicer through them.

waiting for the comparison of the studio monitors you promised

I ordered the 361. They are light sounds good and one can change the cables.

Great review ,I just subscribed

Honestly I love how both sound. I'd use the k361 for my work and the k371 for work and personal usage. I'm just gonna get both, akg really outdid themselves here

@tenveri

4 жыл бұрын

Just got the k361 for work! Honestly it surprises me that the sound is pretty "forward". Good sound though! Above average isolation, too

I got the Beyerdynamic dt240 pro, they are nice and compact but are really dark sounding. I might try these.

I prefer the K-371, heard it myself and found it astoundingly good sounding. I didn't notice the "placement" difficulties. Also, I don't mind the sub bass emphasis, most recordings that I listen to don't have too much energy there...

@DeejayRach0

7 ай бұрын

So the placement things is not true? Because this is the reason to not buy them

Also Oluv, what songs are the sample tracks your using?

the difference in base is very noticable

Yeah i can agree..i dont like the over emphasis on the deep lows on the 371 and the 361 seems to sound cleaner without that, almost like its bleeding over. thank for the compare. :- )

Great comparison.. have you made the comparison with M40X like you mentioned in the video? I've searched it in your channel and couldn't find one.. Or do you have tried it yourself? What's your opinion? Moreover, how's the comparison with M50X? Thank you Oluv.

Great review,complete!On Omni Surround 5.1, the 361s are in favor.The sound is cleaner and clearer, but the bottoms are not enough. In the 371st, they removed the coating that everyone liked,it is unclear why((.Excellent performance in the game, positioning at the professional level.But we must keep in mind that all the sound that they are able to give out will only go through an external sound card.

I've had a chance to try both aswell and agree with your sentiments exactly. I think that the 361 is accented in a way that is more natural to the ear, albeit the 371 having a more "premium" sound. The 371 mids can be a bit hard sounding, though there is a lot of texture

I liked K361 output

Listening to it on my Onkyo A-800+amp+iPad, I like the sound of the k361 better, I find it more faithful to the recording.

the bass wasnt the first thing i noticed but rather the highs being much hollower on the 371. at one point the demo was playing and i wasn't paying attention and the moment it switched to the 371 it was like i got a pang of dissatisfaction automatically

do you record headphones through minidsp ears?

I felt that the instrument separation was better on the K361's

Wonderful review thanks. Greetings from James J in Limerick city Ireland

The headphones were fine for me on the K371. I put them on than extend. But I'm coming over from a Corsair gaming set for music and streaming now.

Great reviews

Yeah. The 361s sound cleaner. The bass on the 371 seems to bleed upward, muddying the sound. I'll keep my 702s. :-)

@bluefilmsltd

4 жыл бұрын

Most people say that the 371's bass is mostly known for not muddying the sound and that's part of it's appeal.

@stam1ska

4 жыл бұрын

K371 is close to target Harman 2018 curve for over-ear headphones, but it may lack some air due to drops on some frequencies. Has nothing to do with bass (you can actually hear it in the demo as well).

@bluefilmsltd

4 жыл бұрын

@@stam1ska What's so special about The Harmen Curve?

@stam1ska

4 жыл бұрын

@@bluefilmsltd it's some kind of a standard for monitoring headphones. If the frequency response of a pair follows it - you can safely say that the response is flat.

@bluefilmsltd

4 жыл бұрын

@@stam1ska I see, and if it's flat then thus you're hearing a true representation of what the artist wants you to hear?

From all appearances that's literally the exact same headphone, the difference in sound signature coming from the different pad thickness (thicker = more space = more bass) and clamping force (higher = more U-shaped).

Details perceived are very similar, it's just that 371 is slightly warmer and 361 is more trebly.

I prefer 361's bright sound.

@baronvonlichtenstein

Жыл бұрын

I have about 10 headphones and the 361 are in the top 2 or 3. Very immersive.

To listen to music , podcast , movies.......to enjoy the sound and not so much "analyze" the sound, which headphone is better and how much considering difference in price: AKG K361 (wired) vs Sennheiser HD560s or Sennheiser HD599 ( I know the Sennheisers are slightly different but for MY needs I will suppose they are kind of the same in terms of quality of sound) . Thanks to whoever can help me out answering my question. Thank to @Joshua Valour for your content.

Does the audio of 371 is focused on left like 361?? Yeah i sense the difference like the 371 is more focused but less open spread music, the 361 has an more "open ambient" and that for me is an point.. the 361 is better more natural like you tould. The 371 is like im inside an box,an closed location. Man you making review with these ears is amazing. I want to see more headsets like gaming ones on this test. Xbox wireless (new one), pulse 3d, hyperx lines, turtle beach, razer and more. The best review i ever saw is yours. Very professional with this equipment. What you told about the low highs more artificial that showed the 361 is the best decision Would you pick this one or is there any Sony option on same range of price?

Hey Oluv! I'd really appreciate it if you could put the title of the tracks in the video. :)

I got AKG K361 because it was cheaper and then applied eq using Oratory1990’s presets. Oratory1990 said that after applying eq, both K371 and K361 sound the same.

Comparison against famous AKG K550 will be awesome!

@oluvsgadgets

4 жыл бұрын

Metal571 says this here is better.

@jarekzahary

4 жыл бұрын

@@oluvsgadgets link?

Given the measurements on the bass extensions on the K361 and K371, would that mean that they are more bass-heavy than the Earfun Wave or are they punchier?

@BlueSpirit.

4 жыл бұрын

Lol!

thanks for the video

Oluv, could you please compare these two to ath m40x with hm5 pads. Thanks

Cool! Thanks!

I watched Z Review regarding k371 and didn't quite understood why so much confusion for the sound it has, but now I got it. Once you compared both is like "wait, why does it sound like that".

Agree..361 are closer to original

Holy shit when did you go from 55k subs to 120k sub.

Hi Oluv, I'm looking for a closed back headphone, for recording and mixing. I was thinking about the AKG k361, but hesitate because of the positioning problem in this model that changes the perceived frequency response (I mean, one should be very careful placing the headphones on the head exactly the same every time, and also everyone hear it differently, depending on the position on the head). What are your thoughts on that? Maybe it would be better to just get any simple pair (ATH m20x etc.) and EQ it? Any insights will help me. Thanks!

but I'm hearing your sound test through mine Galaxy buds and they sounds good

I tested the K361 against my HD58X and I have to admit that they are extremely comfortable and light. In terms of comfort the best headphones ever tested. The bass is amazing and very tight and deep - even better than on the HD58X but not as boomy. The Sennheiser has some warmer sound signature and pushes more in the 100Hz region. Now the problem: The AKGs are too harsh for me. They sound not more detailed, just harsher with a narrow sound stage in my opinion. I had to give them back. A HD58x-like sounding headphone with the comfort and subbass of that AKG would be amazing.

@HeliBenj

4 жыл бұрын

Just got mine and unfortunately I have to agree. High mids are a pain for me, and also the soundstage is less than impressive. I also have the 58x and hoped to have something similar but closed back. Did the upper mid / treble peak softened after a while for you?

@MementoDubstep

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeliBenj No it didn't soften after 20 hours so I sent it back. Still waiting for a smaller HD58x with better comfort too

@HeliBenj

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your answer, very appreciated!. Yeah, I don't really expect them to soften TBH. Cant even listen to the thriller album on those (granted it is a trebme heavy, harshness revealing recording). I have ordered the k371 to compare, will see if I return one or both.

@MementoDubstep

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeliBenj interesting, please tell me then about the 371

@HeliBenj

4 жыл бұрын

@@MementoDubstep sure, here it is after a couple hours only. I really wanted to like this, but turns out they are not for me... 361 AND 371 sound shouty to me, snare drum on Billy Jean almost unbearable at my usual listening level. When turning it down it gets better but then it lacks body. 371 seems better when I press on the cups, bit when I don't I seem to have a issue with the seal. The headbands are different and on the 371, because of the shape of my head I guess, the cup doesn't seal properly at the bottom of my ear. The hinge design makes the upper part of the ear cup bind against the swivel point, preventing a correct angle of the cup it seems. Not an issue on the 361. Maybe that's part of the problem Oluv points out about positioning? Also strange, my head is rather large, and I have to wear those with the headband almost bottomed out short. Maybe my head is wide and my ears are high lol. With a proper seal the 371 are better to my ears, nice balance a a bit less shortness, but still annoying. I know Oluv assessment is honest, but it just doesn't agree with me unfortunately. Still looking for closed back hd58x to track my guitar parts. Yes for me there is no way the 361 or 371 is better than the 58x in overall balance, smoothness and detail

Did prefer the K371 because of their low-frequency-extension and more linear sound more, but the sealing problem's you mentioned are on point. I tried to love the K371 for everything they could deliver (they really sound great when properly sealed), are very handy for mobile usage, get extremely loud even without an amp/DAP and have insanely good imaging for their price category. But the loss of sealing (and therefore lack of sub-bass and already lack of mid bass, even under ideal circumstances, leaving some genres to sound a bit thinly bodied) did kill them for me on mobile usage. I also got the same malfunction as lot's of other people - the left side always changes it's size very easily, even when already wearing them. Also tried different pads (Brainwavz Oval Micro Suede with Cooling Gel) which improved comfort by far, but still could not stop the sealing problems. Especially with glasses and atm (thanks to Covid-19) wearing masks. I am actually switching to Beyerdynamic DT770 32-Ohm now, even if they lack a detachable cable, need more power to be driven properly and also need to get EQed quite a bit (Beyer-Peak, also powering down the overemphasized upper bass and enhancing low-bass instead). Their soundstage is also unsurpassed on every closed-back headphone. The narrow soundstage of the K371 is also something that always bothered me, but that might be just personal preference. I already switched their stock pads to Brainwavz XL Hybrid (which are quite gigantic and reducing volume a bit, but much more comfy/less sweaty and even improving the soundstage a bit more).

@sheanreal

Жыл бұрын

Soundstage in k371 is above average for a closed back

@ElNuminos

Жыл бұрын

@@sheanreal Didn't think so and isn't mentioned by most other reviewers. Maybe you're lucky with the shapes of your ears and the K371 drivers and pads can interact with your concha just fine. To me, they are flawed in terms of design despite their strengths.

@residentzero

Ай бұрын

​@@sheanreal hmm that's not the case. Dt770 are renown for their soundstage, not so much the k371. I can confirm this as I own both. K371 wins for fun, forward mids tuning, but doesn't have Soundstage at all

what do you think compared to the superlux hd681 for listening to the music (not only studio works)?

somehow it feels like MSR7 without the 10k peak, 6k dip and warmer bass. Definitely need to try it out myself

@ProgInside83

3 жыл бұрын

MSR7 is much better

I think i prefer the K361's but the K371's sounded better with that jazz track, really nice.

@chasemcdonald4073

Жыл бұрын

sounded better on every track

Vocals are quite good in k371

I felt that the k361 sounded a little off in the lower mids. K371 sounded more fuller relatively, at least according to the sound samples

Спасибо очень помог вашь обзор.

Hi, Can you suggest which is better one for me for the purpose of music production and recordings. And I am confusion to purchase the product. Could you suggest which one is better between these two products.

What about a review on akg k612 pro?

Got a used k361 for 30$ and kinda impressed. If I had to illustrate the difference - it feels like the k361 is 1/3 bass, 1/3 mids, 1/3 highs. The k371 feels more like 1/2 bass, 1/4 mids, 1/4 highs. Takes too much room for my taste. I listen to everything from 70s soul & funk to berghain techno.. No I don't have the k371, but used this sound demo and studio monitors, monitoring IEMs to compare.

After subscribing I only found you reviewing outdoor speakers and wondering if you would ever review headphones and stereo speakers.

@oluvsgadgets

4 жыл бұрын

These “outdoor videos” how you call them gave me some 100.00 views while with my headphone videos I will manage maybe 1/10 of this. I am not paid by anyone doing what I am doing. So I have to find ways how to survive. I could also start doing basstests...

@nikhilsrl

4 жыл бұрын

@@oluvsgadgets understood. I am going through your headphone reviews now.

Any recommendations for a great closed headphone in the $500 bracket? Something that measures close to the Harmon target.

It would nice to get your thoughts on the different versions of the DT770 Pro, especially the lower impedance versions.

@matejgrim

4 жыл бұрын

He's already had the dt880 on the channel, and they're just awfully bright, at least compared to the 58X Jubilee. I doubt that 770s would be any different...

@metal571

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah lol the 770 is even brighter than the 880 and has a huge sub bass boost, don't think he'd like it

@luigismilazzo

4 жыл бұрын

metal571 I find the 770 80 very pleasant and musical. The great extension of their high make not them harsh at all. But Oluv says that the dt is not even decent... maybe he’s more treble sensitive than me. What do you think about that?

@metal571

4 жыл бұрын

@@luigismilazzo there are different versions of the same 770 80 ohm as far as I can tell that's why there's confusion

@luigismilazzo

4 жыл бұрын

@@metal571 there are one version only of the 80 ohm...

Hi! I ask for help: I have a Shanling M3X player and AKG K371 headphones. What headphones can give an increase in sound? Full-size. I'm really looking forward to your advice.

The AKG 371 approximates speakers better than the 361. Really depends on what you need it for.

So good review

Stuck between yamaha mt5/mt8 and akg371( just for listening,not for monitoring) would appreciate any suggestions. Mostly i’m listening to vocal/trance,pop, live concerts. Thanks in advance:)

bass seems similar, i thought k371 was bassier, and vocals i prefer from 361, is brighter, but i think it depends of which sound signature are you used to