Thrifted AKG K240DF: 2 Years Later

Submitted by graydog_97 t3_zuhj4n in headphones

Close to 2 years ago, I picked up these K240 for $9 at a local antique store. I had heard about them, but never tried them. Now after having them this long, I think I have a good feel for the sound of them. The treble and mids are really pronounced and clear, whereas the bass is lacking even for reference headphones. If you try to give them more bass (like I did using the receiver shown), they have flutter once you get to around half volume. How do you guys feel about these headphones?

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stuck_limo t1_j1jq1ob wrote

The 240 series is really great. The vocals sound like they're directly in the center of your head. I just bought a vintage ad for these headphones on ebay.

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IntoTheMirror t1_j1k5p14 wrote

The DF really slaps. Great detail and resolution.

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lightning696969 t1_j1lxzas wrote

What DF means in headphone name?? Diffuse field??

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JuliusBelmont2000 t1_j1m86i0 wrote

Exactly, Diffuse Field. It means this headphone is tuned to the DF target!

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lightning696969 t1_j1m8kuc wrote

Does DF mean speaker-ish sounding?? Bcuz after seeing diffuse field graph it looks like DF target trying to be speaker-ish replicate speaker sound in headphone

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JuliusBelmont2000 t1_j1m9or4 wrote

As far as I am aware, yes. Its there to replicate studio monitor sound on headphones.

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JuliusBelmont2000 t1_j1mai4p wrote

I love them. I have a pair and can drive them well. I describe them in three words: clear, precise, light. Everything sounds so clean and surprisingly non-sibilant. Yes, bass is a bit lacking in strength but sounds very tight and clean as well. I just f***ing love the Mids on these especially!

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