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AKG K361
With 50mm titanium-coated drivers and a 15Hz-28kHz frequency response, these closed-back headphones deliver accurate studio monitoring. The 219g foldable design and slow-retention foam earpads provide lasting comfort and portability. They suit audio professionals or musicians needing critical listening and isolation for mixing or podcasting.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 50
impedance ohms 32
open closed back closed
40 Overall Score
Price $149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | slow-retention foam |
| Headband | adjustable, calibrated headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | AKG K361 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 50 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG K361 | 33.2 | 19.9 | 80.6 | 93.2 | 50.6 | 59.6 | 49.1 | 11 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.5 | 53 | 95.2 | 88.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.8 | 83.5 | 96.2 | 61.3 | 78 | 84.5 | 99.4 | 75.9 |
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