AKG Announces European-Styled K 101 Headphones

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At the 115th AES show, AKG Acoustics introducef its new K 101 high-performance headphones. The K 101 is an open-back headphone that delivers high-fidelity sound quality with clean, modern European styling and AKG's patented comfort features.

AKG's K 101 is a lightweight headphone with heavyweight sound thanks to its new computer-optimized MX20 transducer design. The K 101 has a wide 18 -- 22,000 Hz frequency response.

The K 101 features high 101 dB sensitivity and low 19-ohm impedance ensuring compatibility with any low-output audio device including portable CD players, MP3 players and notebook computers. This lightweight design weighs only 160 grams (5.6 oz), making it ideal for use in portable applications. The K 101 headphones have AKG's comfort-fit features including a self-adjusting leather headband that provides automatic adjustment to the user's head for maximum comfort. The leatherette ear pads are easy to remove for cleaning. Other features include a single-sided, oxygen-free copper input cable with gold-plated 1/8-inch plug and screw-on 1/4-inch adaptor for plug compatibility.

Suggested retail price: $84. All AKG headphones include a two-year parts and labor warranty.

For more information, visit their web site at www.akg-acoustics.com.