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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro would be a good choice if you're looking for a more balanced sound with a wide soundstage, suitable for mixing and critical listening, and you prefer a lighter, more comfortable fit. They also come with a detachable cable which is useful for replacement. On the other hand, the HifiMan Edition XS offers planar magnetic drivers which generally provide a more detailed and fast response especially in the bass region, making them potentially more appealing for bass-heavy music genres and a more immersive experience. They might also give a sense of better build quality but can be heavier, which could affect long-term comfort. Considering their price, the AKG K712 Pro offers good value if you are sensitive to cost and do not require the distinctive sound characteristics of planar magnetic headphones like the HifiMan Edition XS. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- The AKG K712 Pro has no clear advantages over the HifiMan Edition XS.
Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
TV and Video
8.4
9.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the AKG K712 Pro is very good.
Cost
$659
$269
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $269.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.4
The HifiMan Edition XS and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The HifiMan Edition XS and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.9
The HifiMan Edition XS and AKG K712 Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The AKG K712 Pro and HifiMan Edition XS are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and HifiMan Edition XS both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| AKG K712 Pro | HifiMan Edition XS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $269 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | December 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 421 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
HifiMan Edition XS
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Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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