AKG K361-BT Wireless Studio Headphones Review
In the crowded world of closed back studio headphones, you can’t do much better than the AKG K361 and K371. They were both a big blow to the market, long dominated by models from Sony and Audio-Technica. For their prices, they offer astounding audio performance, packed into designs that look more suited to the street than the studio.
That visual conundrum made a bit more sense once the wireless versions released. Unfortunately, the K371-BT was a disappointment for me. It was priced reasonably, but many small changes to the design made it uncomfortable and cumbersome. Furthermore, the sound took a bit of a step back from the wired version, especially when used in Bluetooth mode.
Can the cheaper K361-BT fare better?
On the surface, that seems like an outlandish question…but the wired K361 has won many fans thanks to its more flexible lightweight build and better price/performance ratio compared to the more expensive model. Fortunately, some of these same benefits carry over to the Bluetooth edition of the K361, and it even omits some of the design mistakes that bothered me in its bigger brother.
I bought this headset with my own money. I don’t receive a kickback if you decide to buy one, and none of…
