System Unlock · AKG · headphones · mid
First albums to play on the AKG K702
Studio open-back for placement and hall recordings.
Listening character: wide stage · studio honesty · analytical mids. We lean into classical, jazz, acoustic, orchestral and de-emphasize trap, edm. Facet stress: soundstage, imaging, midrange.
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Albums that play to its strengths
Albums that lean into AKG K702's character (soundstage/imaging/midrange · headphones).

Nils Frahm
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.3, imaging 8.0
Ludovico Einaudi
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.1, imaging 8.0

Miles Davis
Matches jazz lean · Strong soundstage 9.0, imaging 9.0

Lady Blackbird
Matches jazz lean · Strong soundstage 8.9, imaging 8.5


Umo Jazz Orchestra
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.0

Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Matches classical lean · Strong soundstage 8.0

John Coltrane
Matches jazz lean · Strong soundstage 8.5, imaging 8.5

John Coltrane
Matches jazz lean · Strong soundstage 8.5, imaging 8.5
Test this setup
Demo tracks that stress soundstage, imaging, midrange — useful before you log an unlock.
- Angel — Massive Attack
Deep bass weight plus atmosphere; reveals boom vs control.
- Fast Car — Tracy Chapman
Voice and modulating bass — midrange naturalness and low-end balance.
- Tom's Diner — Suzanne Vega
A cappella midrange probe for presence, congestion, and sibilance.
- Spanish Harlem — Rebecca Pidgeon
Treble air and vocal intimacy — sparkle without harshness.