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AKG K182 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K182 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

AKG K182
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 53% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 53%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K182

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

52%

7.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.2

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
AKG K182 has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is higher than that of 49.8% of products in this category.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
AKG
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
255 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 255 g, heavier than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
6.7
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 6.7, higher clamp force than 93.6% of headphones and equal to 2.5% of headphones.
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AKG K182 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    112 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2.4 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.7 vs 4.3
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AKG K182
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K182 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 6.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AKG K182
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K182 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.51 vs 8).
    7.51 vs 8
  • 2.4 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.7 vs 4.3
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
08/12/2015
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and isolation tests
Verdict
AKG K182 is a strong choice for studio monitoring, with excellent comfort and sound isolation.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

hardwarecanucks.com
08/12/2015
Hands-on review · Studio monitoring
Verdict
The AKG K182 is a very comfortable closed-back pair that blocks outside sound and suits electronic drums and keyboards.
headfonics.com
24/04/2016
Detailed review · Amplifier pairings
Verdict
The AKG K182 is an easy-to-drive, bassy closed headphone for pop and EDM, but a better amp brings out its last bit of detail.
audiomediainternational.com
08/06/2016
Hands-on test · Editing and recording
Verdict
The AKG K182 is sturdy, comfortable and quite bassy without being tiring, suiting editing and long sessions, though its stereo field feels slightly narrow.
performermag.com
30/06/2016
Hands-on review · Home recording
Verdict
The AKG K182 is a comfortable, clear closed headphone for recording at home, though its cable is long and has an unusual plug.
bonedo.de
28/04/2016
Hands-on test · Budget monitor pair
Verdict
The AKG K182 is a comfortable monitor pair with good isolation and sound at an adequate price, though treble detail and sense of space are limited.
kopfhoerer.de
09/11/2016
Hands-on test · Studio monitoring
Verdict
The AKG K182 is a reliable studio pair for rhythm and bass work, comfortable and well isolated, but its vocals and keyboards sound distant.
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musicmaker.nl
26/09/2016
Summary of the review
AKG K182 Professional Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about AKG K182

  • Excellent sound isolation that blocks most exterior noise with zero sound leakage.
  • Easy to drive, making them compatible with mobile devices and laptops without needing a powerful amp.
  • Portable design featuring a 3D-axis folding mechanism and detachable 3-meter cable.
  • Solid bass presence that is suitable for EDM, hip-hop, and rock.
  • Robust build quality for the price point, often described as durable for studio or road use.
  • Deep, soft earpads that many users find comfortable for long sessions.

What customers don't like about AKG K182

  • Compressed or narrow soundstage, which may not be ideal for grand orchestral or classical pieces.
  • Noticeable creaking in the plastic frame when the headphones are adjusted or moved.
  • Uneven midrange and lacks treble extension, leading some to describe the sound as 'boxy' or 'thin'.
  • Earpads can feel shallow for some users, potentially causing discomfort as ears may touch the driver.
  • Pleather material on the ear cups and headband padding can feel cheap or cause heat buildup.
  • Included 3-meter straight cable is often considered too long for convenient mobile or portable use.

Verdict

The AKG K182 is a professional closed-back monitor headphone featuring high-sensitivity 50mm transducers that deliver a wide frequency range of 10 Hz to 28 kHz and a 32-ohm impedance, making them easy to drive even with mobile devices. Characterized by an over-ear design with replaceable pads and a 3D-axis folding mechanism for portability, these headphones offer significant pros including excellent sound isolation, deep low-end response, and a 9.8-foot detachable cable with a screw-on 1/4" adapter for versatile studio use. However, some users have noted cons such as a predominantly plastic build that can feel cheap or creaky, a somewhat compressed soundstage common to closed-back models, and a long cable that may be cumbersome for on-the-go monitoring without a shorter alternative.

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