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AKG K67 Tiesto Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

AKG K67 Tiesto 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 K67 Tiesto
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 70% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.4

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 79%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 70%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones AKG K67 Tiesto

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

5.4

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Popularity:
AKG K67 Tiesto has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 59.2% of products in this category.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
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
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
16 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 16 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 54.1% of headphones and equal to 4.2% 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
?
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
on-ear
Weight
210 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 210 g, lighter than 52.1% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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AKG K67 Tiesto vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 4,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 27 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (33 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    33 mm vs 60 mm
  • 11 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (33 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    33 mm vs 44 mm
  • 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 travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 K67 Tiesto
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K67 Tiesto has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.64 vs 8).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 4.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 K67 Tiesto
    the average pair of headphones
    AKG K67 Tiesto has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.64 vs 8).
    7.64 vs 8
  • 2.3% worse value for money
    AKG K67 Tiesto has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.11 vs 7.3).
    7.11 vs 7.27
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 27 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (33 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    33 mm vs 60 mm
  • 11 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (33 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    33 mm vs 44 mm
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2016

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Expert reviews

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digitaldjtips.com
24/06/2013
Hands-on test · Budget DJ headphones
Verdict
The AKG K67 Tiesto is a solid, good-sounding DJ pair for the money, though its on-ear fit is tight for long listening.
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headfonics.com
14/11/2013
Summary of the review
The Tiësto Range by AKG - Headfonics
kopfhoerer.de
03/10/2015
Hands-on test · Closed-back DJ headphones
Verdict
The AKG K67 Tiesto is a light, comfortable entry-level DJ headphone with solid bass for pop and dance, though its thin fixed cable is not replaceable.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about AKG K67 Tiesto

  • Deep and punchy bass, making them excellent for electronic and bass-heavy music.
  • Compact 3D-Axis folding mechanism allows for easy storage and portability.
  • Stylish, professional design endorsed by DJ Tiësto that avoids being overly flashy.
  • High sound pressure levels (115 dB SPL) ensure they get loud enough for most DJ environments.
  • Clear mids and highs for the price, providing a generally pleasant and balanced soundscape.
  • Decent passive noise isolation due to the firm on-ear clamping force.

What customers don't like about AKG K67 Tiesto

  • Poor durability with frequent reports of the headband or hinge joints breaking easily.
  • Non-detachable and non-coiled cable, which is inconvenient for replacement or professional DJ use.
  • Comfort issues during long listening sessions due to the tight 'clamping' pressure on the ears.
  • Lack of vertical movement in the earcups makes them less comfortable when worn around the neck.
  • Thin internal padding can lead to 'muddy' mids in certain tracks.
  • Minimal accessories included, lacking a carrying pouch or slipcase in the budget package.

Verdict

The AKG K67 Tiesto is a high-performance, on-ear (supra-aural) closed-back headphone featuring 40mm drivers and a frequency response of 18Hz to 22kHz. Built with lightweight XRP³ glass-fiber reinforced polymer, it incorporates a professional 3D-Axis folding mechanism for high portability and space-saving storage. Key pros include its impressive 116 dB SPL sensitivity, punchy bass performance tailored for electronic music, and a comfortable design with leatherette ear pads. However, main cons include a fixed, non-detachable cable, reported fragility in the plastic hinge components, and a tight clamping force that may cause discomfort during extended listening sessions.

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