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AKG K67 Tiesto Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£45
Form factor: on-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

AKG K67 Tiesto review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Good

4.5

Poor

7.6

Very good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
1.2
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
5.4
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
2.7
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
3.7
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
5.4
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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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.

Technical Specifications of AKG K67 Tiesto

Overall score

5.1

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Popularity

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.

Sound

5.1

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

3.4

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

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Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

6.2

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

1.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

5.8

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AKG

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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AKG K67 Tiesto vs the average headphone

Why is AKG K67 Tiesto better than the average headphone?

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Direct 3.5 mm plug
AKG K67 Tiesto includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K67 Tiesto includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
Foldable design
AKG K67 Tiesto has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
AKG K67 Tiesto has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
1.8 m more useful cable length
AKG K67 Tiesto offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
AKG K67 Tiesto offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (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
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.24000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=108 dB SPL
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (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
AKG K67 Tiesto has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
1.8 m more useful cable length
AKG K67 Tiesto offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
4,000 Hz higher treble extension
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
AKG K67 Tiesto has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
AKG K67 Tiesto includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.

Why is AKG K67 Tiesto worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
AKG K67 Tiesto has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
27 mm tighter earcup height
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (33 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
10 mm tighter earcup width
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (33 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
No travel bag
AKG K67 Tiesto does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
No voice assistant support
AKG K67 Tiesto does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
5 years older release date
AKG K67 Tiesto was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
September 2012
No voice assistant support
AKG K67 Tiesto does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
AKG K67 Tiesto does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Fixed cable
AKG K67 Tiesto has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K67 Tiesto has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
27 mm tighter earcup height
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (33 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup height than the average headphone (33 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.33 mm vs 60 mm
10 mm tighter earcup width
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (33 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
AKG K67 Tiesto has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (33 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.33 mm vs 43 mm
No travel bag
AKG K67 Tiesto does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.
Importance: LOW
AKG K67 Tiesto does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
5 years older release date
AKG K67 Tiesto was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
September 2012
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
AKG K67 Tiesto was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2012 vs 2017
5.2% lower user score
AKG K67 Tiesto has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.60 vs 8.000).
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.
AKG K67 Tiesto has a lower user score than the average headphone (7.60 vs 8.000).7.6 vs 8

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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 dislike 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.

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stereophile.com

10/07/2013

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headfonics.com

14/11/2013

The Tiësto Range by AKG - Headfonics

The Headfonics review of the AKG Tiësto range identifies the K67 and K267 as strong contenders in the artist-branded DJ headphone market, noted for their smooth, airy sound, high clarity, and surprising performance without amplification. The flagship K267 is praised for its professional, versatile tuning, overcoming common celebrity-branded stereotypes. However, the lineup suffers...Read more

digitaldjtips.com

24/06/2013

AKG K67 Tïesto DJ Headphones Review - Digital DJ Tips

The AKG K67 Tïesto is a budget-friendly, "on-ear" DJ headphone that balances a sleek design with strong sound performance for its price point. Visually, the headphones offer an understated silver-and-black aesthetic with subtle AKG branding and helpful "L" and "R" markers inside the earcups. Key advantages include a substantial, high-quality build weight, deep leatherette padding,...Read more

kopfhoerer.de

03/10/2015

AKG K67 Tiesto im Test bei kopfhoerer.de

The AKG K67 Tiesto is an on-ear, closed-back DJ headphone built for beginners and electronic dance music (EDM) fans. The pros include a compact sound with a solid bass foundation, decent overall volume, and clear middle frequencies. It features a cool 3D folding mechanism, timeless black and silver styling, and comfy leatherette ear pads that block out outside noise. Its 32-ohm...Read more

digitaldjtips.com

24/06/2013

AKG K67 Tiësto DJ Headphones Review

The AKG K67 Tïesto DJ headphones are an understated, budget-friendly, "on-ear" model that delivers impressive sound quality for its price point. Designed without overly flashy branding, they feature a sleek black and silver plastic aesthetic, thick artificial leather padding, and a foldable design that allows the earcups to tuck into the headband for high portability. In terms of...Read more

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21/02/2014

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