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AKG K361-BT
Features
Closed-Back, Oval Over-Ear Design
Offers superior isolation, improved low-frequency response, and ergonomic fit
Largest-In-Class Drivers
50 mm drivers provide superior performance and extended bass responseWired or Wireless Listening
Listen via Bluetooth with up to 28-hour battery life, or connect using one of the included cablesWhether you’re an artist, engineer, podcaster or beat maker, you’re always in creative mode. AKG K361-BT Professional Studio Headphones strike the perfect balance between studio-quality sound, Bluetooth functionality, plush comfort and a sleek, sturdy design that stands up to your mobile lifestyle.
K361-BTs are precision-engineered to reproduce natural, balanced audio in exceptional detail, so you can make more confident decisions when you’re mixing and editing. They deliver the deepest bass and highest highs in their class, with a stunning frequency response of 15 Hz to 28 kHz. K361-BTs offer the convenience of switchable Bluetooth wireless and wired connectivity. A built-in microphone allows two-way Bluetooth communications, whether you’re in a studio session or a conference call; use gesture controls located right on the earcups to answer calls, adjust volume, play and pause music, and more with the swipe of a finger. Ergonomic earcups cradle your ears in supreme comfort—because once you hear how amazing your K361-BTs sound, you won’t ever want to take them off.
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Professional Reviews 77/100
Just Okay
Sound Quality
71/100
Comfort Fit
82/100
Build Quality
86/100
Features Usability
82/100
Value for Money
87/100
The AKG K361-BT puts portable practicality first, pairing a light, foldable closed-back design with replaceable pads, detachable wired listening and fuss-free Bluetooth. Joshua Valour credits its flexible build and easy everyday usability, while the smooth, non-fatiguing highs suit relaxed listening. It is a sensible wireless companion for listeners who value convenience over analytical detail and expansive imaging.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Light, highly foldable and flexible build with easily replaceable earpads.
Straightforward Bluetooth pairing and simple everyday operation.
Treble remains non-fatiguing and avoids piercing harshness.
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Cons
Compressed bass, midrange and treble limit dynamic expression.
Vague imaging, soundstage depth and foreground-background separation reduce spatial clarity.
Silicone headband is not especially comfortable.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 71/100
Joshua Valour finds the K361-BT's presentation broadly vague, with indistinct tonal definition, compressed frequency ranges, and particularly weak spatial separation. Its restrained highs avoid harshness, but the review does not consider it competitive for audiophile-focused listening at around $100.
Bass
72/100
Joshua Valour describes the bass as compressed and says its quality and quantity are indistinct rather than clearly defined. There is no praise for low-end texture, extension, or impact.
Midrange
72/100
The midrange is described as compressed, contributing to a generally vague sense of tonality. The review does not identify particular strength in vocal realism, body, or instrumental timbre.
Treble
76/100
The treble is said to be compressed and lacking clear definition. On the positive side, Joshua Valour notes that the highs are not piercing or especially fatiguing.
Resolution Detail
71/100
The review repeatedly characterizes the sound as vague, which points to limited separation and low-level clarity. It does not find the K361-BT especially revealing or articulate for its price.
Soundstage Imaging
68/100
Soundstage, image placement, and spatial definition are specifically criticized as vague. Joshua Valour contrasts it unfavorably with the wired K361, saying the Bluetooth version is particularly poor at foreground-background depth and separation.
Dynamics
68/100
Compression is the reviewer's main sonic complaint, extending across the bass, midrange, and treble in both wired and Bluetooth use. This limits dynamic range and prevents the music from sounding especially lively or expressive.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Comfort Fit
82/100
Joshua Valour finds the silicone headband less than ideal, though not seriously troublesome in practice. The light overall design helps keep the headphone reasonably comfortable despite that caveat.
Build Quality
86/100
The review praises a flexible, highly foldable construction made from plastic that feels appropriate for the price. Easily removable and replaceable earpads are a practical long-term ownership advantage.
Features Usability
82/100
The K361-BT offers Bluetooth operation, a detachable cable, folding design, and straightforward pairing. Joshua Valour notes that there are no meaningful settings or EQ options, so the wireless experience is simple rather than especially customizable.
Value for Money
87/100
Joshua Valour calls the K361-BT a reasonable option at roughly $100, despite finding its sound uncompetitive for audiophile priorities at that price. At the listed $179 price, the limited sonic definition makes it less compelling for listeners who prioritize sound quality over wireless convenience.
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