# Sleekly Designed Closed-Back Headphones AKG’s New K275s are Ideal for Studio Recording and Mixing By Riley von Niessen | Published 2019-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k275 References: [akg](https://www.akg.com/Headphones/Professional%20Headphones/K275.html?dwvar_K275_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current) Vienna-based acoustics engineering and manufacturing company [AKG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro) recently unveiled its K275 headphones, which have a [closed-back build](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifiman-he1000-unveiled) that makes them ideal for studio recording, live mixing, and editing. The K275s feature a foldable design, which makes them great for sound engineers and producers who need a durable pair of headphones that they can easily travel with. Like many other AKG designs, the K275s also have an [auto-adjusting fit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-px7-s3), with a supportive headband that takes off pressure and fits perfectly to the user. To ensure longevity, the headphones also come with a detachable cable that can be replaced if needed. In terms of specs, the K275s have an audio bandwidth of 16 - 28000 Hz, a rated impedance of 32 Ohms, a sensitivity of 109 dB SPL/V, and a 50 mm transducer size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foldable Design Headphones:** The trend of foldable design in headphones creates opportunities for convenient portability and durability. - **Auto-adjusting Fit:** The trend of auto-adjusting fit in headphones provides customized comfort and user satisfaction. - **Detachable Cable Functionality:** The trend of detachable cables in headphones allows for easier replacement and increased longevity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** The audio equipment manufacturing industry can explore disruptive opportunities by incorporating foldable design and auto-adjusting fit in their headphone products. - **Music Production and Recording:** The music production and recording industry can benefit from foldable design headphones that offer convenient travel options for sound engineers and producers. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** The consumer electronics retail industry can capitalize on the demand for headphones with detachable cable functionality, providing customers with options for easy replacement and increased product longevity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Back Mixer Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-hd-400-pro.md) - [Linear Acoustics Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-hd-560s.md) - [Precision Studio Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-hd-490-pro.md) - [Ergonomic Open-Style Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-hd-660s2.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km5-lightwear-headphones-hp1.md) - [Dynamic Headphone Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Luxe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yh5000se.md) - [Accessible Open-Back Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meze-audio-105-aer.md) - [Wired Studio Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-studio-headphones.md)