Headphones for Educated Ears.
Looking for a pair of headphones that are specifically designed to replicate music as it should be heard with the ability to satisfy experienced ears? Get your head around this: KRK has always been focused solely on accurate monitoring. The KNS 8400 headphones, with their ability to reveal exactly what you have on the tracks, are an ideal choice for critical listening.
Being able to discern the subtlest differences in pitch, timbre and tone helps you to get it right every mix, every take, every performance. Isolating memory foam in the ear cushions delivers improved low end response and because they gently conform to your unique head shape you'll be comfortable wearing them all day.
KNS Series Compared |
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Configuration | Closed Back, Circumaural | Closed Back, Circumaural |
System Type | Dynamic Headphones | Dynamic Headphones |
Cable | 2.5 M, (8.2 FT), 99.99% OFC Detachable | 2.5 M, (8.2 FT), 99.99% OFC Detachable |
Ear Cushion Type | Acoustic Cellular Foam | Acoustic Memory Foam |
Headpad Finish | Leatherette | Premium Leatherette |
Nominal Headband Pressure | 4N (Based on Average Head Size) | 4N (Based on Average Head Size) |
Ambient Noise Isolation | Up to 26 dBA | Up to 30 dBA |
Tranducer | 40mm Neodymium | 40mm Neodymium |
Nominal Impedance | 36 ohms | 36 ohms |
Frequency Response | 10Hz - 22kHz | 5Hz - 23kHz |
Sensitivity (1MW) | 95 dB SPL | 97 dB SPL |
Calculated Max SPL | 122 dB SPL | 124 dB SPL |
Connector | Gold-Plated Stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) | Gold-Plated Stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) |
Volume Control | N/A | Detachable/Replaceable Low-Profile Inline HQ Control |
Finish | Black Impact Resistant Plastic | Black Impact Resistant Plastic |
Dimensions | 3.7" (94mm) X 10.5" (268mm) X 9.6" (245mm) | 3.7" (94mm) X 10.5" (268mm) X 9.6" (245mm) |
Weight | 0.44 lb (0.202 kg) | 0.54 lb (0.247 kg) |
Downloads: Series Overview | KNS Manual: EN | ZH | DE | JA | ES | FR | IT