主题：Tiny in-ear headphones boast a massive soundstage

 

Tiny in-ear headphones boast a massive soundstage

Virginia Barry, Reviewed.com 8:03 a.m. EDT April 20, 2014

The AKG K323 XS in-ear headphones. (Photo: AKG)

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The AKG K323 XS in-ear headphones (MSRP $59.95) are as portable and sleek as they come. Pop them in and treat yourself: The XS produces huge sound marked with prominent bass, supportive mids, and very healthy highs.

Moreover, these are some of the best passive isolators we've ever tested, and we didn't measure even a speck of audible distortion. High-five, AKG: These things are top-to-bottom winners.

THE DESIGN

These AKGs are tiny, good-looking, and comfortable enough for most. We tested the white version, but they also ship in blue, orange, yellow, green, and the list goes on. Aesthetics aside, if you're searching for the perfect travel companion, you'll want to give these a close look. In fact, the XS are a friend to commuters and athletes alike.

The form factor is just perfect for multitasking in general: The Android-ready version packs a one-button universal remote, and there's also a three-button variant for iOS. The XS's teeny form factor, featherweight frame, and small carry case are additional on-the-go perks.

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The cable is simple, but of decent quality. It's shorter than most cords — just 3.5-feet long — which makes it very manageable for busy listeners. There could be better reinforcements around the jack and earpieces, though, so definitely keep these AKGs wrapped up in their carrying case for safekeeping.

Users get four different ear pieces, too: extra small, small, medium, and large. Take note, Goldilocks.

THE AUDIO

Basically, the XS in-ears do everything right. The headphones' time in our lab painted a portrait of a straight-A student.

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Thanks to moderate bass notes and very prominent middle and high notes, music sounds both full and balanced. From classical, to jazz, to hip hop, every genre benefits from this even-handed sound quality. Listeners will enjoy big, thumping bass that doesn't obscure subtler instruments like violin and piano.

These tiny in-ears aced distortion tests, balanced volume properly in the left and right speakers, and effectively isolated the soundstage. That last point is particularly notable: The amount of outside noise that these things block is comparable to some sets of active noise cancelers — extremely impressive.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The K323 XS shines, even in a crowded market. It's hard to pick which glowing attribute to praise first: The massive, well-balanced soundstage? The distortion-free listening experience? The very reasonable $59 price tag? The great isolation? The tiny, portable design? These AKGs are simply aces, and online sale prices of around $40 kick everything up another notch.

Users who are searching for ultimate durability, removable cables, or piles of flashy extras may want to keep shopping, but everyone else is likely to be wowed by 'phones that can produce a soundstage this big and balanced at such a low price.

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1 AKG K323 XS 外观赏析

　　【PConline 评测】大部分情况下，我们常用的耳塞都采用动圈单元，而大部分的动圈单元的直径大小都集中在8-12mm上。但是也有不上厂商是剑走偏锋，研发出了直径更小的动圈单元，例如森海的IE800就是采用了7mm的动圈，并且作为旗舰产品来出售。但这次我们收到了产品则是来自AKG的K323 XS，这款耳塞的动圈单元更是达到了惊人的5.8mm，一句成为体积最小的动圈耳塞，下面让我们来看看这款耳塞到底有何过人之处。

AKG K323XS 外观赏析

　　K323XS并没有设计成是一个多么高端的产品，相反是以大众都能接受的入门定位。在包装上就采用了非常适合在卖场甚至商场展览出售的透明包装形式。本次我们拿到的是黄色的耳机，另外还有三种其他颜色以及苹果/安卓线控版选择。

　　拿出耳塞包装，可以说这款耳塞的大小足以匹敌以小著称的众多一单元动铁耳塞。而且重量之轻也是极致级别。拿在手上完全没存在感。

　　虽然是入门产品但包装附件并不马虎，额外的三对不同尺寸的备用硅胶套（不包含耳塞上原有的），以及人造皮革便携袋。

2 AKG K323 XS 细节解析

AKG K323 XS 细节解析

　　由于单元本身就非常细小，所以K323XS 发生导管直径也做得非常纤细。

 

　　耳塞整体都是采用了鲜明的黄色橡胶并用银色的磨砂外壳包围着腔体，左右标识在耳塞外壳的银色部分处，另一边则印着AKG的LOGO。

　　由于并非手机专用的版本，这条K323并没有线控的设置，整条线材包括插头都采用橡胶包裹。

3 主观试听|佩戴舒适度|总结

评测平台介绍：

 

 

主观试听：

　　在开始测试时笔者还担心如此小的单元，加上定位并不算高端，K323的声音可能不一定会特别出彩。但是开声后却发现K323的音质表现一点都没让人失望。K323 XS的调音比较能够抓住大众的口味，同时针对大众的音源在低频和高频处做出了一定的调节。K323的高频明显经过拔尖，如果在一些比较高端的播放器上时候反而会显得有些刺耳而吃不消，但是在低端的iPod或者一些手机等入门前端设备上，却会显得相得益彰。而K323的低频量感丰富，但下潜显然不深，不过应付主流的摇滚和欧美流行音乐自然不在话下。而K323 XS的中频虽然受高频和低频的“两头尖”风格影响稍微显得有些下凹，但是其依然表现出比较酥松的结像质感，同时动态范围也较大，综合来说是一款可以应付大部分类别音乐的耳塞。

佩戴舒适度：

　　K323 XS虽然小巧，但是佩戴上去后隔音能力还是相当不错。而由于其轻巧，长时间佩戴也没有太大问题，听诊器效应也不算明显。

PConline评测室总结：

　　K323 XS既做到了地球上体积最小的动圈耳塞，同时并没有让音质因为单元的体积限制而大打折扣，也以一个非常容易接受的价格推出。大众化的调音加上多种配色选择，是年轻群体值得考虑的一款产品。