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AKG HP4E 4-Ch Headphone Amplifier

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  • 4-channel Headphone Amp with 4 Independent High-power Stereo Amplifiers
  • 1/4" 1/8" Stereo Outputs per Channel
  • 2 Stereo Inputs

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Product Description

The AKG HP4E is a compact professional 4-channel headphone amplifier AKG used top-shelf components throughout for reliable reference-grade amplification for any pair of headphones even at extremely high volume levels The HP4E offers two stereo inputs and four stereo outputs with convenient switches on the front panel that let you quickly select your desired input Each channel is fitted with both 1/8" and 1/4" headphone outputs for easy connectivity no need for adapters Housed in a rugged metal 1RU half-rackspace chassis the AKG HP4E is a great choice for any recording session

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
32 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, value, and quality of the headphones. For example, they mention it does its job very well, it's adequate for low budget needs, and it has awesome quality. That said, some complain about the lack of power switch. Opinions are mixed on sound quality.

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5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention it's a well-built unit with nice features for the price. Some say it'd be a fantastic piece of gear if it was more widely available.

"...And for $100? Unbelievable.The build seems very sturdy. Some sort of metal casing (aluminum?)..." Read more

"...Perfectly powers the AKG K712. Full metal case, excellent quality and sound. Perfect." Read more

"Absolutely fantastic piece of gear, I wish AKG would make this more widely available...." Read more

"...This is a well built unit with some really nice features for the price (dual headphone inputs, A/B switch, individual volume settings) but after a..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the headphone adapter. They mention that it does its job very well, and perfectly powers the AKG K712.

"I use AKG HP-4E to drive my HD650, and it works pretty well." Read more

"...Does this job very well...." Read more

"This headphone amp is wonderful. Perfectly powers the AKG K712. Full metal case, excellent quality and sound. Perfect." Read more

"Excellent value for the money. Using it in our podcast. Works great." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They mention that it is well built, has nice features, and is adequate for low budget needs.

"...This is a well built unit with some really nice features for the price (dual headphone inputs, A/B switch, individual volume settings) but after a..." Read more

"Excellent value for the money. Using it in our podcast. Works great." Read more

"...definitely not pro-level gear, adequate for low budget needs, I would return it but I missed the return window so will be selling it." Read more

"Worth the Value...." Read more

7 customers mention4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the amp. Some mention that they are satisfied with the sound they are getting out of this amp, and it can get very loud. However, others say that it degrades the sounds and it sounds much quieter.

"...and I won't be able to for quite some time because I am so satisfied with the sound I am getting out of this amp that I have no interest in..." Read more

"...A & B input switcher- can get very loud but your mileage may vary based on headphones and their impedances-..." Read more

"This headphone amp is wonderful. Perfectly powers the AKG K712. Full metal case, excellent quality and sound. Perfect." Read more

"...hook up a pair of 250 ohm cans (DT 880 Pro for example) and volume is woefully lacking." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are disappointed with the lack of a power switch on the headphones. They mention that the blue power light is very annoying and the lack is a little unfortunate.

"...Blue LED always looks cool to me. Lack of power button is a little unfortunate...." Read more

"...Had to place my own nonstick feet.- no power switch- blue power light is very bright...." Read more

"...as many others have pointed out, it's lame that a $100 item doesn't even have a power switch." Read more

"This item is definitely worth $100. I just wish it had a power switch." Read more

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Sammy
5.0 out of 5 stars Just, Wow.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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I have been using the discontinued "AKG 240 Monitor" headphones for over a year for recording and mixing. These are 600 ohm input impedance headphones. I thought that the only thing I would be missing by using high impedance headphones is some volume which was usually not an issue because I try to mix at lower volumes anyways. After some research, I learned that I was probably losing fidelity as well, so after some research I thought I would try out this HP4E.
The first thing I listened to through this amp with my headphones absolutely blew me away. It was like I was hearing music for the first time. Apparently, my headphones have great bass response (I always thought the apparent lack of bass was the way non-"hyped" professional headphones ought to sound). The detail I was hearing was remarkable. After using this thing for a few days, I am positive that this little headphone amplifier is the single most important piece of my entire recording rig. And for $100? Unbelievable.
The build seems very sturdy. Some sort of metal casing (aluminum?) with knobs, pots, and switches that feel like they're built to last if treated well. Blue LED always looks cool to me. Lack of power button is a little unfortunate. Also, comes with rubber 3M feet which are very handy because otherwise it would slide all over my desk.
I love this product. I can't honestly tell you how it compares to other headphone amps, and I won't be able to for quite some time because I am so satisfied with the sound I am getting out of this amp that I have no interest in looking around for an alternative. AKG killed it with this guy.
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Alfred
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Value.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
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I use AKG HP-4E to drive my HD650, and it works pretty well.
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Keen
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for recording. Audiophiles look elsewhere.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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Got this to pair with my mixer/interface so that all artists recording can hear the mix through their own headphones instead of using speakers. Does this job very well. I also use this to host small listening parties and to test headphones side by side without the need for constantly plugging and unplugging.
For these latter cases, I use an ODAC as the input.

Pros:
- lots of ports for headphones with 1.4" and 3.5mm endings (8 in total, 4 1/4", 4 3.5mm)
- A & B input switcher
- can get very loud but your mileage may vary based on headphones and their impedances
- very forward sounding; good for recording with different instruments

Cons:
- no rubber feet. When I first got it, it would not stay put since its bottom is flat with no grip. Had to place my own nonstick feet.
- no power switch
- blue power light is very bright. I stuck on a piece of electrician's tape because it's very piercing in dark rooms
- not neutral
- inputs clash and bleed into each other (i.e. when something is playing through input A, you can hear it a bit if you've selected input B on the amp and vice versa)
- not the cleanest sounding amp (lots of noise when volume is turned up)
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NickTheClick
3.0 out of 5 stars Low Ohm Cans Only!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
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Okay for low ohm cans like 7506's, but hook up a pair of 250 ohm cans (DT 880 Pro for example) and volume is woefully lacking.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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This headphone amp is wonderful. Perfectly powers the AKG K712. Full metal case, excellent quality and sound. Perfect.
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Music Pro NY
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for recording!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
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Absolutely fantastic piece of gear, I wish AKG would make this more widely available.
Its got the capability or recieving 2 alternate mixes via its a/b inputs, for a recording environment. I searched hi and low and couldnt find other pieces that do exactly that. In recording often we want to feed alternate mixes to musicians who are playing live. this is the piece to do that.
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Sundance San Diego
2.0 out of 5 stars Nice unit with limited power, no on/off switch
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
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Bought this on recommendations that smaller, portable headphone amps wouldn't drive my Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premiums (250 ohms). Had previous tried both Mackie and ProSonus with no luck (volume was barely adequate, no headroom). This is a well built unit with some really nice features for the price (dual headphone inputs, A/B switch, individual volume settings) but after a few weeks I started noticing I always had my guitar, amplifier, and the volume on this unit turned to Max to get any kind of strong volume.

If you've got an ~80 ohm amp and want some boost, this work fine, but for my application anyway, it came up short - even a portable, battery powered headphone amp drives my headphones better than this one seems to. Plus, as many others have pointed out, it's lame that a $100 item doesn't even have a power switch.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for money.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
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Excellent value for the money. Using it in our podcast. Works great.
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