KRK KNS 8402

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KRK KNS 8402

KRK

KNS 8402

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 529337
Brand: KRK
Model: KNS 8402
Price: $108.90

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These KRK 8402s are a solid choice for budget-conscious producers and engineers needing reliable monitoring. They offer a fairly neutral, detailed sound with good isolation, making them great for tracking vocals or dialing in mixes. Don't expect audiophile performance, but for the price, they're a real workhorse.

Product Description

  • KRK KNS 8402
  • Studio Headphones
  • Closed headphones
  • Circumaural
  • Dynamic
  • Memory latex foam ear padding
  • Impedance: 36 Ohm
  • Frequency range: 5 - 23.000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 97 dB (1 W / 1 m)
  • Power rating: 500 mW
  • Detachable cable
  • Cable length: 2.6 m
  • 0.75 m Extension cable with volume control
  • Connector: Mini jack stereo including adapter to 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Dimensions: 245 x 268 x 94 mm
  • Weight without cable: 247 g
  • Includes bag and cleaning cloth
PROS
  • • Excellent passive isolation minimizes external noise bleed and distractions.
  • • Memory latex ear pads offer long-term comfort during extended tracking/mixing sessions.
  • • Surprisingly detailed soundstage for their price point; reveals subtle nuances.
  • • Detachable cable and included extension simplify studio and mobile use.
CONS
  • • Bass response can feel slightly recessed; lacks the thump some prefer.
  • • Build quality feels a bit plasticky; longevity might be a concern with heavy use.
  • • Limited versatility; not ideal for critical listening outside a studio environment.

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Key Features

Type Closed, Circumaural, Dynamic
Driver Size 40mm
Impedance 36 Ohm
Frequency Range 5 - 23.000 Hz
Sensitivity 97 dB (1 W / 1 m)
Cable Detachable, 2.6m + 0.75m extension with volume control
Weight 247 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 8402s are generally more neutral and less colored than the DT 770 Pro, which has a more emphasized bass response. The 770s are also heavier and have a different clamping force.
While they *can* be used for casual listening, their closed-back design and slightly clinical sound signature aren't optimized for enjoying music recreationally; they’re geared towards critical listening.
The closed-back design provides good isolation, minimizing bleed, but don't expect miracles. Room acoustics still play a significant role; consider acoustic treatment for best results.

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