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post #31 of 44
9/12/06 at 1:59am
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Originally Posted by goodsound
Of course the K501 is a little bass shy. But other than that I simply loved this headphone. Not (just) for its soundstage which is fine but for its overall sound. Its just sounds sweet and pleasing, open and smooth. No harshness or other bad behaviour at all. ... If the 501 had a little more bass it was a no brainer.
You can always try the infamous Aqua-Tack mod to shore up the bass. If that doesn't tip the K501 over into the SOLD! category, you can always pull out the Aqua-Tack and sell the headphone, no harm done.
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post #32 of 44
9/13/06 at 1:37pm
Thread Starter 
quite interesting. I just put some scotch tape to shut out those holes to quickly check/prototype and see if it was worth doing a permanent fix, and must say the increase in bass was very noticeable.

I see that people have reported improved bass response with different types of pads. Looks like all it is doing with those pads is seal those holes tight and that's what is improving the bass response.
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post #33 of 44
9/13/06 at 11:19pm
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Originally Posted by goodsound
I just put some scotch tape to shut out those holes to quickly check/prototype and see if it was worth doing a permanent fix, and must say the increase in bass was very noticeable.
Thanks for validating the experiment. I think you're the first and only person to try it. But now, is there enough bass to make the K501 a keeper?
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post #34 of 44
9/14/06 at 9:30am
Thread Starter 
thanks. I am diyer/modder by nature so...

the 501 is still very well ahead in the game. if you saw my other thread I was inquiring about the difference in pads of the 601 and 701. Those pads will solve two purposes for me. One is replace those stock 501 headphones that feel like sandpaper on my face and secondly I am hoping they will cure the bass leak problem. I have a hunch those pads will seal these holes better. And if they not, I will cover the holes with something else (like cardboard or foam trimmed to the shape of those holes) and take it from there.

I will keep this thread posted! Turning out to be a shootout here between the final contenders!
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post #35 of 44
9/14/06 at 9:34am
How about the ATH A900s? Great soundstage and bass for $200.
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post #36 of 44
9/15/06 at 8:23pm
I don't get much of a soundstage without crossfeed. Try the crossfeed function on Foobar before upgrading headphones.
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post #37 of 44
9/15/06 at 10:55pm
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Originally Posted by luidge
I asked a question similar to yours a little while ago and a lot of people tell me that the AKG K501 have the widest soundstage for the bucks. I didn't get to heard them but i think you can thrust all those happy head-fiers who help me back then. You can find this thread here:
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...dge+soundstage

But my maximum was 200$ so maybe to expensive for your taste, sorry.
Bingo. You can probably find a good pair used for about $100.
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post #38 of 44
9/18/06 at 10:33am
Thread Starter 
Given my impressions about the K501 and HD595 above, do you guys think I will like the DT880 ? Is it worth trying ?
Just fyi - my first serious headphone was a SR-80 and I couldn't stand the brightness so I sold them.
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post #39 of 44
9/19/06 at 12:37am
k701 240$ , ditch the amp and buy a hpdac. well at least thats what i'm doing
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post #40 of 44
9/19/06 at 4:21am
K81DJ: the cheapest among the headphones with a great soundtsage.
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post #41 of 44
9/19/06 at 4:45am
K501
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post #42 of 44
9/19/06 at 4:45am
Philips SHP805 for about 25 Euros.Just drop their high frequencies by 3-4 db.DONE !
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post #43 of 44
9/19/06 at 6:15am
I have to reply to this. As I write this I am enjoying "Everything Counts [Live]" by Depeche Mode through my KOSS PortaPro (heavily modded) - this have to be the CHEAPEST soundstaging and imaging cans anyone can buy. Oh the feeling - it's like being there in the cheering crowd........
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post #44 of 44
9/19/06 at 10:08am
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Originally Posted by ]|[ GorE
Philips SHP805 for about 25 Euros.Just drop their high frequencies by 3-4 db.DONE !
If you live in a country where they are sold you can also try the Philips SHP895. They will cost between 50€ and 90€, have a flater frequency reponse (no frequency band put forward) and quite a good soundstage. The only drawback is that they are somewhat less confortable than sennheiser (can be improved by modding the headband).
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