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post #121 of 789
1/1/08 at 12:35pm
Don't know why I never posted in this thread until now, seeing as I've had #4795 for six months now. I really need a new source though, as trying them on the lounge set-up a few times again definitely pulled out a few very quiet details in music I've never noticed from my X-Fi + OBH-21SE combo before.
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post #122 of 789
1/5/08 at 4:05pm
I already use k601 1 year
It's my love
sweet vocals , amazing guitar and it's so comfortable
there is no pressure when u listening
my combo is emu-0404/marantz 5001=>dac 1852=>soha with jisbos/mono mono dynahi
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post #123 of 789
1/6/08 at 11:11pm
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Originally Posted by simon_brown75 View Post
Hi there,

I'm probably going to be ordering the K601s in a few days, but I'm a little nervous about some of the sound signature descriptions I've read. I've just had the ATH-AD700 and had to return them due to lack of bass and a sharp top end, could someone reassure me that the K601s have a smoother top end and adequate bass? I don't need masses of bass, just enough so that you don't notice it as being obviously missing.
Don't be nervous.

The 601s are far from "bass monsters," but I don't think they'll let you down. They pick up the low end quite well, and they are not shrill at the top end. I don't know if I'd call them warm, though. They feel open, airy and not too out of whack - i.e. no over-emphasis on one area of the sound spectrum.

I'm listening to "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath, and enjoying the presentation.
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post #124 of 789
1/11/08 at 2:51am
I just got the K601 today! They are very non-fatiguing and very good for long listening sessions! Highly recommended!
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post #125 of 789
1/17/08 at 9:30am
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I just got the K601 today! They are very non-fatiguing and very good for long listening sessions! Highly recommended!
Your sig says that you sold your 601's... so you had them for less then a week, then sold them? Why?
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post #126 of 789
1/17/08 at 11:23am
1995 here. it's really good. i'm using yarland p100.
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post #127 of 789
1/18/08 at 2:39pm
#5801 arrived at me today. For the moment I don't have an amp, I'm still waiting for it. I hope will arrive soon...

I also have Grado SR60, I can say it's a major improvement of sound stage, more detalied and more clear, the highs are smoother and the bass is a little bit weaker than SR60 but more defined and dynamic. I noticed this differences without an amp, when it will be arrived these differences will be more obvious. Maybe I think it's a major improvement because I don't like so much the agreassive soung of SR60, even if it is so, the K601 noticeable sounds better.

Is there a problem that I started to listen(burn in) without an amp?
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post #128 of 789
1/18/08 at 2:44pm
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Originally Posted by Foe-hammer View Post
Your sig says that you sold your 601's... so you had them for less then a week, then sold them? Why?
Wanted to try them, weren't really for me.
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post #129 of 789
1/18/08 at 3:53pm
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Wanted to try them, weren't really for me.
Could you elaborate a bit? Particularly in comparison to the headphones shown in your sig?

TIA.
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post #130 of 789
1/26/08 at 9:14pm
Listening to The Lord of the Rings trilogy sound track at the moment, and the recording just sounds so good on the K601.
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post #131 of 789
2/16/08 at 10:03am
#6371 Arrived 2 days ago, payed 120€ for a new pair which I found to be a real bargain here in Finland.

Now I'm waiting for 2Move to arrive and my office set is complete :P
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post #132 of 789
2/18/08 at 1:04am
Can anyone advise how well they think these might perform with a tube amp? I'm strongly considering a Doge 6210.

Thanks!
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post #133 of 789
2/18/08 at 5:17pm
My personal experience isn't worth much, but I've listened to my K601s through a home made tube amp built by a friend, and through the iBasso D1, and I like the solid state amp much more.

However, I believe I read in one of Asr's reviews that he thought the K601 would be best matched with a solid state rather than a tube amp.
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post #134 of 789
2/18/08 at 6:30pm

Owner of #6879

I use these phones with the MAD Ear+ & XP-7. I personally prefer the MAD/K601 combo (bigger soundstage/more open with a touch more bass), although it's probably not really a fair amp comparison. FWIW, the Hornet does a bloody good job with the K601 too.
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post #135 of 789
2/18/08 at 11:42pm
I love my set,but cant wait to hear them out of my Predator !


They also look quite snazzy ! Hands down the most comfortable cans I own,and a steal @ 259 Cdn last year at Steve's Music in Ottawa.
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