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post #76 of 156
4/10/08 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by fhuang View Post
umm, you got a point. so a bassy version of k701 coming?
"All you have to do, is dreeeeam"
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post #77 of 156
4/10/08 at 11:39am
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Originally Posted by wang228 View Post
I think there's K241 (way back in the past i think) and K242. Also there K271S, K272HD.
interesting, was not aware of that. but was that because they're updated phones or completely different altogether? if it was a different model altogether my point still holds true

in my experience, which admittedly is limited, they would sooner make a change quietly or at worst add some initials at the end then re-name it completely.

where's Fitz?
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post #78 of 156
4/10/08 at 12:27pm

So much for THAT rumor...

Well, here's the news from the top:

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Thank you for contacting AKG!

The information you have got is wrong, the K701 will not be discontinued in the near future!
I don't know about cable colors or anything like that, but don't hold your breath too long.
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post #79 of 156
4/10/08 at 2:58pm
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Originally Posted by spinali View Post
Well, here's the news from the top:



I don't know about cable colors or anything like that, but don't hold your breath too long.
I suppose it depends how long they reckon the near future is, a few weeks maybe a month or 2, at least they haven't said there will definately not be a k702, so there's still a slim chance of it being true
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post #80 of 156
4/10/08 at 5:42pm
the only thing that puts me off is the lack of bass (compared to others), if that is rectified, consider me a future AKG owner ;D
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post #81 of 156
4/10/08 at 11:26pm
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Originally Posted by d-cee View Post
I don't know how credible this information is.

Just looking at AKG's history of updating phones, they've never added a 1 to the end of the model number

They've always gone with the Mk2 or other designation such as "studio" or "monitor" or other while retaining the model numbering as is.

Doesn't anyone else find this odd? Not only that but the K701 is such a successful headphone for them and has only been on the market a relatively short time.

Not to knock headsonic, but Australians almost ALWAYS find out last.

Why is there no other announcement or news from other dealers or AKG themselves? AKG announced some model updates earlier this year, why wouldn't they have announced it then too?
These are all good and relevant points.

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Originally Posted by lisnalee View Post
I suppose it depends how long they reckon the near future is, a few weeks maybe a month or 2, at least they haven't said there will definately not be a k702, so there's still a slim chance of it being true
I agree, the question was a bit 'loose' and needed pinpoint clarification. Company representatives almost always play word games. As you rightfully stated, 'the near future' could mean next week.
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post #82 of 156
4/10/08 at 11:33pm
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Originally Posted by wang228 View Post
I think there's K241 (way back in the past i think) and K242. Also there K271S, K272HD.
K241 came after K240 Sextett, and was changed to K240M, so you can say it is a prototype K240M. The original K242 is 100% same as K240 Sextett, but I believe was only sold in France.
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post #83 of 156
4/10/08 at 11:46pm
The AKG way seems to be either to continue an older model (and make changes in drivers without announcing it), or announce a new headphone (usually with others). Changing the outside appearance or color just doesn't happen.

Maybe the right tack here is to nail the two resellers announcing the K702. From my contact with AKG, "near future" sounds more like years.
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post #84 of 156
4/11/08 at 1:07am
I wonder if they're going to introduce the K-702 at Can Jam '08.
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post #85 of 156
4/11/08 at 1:29am
Since they're revamping their product line up, maybe it's just an appearance changing(like they did when turned K 81 DJ into K 518 DJ).
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post #86 of 156
4/12/08 at 7:26am
i was feeling as lucky as Al Bundy when i first read this thread, because i just bought K-701, and was sad to find out that K-702 are coming out very soon,
so i emailed AKG about it.
this is their reply:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for contacting AKG.
The K 701 are our reference headphones and of course not discontinued.

Please find detailed information at following link to our website:


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post #87 of 156
4/12/08 at 7:43am
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Originally Posted by pearljam5000 View Post
i was feeling as lucky as Al Bundy when i first read this thread, because i just bought K-701, and was sad to find out that K-702 are coming out very soon,
so i emailed AKG about it.
this is their reply:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for contacting AKG.
The K 701 are our reference headphones and of course not discontinued.

Please find detailed information at following link to our website:
Well, maybe they don't want you to know their real plans.
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post #88 of 156
4/12/08 at 9:47am
No one is suspicious that it says "As of 31/03/2008,"? The day before you-know-what?
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post #89 of 156
4/12/08 at 3:26pm
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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule View Post
Well, maybe they don't want you to know their real plans.
Maybe they don't know their real plans.


David
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post #90 of 156
4/12/08 at 5:49pm
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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule View Post
Well, maybe they don't want you to know their real plans.
Usually the case, companies won't really tell you their plans with their products. Just wait and see what will happen.
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