K-ON!! and J-Music Disscussions

Mio is using the AKG K701.

2. The Stax SR-007 maybe? Or any favorite headphone of yours...

Meaning there are no "best" as there is many different preferences out there.

What about Some Grado's? 

Yup...solely because of K-On! I've considered buying a pair of K701's, but been able to curb that compulsive fanboy urge so far. 

As for best headphone for listening to them, krmathis is right that it really depends.  Personally, I would think twice about using phones that you consider "bright", but I also find that kind of sound signature fatiguing.  Some of the songs from K-On! seem to be mixed a little hot, IMO, so I think a Grado would put me in pain.  Like Utauyo!! Miracle has a lot of guitar noise and treble in it, not to mention Yui's voice is not what I consider "smooth".  Some folks might really like the brightness though, so maybe for them a Grado would work fantastically.

I use Yuin PK1's at work and usually LCD-2 at home if I'm listening to K-On!...or anything else for that matter.

Since K-ON! is a (fictional) female rock band, you might want to look at headphones that go well with rock and female vocals. I think M50 is a nice all-round choice for any type of music and is an excellent bang for buck (even more so if you are in the USA).

Anyone know what amp Mio uses? Does she drive her K701's to their full potential? 

LOL...I don't remember her using an amp, but it's been a while since I saw those scenes.

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Originally Posted by Yoga Flame 

Anyone know what amp Mio uses? Does she drive her K701's to their full potential? 

I guess the producers didn't research well enough.

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Originally Posted by zero7525 

I guess the producers didn't research well enough.

A little ironic given how many little allusions to musicians and the industry they have in the series.  Names (bands and characters) and a bunch of other stuff contain stuff that easily could be really obscure references that I only realized after reading some wikis and stuff.  Course, there's nothing that says a hard core music enthusiast has to be an audiophile or anything.

There's supposedly one episode where you an see her source: a Discman. Don't know what model but that won't be surprising to those who'd pay upwards of $100 for one of the better models in good condition.

SR80i or MS1i

I'd personally recommend SR325is 

I'd suggest Grados. I've heard on countless occasions that Grados are perfect for the music that weaboos tend to listen to-

Err, I mean, for j-pop/j-rock enthusiasts.

Alessandro MS1i is the other one I'm recommending.  Also produced by Grado Labs.

You haven't used the search bar at the top of every page? lol

You will find plenty of opinions for and against Grados, so your best bet is to try a pair and see for yourself.  I think you'll love their energetic presentation with K-On!, among other stuff; I know I do.