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Jan 23, 2014 at 6:23 PM Post #20,371 of 48,566
Okay guys, based of quick impressions, I think the K612 is officially the go to open headphone at sub $200. Pretty much even through the whole spectrum, with slightly forward mids, and extends pretty nicely for it to be open... definitely not bass light when called for. The soundstage is not as open as the Q701, and maybe not as open as the K712 (can't really tell off memory)... but more open than the 1840. 
 
I'm in love! 
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$165?!? Really?!? They're plenty worth the full price... but thank you, Razordog! 
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Jan 23, 2014 at 6:25 PM Post #20,372 of 48,566
change is good said:
  Okay guys, based if quick impressions, I think the K612 is officially the go to open headphone at sub $200. Pretty much even from bottom to top with slightly forward mids, and extends pretty low for it to be open... definitely not bass light when called for. The soundstage is not as open as the Q701, and maybe not as open as the K712 (can't really tell off memory)... but more open than the 1840. I'm in love! 
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$165?!? Really?!? They're plenty worth the full price... but thank you, Razordog! 
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That's all good to hear, but how does it sound without a beefy amp?
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 6:30 PM Post #20,373 of 48,566
Sounds like any other AKG without an amp, my friend... no surprise there.
 
I will say, however, that off my Nexus 5 it actually sounds decent at full volume.
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 6:44 PM Post #20,374 of 48,566
change is good said:
  Okay guys, based of quick impressions, I think the K612 is officially the go to open headphone at sub $200. Pretty much even through the whole spectrum, with slightly forward mids, and extends pretty nicely for it to be open... definitely not bass light when called for. The soundstage is not as open as the Q701, and maybe not as open as the K712 (can't really tell off memory)... but more open than the 1840. 
 
I'm in love! 
k701smile.gif

 
$165?!? Really?!? They're plenty worth the full price... but thank you, Razordog! 
beerchug.gif
 
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They really are great, when I got mine and put it on, I immediately knew it was a league above my MA900.
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 6:46 PM Post #20,376 of 48,566
All this Fidelio X1 hype makes me wish I could've tried one for just $150, just to find out if the hype is justified or not. That won't be happening again.

Then again, seeing that eBay $350 Buy-It-Now listing years ago doesn't make the ESP/950 a $350 headphone, seeing the $110 B/S/T classified doesn't make the MA900 a $110 headphone, and seeing it sold for $220-250 frequently doesn't mean a good condition SR-Lambda is only worth that much in terms of audio quality.
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 7:07 PM Post #20,377 of 48,566
The X1 is probably not your cup of tea though, Nameless. I'd say it's a contrast compared to what you like. A bit muffled sounding in the general scheme of things compared to the more recent things I believe you have tried. The X1 isn't muffled overall, but the slight bass bloat makes it less clear than what I've compared lately.
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 8:27 PM Post #20,380 of 48,566
change is good said:
  Sorry to change the subject... but...
 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 Pads are much thinner and made of different material those of the K712. How does it sound? So far, let's just say... did these really only cost me $165?
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$165 from where?? Amazon has it for 198.
 
Edit: Just read it! replied too quick
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 10:19 PM Post #20,384 of 48,566
change is good said:
Call me when the MA900 is... :p
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I imagine the X1, MA900 and K612 are generally the top 3 open headphones around $200 - $300... Or is there something else around that price to wet my appetite in while waiting for the new Hifimans?
 
Jan 23, 2014 at 10:27 PM Post #20,385 of 48,566
conquerator2 said:
I imagine the X1, MA900 and K612 are generally the top 3 open headphones around $200 - $300... Or is there something else around that price to wet my appetite in while waiting for the new Hifimans?
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I've read great things about the SoundMagic HP200 for $250... but never came around to buying them. Its open, but the pads are pleather. Some Shure pads should fit, but I'm scared to a blind risk. Who knows if it would have a positive effect on the sound or not...

I've read its bass is slightly above neutral, so velours might even it some... and add soundstage depth.

I was tempted, but chose the K612 when I was emailed that coupon.
 
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