Has anyone heard the AKG K242HD. If so what kind of sound signature does it have. How is the bass, mids, treble, soundstage etc. Are they easy to drive? Debating between this and the AD900. Thanks.
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11/28/11 at 6:44am
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Take AD900. K242HD is a very good headphone for the price, but very dependent of the amp. AD900 is an excellent open headphone for the price, easy to drive, but both have different sound signatures.
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